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Pontiac G8

General information

ModelPontiac G8
Year2008
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating64 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size5967 ccm (364.11 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel mixed driving11.4 litres/100 km (20.72 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement5967 ccm (364.11 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power367.00 PS (270 kW or 362 HP) at 5700 Rev. per min.
Max torque530.20 Nm (54.1 kgf-m or 391.1 ft.lbs) at 4400 Rev. per min.
Compression10.4:1
Bore x stroke79.0 x 91.0 mm (3.1 x 3.6 inches)
Fuel systemInjection. Sequentially electronic fuel injection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.2714 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Leg room front1080 mm (42.5 inches)
Passenger space2747 litres (726 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control Traction control
Turn circle13 m (507.9 inches)
Front brakesDisks, 321.1 mm
Rear brakesDisks, 324.1 mm
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system Antilocking brake system
Front suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1352 kg (2,980.6 pounds)
Max weight with load1499 kg (3,304.7 pounds)
Towing weight454 kg (1,000.9 pounds)
Overall length4990 mm (196.5 inches)
Overall width1910 mm (75.2 inches)
Overall height1470 mm (57.9 inches)
Wheelbase2920 mm (115.0 inches)
Fuel capacity64.0 litres (16.91 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new USD26950
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