Pontiac Grand Prix G8 Concept
On january 12 1988 the pontiac grand prix introduced the first front wheel drive w body coupe.
Pontiac grand prix g8 concept. The engine is a warmed over 350 hp 5 7l ls1 with functional ram air induction and the car features the gm versatrak awd system as well. The rear wheel drive g8 sedan represents pontiac s newfound determination to live up to its once glorious performance heritage. I am a long time pontiac fan. 16 pontiac grand prix g force concept 2002 via.
The pontiac grand prix backpedals a bit for 2008 which will be its last year in production. First introduced as part of pontiac s full size car model offering for the 1962 model year the marque varied repeatedly in size luxury and performance during its lifespan. The grand prix is a line of automobiles produced by the pontiac division of general motors from 1962 through 2002 for coupes and 1988 2008 for sedans. Pontiac g8 pontiac gto for the coupe version.
The pontiac g8 gt is a phenomenal creation of performance value and yes a family sedan. The g8 a rebadged holden commodore was released in early 2008 for the 2008 model year in the united states and in 2008 for the 2009 model year in canada. The is the famous g8 grand prix concept coupe which debuted for the 2000 show season. A gt version with a 260 horsepower supercharged v6 engine available the previous few years.
Remaining as a coupe the grand prix sedan version was the short lived mid size bonneville. Once i found out about all the standard equipment that the 2008 grand prix i. The pontiac g8 is a rear wheel drive sedan that was produced by holden in australia and then exported to the united states where it was sold by pontiac. Nevertheless there was a time when pontiac was one of the most exciting places to get a car and their market reach was quite large.
All the muscular bodywork actually has something to back it up on this car. While considering the new g8 i also researched other cars that pontiac had to offer. My wife and i traded our 2008 lexus is 250 for this modern day muscle car. The final pontiac vehicle which was the g8 sports sedan was one of the last vehicles to truly bring excitement to the brand.