Engine & Power
  • 3.6L Variable Valve Timing (VVT) DOHC V6 SFI aluminum;
    256hp at 6300 rpm, 248lb-ft of torque at 2100 rpm
  • 6.0L V8 SFI aluminum with Active Fuel Management;
    361hp at 5300 rpm, 385lb-ft of torque at 4400 rpm
Transmission
  • 5–speed automatic with Driver Shift Control and Sport Mode
  • 6–speed automatic with Driver Shift Control and Sport Mode
Drivetrain
  • Rear–Wheel Drive
EPA estimates MPG mileage
  • 3.6L engine (automatic): 17/25 (city/highway mpg)
  • 6.0 L engine (automatic): 15/24 (city/highway mpg)
Standard Capacities
  • Fuel tank: 19 gallons (approx.)
  • Seating: 5

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INTERIOR FEATURES 
  G8 Sedan
$27,595*
G8 GT
$29,995*
Air bags(3), dual-stage frontal and side-impact, driver and front passenger and head curtain side-impact, front and rear outboard seating positions with Passenger Sensing System
Air conditioning, single-zone manual
Air conditioning, dual-zone automatic climate control with individual climate settings for driver and front passenger
Armrest, rear center
Audio System, AM/FM stereo with CD player, 5.0" with multi–function display, seek–and–scan, speed–compensated volume, TheftLock, equalizer and auxiliary input jack for iPod®/MP3 player
Audio System, AM/FM stereo with 6–disc in–dash CD changer and MP3 playback, 6.5" color LCD with multi–function display, seek–and–scan, speed–compensated volume, TheftLock, equalizer and auxiliary input jack for iPod®/MP3 player
Audio system feature, Blaupunkt 7–speaker sound system with front center speaker
Audio system feature, Blaupunkt premium 11-speaker system, 230-watt with amplifier and sub-woofers
Cargo net, trunk
Comfort and Sound Package, includes dual-zone automatic air conditioning, AM/FM stereo with 6-disc in-dash CD changer and MP3 playback, 6.5" color LCD and Blaupunkt premium 11-speaker system
Cup holders, front, molded in door trim, center console and rear seat pass-through
Defogger, rear-window electric
Door locks, power
Door locks, rear child security
Driver Information Center with trip odometer, oil life, tire pressure, voltmeter, average speed, distance and time to go, average fuel, fuel used and overspeed and underspeed warnings
Floor mats, carpeted front
Floor mats, carpeted rear
Glovebox, front, lockable
Instrumentation, analog with speedometer, odometer, tachometer and fuel and temperature gauges
Key, folding blade
Key, fixed blade
LATCH system, (Lower Anchors and Top tethers for Children), for child safety seats
Lighting, interior front and rear courtesy, front and rear dome and cargo area
Lighting, interior front and rear courtesy, rear dome, front map lights and lamp switch
Mirror, inside rearview with compass and OnStar buttons
OnStar(1), 1–year of Safe and Sound plan. Includes Automatic Notification of Air Bag Deployment, Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance(2), Emergency Services, Roadside Assistance, Remote Door Unlock(2), OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics(3), Hands-Free Calling(4), Accident Assist and Remote Horn & Lights. Turn-by-Turn Navigation is also available as part of the Directions & Connections Plan(5).
Pedals, Sport metallic
Power outlets, 2 auxiliary, 12-volt, 1 in center instrument panel and 1 in center console
Premium Package, includes leather seating surfaces, driver and passenger heated seats, 6-way power driver seat adjuster, 6-way power front passenger seat adjuster, rear center armrest, leather-wrapped shift lever and leather-wrapped steering wheel
Remote vehicle starter system, with lock control, included in key fob
Retained accessory power, power windows and audio system remain operational after ignition is switched off for 10 minutes or until a door is opened
Safety belts, 3–point driver and front passenger with pretensioners and load limiters
Safety belts, 3-point rear outboard with pretensioners, load limiters and center position lap belt
Seat adjuster, driver and front passenger 4-way power
Seats, front bucket, Sport
Seats, heated driver and front passenger
Seat, rear pass-through with dual cup holders
Shift lever
Shift lever, leather-wrapped
Sill plates
Steering column, manual tilt and telescopic
Steering wheel, 4-spoke
Steering wheel, leather-wrapped
Steering wheel, leather-wrapped, Sport
Steering wheel controls, mounted audio, cruise and Driver Information Center, iluminated
Sunroof, power
Theft-deterrent alarm system, immobilizer and PIN code audio system
Trunk release, power, located in glovebox
Visors, driver and front passenger iluminated vanity mirrors
Windows, Includes driver and passenger Express-Down

