During June, 2008, GM and Pontiac sold 1,536 G8s. This is down from May 2008 sales of 1,831. However, if you consider that May had 27 selling days versus June’s 24 selling days, the adjusted decrease is approximately 4 units per day.
This brings the year to date total of G8 sales to 6,270.
Read the official GM press release below.
[Source: GM Press Release and GM June 2008 Sales Deliveries]
The gang at CarDomain.com recently had the pleasure of breaking bread with Maximum Bob. They were relentless at getting an answer to the all important question….”What’s with the disappearance of the stick shift from modern cars?”
Mr. Lutz responded by reminding us that gone are the days where manual transmissions are more fuel efficient than automatics. So in order to meet the all-important average fleet MPG goals, the number of sticks needs to be reduced.
On to the good stuff…we’ll keep it short and sweet….Lutz confirmed that the G8 GT will have an optional Tremec six-speed for 2009.
Rejoice my friends….rejoice.
[Source: CarDomain]
[Photos: CarDomain]
Watch out Woodward, here comes the Pontiac G8. It’s a bold statement that’s supported by equally powerful words coming from Scott Burgess of The Detroit News. Just when we thought we heard all of the quotable G8 quotes, Burgess drops an arsenal of quotes on us that the Pontiac marketing team would be proud of.
We’re not ones to plagiarize, but we can’t find an appropriate way to summarize what Burgess had to say about the G8. Don’t look for any continuity or editorial form G8Nation in this post. We’ve decided to turn this into a post of Burgess quotes.
“Brawny and downright mean-looking, the G8 offers rubber-burning fun whether sprinting from stop light to stop light in Woodward tradition or speeding through twisty country roads. Dollar for dollar, this is the best Pontiac on the road today.”
“The G8 is the best of Detroit, or at least Australia, where the G8 is built. General Motors Corp., using its new global rear-wheel drive platform that also will host the new Camaro, has bestowed its Outback subsidiary, Holden, as the rightful caretaker of rear-wheel fun.”
“The wham-bam launch comes with power, but the fun stays due to the fully-four wheel independent suspension. It keeps the G8’s 18-inch tires glued to the road.”
“The handling is distinctively European — a combination of clean, precise steering and a quiet ride — but tap the gas and that throaty V-8 sings a beautiful baritone in your ear.”
“The G8 is not just the best performer for Pontiac, it also has the best interior out of the current crop of cars.”
“The clear taillights and quad exhaust tips covered in chrome demonstrate the attention to detail. Under the microscope, the G8 looks even better.”
“The front end is raw and magnificent. Most people giving the G8 an appreciative stare quickly notice the twin scoops on the hood.”
“The engine may provide the G8 with heart, the suspension may give it passion, but it’s the price that makes this car a contender. Every consumer wants a bargain.”
[Source: The Detroit News]
To date, the only stripes we have seen on the G8, are the ones on 50 Cent’s ride that was unveiled at SEMA. They were tastefully done and looked pretty slick.
It looks like GM has been experimenting with some new stripe designs and somebody close to the proving grounds in Royal Oak, MI has captured a few spy shots. Unfortunately, I think this is the worst application of stripes on American sheet metal I have ever seen.
One source close to GM has stated that the stripes are an option, however, a check on the GM Reference Guide and I notice there is no mention. Let’s hope GM can come up with something a little better looking.
[Source: G8Board.com]