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MSRP
- 4dr Sdn $26,910
- 4dr Sdn GT $29,310
2008 Pontiac G8 specs & colors
4dr Car
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Onyx
Packages
Specifications
| EPA Classification | Midsize Sedan |
| Front Wheel Size | 18 x 8 in |
| Rear Wheel Size | 18 x 8 in |
| Rear Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Front Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Spare Wheel Material | Steel |
| Spare Wheel Size | N/A in |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | N/A |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | N/A |
| Displacement | 3.6L/217 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 248 @ 2100 |
| Engine Type | Gas V6 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 256 @ 6300 |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 480.00 mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 25 MPG |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 17 MPG |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| Cruising Range - City | 326.40 mi |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.00 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.21 |
| Trans Type | 5 |
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic w/OD, |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 2.92 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 3.02 |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 3.42 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.60 |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Electronic |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.75 |
| Suspension Type - Front | Performance |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | 4-link independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Performance |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | MacPherson strut |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 11.89 x -TBD- in |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 11.73 x -TBD- in |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Brake Type | Pwr |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 19.2 gal |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 37.4 ft |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | N/A |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 2.8 |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Rear Tire Size | P245/45R18 |
| Front Tire Size | P245/45R18 |
| Spare Tire Size | Compact |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 2000 lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 200 lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 3885 lbs |
| Front Shoulder Room | 59.1 in |
| Front Head Room | 38.7 in |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Second Shoulder Room | 59.1 in |
| Track Width, Front | 62.7 in |
| Length, Overall | 196.1 in |
| Track Width, Rear | 63.3 in |
| Height, Overall | 57.7 in |
| Second Leg Room | 39.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.8 in |
| Second Hip Room | 58.0 in |
| Front Leg Room | 42.2 in |
| Trunk Volume | 17.5 ft³ |
| Passenger Volume | 107.0 ft³ |
| Front Hip Room | 56.7 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 74.8 in |
| Min Ground Clearance | N/A in |
| Liftover Height | N/A in |
| Second Head Room | 38.0 in |
| LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Top tethers for CHildren), for child safety seats | Standard |
| Shift lever | Standard |
| Tire, compact spare, includes steel wheel | Standard |
| Glovebox, front, lockable | Standard |
| Steering column, tilt and telescopic | Standard |
| Seat adjuster, passenger 4-way power | Standard |
| Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc with Electronic Brake Assist and Electronic Brake Force Distribution | Standard |
| Floor mats, carpeted front | Standard |
| Steering wheel, 4-spoke | Standard |
| Exhaust outlets, dual polished stainless-steel tips | Standard |
| Seats, front bucket, Sport | Standard |
| Key, fixed blade, side-milled | Standard |
| Cargo net, trunk | Standard |
| Engine, 3.6L Variable Valve Timing DOHC V6 SFI aluminum (256 hp [190.9 kW] @ 6300 rpm, 248 lb-ft of torque [334.8 N-m] @ 2100 rpm) | Standard |
| Spoiler, rear low-profile | Standard |
| Instrumentation, analog with speedometer, odometer, tachometer and fuel and temperature gauges | Standard |
| Cruise control, electronic with set and resume speed | Standard |
| Windows, power, driver and front passenger, includes Express-Down | Standard |
| Visors, driver and front passenger illuminated vanity mirrors | Standard |
| Defogger, rear-window electric | Standard |
| Mirror, inside rearview with compass and OnStar buttons | Standard |
| Audio system, AM/FM stereo with CD player, 5.0" with multi-function display, seek-and-scan, speed-compensated volume, TheftLock, equalizer, available help menu and auxiliary input jack for iPod/MP3 player | Standard |
| Accents, chrome window surround | Standard |
| StabiliTrak, vehicle stability enhancement system | Standard |
| Wipers, front intermittent, speed-sensitive | Standard |
| Driver Information Center with trip odometer, oil life, tire pressure, voltmeter, average speed, distance and time to go, average fuel, fuel used, overspeed and underspeed warnings and available help menu | Standard |
| Safety belts, 3-point, all positions | Standard |
| Seat, rear pass-through with dual cup holders (Includes rear center armrest when (PCQ) Premium Package is ordered.) | Standard |
| Glass, tinted | Standard |
| Sill plates | Standard |
| Cup holders, front and rear, molded in door trim, center console and rear seat pass-through | Standard |
| Antenna, roof-mounted, fixed mast, radio | Standard |
| Tires, P245/45R18-96V all-season, blackwall | Standard |
| Door locks, power | Standard |
| Air bags, dual-stage frontal and side-impact, driver and front passenger and head-curtain side-impact, front and rear outboard seating positions (Head curtain side air bags are designed to help reduce the risk of head and neck injuries to front and rear seat occupants on the near side of certain side-impact collisions. Always use safety belts and the correct child restraints for your child's age and size, even in vehicles equipped with air bags. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat. See the vehicle's Owner's Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information.) | Standard |
| Key, folding blade, side-milled | Standard |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System | Standard |
| Rear axle, 2.92 ratio | Standard |
| Power outlets, 2 auxiliary, 12-volt, 1 in center instrument panel and 1 in center console | Standard |
| Retained accessory power, power windows and audio system remain operational after ignition is switched off for 10 minutes or until a door is opened | Standard |
| Traction control, all-speed, powertrain and brake modulated | Standard |
| Exhaust, dual-outlet stainless-steel | Standard |
| Drivetrain, rear-wheel drive | Standard |
| Hood scoops, dual | Standard |
| Seat adjuster, driver 4-way power | Standard |
| Key, common, vehicular unique | Standard |
| Floor mats, carpeted rear | Standard |
| Mirrors, outside power-adjustable, remote, body-color, manual-folding | Standard |
| Lighting, interior front and rear courtesy, front and rear dome and cargo area (Not available when (CF5) power sunroof is ordered.) | Standard |
| Steering wheel controls, mounted audio and Driver Information Center, illuminated | Standard |
| Grille, dual-port with Black inserts and Chrome surround | Standard |
| Theft-deterrent alarm system, immobilizer and PIN code audio system | Standard |
| License plate bracket, front | Standard |
| Transmission, 5-speed automatic with Driver Shift Control and Sport Mode | Standard |
| Audio system feature, Blaupunkt 7-speaker system with front center speaker | Standard |
| Headlamps, halogen, projector-beam with automatic exterior lamp control, flash-to-pass and daytime running | Standard |
| Remote vehicle starter system, with lock control, included in key fob | Standard |
| Door locks, rear child security | Standard |
| Trunk release, power, located in glovebox | Standard |
| Air conditioning, single-zone manual | Standard |
| Suspension, Performance | Standard |
| Map pocket, front seatback (Requires interior color (46C) Onyx or (47C) Onyx/Red Premium Cloth.) | Standard |
| Battery, heavy-duty, trunk-mounted, maintenance-free with rundown protection | Standard |
| Steering, power rack-and-pinion | Standard |
| Fog lamps, front | Standard |
| OnStar, 1-year of Safe and Sound plan. Includes Automatic Notification of Air Bag Deployment, Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance, Emergency Services, Roadside Assistance, Remote Door Unlock, OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics, Hands-Free Calling, AccidentAssist and Remote Horn & Lights (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. OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics available on most 2004 MY and newer GM vehicles. Diagnostic capability varies by model. Visit onstar.com for system limitations and details.) | Standard |
| Wheels, 18" (45.7 cm) silver-painted aluminum, split-spoke | Standard |
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