Pontiac g8 was created on an upgraded corporate rearwheeldrive platform, the leading developer of which at general motors is the australian company, holden. The airaid 250324 cold air dam air intake system is designed to fit 2009. Start of production late 2007 dealer availability early 2008 models base v6, gt v8 bodystyle 5passenger sedan drive configuration rear wheel drive construction bodyframe integral, 2side galvanized, high strength. The allnew 2008 pontiac g8 and g8 gt are just hitting showrooms and next week pontiac is going to unveil and even hotter version of the new g8 sedan. Production stopped in mid2009, following the gm decision to suspend the pontiac brand. The downside is that the low production numbers and high collectability among pontiac. Mar 15, 2008 the allnew 2008 pontiac g8 and g8 gt are just hitting showrooms and next week pontiac is going to unveil and even hotter version of the new g8 sedan. Power was now increased to 415 hp, and a sixspeed manual was offered.
Gxp models produced, just 846 of which feature the 6speed manual. Pontiac announced the flagship of its gxp performance series, the pontiac g8 gxp highperformance sedan, at the 2008 new york auto show. For australia, new zealand and some other countries, three models of the classic layout cars have long been assembled here. These 5 factorybuilt pontiac sleepers are riots under the. If you see a low miles gxp coupe with a manual for sale you may have just found a unicorn.
While the regular g8 used a 256horsepower v6 and the sporty gt used a 361hp v8, the gxp offered a highly impressive 402hp 6. You need to drive a g8 to appreciate it, but prepare to fall in love. I am compiling the g8 gxp registry to track down where all these cars are and who their owners are. Datadriven analysis of used cars for sale, and specifically the market for pontiac g8 models. My msm a6 onyx sunroof was born in october 2008, with vin number ending in 300747. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. Jan 25, 2018 2009 g8 gxp manual vs 2018 camaro ss a8 mario avila. The airaid 250324 cold air dam air intake system is designed to replace the stock air box, air filter, and intake tubing and will increase horsepower and torque of the engine. If that wasnt enough, 24 people opted to order the slptuned g8 firehawk through their dealers, which upgraded the gt or gxp with a supercharger and output in excess of 500 hp. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. The g8, a rebadged holden commodore, was released in early 2008 for the 2008 model year in the united states, and in 2008 for the 2009 model year in canada. Pictures, symbols, and words work together to explain vehicle operation. While few opted for it, a closeratio fourspeed manual transmission was also. The g8 only enjoyed a twoyear production run as gm killed pontiac in.
But, as a last muscle car hurrah, the 2009 pontiac g8 gt slp firehawk leaves us with a fantastic permanent impression. Have tried to contact pontiac as to which g8 gxp built was mine. The g8 gxp was also the most powerful muscle car pontiac ever built, and it. Gm efis guide to the 20082009 pontiac g8 gm efi magazine. Manual swap on a p ontiac g8 gt has hit a bit of an iceberg. Take a look at the first test of the 2009 pontiac g8 gxp brought to you by the automotive experts at motor trend. It has been nearly nine years since pontiac was mercilessly killed off just as it began to offer appealing cars again. Read this manual from beginning to end to learn about the vehicles features and controls. Given pontiac s amazing contribution to american performance, we wish it wasnt so. Which most drivers did, to avoid skipping the shift at the cost of using even more gas. Dec 18, 2007 the pontiac g8 is a rearwheel drive sedan that was produced by holden, the australian general motors gm subsidiary. At the time, holden produced a number of zetabased variants for. For instance, if someone wants to buy a car, it is possible to check the vin number one the online database to ensure that the car was not stolen.
The pontiac g8 gxp is a 4 door saloon sedanbodied car with a front mounted engine powering the rear wheels. Pontiac g8 gxp turbo, what its like to drive duration. The g8 gxp was also the most powerful muscle car pontiac ever built. If the average person ran into one of these cars, chances are they wouldnt know what they are looking at. The result was everything that a performance sedan buyer could want and more. The gxp is an immensely gratifying sports car, which is why its so disappointing that it will.
