Pontiac G8 2008-2010 - Finally Got One...Photos Inside

I've been wanting a G8 GT for a while, and just couldn't find the right deal. Finally got my hands on one, and luckily traded my wife's car in on it...a 2008 Dodge Avenger. It was an awful car, and started developing lots of problems, so I'm super glad to have the G8 now. The car drives great, and has 33,000 miles on it. I'm planning to give it a few bolt ons, and just enjoy it. I found out very quickly that it needs some tuning help, as the drive by wire is sluggish, and the transmission shifts very slow. Anyway, here are some pictures of it.

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I really like it. Just a bit heavy for my taste though. Congrats on a nice ride!

Congrats!

Very nice! I miss mine.

Cool, congratulations!

Congrats!!!! Welcome to the G8 family.

Nice ride..



I really like it. Just a bit heavy for my taste though. Congrats on a nice ride!

What do you mean by "heavy". The f-body's came in around 3700-3800 pounds, the G8 only weighs in around 4000 pounds. Plus they make more power than the f-bodies did as well.

Perhaps. But as far as I know there isn't anyone that has been able to get a G8's weight down to anywhere close to what you can on a fbody after weight reduction mods.

Nice ride. Looks good in White. When you're ready to add some bolt ons hit us up!

Nice ride..





What do you mean by "heavy". The f-body's came in around 3700-3800 pounds, the G8 only weighs in around 4000 pounds. Plus they make more power than the f-bodies did as well.

Uhh no. Not even a fully optioned WS6 touched 3800. My fully optioned SLP SS weighted in at 3450 with half tank..

Somehow I am not sure about that, my 2001 Formula that only had power windows and locks, cruise and cloth interior weighed in at 3375 on a certified scale with half a tank in it.

I know the T/A and the WS6 both weighed more than a tripped down Formula. Even with that I would still take my G8 over the F-body any day of the week and twie on Sunday. More refined ride, just as much if not more potential and they are comfortable to drive all day long.

It would be more expensive to reduce the weight significantly than to add power to overcome the weight (in a straight line). My car has plenty power, but its soooo heavy.

Things one can do to reduce weight:
CF or fiberglass hood and trunk lid
Titanium catback.
light weight wheels
lighter control arms and subframe.
Lighter seats
Coilover kit is more than likely lighter.

You may get rid of 100lbs with this and you'll get rid of plenty of $$ in the process.

Love the G8 in White hot I wanted one with a moonroof, Then my WS6 came along.

That's a nice looking G8 you got there. I've had mine for over 2 years now and it's a great car. Enjoy your new ride!

Congrats! They look great in white, that would have been my second choice.


As far as the weight goes, it's a full size 4-door, not a Corvette. I don't think there are two many people trying to decide between an fbody or a G8. Two different catagories of car.

A lot of these fools think a car can't be fast if it weighs a little more than theirs. They act as if they are competing in the NHRA drag nationals. :eyes:

I agree I drove a g8 gt and that thing flew, I wanted to buy one until my ws6 came along. Not everyday a SOM 6 speed ws6 pops up.

I had 3 Camaros over the years and the G8 is much more refined in ride and comfort, plus it hauls ass for a family car. If I wanted the fastest car for the least money I'd buy a 5.0 Mustang. The coyote engine is designed to be fast from the ground up.

grats man allways a good feeling getting the whip u want

Congrats....looks good. Check out the GRRRR8 forum.

Perhaps. But as far as I know there isn't anyone that has been able to get a G8's weight down to anywhere close to what you can on a fbody after weight reduction mods.

While not F-body light its pretty easy to get a G8 down to 3700-3800'lbs with no visible weight reduction. Lighter battery, long tubes, exhaust, etc make a difference. You can lose 70lbs just by getting rid of the stock iron manifolds, cats, and big mufflers. Lose another 20 with a battery. Take off the engine cover and other small things that add up.

I really like it. Just a bit heavy for my taste though. Congrats on a nice ride!

How fast is your lightweight car? Its super easy to make a G8 run solid 11's on motor even at 4000-4200lbs.

My homie had a 2008 Dodge Nitro...You name it, it was going and he bought a 2011 Ford F150 Ecoboost. Congratulations on the purchase. Is it a AT or MT?
Let me know how it is driving, also in the market for the this one or GXP model
Enjoy it!

The GT only comes with an AT with manual shift mode. The GXP is available with AT or MT but they cost about $10,000+ more.

While not F-body light its pretty easy to get a G8 down to 3700-3800'lbs with no visible weight reduction. Lighter battery, long tubes, exhaust, etc make a difference. You can lose 70lbs just by getting rid of the stock iron manifolds, cats, and big mufflers. Lose another 20 with a battery. Take off the engine cover and other small things that add up.



How fast is your lightweight car? Its super easy to make a G8 run solid 11's on motor even at 4000-4200lbs.

You wouldn't happen to know if it is possible to fit 18 inch rims on a GXP would you? Or the best place to ask around? It wouldn't be unacceptable if the calipers had to be slightly rubbed down...

18" wheels won't clear the calipers on a GXP. Even the G8 factory 19" wheels from the GT don't fit.

You wouldn't happen to know if it is possible to fit 18 inch rims on a GXP would you? Or the best place to ask around? It wouldn't be unacceptable if the calipers had to be slightly rubbed down...

OZ Alleggerita 18" wheels clear the GXP Brembo's. One of our local members with a GXP just installed a set. Guys have used different wheels but those OZ's are lighter.

18" wheels won't clear the calipers on a GXP.

Not true, see above.

i liked it in red on the first G8 i saw, but that white looks good just tint those windows and make it fast :)