first run in with a G8

**02blackbirdws6** · 04-26-2008, 12:35 PM

so last night i went to pick up a buddy of mine from work and on the way home i just see these bright white lights coming up on my mirrors and i see it slow down close to me, and then i see it, G8! it sounds mean by the way! so i gain up next to HER, and she starts laughing as to say mine is better, so i kicked the gas a little to let her know it was on, we did a run from a 40 and i was ahead by half a car when she let off going about 95ish.....all i have done is the free ram air so it was a good night

**jrc1122** · 04-26-2008, 03:31 PM

that didn't take long.. I was wondering when someone would race one.

I've seen 3 at dealers-- and one at Sheetz- (it was actually one of the three at the dealership)-- He just bought it.

Nice run.

**SVG210** · 04-26-2008, 03:45 PM

dont those have 440 HP?

**flash** · 04-26-2008, 03:59 PM

Originally Posted by hurraquio

dont those have 440 HP?

361hp-380 torque

Nice cars went and test drove one last week.

I like the car but the inside has a few things that need redone.

Also since the car weighs 3995 it feels really heavy.

**ls1camino** · 04-26-2008, 04:43 PM

Originally Posted by hurraquio

dont those have 440 HP?

Things to consider...Automatic Transmission...Rear End Gearing...etc...

**BLKCLOUD** · 04-26-2008, 04:45 PM

Given the rated 361 HP and the almost 2 ton curb weight, the G8 runs VERY good, IMHO.

**JwMonE99** · 04-27-2008, 07:33 AM

What they run in the 1/4 mile?

**BLKCLOUD** · 04-27-2008, 11:06 AM

Motor Trend went 13.7 @ 104 mph. For comparisons, the same rag took a 350 HP 2004 GTO to a 13.85 @ 101 mph, a 400 HP 2005 GTO to a 13.3 @ 106 mph, and a 2000 WS6 to a 13.5 @ 107 mph.

The interesting thing is, the G8 is significantly heavier than each of those, has 4 doors, and is cheaper, too. An impressive car, IMHO.

**firechikin** · 04-27-2008, 11:39 AM

I'm seriously considering the G8 right now. I get a GM supplier discount thru work plus 1000 bux loyalty or something so it works out pretty nice.

**flash** · 04-27-2008, 01:01 PM

What price did you get?I have the gm supplier also and they said 28,100 out the door with tax tag and title.

Sticker was 30,900

**firechikin** · 04-27-2008, 02:04 PM

I haven't gotten a real quote yet so I can't say for sure, but building it online was like 28500, then the 1k off and I think there is a couple grand cash back right now? So I was figuring around 25500 before tax and tags. I'm going to look for a dealer on mon.

**xzaero0** · 04-27-2008, 04:04 PM

http://www.fquick.com/videos/Pontiac_G8_Track_Run/5298

**ImpalaSSpeed96** · 04-27-2008, 04:25 PM

My TBSS tuner got one of the first ones. He ran a 13.39@104 bone stock, yes the air was good. Then did a quick tune on it at the track and went 13.1@107. Then strapped the 100 shot to it, tuned it up and went 12.5@111. They perform awesome for what they are and word is exhaust is very restrictive and they're tuned for 87 from the factory so a lot stands to be gained from a tune. I think they're cool for the price tag, but the back of it has to grow on me quite a bit.

**flash** · 04-27-2008, 05:59 PM

They are pretty nice.Except for the red knight rider oil and water guage in the middle of the dash.Also the digital speedo plus a regular speedo is kinda wierd.

**hutch1999** · 04-28-2008, 07:00 AM

Id drive one

**third_shift|studios** · 04-28-2008, 08:10 AM

wow, i'm really impressed it kept up with you!!! That makes me want one even more. Maybe i'll stop by a dealer in the Phoenix and race 'em for pinks.

**Midnight02** · 04-28-2008, 10:02 AM

Nice kill! When it's time for me to get a 4-door car, I think I've found the top of my "want list"! I think the G8 is a sharp looking ride and it should respond relatively well to mods. All-in-all, it's a nice, cost effective alternative to the CTS-V.