Pontiac G6 GXP 2008. Part I

The 2008 Pontiac G6 GXP is rigged with a 3.6 liter DOHC V-6 VVT engine that that develops around 252 hp (188 kW) and 251 lb.-ft. of torque (341 Nm). The 2008 Pontiac G6 GXP has a Hydra-Matic 6T70 6 speed automatic transmission, a performance tuned suspension. The 2008 Pontiac G6 GXP sits on 18-inch wheels and has a specific exterior and interior styling.

Pontiac G6 GXP

The new, 2008 G6 GXP performance coupe and sedan bring a new, performance-oriented dimension to the G6’s broad lineup. They will be available with both base and Street edition packages.

G6 GXP Street edition models are easily identified by their new front fascia, which features new fog lamps and braided polished stainless steel upper and outboard lower grille inserts with chrome surrounds on the upper grille sections leading to a revised hood with scoops. New body side rocker moldings lead to a redesigned rear fascia with two exhaust openings. Chrome, dual-wall tips exit through the openings. A rear spoiler also is part of the GXP package, but is specific to either the sedan or coupe; the coupe model receives a larger, more aggressive hammerhead spoiler. GXP-specific 18-inch wheels are also standard in the Street edition package.

All Pontiac G6 GXP models are powered by GM Powertrain’s 3.6L V-6 with variable valve timing. It is rated at 252 horsepower (188 kW) at 6300 rpm and 251 lb.-ft. of torque (341 Nm) at 3200 rpm. The engine is a state-of-the-art, DOHC powerplant that uses full four-cam phasing, rapid date processing and torque-based engine management to optimize power, economy and emissions performance.

The 3.6-liter V-6 VVT engine is mated to a new Hydra-Matic 6T70 electronically controlled six-speed automatic transmission. It is an advanced transmission with state-of-the-art clutch-to-clutch shift operation, designed for high-performance front-wheel drive applications. Clutch-to-clutch operation allows for reduced complexity and compact packaging. The six-speed automatic improves vehicle performance up to 8 percent and increases fuel economy up to 4 percent over current front-wheel-drive four-speed automatics.

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