Pontiac G8 ST to get 3.6 di V6

jmlee0695 · 08-19-2008, 09:19 PM

DETROIT — Contrary to what Pontiac has announced thus far, the newly named 2010 Pontiac G8 ST quasi-pickup truck will be offered with both V8 and V6 engine options.

Pontiac's plan was to offer the ST with only the 361-horsepower 6.0-liter V8 from the G8 GT sedan. But according to a highly placed engineer at The General, the company will bow to fuel economy pressures and also offer the 3.6-liter V6 when the ST goes on sale late in 2009 as a 2010 model.
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=130949

GMusa · 08-19-2008, 09:56 PM

Same engine thats in the Camaro right?

F14CRAZY · 08-19-2008, 09:57 PM

I'll definitely consider purchasing a V6 ST

GMusa · 08-19-2008, 10:00 PM

Glad to see that the base G8 sedan will also be getting the Di V6!!

GMfan1111 · 08-19-2008, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by GMusa

Glad to see that the base G8 sedan will also be getting the Di V6!!

agreed the current V6 stinks in the base G8 the DI will help give the base model more muscle

CamaroCrazy · 08-19-2008, 10:14 PM

Good move. Kind of obvious, but good nonetheless

BlueMontreal · 08-19-2008, 10:30 PM

Good. Now the CTS needs a better base engine just to keep the hierarchy right.

**BigAls87Z28** · 08-19-2008, 10:39 PM

If it does, so will the G8 V6 then.

Just ANOTHER reason for G8 production to move to Oshawa along with Camaro. This should be happening NOW.
Costs would be cut down, as well as it can spread the costs of the navi, suspension, powertrain, etc etc vs Camaro and G8, as well as ST.

1931Chevy · 08-19-2008, 11:21 PM

Hell IMO they should try and shoehorn in the turbo4

jmlee0695 · 08-19-2008, 11:36 PM

^^^+1

**mikmak** · 08-19-2008, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by BigAls87Z28

If it does, so will the G8 V6 then.

Just ANOTHER reason for G8 production to move to Oshawa along with Camaro. This should be happening NOW.
Costs would be cut down, as well as it can spread the costs of the navi, suspension, powertrain, etc etc vs Camaro and G8, as well as ST.

I would assume that early in the piece and agreement would have struck to utilise Ozs capacity to manufacture the HFV6 in a way to aid the business case for Zeta development as a whole. I would also have expected the available resources of Oshawa to be made use of in manufacturing another (presumably cancelled) Zeta product for NA.

The presumed cancellation may well affect the original agreement, but for the sake of Holdens viability, I would have to hope things stay as they are...with the DIV6 becoming the default SV6/Calais powertrain and the 5 speed 195 shifting to the lower commodore models.

djo165 · 08-20-2008, 12:52 AM

This is excellent news! I have a buddy who wants a G8 ST in a couple of years, but said he would only do it if it comes with a V6.

I myself would be interested in a V6 with the six-speed manual and sport options, if GM would bring it here.

genjy · 08-20-2008, 01:37 AM

The G8 ST gets a LOL for not being the El Camino.

Excellent job, GM.

**paul8488** · 08-20-2008, 01:46 AM

Yeah, this is only logical. The G8 ST good become a bit of a surprise hit now, I think.

ANT · 08-20-2008, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by genjy

The G8 ST gets a LOL for not being the El Camino.

Excellent job, GM.

well when Pontiac gets dissolved because they cant sell jack, everyone will have their RWD Impala and the El Camino. hell the chevy front clip already exists for The MIddle East.

08-19-2008, 09:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
jmlee0695 6.0 Liter L76 V8 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Baton Rouge,la Drives: 08' Silverado 5.3;08' CTS 3.6 DI, 08' Saturn Vue X Posts: 2,422	Pontiac G8 ST to get 3.6 di V6 DETROIT — Contrary to what Pontiac has announced thus far, the newly named 2010 Pontiac G8 ST quasi-pickup truck will be offered with both V8 and V6 engine options. Pontiac's plan was to offer the ST with only the 361-horsepower 6.0-liter V8 from the G8 GT sedan. But according to a highly placed engineer at The General, the company will bow to fuel economy pressures and also offer the 3.6-liter V6 when the ST goes on sale late in 2009 as a 2010 model. http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=130949

