Don't know if this has been posted yet. Here's the link.

http://eogld.ecomm.gm.com/NASApp/domestic/proddesc.jsp?year=2008&butID=1&regionID=1&divisionID=7&vehicleID=6090&type=0

I see K-pow is labeled as Stealth blue. Curb weight is listed as 3995 lbs. for the GT. (2 tons of fun!!!) :) No pics of the wheels or radios yet. Check it out.

I would assume "White Hot" is a white color. yay, I thought white was getting left out!

red and black are exact carryovers from the GTO. I have not figured out the others yet (if they have a match)

Speaking of red and black, onyx/red interior available on GT in both cloth and leather.

What happened to the 19 inch wheels?

Edit: NEvermind, I see they come with the sport package.

What happened to the 19 inch wheels?

Edit: NEvermind, I see they come with the sport package.

That sucks. Sport package includes the boy-racer wing. :whine: I guess we could swap spoilers (if they use the same holes).

As for colors, go here for the Holden pictures (http://www.holden.com.au/www-holden/action/colourtrim?modelid=4006:
--White hot-------------Heron White
--Magnetic Gray Metallic-Nickel Metallic (similar to the GTO Quicksilver Metallic)
--Stealth Blue Metallic---Impulse Metallic (same as GTO Impulse Blue Metallic-Which isn't "stealth", it's rather vivid & eye-catching)
--Liquid Red-------------Redhot (same as GTO Torrid Red)
--Panther Black Metallic--Phantom Metallic (same as GTO Phantom Black Meteallic)
--Ignition Orange Metallic-Ignition Metallic (brighter than GTO Brazen Orange Metallic)

I could be wrong about Magnetic Gray. GM could surprise us with something darker than Nickel Metallic. I am oddly attracted to Ignition Orange. :yumyum:

I want boy racer wing......

I want boy racer wing......

Ok kid. :gr_jest:

I want boy racer wing......

ME TOO, but I see the power has gone down to 355. I know, I know that is still a good amount of power.

Good news about the lcd screen being available with the upgraded stereo!!

--Stealth Blue Metallic---Impulse Metallic (same as GTO Impulse Blue Metallic-Which isn't "stealth", it's rather vivid & eye-catching)

I'm not so sure of that. Numbers for Impulse Blue on the GTO are 24U, with the touch-up paint number being WA-938J. Numbers for the Stealth Blue on the G8 are 25U, with the touch-up numbers being WA-449N. The K-Pow now Stealth Blue pics that I have seen show a blue with a more purplish tint to it even than that of Impulse Blue. So from an Impulse Blue GTO owner I'm thinking they are different. No harm no foul. Both are eye-cathcing as you say. :)

Where have you seen pics for K-Pow/Steath Blue?

Thanks!
- Ray
Reading now......

Looks like I'd be interested in the 2EC69 in 80U over 463 (the only color interior offered except in combination with red) with PCQ and CF5. Now, if we could just get some prices and an actual car to drive...

Looks like I'd be interested in the 2EC69 in 80U over 463 (the only color interior offered except in combination with red) with PCQ and CF5. Now, if we could just get some prices and an actual car to drive...

Mine would probably be the strangest combo available. I'd have to have Ignition Orange GT with black cloth interior. If that means no boy-racer wing, no 19" wheels, no leather shift knob, then fine. JHP will hook us up. :wink2:

Mine would probably be the strangest combo available. I'd have to have Ignition Orange GT with black cloth interior. If that means no boy-racer wing, no 19" wheels, no leather shift knob, then fine. JHP will hook us up. :wink2:

No sport package for me - the 19" wheels are available only with summer tires. I don't want to have to buy 18" winter wheels/tires.

DAMN,

Finally some good news.

[QUOTE=sccaGTO;5859]That sucks. Sport package includes the boy-racer wing. :whine: I guess we could swap spoilers (if they use the same holes).

As for colors, .................--Stealth Blue Metallic---Impulse Metallic (same as GTO Impulse Blue Metallic-Which isn't "stealth", it's rather vivid & eye-catching)
.QUOTE]

Stealth Blue is touch up paint code WA-449N, GTO Impulse Blue is WA-938J - not the same.

And you are correct, the red is exactly the same as the GTO - I was hoping for Solstice Aggressive, instead.

Looks like I'd be interested in the 2EC69 in 80U over 463 (the only color interior offered except in combination with red) with PCQ and CF5. Now, if we could just get some prices and an actual car to drive...

There are only 2 interior color combos offered.

Black

and Black/Red

No gray, sandstone, taupe etc etc etc.

There are only 2 interior color combos offered.

Black and Black/Red

No gray, sandstone, taupe etc etc etc.

That's what I meant. Or did you know that?

I can't tell from the little pic (the one used in my avatar) if the car has the new logo.

Thanks for posting this. Other than the mandatory LCD on the GT (and the absence of the 6MT in the document), it all looks great. Glad to see that it's possible to get a GT without a bunch of options.

T...the absence of the 6MT in the document...

