Pontiac Grand Prix G8 Concept
On january 12 1988 the pontiac grand prix introduced the first front wheel drive w body coupe.
Pontiac grand prix g8 concept. The pontiac g8 gt is a phenomenal creation of performance value and yes a family sedan. Research compare and save listings or contact sellers directly from 282 grand prix models in lynnwood. Concept one parts for pontiac g8 exterior mouldings trims for 2002 pontiac grand prix body kits for 2002 pontiac grand prix abs system parts for 2002 pontiac grand prix air intake systems for 2002 pontiac grand prix exhaust manifolds headers for 2002 pontiac grand prix seat covers for 2002 pontiac grand prix. Once i found out about all the standard equipment that the 2008 grand prix i.
A gt version with a 260 horsepower supercharged v6 engine available the previous few years. The g8 a rebadged holden commodore was released in early 2008 for the 2008 model year in the united states and in 2008 for the 2009 model year in canada. The grand prix continued as a rear wheel drive vehicle until 1987 while the bonneville went back to full size on the gm h platform. The pontiac grand prix backpedals a bit for 2008 which will be its last year in production.
The final pontiac vehicle which was the g8 sports sedan was one of the last vehicles to truly bring excitement to the brand. First introduced as part of pontiac s full size car model offering for the 1962 model year the marque varied repeatedly in size luxury and performance during its lifespan. The grand prix is a line of automobiles produced by the pontiac division of general motors from 1962 through 2002 for coupes and 1988 2008 for sedans. My wife and i traded our 2008 lexus is 250 for this modern day muscle car.
Remaining as a coupe the grand prix sedan version was the short lived mid size bonneville. The pontiac g8 is a rear wheel drive sedan that was produced by holden in australia and then exported to the united states where it was sold by pontiac. All the muscular bodywork actually has something to back it up on this car. The engine is a warmed over 350 hp 5 7l ls1 with functional ram air induction and the car features the gm versatrak awd system as well.
Nevertheless there was a time when pontiac was one of the most exciting places to get a car and their market reach was quite large. 16 pontiac grand prix g force concept 2002 via. The rear wheel drive g8 sedan represents pontiac s newfound determination to live up to its once glorious performance heritage. I am a long time pontiac fan.