Stephen Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 From GM... The 2010 Pontiac G8 sport truck blurs the line between cars and trucks and is creating an all-new segment in the North American car market. This dramatically different vehicle blends the sporty handling of a performance coupe with the cargo capabilities of a light truck. Based on the all-new Pontiac G8 performance sedan, the newest member of the G8 family has a longer wheelbase and a cargo bed suitable for either work or recreation. The G8 sport truck significantly stretches Pontiac’s commitment to style and performance and is expected to arrive in dealers’ showrooms in late 2009. “Pontiac has never shied away from offering segment-defining vehicles, going back to the original GTO,” said Jim Bunnell, Buick-Pontiac-GMC general manager. “There’s simply nothing else like the G8 sport truck on the road today, and we definitely believe that there are customers who will be excited by its distinctive design, performance and cargo capabilities.” Consumer named Another unique aspect of this new vehicle is the fact that it will be named by a consumer. Beginning today (March 15, 2008), consumers can visit www.pontiac.com/namethiscar and submit their name ideas. “As an important part of the G8 family, we know that ‘sport truck’ doesn’t fully describe the vehicle’s ability to blur the lines between sports car and truck,” said Craig Bierley, Pontiac marketing director. “Because its fans will surely be as unique as the vehicle itself, we’re giving them a voice in selecting a name that reflects its appeal.” The winning entry will be announced April 15. Design The G8 sport truck maintains the same sporty exterior design as its namesake sedan. Flared fenders wrap around the 18-inch wheels and give it a wide, confident stance. The roofline has a coupe-like profile that reflects the vehicle’s performance pedigree. The doors, roof and exterior panels aft of the B-pillars are unique from the G8 sedan. One-piece outer body panels give the vehicle a sleek appearance. Wrap-around taillamps and fully concealed tailgate hinges add to the sculpted look. A color-coordinated, soft tonneau cover conceals and protects items in the cargo bed from the weather. Performance The sport truck draws its strength from the same powerful 6.0L V-8 engine used in the G8 GT. It puts out 361 horsepower (270 kW) and 385 lb.-ft. (522 Nm) of torque. The combination of a six-speed automatic transmission and Active Fuel Management technology provides both car-like fuel economy and an unexpected 0-to-60 time of 5.4 seconds. While these performance numbers are respectable by sports car standards, the G8 sport truck offers flexibility unlike that of a sports car. A 73.9-inch (1878 mm) cargo bed has 42.7 cubic feet (1208 L) of cargo space and a durable composite bed liner. It also can carry a payload of more than 1,074 pounds (488 kg) and tow a 3,500-pound (1,600 kg) trailer. Structure The G8 sport truck is based on the same rear-wheel-drive architecture as the G8 performance sedan. However, the sport truck’s body structure was reinforced in key areas to support its cargo and towing duties. More than 60 new components were added to strengthen the structure. Compared to the sedan, the 118.5-inch (3,009 mm) wheelbase is approximately four inches longer and the overall length is six inches longer. Suspension and wheels A four-wheel independent suspension with electronic stability control delivers confident handling, whether loaded with weekend home-improvement supplies or towing a pair of personal watercraft to the lake. The steering box is located ahead of the front axle line for a quick, direct feel. The sport truck’s front stabilizer bar is one mm larger than the sedan, and the rear suspension has been enhanced to support payloads without adversely affecting handling. The G8 sport truck rides on 18-inch machine-faced aluminum wheels with a P245/45R18 summer performance tire. All-season tires are available. An optional Sports Package includes 19-inch machine-faced aluminum wheels with P245/40R19 summer performance tires. Brakes and steering The sport truck shares the G8 GT’s four-wheel disc brake system, featuring 12.64-inch front and 12.76-inch rear rotors. Front rotor thickness is 1.0 inch, while the rear rotors are 0.87-inch thick. Twin-piston, front alloy calipers and vented rotors and single-piston, alloy rear calipers with vented rotors are standard, as is ABS. Comfort and convenience Given its heritage, it’s not surprising that the G8 sport truck offers many of the same creature comforts as the G8 GT, such as: Air conditioning with electronic dual-zone climate control Cruise control Driver Information Center Bluetooth connectivity Tilt/telescoping steering wheel with DIC and radio controls Power windows/locks/mirrors Remote keyless entry and remote start Theft-deterrent alarm system Fully-bolstered, four-way adjustable cloth seats are standard. Heated, six-way leather seats are available. They can be customized with two-tone, black-and-red inserts and a coordinating gauge cluster. Behind