01.04.2008
2010 Pontiac G8 Sport TruckCar News /
The 2010 Pontiac G8 sport truck blurs the line between cars and
trucks and is creating an all-new segment in the North American automobile
market. This dramatically different vehicle blends the sporty handling
of a performance coupe with the cargo capabilities of a light truck.
Based
on the all-new Pontiac G8 performance sedan, the newest member of the
G8 family has a longer wheelbase and a cargo bed suitable for either
work or recreation. The G8 sport truck significantly stretches
Pontiac’s commitment to style and performance and is expected to arrive
in dealers’ showrooms in late 2009.
“Pontiac has never
shied away from offering segment-defining vehicles, going back to the
original GTO,” said Jim Bunnell, Buick-Pontiac-GMC general manager.
“There’s simply nothing else like the G8 sport truck on the road today,
and we definitely believe that there are customers who will be excited
by its distinctive design, performance and cargo capabilities.”
Consumer named
Another
unique aspect of this new vehicle is the fact that it will be named by
a consumer. Beginning today, 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 automobile 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.
Design
The
G8 sport truck maintains the same sporty exterior design as its
namesake sedan. Flared fenders wrap around the 18-inch wheels and give
it a wide, confident stance. The roofline has a coupe-like profile that
reflects the vehicle’s performance pedigree.
The doors, roof
and exterior panels aft of the B-pillars are unique from the G8 sedan.
One-piece outer body panels give the vehicle a sleek appearance.
Wrap-around taillamps and fully concealed tailgate hinges add to the
sculpted look. A color-coordinated, soft tonneau cover conceals and
protects items in the cargo bed from the weather.
Performance
The
sport truck draws its strength from the same powerful 6.0L V-8 engine
used in the G8 GT. It puts out 361 horsepower (270 kW) and 385 lb.-ft.
(522 Nm) of torque. The combination of a six-speed automatic
transmission and Active Fuel Management technology provides both
car-like fuel economy and an unexpected 0-to-60 time of 5.4 seconds.
While
these performance numbers are respectable by sports automobile standards, the
G8 sport truck offers flexibility unlike that of a sports car. A
73.9-inch (1878 mm) cargo bed has 42.7 cubic feet (1208 L) of cargo
space and a durable composite bed liner. It also can carry a payload of
more than 1,074 pounds (488 kg) and tow a 3,500-pound (1,600 kg)
trailer.
Structure
The
G8 sport truck is based on the same rear-wheel-drive architecture as
the G8 performance sedan. However, the sport truck’s body structure was
reinforced in key areas to support its cargo and towing duties. More
than 60 new components were added to strengthen the structure. Compared
to the sedan, the 118.5-inch (3,009 mm) wheelbase is approximately four
inches longer and the overall length is six inches longer.
Suspension and wheels
A
four-wheel independent suspension with electronic stability control
delivers confident handling, whether loaded with weekend
home-improvement supplies or towing a pair of personal watercraft to
the lake.
The steering box is located ahead of the front axle
line for a quick, direct feel. The sport truck’s front stabilizer bar
is one mm larger than the sedan, and the rear suspension has been
enhanced to support payloads without adversely affecting handling.
The
G8 sport truck rides on 18-inch machine-faced aluminum wheels with a
P245/45R18 summer performance tire. All-season tires are available. An
optional Sports Package includes 19-inch machine-faced aluminum wheels
with P245/40R19 summer performance tires.
Brakes and steering
The
sport truck shares the G8 GT’s four-wheel disc brake system, featuring
12.64-inch front and 12.76-inch rear rotors. Front rotor thickness is
1.0 inch, while the rear rotors are 0.87-inch thick. Twin-piston, front
alloy calipers and vented rotors and single-piston, alloy rear calipers
with vented rotors are standard, as is ABS.
Comfort and convenience
Given its heritage, it’s not surprising that the G8 sport truck offers many of the same creature comforts as the G8 GT, such as:
Air conditioning with electronic dual-zone climate control
Cruise control
Driver Information Center
Bluetooth connectivity
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel with DIC and radio controls
Power windows/locks/mirrors
Remote keyless entry and remote start
Theft-deterrent alarm system
Fully-bolstered,
four-way adjustable cloth seats are standard. Heated, six-way leather
seats are available. They can be customized with two-tone,
black-and-red inserts and a coordinating gauge cluster.
Behind
the seats is a surprisingly large interior cargo area with more than
8.5 cubic feet (245 liters) of storage space. There are two covered
storage compartments beneath the load floor and a pair of cargo nets.
Sound system
The
G8 sport truck’s 230-watt Blaupunkt AM/FM/six-disc CD changer has an
MP3 input and five speakers. The 6.5-inch audio display controls both
the sound and climate control systems.
