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Pontiac G8

(2008 model)

Brief specs of 2008 Pontiac G8

4-door 5-seater sedan (saloon), petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 32-valve V engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 5967 cm3 / 364.1 cu in / 364.1 cu in, 270.0 kW / 362.1 hp / 362.1 hp @ 5700 rpm / 5700 rpm / 5700 rpm, 530.2 N·m / 391.1 lb·ft / 391.1 lb·ft @ 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm, manual 6-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, consumption 11.4 l/100km / 24.8 mpg-UK / 20.6 mpg-US

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)PontiacIssued from2008
ModelG8Issued 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)2747 l / 97.01 cu ft / 97.01 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4990 mm / 196.5 in / 196.5 inTotal (curb) weight1352 kg / 2981 lb / 2981 lb
Width1910 mm / 75.2 in / 75.2 inDry weight
Height1470 mm / 57.9 in / 57.9 inLoad capacity147 kg / 324 lb / 324 lb
Wheelbase2920 mm / 115.0 in / 115.0 inGross (max.) weight1499 kg / 3305 lb / 3305 lb
Track frontTowing weight454 kg / 1001 lb / 1001 lb
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity64 l / 14.1 UK gal / 16.9 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.71  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)2.39 m2 / 25.7 sq ft / 25.7 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders8
Engine TypeV engine (V8)Total number of valves32
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionBore79.0 mm / 3.11 in / 3.11 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke91.0 mm / 3.58 in / 3.58 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio0.87
Fuel supplyInjection. Sequentially electronic fuel injectionEngine displacement5967 cm3 / 364.1 cu in / 364.1 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity446.05 cm3/cylinder / 27.220 cu in/cylinder / 27.220 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio10.4 : 1
SumpMax. output power270.0 kW / 362.1 hp / 362.1 hp at 5700 rpm / 5700 rpm / 5700 rpm
AspirationMax. torque530.2 N·m / 391.1 lb·ft / 391.1 lb·ft at 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)108.0 kW / 144.8 hp / 144.8 hp (est.)
CoolantSpecific output45.2 kW/l / 0.994 bhp/cu in / 0.994 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque88.9 N·m/l / 0.78 lb·ft/cu in / 0.78 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears6
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio271.4 kW/ton / 205.6 bhp/ton / 205.6 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)11.4 l/100km / 24.8 mpg-UK / 20.6 mpg-US
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions267 g/km / 429 g/mi / 429 g/mi (est.)
  Range561 km / 349 mi / 349 mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignment
SteeringSteering detailsTraction control Traction control
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle13.0 m / 42.7 ft / 42.7 ft
Suspension frontIndependentSuspension rear
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front225/60-R16Tyres rear225/50-R17
Brakes frontBrakes rear
Brake diameter front321 mm / 12.6 in / 12.6 inBrake diameter rear324 mm / 12.8 in / 12.8 in
Brakes detailsABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Pontiac G8

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