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EXTERIOR FEATURES 
  G8 Sedan
$27,595*
G8 GT
$29,995*
Accents, chrome window surround
Antenna, roof-mounted, fixed-mast, radio
Decklid, liner
Exhaust outlets, dual polished stainless steel tips
Exhaust outlets, quad polished stainless steel tips
Fog lamps, front
Glass, tinted
Grille, dual-port with Black inserts and Chrome surround
Headlamps, halogen, projector-beam with automatic exterior lamp control, flash-to-pass and daytime running
Hood scoops, dual
License plate bracket, front
Mirrors, outside power-adjustable, remote, body-color, manual-folding
Spoiler, rear low-profile
Sport Package, includes Sport metallic pedals, 19" (48.2 cm) machine-faced aluminum wheels, P245/40R19-94W, summer-only performance blackwall tires and leather-wrapped Sport steering wheel
Tire, compact spare, includes steel wheel
Tire inflation kit, includes inflator and tire sealant
Tires, P245/45R18-96V, all-season blackwall
Tires, P245/45R18-96V, summer-only performance blackwall
Tires, P245/40R19-94W, summer-only performance blackwall
Wheels, 18" (45.7 cm) silver-painted aluminum, split-spoke
Wheels, 18" (45.7 cm) machine-faced aluminum, split-spoke
Wheels, 18" (45.7 cm) machine-faced aluminum, 5-spoke with silver painted inset
Wheels, 19" (48.2 cm) machine-faced aluminum, 5-spoke
Wipers, front intermittent, speed-sensitive

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MECHANICAL FEATURES 
  G8 Sedan
$27,595*
G8 GT
$29,995*
Battery, heavy-duty, trunk-mounted, maintenance-free with rundown protection
Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel vented disc with Electronic Brake Assist and Electronic Brake Force Distribution
Differential, limited slip rear
Drivetrain, rear-wheel drive
Engine, 3.6L Variable Valve Timing (VVT) DOHC V6 SFI aluminum; 256hp at 6300 rpm, 248lb–ft of torque at 2100 rpm
Engine, 6.0L V8 SFI aluminum with Active Fuel Management; 361hp at 5300 rpm, 385lb–ft of torque at 4400 rpm
Rear axle, 2.92 ratio
Exhaust, dual-outlet stainless-steel
Regular production accessory, Engine block heater
StabiliTrak, vehicle stability enhancement system
Steering, power rack-and-pinion
Suspension, Performance
Traction control, all-speed, powertrain and brake modulated
Transmission, 5-speed automatic with Driver Shift Control and Sport mode
Transmission, 6-speed automatic with Driver Shift Control and Sport mode

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SPECS
  G8 Sedan
$27,595*
G8 GT
$29,995*
SPECIFICATIONS
Turning diameter, curb-to-curb, ft. (m) 37.4 (11.4) 37.4 (11.4)
CAPACITIES
Curb weight, lbs. (kg) - estimated 3885 (1762) 3995 (1812)
Cargo volume*, cu. ft. (liters) 17.5 (496) 17.5 (496)
Fuel capacity, approximate, gallon (liters) 19 (72) 19 (72)
Seating capacity (front/rear) 2/3 2/3

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* Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price. Tax, title, license, dealer fees, and optional equipment are extra.

† OnStar services require vehicle electrical system (including battery), wireless service and GPS satellite signals to be available and operating for features to function properly. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. Visit onstar.com for system limitations and details.

†† Always use safety belts and proper child restraints even with air bags. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate infant, child or booster seat.

††† Success varies with conditions.

§ Available on most 2004MY and newer GM vehicles. Diagnostic capabilities vary by model.

§§ For 2008 Passenger Car and Light Duty Truck and Van models. This warranty is for GM vehicles registered in the U.S.A. See your Pontiac dealer for terms and conditions.

§§§ Service fees apply. Only available in the 48 contiguous United States. Visit gm.xmradio.com for details.

¹ Requires Antilock Braking System and is not available in certain areas. See dealer for details.

² OnStar Hands-Free Calling requires a Hands-Free Calling-enabled vehicle, existing OnStar service contract, and Prepaid Minute Package or enrollment in America's Choice® Plan With OnStar®. Not available in Alaska and some other markets. Calls made using prepaid minutes may be made to the U.S. and Canada only.