Apr 17, 2009 the pontiac g8 interior is attractive and nicely finished. Search from 95 used pontiac g8 cars for sale, including a 2008 pontiac g8 gt, a 2008 pontiac g8 gt w premium package, and a 2009 pontiac g8 gt sedan 4d. See good deals, great deals and more on used pontiac g8. Theres no car from an american brand on the market today quite like this rare pontiac g8 gxp with a sixspeed manual transmission. Apr 19, 2016 the next option is the pontiac g8 gt that was produced for only two years in 200809. Rare 6sp gxp manual trans, 47k miles autos for sale wanted. A 6speed manual was being considered as an option on the gt model. Based on the australianbuilt holden commodore and equipped with an ls2 derivative known as the l76 and a sixspeed automatic, a rare gxp version was produced in 2009, had an ls3, and either a sixspeed manual or automatic transmission. It sends its power to the rear wheels through a fivespeed automatic transmission with manual. Instead, we get the hated firsttofourth skipshift system on the sixspeed manual.
The pontiac g8 gxp is a tremendous performance bargain, built with the best parts from the gm parts bin. The g8 gt s suspension is already competent, but is retuned for gxp duty. This like all of our manuals is available to download for free in pdf format. The g8 is rare, the gxp is rarer, and a manual is rarest especially with these miles.
In 2009, gm finally gave the g8 the engine it deserved. The driveshaft shop g8 pontiac domestic driveshafts. Even more specifically than that, the rare g8 gxp with the optional sixspeed manual transmission. See hires pictures, compare prices and find your perfect car at. Hi there, im hoping i can get some advice on the issues weve hit swapping an aussie tr6060 m6 transmission into my formerly a6 pontiac g8gt. The gt has a bit more faux brushed aluminum trim, and its tastefully done. Our most popular manual is the pontiac g8 gxp workshop manual 2008 2009. The pontiac g8 was a captive import of the holden commodore as a replacement for both the grand prix and the bonneville as pontiac s flagship sedan. Theres plenty of highspeed stability here, yet nice ride quality. A 6speed manual was being considered as an option on the gt model, but pontiac decided against offering it, stating that it would instead be offered as an option on the g8 gxp. The shocks are stiffer, and the rear balljoints are revised. Using a small or angled 38 drill and the supplied drill bit, insert the drill into the two guide holes and drill to the second step of the drill bit.
Gm efis guide to the 20082009 pontiac g8 gm efi magazine. We have 28 pontiac g8 gt vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 10 1owner cars, and 42 personal use cars. The gt trim upgrades the g8 with a v8 engine, a limitedslip differential, more interior features like a premium audio system, and. Most detonation causes are low octane gasoline still in the tank. The pontiac g8 gt has a v 8, petrol engine with 5967 cm3 364. Rumors circulating around the web have indicated the 2009 pontiac g8 gt was to receive a sixspeed tremec manual transmission. One change in 2009 was the deletion of the center stack oil pressure and voltage gauges. The pontiac g8 is a bargain saviour that doesnt exist. The gxp distinguishes itself with twotone sport seats featuring gxp embroidery and a colorcoordinated gauge cluster. The gt came with the sedans standard equipment plus these features and upgrades. You can expect to see power gains of 120 horsepower and 120 footpounds of torque at the wheels at 6 psi. The g8 is a fullsize sports sedan built by gm holden ltd.
As great an offering as the 08 g8 sedan was, it was the gt version that won hearts and minds, providing a level of driving excitement that was purely pontiac. Just as the g8 was about to be killed off along with the entire pontiac brand, gm released the g8 gxp. It competes with the dodge charger and chrysler 300c. With just over 8800 original miles, this finalyear pontiac g8 gt is pretty much a new car.
Produced for pontiac s swan song years of 200809, the g8 was a fullsize, frontengine, reardrive, 4door sedan built on gms zeta platform soon to be made famous by the new for 2010 5 thgen camaro although never quite confirmed by any source the g8 was essentially the replacement or spiritual successor, to the muchloved grand prix, built in seven iterations from 19622008. Background is that i read the ecm only using the facility to select either ecm only or tcm only in v3 of hp tuners. Aug 29, 2018 the 2009 pontiac g8 is a fullsize sedan that seats five. How many horsepower hp does a 2007 pontiac g8 gt have. Please read this information about your vehicles features and your owner manual to ensure an outstanding ownership experience. Datadriven analysis of used cars for sale, and specifically the market for pontiac g8 models. Pontiac g8 holden ve commodore users manuals english 1. Come find a great deal on used pontiac g8s in your area today.
The color is called panther black, and theres a touch of metallic in the finish so it has a depth and shine that seems uncharacteristic of the generals latemodel stuff. Dec 11, 2018 obviously, these cars are tremendously rare, but this g8 is precisely that. The color is called panther black, and theres a touch of metallic in the finish so it has a depth and shine that seems uncharacteristic of. Instead, the gxp gets the hated firsttofourthgear skipshift system on the sixspeed manual, which blocks out second and third under lowload. Gm reserves the right to make changes after that time without further notice. Its also a oneowner car, which only increases the desirability. Note that your vehicle may not include all the features described in this booklet. Our pontiac g8 gt online content is updated monthly, ensuring you have the most uptodate information for all your repairs, service, and maintenance. General motors, gm, the gm emblem, pontiac, the pontiac. A rumbling 400plushorsepower v8 engine and sixspeed manual transmission. Though it doesnt prevent the gxp from getting nailed with a. Manual swap on a pontiac g8 gt has hit a bit of an iceberg. Basic boltons get the pontiac g8 gt to 400 horsepower.
The pontiac g8 came off the boat from australia right around the time gm decided that, maybe they shouldnt be making pontiacs anymore. See what power, features, and amenities youll get for the money. Basically, it was a rebranded holden commodore manufactured for only two model years, 2008 and 2009. With chiltons online doityourself pontiac g8 repair manuals, you can view any years manual 247365. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report.
The car was purchased new by the husband of the seller and now shows just 10,841 miles. Be sure that you drill all the way to the second step, and use with suitable lubricating oil. Chilton has the most accurate and uptodate pontiac g8 gt repair manual online, available right now. The gxp model makes its premiere for the 2009 model year. This 2009 pontiac g8 is one of 1,829 gxp models produced, just 846 of which feature the 6speed manual transmission equipped on this example. Truecar has over 816,800 listings nationwide, updated daily. With chiltons online doityourself pontiac g8 repair manuals, you can view any years manual 247365 our 2009 pontiac g8 repair manuals include all the information you need to repair or service your 2009 g8, including diagnostic trouble codes, descriptions, probable causes, stepbystep routines. Power was now increased to 415 hp, and a sixspeed manual was offered. Keep this booklet with your owner manual for easy reference. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. The g8 gt averages a fuel economy of 1524 mpg cityhighway. The base g8 and the standard cloth interior in the g8 gt are similar.
The answers that i have found seem to always be buy the g8 gxp trans and harness and be done with it but those transmissions are hard to. Our 2009 pontiac g8 repair manuals include all the information you need to repair or service your 2009 g8, including diagnostic trouble codes, descriptions, probable causes, stepbystep routines, specifications, and a troubleshooting guide. Pontiac 2009 g8 owners manual pdf download manualslib. Magnusons tvs2300 supercharger system will take your g8 gt l76 engine to the next level of performance. Sep 04, 2009 2022 audi rs etron gt whirs toward the future. Looking at the details, were pretty sure its never even been wet. This g8 is offered by tampa bay autonetwork in tampa, florida, and its finished in white with a black leather interior. The 2008 g8 service manuals are out of print and no longer.
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