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It’s not every day that a car with a 361 HP, 6.0 liter V8 is introduced in the US. Even less often is that vehicle a four-door sedan. Never in recent memory has such a vehicle been introduced by GM. Its price hovering around $30,000 makes it a rare vehicle indeed. But perhaps not for long. Because with that big V8 under the hood at that price, the Pontiac G8 GT is a performance bargain. And it's a great car, too.

Besides being the most powerful sedan available under $30,000, the G8 is the best sedan Pontiac has sold in decades. Gone are the bulbous body cladding and horrid interior materials. In their place are discreet rocker panel extensions below the doors, shapely wheel arches, and yet another well-implemented GM interior featuring nice perforated leather seats.

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