the seats is a surprisingly large interior cargo area with more than 8.5 cubic feet (245 liters) of storage space. There are two covered storage compartments beneath the load floor and a pair of cargo nets. Sound system The G8 sport truck’s 230-watt Blaupunkt AM/FM/six-disc CD changer has an MP3 input and five speakers. The 6.5-inch audio display controls both the sound and climate control systems. Safety and security A full list of safety features are standard, including: StabiliTrak electronic vehicle stability system Tire pressure monitoring system Dual-stage frontal air bags with a passenger sensing system Head-curtain side air bags Side thorax air bags Three-point safety belts in all seating positions Safety belt pretensioners OnStar yuck :mad: Quote you can cook bacon shirtless if you're not a pussy...lol not hatin, but am i wrong here it looks as if the amp is not grounded its hooked directly to the battery. it that the way it should be. DC POWER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BASS14 Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 WTF.....who would drive that? Quote Vehicle-2014 Ford Fusion on 20" cruiser alloy obsessionsSubs-4 8" sundown audio E8v3 Sub Amp-Hifonics Brutus Elite 1200.1box-2.8cubes after all dis tuned to 32hz 4" aeroMids and highs-2 sets of Memphis PR 6.5 components Mids amp-Hifonics Brutus Elite 800.4 Deck-Factory IntegrationWiring-Memphis40sqft of damplifier Pro http://www.youtube.c...14?feature=mheeSMD SUPER BUYER/SELLER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
assman Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 Its not to bad,looks like they are trying to bring back the el camino Quote Assman IdustriesFear The DuckTeam Notoriously Loud Mafia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BackYardSoundZ Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 Ya thats pretty ugly, but the regular g8's look good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoudBlazer Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 Id drive it in a heartbeat. Its been out in austrailia for a few years now! Its diffrent and its a V8. Quote 1997 2 Door Blazer Bagged & Body Dropped SBC/TH350 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jizzybizzy Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 you would think car companies would learn from the hideous Chevy SSR sport truck.. no one is interested in having an actual sport truck... ive only seen like 5 of these on the street...like 90% of truck buyers are in it for the hauling and towing or the bad ass factor... and this screams neither.... Quote you ain't been bizzy til you've been wit jizzy. Vehicle:: 2005 Saturn Ion Headunit:: Jensen 9312HD Speakers:: RE SE Coaxials Subwoofer(s):: (2) 15" RE SEs Amplifier(s):: Audiopipe AP1500.1D Audiopipe AP1504 Enclosure:: Sealed Wire: KNU KONCEPTZ 1/0 Battery:: Kinetik HC600 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted March 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 Id drive it in a heartbeat. Its been out in austrailia for a few years now! Its diffrent and its a V8. I saw something like this in mexico and i swear it was the same car Quote you can cook bacon shirtless if you're not a pussy...lol not hatin, but am i wrong here it looks as if the amp is not grounded its hooked directly to the battery. it that the way it should be. DC POWER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoudBlazer Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 Yeah its been out for quite a few years but with a diffrent front in. I have a sport truck mag that has a red one tha twas in aussie and that mag is from 04. Its rear wheel drive and V8 with a center shifter console! Quote 1997 2 Door Blazer Bagged & Body Dropped SBC/TH350 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jokanate88 Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 Its not to bad,looks like they are trying to bring back the el camino Yea i thought the same thing myself..... Couldnt think of the name but you too the words right out of my mouth Quote ACT YOUR AGE AND NOT YOUR SHOE SIZE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99GPGTX Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 SOB they just fucked up the G8...idiots they couldnt just keep the regular g8 could they Quote Currently: 2015 Evo X WW Forgestar F14 18s --Rally Armour Mudflaps ETS 3.5" FMIC, CAI, Open Dump DownPipe, Test Pipe, Ultimate Racing Catback, BLEVINS TUNE, Fortune Auto 500 Coilovers Build: Crescendo Mezzos x2 Crescendo 800.4, 1500.1 Loaded Fi Q12 Second Skin Pro XS D5100 RF 360.2 Sky High Audio Wiring Need: ALTERNATOR! PREVIOUS 1999 Grand Prix GTX 3.8L S/C-few modsWheels: Ruff Racing 280 19x8.5 Sub: Fully Loaded 12" Fi BTL Amps: Autotek MM3000.1d Sundown SAX-100.4HU/Tweets/mids: Alpine D310 + H701, TBI HDSS tweets, Mpyr audio 65m x4extra sheit: knukonceptz 0, 4, rcas, speaker wire EA 200amp alt HC 2400 TEAM DEADLY HERTZ!! Financial Consultant- Charles Schwab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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