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Pontiac G8 GXP

(2008 model)

Brief specs of 2008 Pontiac G8 GXP

4-door 5-seater sedan (saloon), petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 16-valve engine, OHV (overhead valve, I-head), 6162 cm3 / 376.0 cu in / 376.0 cu in, 299.8 kW / 402.0 hp / 402.0 hp @ 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm, 545.0 N·m / 402.0 lb·ft / 402.0 lb·ft @ 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm, manual 6-speed transmission, rear wheel drive

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)PontiacIssued from2008
ModelG8 GXPIssued until
SerieG8Number made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerPontiacCountryUS

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors4
Bodywork typesedan (saloon)Number of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4982 mm / 196.1 in / 196.1 inTotal (curb) weight1825 kg / 4023 lb / 4023 lb
Width1899 mm / 74.8 in / 74.8 inDry weight
Height1465 mm / 57.7 in / 57.7 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2915 mm / 114.8 in / 114.8 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1592 mm / 62.7 in / 62.7 inTowing weight
Track rear1608 mm / 63.3 in / 63.3 inWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity73 l / 16.0 UK gal / 19.2 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.71  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)2.36 m2 / 25.5 sq ft / 25.5 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)

Engine

Engine CodeLS3Total number of cylinders8
Engine Type Total number of valves16
Engine ManufacturerGMValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionaluminum block & headBore103.2 mm / 4.06 in / 4.06 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke92.0 mm / 3.62 in / 3.62 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1.12
Fuel supplyMPFiEngine displacement6162 cm3 / 376.0 cu in / 376.0 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity770.25 cm3/cylinder / 47.004 cu in/cylinder / 47.004 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignOHV (overhead valve, I-head)Compression ratio10.7 : 1
SumpwetMax. output power299.8 kW / 402.0 hp / 402.0 hp at 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque545.0 N·m / 402.0 lb·ft / 402.0 lb·ft at 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm6600 rpm / 6600 rpm / 6600 rpm
IntercoolernoMax. net output (power at the wheels)119.9 kW / 160.8 hp / 160.8 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output48.6 kW/l / 1.069 bhp/cu in / 1.069 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converteryesSpecific torque88.5 N·m/l / 0.77 lb·ft/cu in / 0.77 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears6
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.57
  Final gear (drive) ratio3.7

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio220.3 kW/ton / 166.9 bhp/ton / 166.9 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions
  Range

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
Steeringrack & pinion VPASSteering details
Turns lock-to-lock2.8Turning circle
Suspension frontIndependent, MacPherson strut, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB)Suspension rearIndependent,4 Links, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB)
Wheels front8 x 19Wheels rear8 x 19
Tyres frontP245/40 R 19Tyres rearP245/40 R 19
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes rearventilated disc
Brake diameter front355 mm / 14.0 in / 14.0 inBrake diameter rear324 mm / 12.8 in / 12.8 in
Brakes detailsservo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Pontiac G8 GXP

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