The production version of the gxp was more powerful with its ls3 v8 producing 415 hp 309 kw and 415 ftlbf 563 nm of torque. Produced for pontiacs swan song years of 200809, the g8 was a. The gxps optional 6speed manual transmission has positive clutch and shift action. In 2009 slp build 34 supercharged g8 firehawks, nine of which were gxp s. This 2009 model will join the solstice, g6 and torrent gxp models in pontiac dealerships in late 2008. Sellers auto sports official g8 production number breakdown. Save money on used 2009 pontiac g8 gxp models near you. In 2009 you could opt for a g8 gxp, which boasted meaty power from a 415hp ls3 v8 engine and an optional sixspeed manual transmission. Hi there, im hoping i can get some advice on the issues weve hit swapping an aussie tr6060 m6 transmission into my formerly a6 pontiac g8gt.
Obviously, these cars are tremendously rare, but this g8 is precisely that. The pontiac g8 is a rearwheel drive sedan that was produced by holden in australia, and then. Again, pair a manual cogswapper with the g8 gxps appropriately throaty 415horsepower 6. Canada limited for pontiac division wherever it appears in this manual. You could buy a bmw m3 or a mercedesamg c63 like everyone else. The pontiac g8 is a rearwheel drive sedan that was produced by holden, the. Search preowned 2009 pontiac g8 gxp listings to find the best local deals. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 103 g8 models nationwide.
A g8 gxp version was shown at the new york international auto show in march 2008 with a 6. Itll surely find its way to a connoisseur of the unusual, shortlived highperformance pontiac sedan. Come find a great deal on used pontiac g8s in your area today. If you see a low miles gxp coupe with a manual for. View topic production figures 19651975 pontiac registry. Manual swap on a pontiac g8 gt has hit a bit of an iceberg. The pontiac g8 gxp s engine is a naturally aspirated petrol, 6. Oct 05, 2009 sorry i can only answer part of this question and i cant even get the stats on the model trims gt and gxp. Research the 2009 pontiac g8 gxp in loveland, co at mini of loveland. Nov 21, 2008 the 2009 pontiac g8 gxp is just the sort of fourdoor corvette americans have long prayed for, with sharp steering, fabulous response from the fourpiston brembo brakes, exceptionally balanced and. The list includes 9 gxps converted to gxp firehawks by slp we originally thought there were 10 but the gxp firehawk pilot car started life as a gt based on its vin. Pontiac upped the ante for 2009 with the 415horsepower g8 gxp, which is the trim level i tested.
Dec 11, 2018 while the regular g8 used a 256horsepower v6 and the sporty gt used a 361hp v8, the gxp offered a highly impressive 402hp 6. For the first time in more than 20 years, pontiac finally had a true muscle car sedan. Holden commodore caprice statesman the pontiac g8 pontiac g8 wagon. While these numbers wouldnt embarrass a hellcat, they represented a. The book i researched did not have the 65 numbers, but listed the 66 numbers and mentioned they were 44% above the 65 amount. The g8 only enjoyed a twoyear production run as gm killed pontiac in 2009. Find detailed gas mileage information, insurance estimates, and more. The pontiac grand prix was replaced by the g8 for the 20082009 model year. But, with pontiac s future sealed, g8s are going out the door with good discounts. This 2009 pontiac g8 is one of 1,829 gxp models produced, just 846 of which feature the 6speed manual transmission equipped on this example.
