The GXP has an upgraded, Nürburgring -tuned FE3 suspension package, as well as larger, ventilated Brembo
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Does the Pontiac G8 GT have a Corvette engine?
But unlike those tamer models, this one has big, thumping V-8 power. The G8 GXP's engine is essentially a version of the Corvette's 6.2-liter V-8. In this application, it blasts out 402 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque. (The Corvette makes 430 hp in stock trim.)
How many Pontiac G8 GXP were built?
1,829 examplesOnly 1,829 examples of the G8 GXP were ever sold. Remember, not all of them had a manual transmission which is part of what makes the one you see here special.
What does GXP stand for Pontiac?
GXP stands for: "Grand eXperimental Prototype".
Does the G8 GXP come supercharged?
Available for the 2009 Pontiac G8 GXP 6.2L, this bolt on supercharger is designed to deliver maximum performance while retaining factory-like drivability and reliability.
Is a G8 the same as a Chevy SS?
So is the SS essentially the same car as the G8 GXP? Absolutely not, says Steve Manson, program engineering manager for the project. Over several years, Manson's team took GM's Zeta architecture, which underpinned the G8, and updated it to a so-called Zeta 2 form—parts of which are used for the current Camaro.
How rare is a Pontiac G8 GXP?
The G8 GXP is an elusive beast nowadays. Having sold for less than two full calendar years, the total production numbers remained small. The G8 platform in general sold less than 40,000 units between 2008 and 2009, and it's likely that very few of those were GXPs.
What is the fastest stock Pontiac?
The 2006 Pontiac GTO is a fifth-generation Pontiac GTO. It is offered with only a single engine option available — the monstrous 6.0-liter naturally aspirated LS2 V8 engine that generates 400 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 400 pound-feet of torque.
Is a Pontiac GxP Supercharged?
It is powered by a 200 hp 3.8-liter V-6 engine in the base model. The GT has a supercharged 3.8-liter V-6 that makes 260 hp. The GXP comes with a 303 hp 5.3-liter V-8 engine. All models utilize a four-speed automatic transmission....Retail Price.Engine5.3L V-8Drivetrainfront-wheel4 more rows
What is the rarest Pontiac car?
I dug up some interesting information on the 1966 model year and found that of all the full-size Pontiacs that year that were standalone models, the rarest is indeed. Specifically, just 36,757 Pontiac Grand Prix models were built and delivered to Pontiac dealerships from a total Pontiac production of over 750,000 cars.
What is the fastest Pontiac G8?
One last hurrah to what Pontiac used to be, the G8 GXP needed only 4.5 seconds to hit 60 mph (97 kph) from a standing start, a figure that makes it the quickest factory Poncho ever built. In addition, it was also the fastest thanks to a top speed of 185 mph (298 kph).
How rare is a Pontiac GXP?
Out of a total Solstice production run of almost 66,000 units, only 1,266 were coupes, meaning the Targa-top GXP is much less common than a Ferrari F40, some 1,311 of which left the supercar maker's Maranello factory between 1987 and 1992. That rarity has led to some sellers asking crazy money for GXP coupes.
Is the Pontiac G8 a rare car?
The Pontiac G8 GXP is a rare muscle car with enough power and attitude to thrill even the most hardened enthusiasts.
How many G8 GXP firehawks were made?
With only 250 to be built, the rear-drive G8 Firehawk's 500 tire screeching horsepower comes from adding ZR-1 style supercharger technology, cold air induction, and a low restriction mandrel-bent stainless steel exhaust to the GT's 6.0-liter V8.
Is the Pontiac G8 a rare car?
The Pontiac G8 GXP is a rare muscle car with enough power and attitude to thrill even the most hardened enthusiasts.
How many Pontiac G8s are there?
Total sales of the Pontiac G8 GXP were 1,829 units.
Is the Pontiac G8 collectible?
With its rarity and exclusivity, the G8 could end up being a collectable down the road (there was less than a handful of G8 GXPs sold in Canada). Nobody picked the Pontiac GTO to be a keeper, but it has gone on to be just such a beast.
When did Pontiac G8 end?
On April 27, 2009, General Motors announced it was purging Pontiac and that the brand would be eliminated by the end of 2010. The Pontiac G8 would be its last muscle car. The brand that essentially gave birth to the muscle car and spawned great nameplates such as the GTO, Firebird and Grand Prix would be relegated to the history books.
