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Boost it!

En Route: 2008 Pontiac G8s on their way to the U.S.

omarrana submitted on 1/21/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 12:10:19 PM

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As we kick of this week with automotive news, the first shipment of 2008 Pontiac G8 Sedans are on their way from Australia to the U.

S. Four ships will be arriving in the Northern California Benicia port, with the first ship arriving on January 28th. On board will be 1,800 brand new units of G8 sedans, half of them powered by a V6 256hp engine and the other half with a 6.0L V8 GT producing 361hp.

The cars will arrive at Pontiac dealerships on March 1 with the West Coast getting the first batch. GM says that it will initially launch the G8 with...

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En Route: 2008 Pontiac G8s on their way to the U.S.

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DaHarder

Bring Em' On!

GM's really looking strong with two excellent RWD Sport Sedans in its stable:

The CTS and the G8!

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Posted on 1/21/2008 1:05:07 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 10   

Bmw8ter

I wouldn't be surprised if people slapped superchargers on these things after only a few months. A mere $5k should have the 6.0L G8's pushing 500hp with no problems.

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Posted on 1/21/2008 3:30:17 PM | | Votes: 8   

Htay7500

actually, the g8s australian cousin which is a holden commodore clubsport, can be fitted with a supercharger up to 530 under warranty through the dealer. I wonder if they'll do that here too. its a badass car, the G8. but I prefer the looks of its european cousin, the vauxhall vxr8. this impressed me:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=BY6imlJ82VE
http://youtube.com/watch?v=a0Um9ckt7S0

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Posted on 1/21/2008 6:09:06 PM | | Votes: 5   

Bmw8ter

The G8 definitely looks conservative in comparison to it's overseas brethren. Nonetheless, it's a great looking auto; I'm a huge fan of Aussie muscle.

This would be a great car for quelling weekend boredom.

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Posted on 1/21/2008 7:23:43 PM | | Votes: 5   

Htay7500

and looks soooo much better than the 5, I'd take it in a heartbeat if I was able to.

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Posted on 1/21/2008 7:26:31 PM | | Votes: 4   

Htay7500

Ford are you listening!?

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Posted on 1/21/2008 7:28:56 PM | | Votes: 3   

Bmw8ter

Don't hold your breath waiting for FPVs to show up at the shores. Ford is like that one annoying friend who just wants to do the same boring sh*t all the time.


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Posted on 1/21/2008 7:42:59 PM | | Votes: 7   

NoFHoes

^ The last of it's kind since the GTO program is rumored to be shelved.

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Posted on 1/22/2008 6:57:10 AM | | Votes: 1   

Shredmo

Bmw8ter,
That sums up my feelings of Ford better than I could have done. Great post!

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Posted on 1/22/2008 10:25:44 AM | | Votes: 3   

S4cabriofoxone

This car looks awesome.

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Posted on 1/21/2008 6:53:02 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

senorgato

Not meaning to sound crass, but not so sure what the fuss is. The styling of this car is a snoozefest at best, an oversize Altima. It already has "been there done that" all over it. Just like the Malibu's design was been and done with Buick years ago. This car will go down in flames in it competition with the Chrysler cars.

But at least it's worlds better looking than the Ford Taurus.

— senorgato (View Profile)

Posted on 1/21/2008 8:34:50 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -9   

pushrod27

You don't sound crass, just stupid.

— pushrod27 (View Profile)

Posted on 1/22/2008 7:31:46 AM | | Votes: 5   

Hyundai

Wow. I agree with pushrod for ONCE.

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Posted on 1/22/2008 3:17:01 PM | | Votes: 4   

gothemi8

I saw a production prototype about two weeks back. I was really impressed with the styling. It looks really good should be a big hit when it hits showroom floors.

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Posted on 1/22/2008 1:30:49 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

2ndbimmer

I think it will do well. With the economy going stagnet, for power, people will turn to this vehicle because it has aggressive styling, but doesnt look like it is from the fast and the furious. The new G6 is really nice and a huge upgrade from the grand am, this should be nice as well. Also, one thing this does have that the germans dont, remote start!

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Posted on 1/22/2008 11:15:45 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

1995e34

i wonder how good the v6 is

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Posted on 1/22/2008 12:28:43 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

Hyundai

1 year ago, I wouldn't be caught dead in a GM, but now I actually like GM more than Toyota (which I own 2 cars from).

GM is really impressing me lately. My next car will probably be a GM.

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Posted on 1/22/2008 3:13:17 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

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