The General is finally getting its ducks in order as it readies the official launch of the Pontiac G8 performance sedan which arrives in U.S. dealerships in early 2008. Built upon GM's new global rear-wheel-drive Zeta platform, the G8 is originally developed by Holden, GM's Australia subsidiary, as the Holden VE Commodore packing a 6.0 liter small-block V8 producing 361hp (268kW). The VE commodore first made its debut in Pontiac attire at this year's Chicago Auto Show and now gets a special SEMA Edition out-fitted with some modest customizations. They include hot orange paint scheme with matching leather seats, door panels and dashboard panel. In addition, the chassis gets a lowering package, unique 20-inch wheels and cross-drilled and slotted brake rotors. For further details see press release below.
Pontiac G8 GT SEMA Edition
By Brian Potter
October 30, 2007 11:16 AM
Filed Under: American, Pontiac, SEMA
Press Release (Click to expand)
PONTIAC G8 GT SEMA EDITION
Designed for enthusiasts who are passionate about performance, the all-new Pontiac G8 performance sedan – arriving at dealerships in early 2008 – is the first North American application of GM’s new global rear-wheel-drive architecture. The V8-powered G8 GT SEMA Edition was displayed at the ’07 SEMA Show with a host of tuner-inspired custom touches, including a hot orange paint scheme with matching leather seat inserts, door panels and instrument panel pad.
Under the hood is the production 6.0L V-8, rated at 361 horsepower (268 kW) and 385 lb.-ft. of torque (520 Nm). A six-speed automatic transmission with Driver Shift Control backs the powerful small-block engine and complements a four-wheel independent suspension outfitted with unique 20-inch wheels and performance tires.
The G8 GT SEMA Edition car is equipped with production equipment that includes:
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Standard ABS and traction control augmented by high-performance HSV brakes
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Electronic stability control
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Seat-mounted thorax air bags and dual-stage frontal air bags for front passengers, with automatic passenger sensing system
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Roof rail side-impact air bags for both seating rows
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OnStar with available Turn-by-Turn navigation
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Power-adjustable front seats
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Fog lamps
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Quad polished stainless steel exhaust tips
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Rear lip spoiler
Augmenting the SEMA Edition is a series of modifications, including:
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Custom orange exterior paint
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Orange-accented interior components, including seat inserts, door panels and instrument panel pad
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Enhanced brake package with drilled and slotted rotors
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Lowered performance suspension package
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Twenty-inch wheels with performance tires
The G8 has a progressive styling package highlighted by strong Pontiac design cues, such as a dual-port grille, fog lamps, bold wheels and a confident, wheels-at-the-corners stance. The car’s design accents Pontiac’s performance lineage, with fenders that flare over the wheels, seemingly hugging the wide tires and enhancing its athletic stance.
Distinctive elements include hood scoops and front fender vents, as well as projector-beam headlamps housed in crystal-clear lenses. At the rear, taillamps feature bright detail work surrounding the red lighting elements.
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