How much does a GXP cost?
The GXP has kept its value over the years. Prices on the used-car market for clean, low-mileage examples range from $30,000 to $40,000. It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.
How much horsepower does a 2009 GXP have?
The GXP’s heart beats with a 6.2-liter LS3 V8 sourced from the Chevrolet Corvette. With 415 hp and 415 lb-ft of torque, it’s easy to see why this performance sedan clocks in with impressive numbers. In their February 2009 issue, Motor Trend was able to flog the GXP with a 0-to-60 time of 4.5 seconds, and achieve a quarter-mile time of 13 seconds when running 109.6 mph. That’s quite impressive for a sedan weighing approximately 4,000 pounds.
What year was the GXP?
Modern-Day Classic: 2008-2009 Pontiac G8 GT and GXP. By Tommy Flanagan 06/24/2015 8:00pm. 1 of 2. The 2008-2009 Pontiac G8 GT and GXP was the brand’s first muscle car sedan in over 20 years. The G8 GXP was also the most powerful muscle car Pontiac ever built, and it couldn’t have come along at a better time. Pontiac definitely needed ...
What does a GT look like?
The GT certainly looks the part of a muscle car with its twin hood scoops, vented front fenders and honeycomb grill e. Projector-beam headlamps give the driver an eagle’s-eye view of the road at night. Five-spoke aluminum wheels add to the GT’s aggressive look, and the car’s wheels-at-the-corner design complements the forceful guise it projects. Out back are quad polished stainless steel exhaust tips and clear taillights.
Where is the G8 from?
Just like the last GTO, the G8 was sourced from its Holden cousin from Down Under. The G8 is based on the Zeta platform on which the Holden VE Commodore is built. The exterior is slightly reworked with the signature Pontiac split grille, and interior changes include moving the steering column to the left side.
Is the 2009 GXP the most powerful car?
Why all this conceit? Well, if you’re the most powerful car ever to wear the Pontiac crest, you’d be a little arrogant, too. Yes, the GXP touts more power than the Pontiac greats of yesteryear such as the 1970 GTO Ram Air IV and the 2002 Trans Am WS6.
What engine does the G8 have?
The G8 came in a few different trims, each with its own engine. The base car came with a 3.6l, 256 hp V6, the mid-level GT had a 6.0l, 361 hp V8, and the top-trim GXP performance model came equipped with the 6.2l, 415 hp LS3 V8 from a Corvette. It was the hot one, the equivalent to an HSV Commodore, and the closest thing we ever saw ...
Is the G8 a good car?
Even before the days of GM's " Magna-ride" suspension, its chassis tuning was still some of the best in the business.
Is the Pontiac a sports car?
Before the financial crisis, Pontiac was keen to position a sports sedan at the top of its model range that could rival the heavyweight Cadillac CTS-V within GM's own ranks, while undercutting the price. Chevrolet had already turned to Holden to engineer the platform underpinning the fifth-generation Camaro, so Pontiac approached them with a rather simpler request:
Did the G8 GXP predict what was yet to come from the N0rth American domestic market manufacturers?
In some ways, the G8 GXP predicted what was yet to come from the N0rth American domestic market manufacturers, by simply exposing us to what the Australians had been up to for the last few decades. We lost the El Camino sometime in the mid-80s, and since then there had been no connection between our two-car markets. That was until 2005, when GM decided to take the Holden Monaro coupe on a sight-seeing trip across America, under the condition that it put "Pontiac GTO" on its passport.
Was the 2008 GXP a popular car?
That car was not tremendously popular, though the fault wasn't entirely its own. A common theme with these captured Aussie imports is a woeful lack of marketing and recognition. The same fate befell the G8 GXP, which was doubly affected by the 2008 market crash as demand for $40,000+ V8 sport-sedans dried up considerably.
Is the GXP a V8?
The GXP trim was the top of the G8 range, and strangely it was the only V8-equipped car to get a manual transmission option in North America. You could pair your 415 horsepower Corvette-derived LS3 with a standard 6L80 6-speed auto, as most buyers did, or a 6-speed Tremec T56 manual transmission. And that was it, the GXP was already the top-spec car in the range. Other than the gearbox, the only option was a sunroof.
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