Price Attack Pt.X: 2008 Pontiac G8 to start at $27,995, $29,995 for V8

Well it looks like Pontiac is the first automaker to break the under $30K mark for a 350+ horsepower sedan. The General released the official pricing of its highly anticipated RWD sedan, the Pontiac G8. Essentially a rebadged Holden Commodore, the G8 is the appreciated successor to the aging Pontiac Grand Prix. The G8 is the first model to benefit from the Zeta platform, which will be used in the new Camaro and Impala.

The base G8 will start at $27,595. It is equipped with a 3.6L VVT-V6 engine that produces 256 horsepower. It is mated to a five-speed automatic. The V8-powered G8 GT will start a cut below the $30K mark at $29,995. The G8 GT is packed with a 6.0L V8 that produces a staggering 362 horsepower. That's 22 more horsepower than the Dodge Charger R/T. The GT will gain the six-speed automatic and a host of other features. Smart consumers would bring out a mere $2K more out of their wallet for a totally different beast. No word on the destination charge, something we likie t meticulously scrutinize in corporate press releases.

[Source: GM]

Continue reading to view the official press release.

PRESS RELEASE: PONTIAC ANNOUNCES G8 PRICING

New RWD Performance Sedan to Start Under $28k

DETROIT - Pontiac today confirmed pricing for its new rear-wheel drive G8 performance sedan will start at $27,595 when it hits the streets in early 2008. The V-8 powered G8 GT will be available for $29,995.

“The G8 represents the next phase in Pontiac’s commitment to bring seductively designed, high-performance vehicles to the showroom floor,” said Craig Bierley, Pontiac marketing director. “Our dealers and customers have been anxiously waiting for this vehicle since we first showed it at the Chicago Auto Show in February, so we’re really excited to get this car on the street early next year.”

The G8 is powered by a 3.6-liter VVT V-6 engine and five-speed automatic transmission and comes equipped with a number of standard convenience and safety features, including StabiliTrak electronic stability control, six airbags and OnStar. The G8 GT ups the ante with a 6.0-liter V-8 mated to a six-speed automatic transmission and additional standard equipment.

Customers can get a closer look at the G8 at www.pontiac.com/g8.

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