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| Manufacturer | Holden |
| Parent company | General Motors |
| Production | 2008– |
| Assembly | Adelaide, South Australia, Australia |
| Predecessor | Pontiac Grand Prix Pontiac Bonneville Pontiac GTO |
| Class | Full-size car |
| Body style(s) | 4-door sedan 2-door pickup truck |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Platform | GM Zeta platform |
| Engine(s) | 3. The automotive industry is the industry involved in the design development manufacture marketing and sale of Motor vehicles In 2007 more than 73 million motor vehicles GM Holden Ltd is an Australian automaker based in Port Melbourne Victoria. General Motors Corporation ( GM) ( is a multinational automobile manufacturer founded in 1908 and headquartered in the United States. Adelaide is the capital and most populous city of the Australian state of South Australia, and is the fifth largest city in Australia with a For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. The Pontiac Grand Prix was an automobile that was produced by the Pontiac division of General Motors. The Pontiac Bonneville was an Automobile built by the Pontiac division of General Motors from 1957 to 2005 The Pontiac GTO was an Automobile built by Pontiac from 1964 to 1974 and by General Motors Holden in Australia from 2004 to Car classification is subjective since many vehicles fall into multiple categories or do not fit well into any A full-size car is a Marketing term used in North America for an Automobile larger than a Mid-size car. Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. Some are still in production while others are of historical interest only A pickup truck is a light Motor vehicle with an open-top rear cargo area which is almost always separated from the cab to allow for chassis flex when carrying or pulling In Automotive design layout specifies where on the car the Engine and Drive wheels are found An automobile platform is a shared set of common design engineering and production efforts as well as major components over a number of outwardly distinct models and even types of Zeta was the original name for General Motors ' full-size Rear-wheel drive Automobile platform. 6 L LY7 V6 6. The 3600 LY7 (and derivative LP1) are members of General Motors ' new High Feature (or HFV6) engine family of modern DOHC A V6 engine is a V engine with six cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of three cylinders 0 L L76 V8 6. The LS series is a new design intended as the only V-8 engine utilized in General Motors ' line of RWD cars and trucks A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of four cylinders in most cases set at a right angle to each other 2 L LS3 V8 |
| Transmission(s) | 5-speed 5L40-E automatic 6-speed 6L80-E automatic 6-speed Tremec TR-6060 manual |
| Wheelbase | 114. The LS series is a new design intended as the only V-8 engine utilized in General Motors ' line of RWD cars and trucks A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of four cylinders in most cases set at a right angle to each other The 5L40-E (and similar 5L50) are a series of Automatic transmissions from General Motors. An automatic transmission (commonly "AT" or "Auto" is an Automobile Gearbox that can change Gear ratios automatically as the vehicle The 6L80 (and similar 6L90) is a 6-speed Automatic transmission built by General Motors at their Willow Run Transmission plant in Ypsilanti An automatic transmission (commonly "AT" or "Auto" is an Automobile Gearbox that can change Gear ratios automatically as the vehicle Transmission Technologies Corporation is a manufacturer of Automobile transmissions, best known for their TREMEC line of Manual transmissions The company The Tremec TR-6060 six-speed manual transmission features six forward speeds and one reverse speed A manual transmission (also known as a stick shift or just 'stick' 'straight drive' or standard transmission) is a type of transmission used in In both road and rail Vehicles the wheelbase is the distance between the centers of the front and rear wheels 7 in (2913 mm) Truck: 118. 5 in (3010 mm) |
| Length | 196. 1 in (4981 mm) Truck: 201. 8 in (5126 mm) |
