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Specs of Pontiac G8 3.6 V6 (256 Hp) Automatic /2008, 2009/

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Key specs

Pontiac G8 3.6 V6 (256 Hp) Automatic /Sedan 2008 - 2009/

What is the body type of Pontiac G8?
Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the power output of Pontiac G8 Sedan 2008 3.6 V6 (256 Hp) Automatic?
256 Hp, 336 Nm
248 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Pontiac G8 Sedan 2008 3.6 V6 (256 Hp) Automatic?
3.6 l
3564 cm3
217.49 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 2008 Pontiac 3.6 V6 (256 Hp) Automatic?
6, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of Pontiac G8 Sedan 2008 3.6 V6 (256 Hp) Automatic?
Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 2008 Pontiac G8 Sedan?
4981 mm
196.1 in.
What is the width of 2008 Pontiac G8 Sedan?
1900 mm
74.8 in.
What is the kerb weight of 2008 Pontiac G8 3.6 V6 (256 Hp) Automatic?
1762 kg
3885 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 2008 Pontiac G8 Sedan?
496 l
17.5 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 2008 Pontiac G8 3.6 V6 (256 Hp) Automatic?
5, automatic transmission

General information

Brand
Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
3.6 V6 (256 Hp) Automatic
Start of production
2008
End of production
2009
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
14 l/100 km 16.8 US mpg
20.2 UK mpg
7.1 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
9.4 l/100 km 25 US mpg
30.1 UK mpg
10.6 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Weight-to-power ratio
6.9 kg/Hp, 145.3 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
5.2 kg/Nm, 190.7 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
256 Hp @ 6300 rpm.
Power per litre
71.8 Hp/l
Torque
336 Nm @ 2100 rpm. 248 lb.-ft. @ 2100 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
LY7
Engine displacement
3564 cm3 217.49 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
6
Engine configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
94 mm 3.7 in.
Piston Stroke
85.6 mm 3.37 in.
Compression ratio
10.2:1
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine oil capacity
6.7 l 7.08 US qt | 5.9 UK qt
Engine oil specification
Coolant
10 l 10.57 US qt | 8.8 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1762 kg 3885 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
496 l 17.5 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
72 l 19.02 US gal | 15.84 UK gal
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)
454 kg 1001 lbs.

Dimensions

Length
4981 mm 196.1 in.
Width
1900 mm 74.8 in.
Height
1466 mm 57.72 in.
Wheelbase
2916 mm 114.8 in.
Front track
1593 mm 62.72 in.
Rear (Back) track
1608 mm 63.31 in.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel
Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox
5 gears, automatic transmission
Front suspension
Independent coil spring
Rear suspension
Independent coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Ventilated discs
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tire size
245/45 R18