Safety and security
A full list of safety features are standard, including:
StabiliTrak electronic vehicle stability system
Tire pressure monitoring system
Dual-stage frontal air bags with a passenger sensing system
Head-curtain side air bags
Side thorax air bags
Three-point safety belts in all seating positions
Safety belt pretensioners
OnStar
2010 PONTIAC G8 SPORT TRUCK SPECIFICATIONS
Overview
Model:
2010 Pontiac G8 sport truck
Body style / driveline:
two-passenger, front engine, rear-wheel drive coupe-based sport truck
Construction:
unitized body frame, 2-side galvanized steel body with high-strength steel in chassis
EPA vehicle class:
truck
Manufacturing location:
Adelaide, Australia
Engine
Type:
6.0L V-8 w / Active Fuel Management (AFM)
Displacement (cu in / cc):
364 / 5967
Bore & stroke (in / mm):
3.99 x 3.62 / 101.3 x 92
Block material:
cast aluminum w/ cast-in-place iron bore liners
Cylinder head material:
aluminum
Valvetrain:
valve-in-head; 2 valves per cylinder; roller lifters
Ignition system:
high-energy distributorless ignition; solid state direct-fire ignition w/ coil near plug and integrated ignition
Fuel delivery:
returnless, multi-port fuel injection
Compression ratio:
10.4:1
Horsepower (hp / kW @ rpm):
361 / 270 @ 5300*
Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm):
385 / 522 @ 4400*
Recommended fuel:
premium unleaded
Maximum engine speed (rpm):
6000
Emissions controls:
evaporative
system, dual exhaust with close-coupled catalytic converters,
equal-length exhaust, positive crankcase ventilation, electronic
throttle control
Transmission
Type:
Hydra-Matic 6L80 six-speed automatic
Gear ratios (:1):
First:
4.03
Second:
2.36
Third:
1.53
Fourth:
1.15
Fifth:
0.85
Sixth:
0.67
Reverse:
3.06
Final drive ratio:
2.92
Chassis/Suspension
Front:
multi-link
MacPherson strut; direct-acting stabilizer bar (24-mm dia.);
progressive-rate coil springs; fully adjustable camber, caster and toe
Rear:
four-link
independent; progressive-rate coil springs over shocks; decoupled
stabilizer bar (12-mm dia.); higher lateral stiffness for handling
through two lateral ball joints per side; fully adjustable camber and
toe
Steering type:
variable-ratio rack-and-pinion; rack forward of front axle centerline
Steering ratio:
46-53 mm per revolution
Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock:
2.8
Turning circle, curb-to-curb (ft / m):
38.4 / 11.7
Brakes
Type:
four-wheel disc w/ ABS; ventilated front and rear rotors; twin-piston front calipers; single piston alloy rear calipers
Rotor diameter (in / mm):
front: 12.64 / 321
rear: 12.76 / 324
Wheels/Tires
Wheel size / type:
18 x 8-inch machine-faced aluminum (std); 19 x 8-inch machine-faced aluminum (w / optional Sports Package)
Tires:
P245/45R18 summer tire (std); all-season tire optional; optional Sports Package includes P245/40R/19 summer tire
Dimensions
Exterior
Wheelbase (in / mm):
118.5 / 3009
Overall length (in / mm):
201.8 / 5127.8
Overall width (in / mm):
74.8 / 1899
Overall height (in / mm):
58.3 / 1480
Track (in / mm):
front: 62.7 / 1592
rear: 63.3 / 1608
Curb weight (lb / kg):
3995 / 1812
Weight distribution (front / rear)
TBD
Cargo box
Length at floor (in / mm):
73.9 / 1878
Width at floor (in / mm):
TBD
Width between wheelhousings (in / mm):
47.4 / 1206
Tailgate width (in / mm):
TBD
Inside height (in / mm):
TBD
Interior
Seating capacity:
2
Headroom (in / mm):
38.8 / 985
Legroom (in / mm):
42.2 / 1071
Shoulder room (in / mm):
59.0 / 1501
Hip room (in / mm):
56.7 / 1439
Capacities
EPA passenger volume (cu ft / L):
TBD
EPA interior volume (cu ft / L):
TBD
Cargo volume (cu ft / L):
42.7 / 1208
Trailer towing maximum (lb / kg):
3500 / 1600
Payload (lb / kg):
1316 / 597
Fuel tank (gal / L):
19.2 / 73
Engine oil (qt / L):
8.9 / 8.5 (dry)
8.8 / 8.3 (w / filter change)
Cooling system (qt / L):
11.4 / 10.8
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