| Width | 74. 8 in (1900 mm) Truck: 74. 8 in (1900 mm) |
| Height | 57. 7 in (1466 mm) Truck: 58. 3 in (1481 mm) |
| Curb weight | 3946 lb (1790 kg) |
| Related | Holden Commodore Holden Caprice Holden Statesman Vauxhall VXR8 |
The Pontiac G8 is a rear-wheel drive sedan produced by General Motors released for the 2008 model year (2009 in Canada). Curb weight is the total Weight of a Vehicle with standard equipment all necessary operating Consumables (e The Holden Commodore is an Automobile manufactured by the Holden division of General Motors (GM in Australia and formerly in New Zealand The Holden Statesman and Caprice are a series of full-size Luxury vehicles produced by the Australian General Motors division of Holden The Holden Statesman and Caprice are a series of full-size Luxury vehicles produced by the Australian General Motors division of Holden The HSV Clubsport is a Full-size car produced by Holden Special Vehicles in Australia since 1990 General Motors Corporation ( GM) ( is a multinational automobile manufacturer founded in 1908 and headquartered in the United States. Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page The G8 takes the place in the Pontiac lineup of both the Pontiac Bonneville, which ceased production after the 2005 model year, and the Pontiac Grand Prix, which ceases production after the 2008 model year. Pontiac is a Brand of Automobiles produced by General Motors that has been sold in the United States, Canada and Mexico The Pontiac Bonneville was an Automobile built by the Pontiac division of General Motors from 1957 to 2005 The Pontiac Grand Prix was an automobile that was produced by the Pontiac division of General Motors. The G8 is Pontiac's first full-size car since the Bonneville. A full-size car is a Marketing term used in North America for an Automobile larger than a Mid-size car. It also acts as a replacement for the V8-powered Pontiac GTO coupe, discontinued in 2006. A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of four cylinders in most cases set at a right angle to each other The Pontiac GTO was an Automobile built by Pontiac from 1964 to 1974 and by General Motors Holden in Australia from 2004 to
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Overview
The G8 is based on the GM Zeta platform which was created by Holden for the Holden VE Commodore in the Australian market. Zeta was the original name for General Motors ' full-size Rear-wheel drive Automobile platform. GM Holden Ltd is an Australian automaker based in Port Melbourne Victoria. The Holden VE Commodore is the fourteenth and current model of the Holden Commodore, a Full-size car produced by Holden, the Australian subsidiary At the 2007 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, GM chairman Bob Lutz confirmed that GM intended to import Holden Commodores into North America as G8s. The North American International Auto Show (previously called the Detroit Auto Show and often abbreviated NAIAS) is an annual Auto show held in Bob Lutz may refer to Bob Lutz (tennis, American tennis player of the 1970s Robert Lutz Vice Chairman at General Motors [1] The news was not planned to be officially announced until the Chicago Auto Show in February. The Chicago Auto Show is held annually in February at Chicago 's McCormick Place convention complex The G8 is GM's first North American Zeta vehicle. The G8 shares much of its design with the Commodore. The G8 is a captive import of Australia. Captive import is an Automobile Marketing term denoting a foreign-built vehicle that is sold and serviced by a domestic manufacturer through its own dealer For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics.
The G8 is the first rear-wheel drive Pontiac four door sedan sold in North America since the 1986 Bonneville and Parisienne. The Pontiac Bonneville was an Automobile built by the Pontiac division of General Motors from 1957 to 2005 The Pontiac Parisienne was a Full-size Rear-wheel drive vehicle that was sold by Pontiac on the GM B platform in Canada from However there are also several rear-wheel drive offerings on the road such as the Solstice and the discontinued GTO. The Pontiac Solstice is a small sports car from the Pontiac division of General Motors.
