2009 Pontiac G8 - Specifications
Pontiac G8 Related News
2008-09 Pontiac G8 Recalled Over Airbag Safety Concerns
GM has issued a voluntary recall on certain 2008 and 2009 Pontiac G8 sedans due to a potential safety issue concerning the cars’ front passenger airbag. According to... November 7, 2011 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
Vauxhall VXR8 (nee Pontiac G8 GXP) Wins MPG Marathon
If you’re wondering how a big sedan powered by a 6.2-liter V-8 engine can win a competition focused on high mpg, here’s a quick explanation of the challenge... October 11, 2011 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
Australian V8 Supercars Series May Host U.S. Race
We got a taste of Australia’s V-8 muscle car love with the short-lived Pontiac G8 GT and high-performance GT GXP, which were essentially a rebadged Holden Commodore and... June 6, 2011 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 2
Bob Lutz kills rumors of Pontiac G8 becoming Chevy Caprice
Pontiac may be dead in the water but some enthusiasts - and until today, Bob Lutz among them - have been clamoring for at least one of the brand’s cars to be rebadged... July 16, 2009 by Ralph Hanson 41
Hurst announces Pontiac G8 H.O. 'Executive Hot Rod'
The Pontiac G8 - and its entire brand - are nearly extinct, but there's time for one last hurrah at Hurst. The historic hot rod company has plans to build 52 special-edition... June 30, 2009 by Nelson Ireson 5
Why should I also consider these?
The G8’s chief rival is the Dodge Charger, which has more aggressive styling but is a little less refined.
The Charger and the similar but more glamorous Chrysler 300 offer optional all-wheel drive, whereas the G8 does not.
However, the Charger doesn’t have the thoroughly in-check body control and poise around corners to match the G8.
The front-wheel-drive Ford Taurus (with an all-wheel-drive option) is just as large as its competitors, but it’s more clearly geared to an older, more conservative crowd.
Then there’s the Nissan Maxima, which trumps the G8 for style but, because it’s front-wheel drive and only offers a V-6, can’t touch the G8’s level of performance.
