Pontiac GTO vs Pontiac G8
Overview | |
Years produced1964-1974 | Years produced2008-2009 |
MSRP$31,990 | MSRP$28,190 |
Listings124 | Listings45 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews5.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
Reviews SummaryLike the original, the modern 2006 Pontiac GTO puts a big engine in a midsize coupe. This time around, the GTO is based on the Holden Monaro, the only suitable rear-drive model in the global General Motors product arsenal. It’s built in Australia and shipped to eager Pontiac performance aficionados in America. | |
Reviews Summary | |
No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine6.0L 400 hp V8 | Engine3.6L 256 hp V6 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower400 hp @ 5200 rpm | Horsepower256 hp @ 6300 rpm |
MPG City14 | MPG City17 |
MPG Highway19 | MPG Highway25 |
Engine | |
Engine Name6.0L 400 hp V8 | Engine Name3.6L 256 hp V6 |
Torque400 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque248 lb-ft @ 2100 rpm |
Horsepower400 hp @ 5200 rpm | Horsepower256 hp @ 6300 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City14 | MPG City17 |
MPG Highway19 | MPG Highway25 |
Interior | |
Leather SeatsStandard | Leather SeatsOptional |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofOptional |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space7.0 cu ft | Cargo Space17.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight3725 lbs | Curb Weight3885 lbs |
Height54.9 in | Height57.7 in |
Length189.8 in | Length196.1 in |
Width72.5 in | Width74.8 in |
Wheelbase109.8 in | Wheelbase114.8 in |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity1000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity2000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity1000 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity2000 lbs |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1964-1974 | 2008-2009 |
MSRP | $31,990 | $28,190 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 5.8 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | Like the original, the modern 2006 Pontiac GTO puts a big engine in a midsize coupe. This time around, the GTO is based on the Holden Monaro, the only suitable rear-drive model in the global General Motors product arsenal. It’s built in Australia and shipped to eager Pontiac performance aficionados in America. | |
Video | No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 6.0L 400 hp V8 | 3.6L 256 hp V6 |
Drive Train | RWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
Horsepower | 400 hp @ 5200 rpm | 256 hp @ 6300 rpm |
MPG City | 14 | 17 |
MPG Highway | 19 | 25 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 6.0L 400 hp V8 | 3.6L 256 hp V6 |
Torque | 400 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 248 lb-ft @ 2100 rpm |
Horsepower | 400 hp @ 5200 rpm | 256 hp @ 6300 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 14 | 17 |
MPG Highway | 19 | 25 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | Optional |
Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Optional | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 7.0 cu ft | 17.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3725 lbs | 3885 lbs |
Height | 54.9 in | 57.7 in |
Length | 189.8 in | 196.1 in |
Width | 72.5 in | 74.8 in |
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 114.8 in |
Number of doors | 2 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1000 lbs | 2000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 1000 lbs | 2000 lbs |
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