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Pontiac G8 ST at a Glance
* Sports car with truck-like cargo and towing capabilities
* V8 engine with Active Fuel Management linked to six-speed automatic
* 74-inch cargo bed and 3,500 lb towing capacity
* Estimated fuel economy near top of vehicles with comparable cargo/towing capacity
* Available in late 2009 as a 2010 model
Detroit - After sifting through more than 18,000 possibilities, Pontiac has chosen to keep it simple, naming the recently revealed G8 sport truck the “ G8 ST.”
Thousands of fans submitted suggestions during a “Tame the Name” promotion, which delayed a final announcement until each possibility was considered and cleared for possible trademark use.
“Frankly, we were blown away by both the volume and quality of the names that were submitted,” said Craig Bierley, BPG product marketing director for cars and crossovers. “’ G8 ST’ was one of the most popular suggestions, plus we noticed a far broader trend toward simple, easy-to-remember names.”
“El Camino” was also a sentimental favorite, given the G8 ST’s resemblance to the classic Chevy.
“We actually thought very long about El Camino,” said Bierley. “In the end, we felt it was more appropriate to honor the El Camino’s unique place as part of Chevy’s heritage and not use that nameplate on a Pontiac.”
Perhaps the ultimate reflection of the blurring line between cars and trucks, the G8 ST will create a unique niche segment in the marketplace: a sports car with truck-like cargo and towing capabilities. Sharing the basic architecture and 361 hp V8 engine as the G8 GT performance sedan, it will offer a 73.9-inch cargo bed that has 42.7 cubic feet of cargo space and can carry a payload of 1,000 pounds (453 kg) or tow a 3,500-pound (1,587 kg) trailer.
Thanks to its six-speed automatic transmission and Active Fuel Management system, the G8 ST should offer some of the best fuel economy numbers for V8-powered vehicles with similar cargo/towing ratings while still turning in zero-to-60 times of 5.4 seconds.
The G8 ST will be available in late 2009 as a 2010 model and will be backed by GM’s industry best 100,000 mile, 5-year powertrain warranty. Pricing will be announced closer to availability.
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Hmm, so does this mean they won't be giving away one of these trucks like they promised in the promotion?
In any case, I still love this thing which is weird because I was never a fan of the El Camino.
El Camino was the first thought into my head
G8 ST?
Why not just call it a G8 Ute? Hell, why not call it the GTO Ute?
I like it but I don't think I'll break that old bank to finance it.
Like it & hate it all at the same time. Bet it's going to cost way too much to really throw some dirt in the back!
id love to bag and shave one.....
but im sure the price on this thing is going to be waaaay too much
How much could this thing cost? I couldn't see the base model v8 being no more than $32,000 - $35,000.
I'm guessing there won't be a v6 option like the G8 sedan,
i am hoping there is a v6 option
if not, i am disappointed
i would hope that it would be around the same price for the G8 GT sedan.... I want one but not if they are going to charge an insane amount of money for it. They shouldnt have a high manufactering cost since they already make this in Australia, so it shouldnt be painful to look at the sticker lol
GM needs to bring the hard bed cover over also
Hah! So they didn't use my suggestions to call it the El Juez or El Vaquero.
Maybe my suggestions were a bit too ethnic, but anything would have been better than that letter salad they call a name.
For all you complaing on the name...
Quote:
Consumer named
Another unique aspect of this new vehicle is the fact that it will be named by a consumer. Beginning today (March 15, 2008), consumers can visit www.pontiac.com/namethiscar and submit their name ideas. “As an important part of the G8 family, we know that ‘sport truck’ doesn’t fully describe the vehicle’s ability to blur the lines between sports car and truck,” said Craig Bierley, Pontiac marketing director. “Because its fans will surely be as unique as the vehicle itself, we’re giving them a voice in selecting a name that reflects its appeal.” The winning entry will be announced April 15.
This is from a old thread on this same subject found here.
http://www.j-body.org/forums/read.php?f=6&i=174962&t=174962#174962
Ahh... the joys of reading.
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is the G8 selling decently right now ?
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^As of June 2008, Pontiac sold 6,270 G8 for 2008. In the month of June Pontiac sold 1,536 G8. For comparison, Solstice did 6,881 & 1,688 respectively.
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still havent seen a g8 on the road... do they have a stealth mode on them???
-redbird
coming soon!
I'd call it the Goat.
My father has been drooling over this thing.
I priced a G8 out. GMAC isn't being nice yet. Even though it's priced similarily to my old Monte Carlo, it's financed price was higher. The interior did disapoint me. I have yet to sit in a leather car.
I can't believe Solstice outsold it.
Craig Lewis wrote:I'd call it the Goat.
My father has been drooling over this thing.
I priced a G8 out. GMAC isn't being nice yet. Even though it's priced similarily to my old Monte Carlo, it's financed price was higher. The interior did disapoint me. I have yet to sit in a leather car.
I can't believe Solstice outsold it.
Solstice looks like a fun car...
G8's look Boss, but they also look like a Cop Sedan to a point.
ewww sorry not a fan, reminds me of an el camino. and i always hated those
Truck with G8 front = funny looking
You know what I was thinking? 2010 Camaro front end + G8 Truck rear = El Camino
I'm still waiting to see prices, if they actually make it reasonable I will own one.
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