The manual transmission seems to be getting to be more and more a part of the fine print. The Pontiac website still says it will be "late availability", but you've got to look to see it.

Big wing for me too..the other spoiler is wimpy looking.

I thought the Ignition metallic, was darker than brazen orange.

I wonder where it falls in between Fusion Orange and Sunset Orange.
Although I loved the IBM on the GTOs.

Disappointed in the lack of interior color options.

I want boy racer wing......

Yeah, I kinda like the spoiler that is on the SS-V. Follows the lines of the car much better than the SAP spoiler for the GTO. Also I think it will look better than the lip spoiler. And perhaps the car might look pretty good with a spoiler delete. :D

I can't wait until the pictures are available on the 2008 Online Order / Reference Guide of like the wheels & other stuff....

You can look at a Holden brochure and see the radios/wheels. It looks like the "standard" 18" GT wheel is sold as an accessory part.

I thought there was supposed to be a nickel silver and some sort of gray, but lighter than the show car gray. I'm looking for a nickel silver, GT, 6 speed auto, lip spoiler, black interior. I'm in Wisconsin, so I'm thinking heated seats :)

That orange does look cool.

I thought there was supposed to be a nickel silver and some sort of gray, but lighter than the show car gray. I'm looking for a nickel silver, GT, 6 speed auto, lip spoiler, black interior. I'm in Wisconsin, so I'm thinking heated seats :)

That orange does look cool.

I just thought about that. GM must have switched silver for white. Oh well, I'm getting kinda bored with silver anyhow and would rather have white.

1st post, wheeeee, I'm a newb! :slap:


No automatic for the GT model? That sucks if true. I am looking to replace my 1999 Grand Prix GTP with a G8 GT as a daily driver and much prefer an automatic when stuck in traffic. I've got a manual tranny in the vette when I want to row through em'.

No, all of the GT's will be auto's to start with, so your lucky you wont have to wait EVEN LONGER TO GET ONE !!!!!

1st post, wheeeee, I'm a newb! :slap:


No automatic for the GT model? That sucks if true. I am looking to replace my 1999 Grand Prix GTP with a G8 GT as a daily driver and much prefer an automatic when stuck in traffic. I've got a manual tranny in the vette when I want to row through em'.

Read again. The Auto A6 is standard while the manual will be available later on.

lol thats good news (for me I guess), thanks. :)

[Stealth Blue is touch up paint code WA-449N, GTO Impulse Blue is WA-938J - not the same.

Someone posted that they thought the Stealth Blue has a hint of purple in it. Probably different from both GTO purple & Commodore Morpheus. Just like with Midnight Blue on the GTO, maybe when I see it in person, I'll change my mind.

Someone posted that they thought the Stealth Blue has a hint of purple in it. Probably different from both GTO purple & Commodore Morpheus. Just like with Midnight Blue on the GTO, maybe when I see it in person, I'll change my mind.

What do you think now?

http://www.wheelsmag.com.au/wheels/site/articleIDs/26F4211D6969978CCA2573440080F642/$file/G81.jpg
http://www.wheelsmag.com.au/wheels/site/articleIDs/26F4211D6969978CCA2573440080F642/$file/G82.jpg
http://www.wheelsmag.com.au/wheels/site/articleIDs/26F4211D6969978CCA2573440080F642/$file/G83.jpg

Yeah, no mention of the 6 speed manual transmission in the order book. I wonder how "late" they mean by "late availability".

Yeah, no mention of the 6 speed manual transmission in the order book. I wonder how "late" they mean by "late availability".

Thats what im thinking also, I've got 15 grand burning a hole in my ass pocket, I have already started spending it on **** I dont need like my new SIG P220 Pistol (I already have way to many guns), I would love to be able too give it to my dealer so I stop spending it, :wink2:

"Hint Pontiac Hint"

Nice avatar!

Yeah you seem to have a nice one also !! it looks tough in that pic, I dont think I will get that color though !!

I could have put this up but wifey will see it and i will get in trouble

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v710/puredrive/jessicaalbbagif.gif

What do you think now?

The middle photo looks like someone had a bad lens. The car looks like its halfway between MBM & IBM for the GTOs. Not bad.

How could you get in trouble for THAT!!!

I have been watching this forum for a few days now .... can't believe the information you guys provide ... I do appreciate it!!! Have been a Pontiac guy since the days of my 1968 Grand Prix!!!! Refreshing that GM is finally going to give us a RWD sedan... I did enjoy the 99 GP I had with the supercharger, but the darn torque steer was disconcerting. Now, everything I have is RWD.. thanks again for the info .. didn't think Morpheus would be a color choice, but it sure IS!!

Yeah, no mention of the 6 speed manual transmission in the order book. I wonder how "late" they mean by "late availability".

Isn't the G8 supposed to be here in like January of 2008? Not sure how much later the 6MT could be available, without going into 2009.....

thanks again for the info .. didn't think Morpheus would be a color choice, but it sure IS!!