Enjoy your pontiac hobby at the only 247 pontiac club that brings you pontiac news, pontiac information, and pontiac entertainment at the speed of light. So with the trusty calculator and what i could remember from high school math, i came up with 8,908. If you own a g8 gxp, drop me an email with the last 6 of your vin, and i will get you all the specifics for your car. In this application it has an output of 402 bhp 408 ps300 kw of power at 6000 rpm, and maximum torque of. The downside is that the low production numbers and high collectability among pontiac fans means that running across one outside of someones collection is very slim. I am pleased that final numbers come pretty close to my early projections. Partsforyourcar knows that its not uncommon for an owner of a g8 to want to add more performance and more appearance pontiac g8 parts to their hot ride. Pontiac g8 vin decoder lookup pontiac g8 vin and get.
Bid for the chance to own a 11kmile 2009 pontiac g8 gxp 6speed at. Pontiac g8 gxp turbo, what its like to drive youtube. Production of the larger g8, however, ended in june 2009. The production version of the gxp was stronger with its ls3 v8 generating 415 hp 309 kw and 415 lbft 563 nm of torque. The car was purchased new by the husband of the seller and now shows just 10,841 miles. The pontiac brand was dissolved in 2010 as part of gms chapter 11 reorganization. This manual describes features that may or may not be on your speci. Thankfully, poncho fans have good cars to chase, like the 200809 g8, which is heating up in the market. The v6 was burdened with an outdated fivespeed automatic transmission, so the v8 with the sixspeed automatic was the enthusiasts choice.
Detailed features and specs for the used 2009 pontiac g8 including fuel economy, transmission, warranty, engine type, cylinders, drivetrain and more. Unleash the true potential of your g8 gxp ls3 engine with magnusons tvs2300 supercharger system available for the 2009 pontiac g8 gxp 6. In this edition of muscle car milestones, well take a look at the 20082009 pontiac g8 gt and gxp. Even before the introduction of the gto in 1964, pontiac had already. We have 4 pontiac g8 gxp vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 0 1owner cars, and 5 personal use cars. Not only does it promote power like a sports car, this fourdoor sedan also looks like a sports car. G8 grew even more appealing when the gxp model arrived boasting a 6. This is one of pontiacs last and best cars, with the best transmission, in excellent condition. Jun 03, 2019 but really nice g8 gxp models seem to command a premium, and this is precisely that, an example that its in pristine shape with that desirable manual transmission. Shop pontiac solstice vehicles for sale in west fargo, nd at cars.
Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 127 solstice models in west fargo. The pontiac g8 gxp takes the g8 s responsive driving experience, refined passenger. I just received and email with the following information with a 99% accurate calculations for production numbers of the 2007 year models for the saturn sky and the pontiac solstice broken down by both nonturbo, turbo, and a further break down of automatic vs manual. A 20082009 pontiac g8 is a car that is in a class of its own. In 2009 you could opt for a g8 gxp, which boasted meaty power. Truecar has over 1,556,917 listings nationwide, updated daily. These 5 factorybuilt pontiac sleepers are riots under the radar. The g8 gxp was the last new gm to be equipped with skip shift an early fuelsaving gadget that nudged the sixspeed manual transmission from first to fourth instead of first to second unless the driver had floored the gas pedal.
Only a limited production of g8 gxp were available in canada. This number contains vital information about the car, such as its manufacturer, year of production, the plant it was produced in, type of engine, model and more. Pontiac g8 gxp 2017 version was featured in the new york international auto show in march 2008 with a 6. Pontiac g8 production information from gm canada pontiac. Call our award winning facility at west herr honda in lockport at 716 6254300 for availability and for more information and to reserve your appointment. General motors, gm, the gm emblem, pontiac, the pontiac. Edmunds has detailed price information for the used 2009 pontiac g8 gxp. A 6speed manual was being considered as an option on the gt model, but pontiac decided. The following year, pontiac improved its performance lineup with the gxp. These performance numbers definitely put the g8 gt ahead in its class. The pontiac g8 is a rearwheel drive sedan that was produced by holden in australia, and then exported to the united states, where it was sold by pontiac. Gm reserves the right to make changes after that time without further notice. Cautions and notices there are a number of safety cautions in this book.
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