In the April 2007 issue of Motor Trend, reviewer Matt Stone wrote, "If the experience recalls any other car, it's the previous-generation BMW M5, which also had a six-speed stick, 400 horses, and a wonderfully communicative chassis. The BMW M5 is an ultra performance version of the BMW 5-Series Automobile made by BMW Motorsport " Automobile Magazine also compares the G8 to the current-generation 5-Series. An automobile magazine is a Magazine with news and reports on Automobiles and the Automobile industry. Sam Smith writes, ". . . by the numbers and on American roads the 5-Series and the G8 are equals. " [2]
The 2008 G8 is available in two trims: base and GT. The base G8 is available with a 256 hp (191 kW) 3. 6 L DOHC VVT V6 engine, standard with a 5-speed automatic. A V6 engine is a V engine with six cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of three cylinders The GT comes with a 361 hp (269 kW)[3] 6. 0 L Generation IV V8, featuring a 6-speed automatic and Active Fuel Management, capable of reaching 60 mph (96 km/h) in just over 5 seconds. A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of four cylinders in most cases set at a right angle to each other An automatic transmission (commonly "AT" or "Auto" is an Automobile Gearbox that can change Gear ratios automatically as the vehicle See the main article on Variable displacement for other similar systems Active Fuel Management (formerly known as Displacement on Demand A 6-speed manual was formerly being considered as an option on the GT model, but Pontiac dropped the option, stating that it would instead be offered as an option on the G8 GXP, which debuted at the 2008 New York International Auto Show, and is scheduled for the 2009 model year. A manual transmission (also known as a stick shift or just 'stick' 'straight drive' or standard transmission) is a type of transmission used in The G8 GXP will feature a 6. 2 L V8, similar to the one that first appeared in the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette. [4] Base G8 models come standard with 6 airbags (including full-length side curtain airbags), traction control, stability control, dual tailpipes, 18 inch alloy wheels (fitted with either all-season or summer performance tires), sports body kit, black cloth seats and a 7-speaker audio system, including front center speaker, single-disc CD player, and auxiliary input jack. In addition to the larger engine and 6-speed transmission, GT models also contain additional standard equipment, including quad tailpipes, clear taillight lenses, automatic climate control, a larger center-console display screen, and an 11-speaker Blaupunkt premium audio system with 2 subwoofers, six-disc CD changer, and auxiliary input jack. Some (but not all) of these features are available as options on the base model. A premium package is also available on both trim levels, which upgrades the black cloth interior to either black leather or two-tone black and red leather. A sunroof is also an available option on both trim levels. An automotive sunroof is a fixed hinged or sliding opening in an Automobile Roof which allows light and/or fresh air to enter the passenger compartment A sports package is available on the GT model only, containing 19 inch alloy wheels with summer performance tires, a "sport" steering wheel, and alloy pedals.
Holden chairman Denny Mooney announced that the G8 is imported from the Elizabeth plant in Adelaide, South Australian for the life cycle of the car, but refused to comment on possible future production at GM's Oshawa, Ontario facility. Dennis M "Denny" Mooney (born 1956 is the American -born Vice president of General Motors global vehicle systems and integration Elizabeth is a suburb in the northern extent of Adelaide, South Australia. [5] At the 2007 Chicago Auto Show, GM Global Chairman Bob Lutz announced that the G8 was expected in US Pontiac dealerships in "early 2008". [6] On July 4, 2007 the first Pontiac G8 prototypes rolled out of the Elizabeth assembly plant in Australia. Events 836 - Pactum Sicardi, peace between the Principality of Benevento and the Duchy of Naples [7] [8]
General Motors heavily promoted the Pontiac G8 on January 1, 2008 by having it as the official sponsor of the Times Square New Year's Day Countdown, as well as the Rose Bowl. New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common
A G8 GXP version was shown at the New York International Auto Show in March 2008 with a 6. The New York International Auto Show is an annual Auto show held in late March or early April 2 liter 402 hp (300 kW) naturally aspirated V8 from the Chevrolet Corvette and a 6-speed manual transmission. The Chevrolet Corvette is a Sports car that has been manufactured by General Motors since 1953 [9]
Sport truck
