GM shows Sneek Peek of G8 (Updated with new pics)

[BigAls87Z28]

http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=2832510

There you go. Holden's Commodore, with a Pontiac nose and GTO-esque hood scoops. Car looks friggin KILLER!! It will be shown at Chicago next week, and for sale this year.

[Knipps]

looks damn good, i knew the pontiac fascia was coming but it actually carries it well

:cool:

[SupermanX24]

I wanna see the whole thing

[ar0ck]

Yeah F' the new Camaro, I'm getting one of those!

[Fast92RS]

Looks cool but kinda reminds of a BMW.

[BonzoHansen]

You say that like it is a bad thing.



If you can judge by that little, it looks great.

[TransAm619]

reminds me of a BMW..


but yea.. looks amazing, but i gotta see the rest

[SupermanX24]

Looks cool but kinda reminds of a BMW.

thought I was the only one

[WildBillyT]

thought I was the only one

Well, GM has been saying that they want Pontiac to be the BMW-fighter in the division. Hence the numerical names by size.

[j0n]

gorgeous...too bad its gunna cost 40-50 grand

[Ian]

HOLY JUNK!!! that thing is sexy!

[LS1Hawk]

Very BMW, looks great. I think they should keep the Grand Prix name plate. What would better than being out somewhere and that passes by and someone asks you, "What's that?" You say "G8" and they'll be like, "What's a G8?" But call it Grand Prix and I can bet the response would be "THAT'S A GRAND PRIX?!?!"

[WildBillyT]

You know, on second look it appears like a 300c up front. Kinda a big nose.

[Rich189]

gorgeous...too bad its gunna cost 40-50 grand

they were saying they will start in the high 20's if so it might be a kickass car

[j0n]

they were saying they will start in the high 20's if so it might be a kickass car

if it's in the 20s with an ls2 i will be amazed, and will probably make a mess in my pants

[BonzoHansen]

I expect mid 30s, maybe 35-37, 40 fully loaded. It has to be less than the CTS-V.

[Ian]

It'll probably be priced like the chrysler 300. you can get a stripped down one for under 30, but the full optioned ones go for over 40

[BigAls87Z28]

More details will be released, but pricing of the G8 will be in line with the GTO. No info is known on the engine being either the L98 version making 370hp or an American Spec LS2 making 400. There will also be a V6 model that will be sold. More info to be known in a week.

[Jersey_TA]

Looks awesome so far.

[maroman88]

ahh thats it! lol i wanna see more

[Mike]

it will be between that and the new camaro for me.....right now im leaning toward that

[Tsar]

a bimmer with an ugly grille, okks

[Teds89IROC]

From what I can see I like it. It would have been funny if that reporter ripped the rest of the cover off :lol:

[Untamed]

Can't get excited yet until I see the rest. The nose doesn't tell you anything other than it's a Pontiac. I really hope the rest of the car isn't BMW-esque. I also hope they keep the price in the 20's. Putting it up around the GTO would be stupid in my book. We aren't paying for a recognized name, and the mission of the G8 is what? A grocery getter with a huge engine?

[JL8Jeff]

Looked like a Chrylser 300 with a Pontiac grill. :scratch: Hopefully they price it where it will be able to sell.

[BigAls87Z28]

http://www.motorauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/Holden/Commodore/ss_v.jpg

http://www.swiftindavis.com/sblog/media/1/20051221-300C_HE.jpg


http://www.smbmw.com/06/images/545i.jpg

I think it looks like a Commodore with a Pontiac grill...

G8 will come in 6 and 8 models from my understanding. V6 will start mid 20's, V8 will probably start at 30's.
Whats the point of it? I dont know, but people sure have a hard on for the LX Hemi cars, not to mention the desire for RWD sedans from the enthusiasts community. 400hp 4dr sedan for under 40k...like the GTO, only one like it. Find me another 400hp 4dr sedan or 2dr coupe with the quality and performance of the Commodore and GTO, for under 35k...heck, 40k.

[Knipps]

it IS the commodore, GTO = Holden design
they said it was part of the deal

[qwikz28]

i thought the LS2 was getting the axe... and i dont see the bmwish looks, maybe i can see resembelance towards the new lexuses

[BigAls87Z28]

http://www.roadandtrack.com/assets/image/2007/Q1/252007203054.jpg



Pontiac isn't letting its Australian connection go that easy with the demise of the GTO. Instead, it's bringing back a 4-door relative based on the Holden Commodore SS, but rather than use the GTO badge, it calls this sedan the G8. The base model is equipped with a 261-bhp 3.6-liter V-6, which also boasts 250 lb ft of torque, which it delivers to the rear wheels through a five-speed automatic with sequential shift mode. The big dog G8 GT is powered by a 362 bhp 6.0-liter V-8, which produces 391 lb ft of torque. GT buyers will be able to select from either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission, although the manual option will be added after the car is launched.
Riding on 114.8-in. wheelbase, the G8 has a fully independent suspension and four-wheel disc brakes. Curb weight on the V-6 models is 3885 lb., while the V-8 GT tips the scales at 3995 lb. Unlike the GTO, which was a four-passenger vehicle, the GT has seating for five thanks to the three-passenger rear seat. The G8 has Pontiac's trademark split grille and rides on standard 18-in. wheels. The GT offers optional 19-in. alloys. A sport package that includes a rear wing is available across the board. The G8 is slated to go on sale in August as a 2008 model.

http://www.roadandtrack.com/article.asp?section_id=15&article_id=4734

[Tru2Chevy]

I like it....more pics here:

http://www.roadandtrack.com/article.asp?section_id=15&article_id=4733

- Justin

[qwikz28]

pure sex... if anyone from GM is listening, thanks for not changing the australian model too much. i love australians

[Knipps]

pure sex... if anyone from GM is listening, thanks for not changing the australian model too much. i love australians

:gay:

sorry jake, don't swing that way

[Untamed]

Looks good so far. I just hope the V6 is affordable for the masses. Fleet sales help, but aren't enough to help Pontiac.

[BigAls87Z28]

There will be no fleet sales of this car.
I find it odd that the car wont get a US spec LS2 like the GTO got. Should be faster and handle a lot better then the Charger. Cant wait. Good they have the option of 6spd auto or manual for the V8. 6spd auto on the 6cyl should have been greenlighted, but I think price difference wouldnt have been much at that point. Good stuff Pontiac.

[BonzoHansen]

http://www.roadandtrack.com/assets/image/2007/Q1/252007203054.jpg
Is that a Vibe? Looks like on from that angle.

[BigAls87Z28]

Scott...If I had the power, I would dismod you.

....a vibe....

[BonzoHansen]

It does look like one from that angle. :p