The Pontiac G8 performance sedan. Its standards could hardly be higher: rear-wheel drive, performance-tuned independent suspension, 256-hp aluminum V6 and a five-speed automatic with Driver Shift Control (DSC). With Active Fuel Managementâ„¢ on GT models, four cylinders shut down during highway cruising to enhance fuel economy.1 Pontiac G8 GT manages to raise the bar with a 6.0L V8 that produces 361 hp, a six-speed DSC automatic and 0-60 launch times in the low 5's. 2009 G8 is the sedan that delivers performance.
| G8 SEDAN | G8 SEDAN GT | |
| Exhaust outlets: dual polished stainless steel tips | Standard | Not Available |
| Exhaust outlets: quad polished stainless steel tips | Not Available | Standard |
| Spoiler: rear, low-profile, decklid | Standard | Standard |
| Sport Package: sport metallic pedals, leather-wrapped sport steering wheel, 19-inch machine-faced aluminum wheels, and P245/40R19-94W summer-only performance tires | Not Available | Optional |
| Engine: 3.6L Variable Valve Timing (VVT) DOHC V6 SFI with 256 hp | Standard | Not Available |
| Engine: 6.0L V8 SFI with 361 hp and Active Fuel Management | Not Available | Standard |
| Differential: limited slip rear | Not Available | Standard |
| Suspension: performance-tuned | Standard | Standard |
| Transmission: five-speed automatic with Driver Shift Control and Sport Mode | Standard | Not Available |
| Transmission: six-speed automatic with Driver Shift Control and Sport Mode | Not Available | Standard |
| Air bags:3 dual-stage front and side-impact, driver and front passenger and head-curtain side-impact, front and rear outboard seating positions; includes Passenger Sensing System | Standard | Standard |
| Brakes: four-wheel antilock disc, include Electronic Brake Assist and Electronic Brake Force Distribution | Standard | Standard4 |
| OnStar: 5 one-year Safe & Sound Plan | Standard | Standard |
| StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control System | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control: all-speed | Standard | Standard |
| Air conditioning: single-zone, manual | Standard | Not Available |
| Air conditioning: dual-zone, automatic | Optional6 | Standard |
| Comfort and Sound Package: dual-zone, automatic air conditioning; AM/FM stereo with in-dash six-disc CD changer with MP3 playback; 6.5-inch-diagonal LCD screen; and Blaupunkt® premium 11-speaker system | Optional | Optional |
| Driver Information Center (DIC): Oil-Life Monitor, Tire Pressure Monitor, driver warning messages and personalization features | Standard | Standard |
| Premium Package: leather-appointed seating surfaces; six-way power-adjustable, heated driver and front passenger bucket seats; rear center armrest, and leather-wrapped shift lever and steering wheel | Optional | Optional |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Standard | Standard |
| Remote vehicle starter system | Standard | Standard |
| Steering column: tilt/telescopic | Standard | Standard |
| Steering wheel: mounted audio and DIC controls | Standard | Standard |
| Sunroof: power, tilt-sliding | Optional | Optional |
| Driver and front passenger, four-way power-adjustable | Standard | Standard |
| Driver and front passenger, six-way power-adjustable | Optional6 | Standard |
| Heated, driver and right-front passenger7 | Optional | Optional |
| Rear, includes rear pass-through with dual cup holders8 | Standard | Standard |
| AM/FM stereo with CD player, 5-inch multifunction display screen and input jack for iPod®/MP3 player | Standard | Not Available |
| AM/FM stereo with in-dash six-disc CD changer, 6.5-inch-diagonal multifunction LCD display screen and input jack for iPod/MP3 player | Optional6 | Standard |
| Blaupunkt® premium 7-speaker system with front center speaker | Standard | Not Available |
| Blaupunkt® premium 11-speaker system 230-watt with amplifier and subwoofer | Optional6 | Standard |
| XM Radio:9 with three trial months | Standard | Standard |
| 18-inch split-spoke silver-painted aluminum | Standard | Not Available |
| 18-inch five-spoke machine-faced aluminum with silver-painted insert | Not Available | Standard |
| 19-inch five-spoke machine-faced aluminum | Not Available | Optional10 |
| Cargo Organizer | Outside Rearview Chrome Mirror Covers |
| Chrome Door Handles | Premium Carpeted Floor Mats |
| Chrome Fuel Door | Roof-Mounted Luggage Carrier |