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2009 Pontiac G8
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2009 Pontiac G8
MSRP $32,450 - $37,450
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2008 Pontiac Grand Prix
MSRP $26,230 - $36,760
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas V6 Gas V8
Gas V6 Gas V8
Displacement
3.6L/217 6.0L/364
3.8L/231 5.3L/346
Fuel System
SFI
SFI
Horsepower
256 hp @ 6300 rpm 361 hp @ 5300 rpm
200 hp @ 5200 rpm 303 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque
248 ft-lb @ 2100 rpm 385 ft-lb @ 4400 rpm
230 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm 323 ft-lb @ 4400 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission -inc: driver shift control, sport mode 6-speed automatic transmission -inc: driver shift control, sport mode
4-speed automatic transmission w/OD Brake/transmission shift interlock 4-speed automatic HD transmission w/OD, TAPshift
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
12.2 - 14.4 L/100 km
11.8 - 12.9 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
8.0 - 8.4 L/100 km
7.1 - 7.8 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
8.0 - 14.4 L/100 km
7.1 - 12.9 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
72.0 L
64.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Not Available
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Standard
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Not Available
Not Available
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Not Available
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Not Available
Not Available
Power Outlet
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Not Available
Seat Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Not Available
Not Available
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Head Room
983 mm
986 mm
Front Leg Room
1,072 mm
1,072 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,501 mm
1,471 mm
Rear Head Room
965 mm
919 mm
Rear Leg Room
1,001 mm
927 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,501 mm
1,392 mm
Trunk Volume
496 L
453 L
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,916 mm
2,807 mm
Length, Overall
4,981 mm
5,037 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,900 mm
1,819 mm
Height, Overall
1,466 mm
1,420 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
1,762 - 1,812 kg
1,565 - 1,635 kg
Front Tire Size
P245/40WR19 P245/45VR18
P225/55HR17 P225/60R16 P255/45WR18
Rear Tire Size
P245/40WR19 P245/45VR18
P225/55HR17 P225/60R16 P225/50WR18
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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