Fans Of RWD Rejoice: Pontiac Unveils The VE Commodore Based G8
#1
Thread Starter
TECH Resident
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 751
Likes: 0
From: Palolo Valley HI, or Whitter SoCal
Fans Of RWD Rejoice: Pontiac Unveils The VE Commodore Based G8
*Edited Because LLN sux0rz at the hosting of the images.
Well it's here. What you need to know. 362/391 6.0L L98 V8 mated to a 6 speed automatic with a 6 speed manual option to follow. Base motor is a 261/250 3.6L DOHC HF V6 mated to a 5 speed self shifter. The wheels, tires and suspension bits are show pieces taken from the hotted up Aussie market 411hp HSV GTS so expect those to be toned down on the production car. LLN is reporting that 18s will be standard with 19s optional on the V8 model. Since the V8 model is being christened the G8 GT I'd be willing to wager that we'll probably see a version of the 411hp HSV GTS here stateside as a G8 GXP in keeping with Pontiac's current naming theme.
http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/02/06/2008-pontiac-g8/
My only complaints:
1. Those hood scoops look pretty ghey.
2. The Holden has a nicer looking grille.
Other than that this thing is hot IMO.
More Images Here: http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2008-pontiac-g8-1/
2008 Pontiac G8 GT:
Well it's here. What you need to know. 362/391 6.0L L98 V8 mated to a 6 speed automatic with a 6 speed manual option to follow. Base motor is a 261/250 3.6L DOHC HF V6 mated to a 5 speed self shifter. The wheels, tires and suspension bits are show pieces taken from the hotted up Aussie market 411hp HSV GTS so expect those to be toned down on the production car. LLN is reporting that 18s will be standard with 19s optional on the V8 model. Since the V8 model is being christened the G8 GT I'd be willing to wager that we'll probably see a version of the 411hp HSV GTS here stateside as a G8 GXP in keeping with Pontiac's current naming theme.
http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/02/06/2008-pontiac-g8/
My only complaints:
1. Those hood scoops look pretty ghey.
2. The Holden has a nicer looking grille.
Other than that this thing is hot IMO.
More Images Here: http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2008-pontiac-g8-1/
2008 Pontiac G8 GT:
Last edited by bruddah_man_matt; 02-08-2007 at 12:33 PM.
#7
Thread Starter
TECH Resident
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 751
Likes: 0
From: Palolo Valley HI, or Whitter SoCal
Originally Posted by Anonymous
When is the Chevrolet version coming out?
What are they going to call it?
Hot car BTW, they just have to shake some of that old school Pontiac look.
(I am talking about the nose of the car)
What are they going to call it?
Hot car BTW, they just have to shake some of that old school Pontiac look.
(I am talking about the nose of the car)
Trending Topics
#8
That will be my next daily driver. I see the motor is named L76. Does that mean it will have L92 style (small bore) heads? I assume that is where we get the L76 intake manifold. If that is the case; why don't the American 6.0L motors get the L92 style (small bore) heads and intake?
#9
Thread Starter
TECH Resident
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 751
Likes: 0
From: Palolo Valley HI, or Whitter SoCal
Originally Posted by 1CAMWNDR
That will be my next daily driver. I see the motor is named L76. Does that mean it will have L92 style (small bore) heads? I assume that is where we get the L76 intake manifold. If that is the case; why don't the American 6.0L motors get the L92 style (small bore) heads and intake?
******* just couldn't give the G8s motor a new engine code. Or better yet, give all V8 versions of the car LS2s to clear up and prevent any sort of confusion in the future.