08-19-2008, 09:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
GMusa 6.2 Liter LS3 V8 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio. U.S.A! Posts: 3,073	Re: Pontiac G8 ST to get 3.6 di V6 Same engine thats in the Camaro right? __________________ -JD My Ride: 2005 Ford Mustang GT Coupe (Getting ready to trade up!) Project Car: 1969 Javelin SST 290 Family's Cars: -2010 Ford Fusion SE (Sport Blue) -2007 Chevy Cobalt Sedan LT -2007 Pontiac Grand Prix GT -1997 Chevy Camaro V6 30th Anniversary Edition -1998 Ford Taurus SE -1997 Oldsmobile Acheiva Sedan

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F14CRAZY 6.2 Liter LS9 Supercharged V8 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dimondale, MI Drives: '89 Buick Reatta Posts: 6,180	Re: Pontiac G8 ST to get 3.6 di V6 I'll definitely consider purchasing a V6 ST __________________ Owner of vehicles powered by a Buick even-fire V6, Chevy 60 degree OHV V6, a big block Buick V8, and a quadrozontal Triple-X08:take your hybrids and shove em up yer ass, i'll take my fuel injection and carburetors, and still make 30+ mpg. and i wont look like a douchebag driving it.

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GMusa 6.2 Liter LS3 V8 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio. U.S.A! Posts: 3,073	Re: Pontiac G8 ST to get 3.6 di V6 Glad to see that the base G8 sedan will also be getting the Di V6!! __________________ -JD My Ride: 2005 Ford Mustang GT Coupe (Getting ready to trade up!) Project Car: 1969 Javelin SST 290 Family's Cars: -2010 Ford Fusion SE (Sport Blue) -2007 Chevy Cobalt Sedan LT -2007 Pontiac Grand Prix GT -1997 Chevy Camaro V6 30th Anniversary Edition -1998 Ford Taurus SE -1997 Oldsmobile Acheiva Sedan

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08-19-2008, 10:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
BlueMontreal 3.0 Liter SIDI V6 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montreal Drives: DeVinci Silverston 2 Posts: 520	Re: Pontiac G8 ST to get 3.6 di V6 Good. Now the CTS needs a better base engine just to keep the hierarchy right.

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BigAls87Z28 GMI Staff Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 10,597	Re: Pontiac G8 ST to get 3.6 di V6 If it does, so will the G8 V6 then. Just ANOTHER reason for G8 production to move to Oshawa along with Camaro. This should be happening NOW. Costs would be cut down, as well as it can spread the costs of the navi, suspension, powertrain, etc etc vs Camaro and G8, as well as ST. __________________ Alexander Villani GMInsideNews Editor Email Me @BigAl@GMInsidenews.com Tweet Me @Twitter.com/BigAls87Z28 2009 Malibu LT 2.4 : 1987 Camaro Z28 : 1972 Camaro RS

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jmlee0695 6.0 Liter L76 V8 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Baton Rouge,la Drives: 08' Silverado 5.3;08' CTS 3.6 DI, 08' Saturn Vue X Posts: 2,422	Re: Pontiac G8 ST to get 3.6 di V6 ^^^+1

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djo165 3.0 Liter SIDI V6 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Dallas, Texas, USA Drives: 2009.5 Pontiac G8 GT Posts: 519	Re: Pontiac G8 ST to get 3.6 di V6 This is excellent news! I have a buddy who wants a G8 ST in a couple of years, but said he would only do it if it comes with a V6. I myself would be interested in a V6 with the six-speed manual and sport options, if GM would bring it here. __________________ Current: 2009.5 Pontiac G8 GT 2002 Chevy S-10 LS Past: 1999 Honda Prelude Type Sh 1997 BMW M3 Coupe 1992 Camaro Z28 1991 CRX-Si 1988 Pontiac Fiero GT 1986 Mazda RX-7 1980 Camaro Z28

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genjy 6.2 Liter LS9 Supercharged V8 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 5,847	Re: Pontiac G8 ST to get 3.6 di V6 The G8 ST gets a LOL for not being the El Camino. Excellent job, GM. __________________ 2008 5-cylinder turbo hatchback w/ 6sp manual 2006 4-cylinder minivan w/ 5sp manual

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paul8488 GMI Europe Editor Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: France Drives: 2006 Yamaha YBR 125 1990 Citroën Ax Posts: 14,549	Re: Pontiac G8 ST to get 3.6 di V6 Yeah, this is only logical. The G8 ST good become a bit of a surprise hit now, I think. __________________ *It's been swell, but the swelling's gone down.*

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