2008 Pontiac G8 GT debuts

2008 Pontiac G8 GT debuts

This is one impressive set of wheels unveiled by the folks over at General Motors, the 2008 Pontiac G8 sports sedan. The sedan s built on GM’s new Zeta rear-wheel-drive platform and based on the Commodore from GM’s Holden subsidiary in Australia. The car has a very aggressive look about it with air intakes on the hood and a pair of dual exhausts at the rear. The engine suits the aggressive looking car, which sports a 261 horsepower 3.6-liter V6 with 250 pound-feet of torque under the hood.

Also available is a more powerful G8 GT delivering 362 horsepower and 391 pound-feet of torque thanks to a 6.0-liter V8. The basic comes with a five-speed automatic with manual mode, while the GT version is offered with a six-speed either automatic or six-speed manual gearbox. The car stands at a curb weight of 3,885 lbs, while the GT weighs just five pounds shy of 4,000. 18-inch wheels come standard, while 19-inch alloys can be ordered with the GT model.

This is one set of sweet wheels introduced by GM and has a very aggressive stance that is captivating. This is one powerful sports sedan. Deliveries, of this G8 will start this August for those who are interested.