In addition to the sedan, a rebadged Holden Ute, originally thought to be called the G8 ST was shown at the New York International Auto Show in March 2008. The Holden Ute is a Coupe utility built by Holden, the Australian subsidiary of General Motors since 2000 The New York International Auto Show is an annual Auto show held in late March or early April The 2010 Pontiac G8 sport truck, which will essentially curtail Pontiac's brief hiatus from the truck market, is a two-seater built on the G8 platform with a 73-inch (1,900 mm) cargo bed. Pontiac is a Brand of Automobiles produced by General Motors that has been sold in the United States, Canada and Mexico G8 ST will likely not be its final name as GM is holding an online contest, with the winner determining the actual name. The sport truck has the same 361-horsepower, 6. 0-liter V-8 used in the G8 GT sedan. [10] A wagon was planned as well, but canceled, partially due to poor sales of the market in general, especially of the Dodge Magnum as compared to its Charger sedan counterpart. The Dodge Magnum name has been used on a number of different Automobiles The most recent is a large Rear-wheel drive Station wagon introduced in 2004 The Dodge Charger, is a Rear-wheel drive Full-size Automobile built by Chrysler LLC for its North American Dodge brand [11]
Launch commercial
In March 2008, a commercial based on the 1980s arcade game Spy Hunter runs nationally. An arcade game is a coin-operated entertainment machine typically installed in businesses such as Restaurants Pubs Video arcades and Family Entertainment Spy Hunter is a 1983 Arcade game developed and released by Bally Midway. In the commercial, the Pontiac G8 GT takes the place of the hero car when it is destroyed by enemies. [12]
2008
For the 2008 model year, the Pontiac G8 is available in 6 colors: Stealth Blue, Liquid Red, Ignition Orange, White Hot, Magnetic Gray, and Panther Black. A Comfort And Sound package is available on base G8's, which upgrades the 7-speaker audio system and manual HVAC controls to the 11-speaker audio and automatic climate control found in the GT model. A Premium Package is available on both trim levels. This upgrades the black cloth interior to black leather or two-tone black and red leather. G8 models with Stealth Blue or Ignition Orange exterior paint are not available with two-tone leather. A Sports Package is available on the GT model, which adds 19 in alloy wheels with summer performance tires, a "sport" steering wheel, and alloy pedals. Moonroof packages are available on both trim levels.
First deliveries to dealerships were posted on GM's Website in March 2008, with comments that initial sales were brisk. International holidays March 2 - Mothering Sunday (Britain March 7 - Nyepi (Indonesia [13]
References
- ^ Holden VE Commodore to be sold as Pontiac G8. Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved on January 9, 2007. Events 475 - Byzantine Emperor Zeno is forced to flee his capital at Constantinople. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
- ^ Sam Smith. "The Down-Under Express". Automobile Magazine (April 2008).
- ^ All-new Pontiac G8 to unleash in 2008. The Crittenden Automotive Library. Retrieved on May 5, 2007. Events 553 - The Second Council of Constantinople begins 1215 - Rebel Barons renounce their allegiance to King John Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
- ^ 2008 Pontiac G8
- ^ Holden announced US export deal. Drive. com. au. Retrieved on February 8, 2007. Events 421 - Constantius III becomes co- Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
- ^ 2008 Pontiac G8 debuts. Edmunds. Retrieved on February 6, 2007. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats the combined army of Pompeian followers and Numidians under Metellus Scipio Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
- ^ Pontiac G8 prototypes roll off the line in Oz. Autoblog. com. Retrieved on July 4, 2007. Events 836 - Pactum Sicardi, peace between the Principality of Benevento and the Duchy of Naples Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
- ^ The Rocky Road to the Holden VE SportWagon. Autoblog. com. Retrieved on October 25, 2007. Events 1147 - The Portuguese, under Afonso I, and Crusaders from England and Flanders conquer Lisbon after a Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
- ^ 2009 Pontiac G8 GXP Revealed, Gets Corvette LS3 Power And A Manual Transmission.
- ^ 2010 Pontiac G8 Sport Truck: The El Camino Is Back!.
- ^ Sorry Holden: GM cancels VE Sportwagon for US market.
- ^ Pontiac Spy Hunter commercial from Brightcove Internet TV
- ^ GM Media Online
External links
- Official Pontiac G8 site
- Detailed Pontiac G8 specifications
- 2008 Pontiac G8 - Motor Trend review
- 2008 Pontiac G8 GT - Edmunds Inside Line Review
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