Morpheus is not an option. The color of the car above is more than likely Stealth Blue, but it is certainly not Morpheus.

For comparison, Morpheus is on the left while K-Pow(Stealth Blue) is on the right
http://images.worldcarfans.com/news/2070822.001/2070822.001.Mini1L.jpg

interesting!!!



Battery, heavy-duty, trunk-mounted, maintenance-free with rundown protection


Key, folding blade, side-milled

Tire inflation kit, includes inflator and tire sealant

Much appreciated PMD .. looks like the US selections will be much more "common"

interesting!!!



Battery, heavy-duty, trunk-mounted, maintenance-free with rundown protection


Key, folding blade, side-milled

Tire inflation kit, includes inflator and tire sealant

http://www.g8board.com/forums/showpost.php?p=5027&postcount=1

http://www.g8board.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=108&d=1184829005


http://www.ls1.com.au/news_pics/VEReveal/CalaisV/DSC01157.JPG
http://www.ls1.com.au/news_pics/VEReveal/CalaisV/DSC01158.JPG

interesting!!!



Battery, heavy-duty, trunk-mounted, maintenance-free with rundown protection


Key, folding blade, side-milled

Tire inflation kit, includes inflator and tire sealant

Because the GT does not come with a spare tire-compact or otherwise :cursin: roadside assistance tollfree number should be on the side windows.

Because the GT does not come with a spare tire-compact or otherwise :cursin: roadside assistance tollfree number should be on the side windows.


Press your On-Star button. I saw in the order book that you can extend your On-Star subscription out 3 or 4 years as part of the purchase price. As mine would be a company car where I don't pay for the car but for the on-going expenses, that's a great idea.

A trunk-mounted battery? Sweet! Great for weight distribution and will make an audio amp install that much easier!

Because the GT does not come with a spare tire-compact or otherwise :cursin: roadside assistance tollfree number should be on the side windows.

No spare... that sucks. I suppose the trunk wont even have the wheel well for a spare.:banghead:

Press your On-Star button. I saw in the order book that you can extend your On-Star subscription out 3 or 4 years as part of the purchase price. As mine would be a company car where I don't pay for the car but for the on-going expenses, that's a great idea.

I saw the longer OnStar subscriptions & was wondering why. I guess I know now.

No spare... that sucks. I suppose the trunk wont even have the wheel well for a spare.:banghead:

It should. Just because they are not putting a spare tire in there doesn't mean they will change the body of the car. But, I know the first thing I'm gonna do when I get this car home. The GTO spare wheel & tire will fit. But, since the GTO's full-size wheel & tire will fit in the spare tire wheel well, I'll pick one of those up & a tire & there you go.

I saw the longer OnStar subscriptions & was wondering why. I guess I know now.



It should. Just because they are not putting a spare tire in there doesn't mean they will change the body of the car. But, I know the first thing I'm gonna do when I get this car home. The GTO spare wheel & tire will fit. But, since the GTO's full-size wheel & tire will fit in the spare tire wheel well, I'll pick one of those up & a tire & there you go.

I was thinking the same thing and I glad you cleared that up.

Do you have to roll down the rear windows by hand?

G8 GT, Ignition Orange (77U), Premium Package (PCQ), and Sport Package (PDX). I'll be removing the big wing.

Am I understanding this right. The gt only comes with summer only tires. Either the 18 or 19's. You have to option the all weathers?

...

But, I know the first thing I'm gonna do when I get this car home. The GTO spare wheel & tire will fit. But, since the GTO's full-size wheel & tire will fit in the spare tire wheel well, I'll pick one of those up & a tire & there you go.

The VE pitch diameter is still 5 x 120mm but the stud size is different so the "GTO' wheel will not fit the VE Studs!

The "GTO" tyre and rim will probably "fit in" the spare tyre compartment though.

Mike

Am I understanding this right. The gt only comes with summer only tires. Either the 18 or 19's. You have to option the all weathers?

The Sport Package with the 19" wheels on the GT comes only with summer tires. The 18" all-season tire on the GT is probably a no cost option that cars delivered to northern states will have automatically. No summer tired GT is going to show up here in MN.

The VE pitch diameter is still 5 x 120mm but the stud size is different so the "GTO' wheel will not fit the VE Studs!

The "GTO" tyre and rim will probably "fit in" the spare tyre compartment though.

Mike

I would think if the bolt pattern is the same, then the GTO wheel should fit. I think the wheel lug opening would be large enough for the wheel stud. I would be more concerned about the offset being different.

I would think if the bolt pattern is the same, then the GTO wheel should fit. I think the wheel lug opening would be large enough for the wheel stud. I would be more concerned about the offset being different.


The VT-VZ stud diameter is 12mm

The VE stud diameter is 14mm

Plus the machined centre is a different diameter where it fits over the hub.

Mike:aus_flag:

I've heard of some having wheels machined to work.

I have summer wheels on my GTO, and have winter wheels as well. I'd plan on doing the same with the G8 GT.

Do you have to roll down the rear windows by hand?

Nope.

I've heard of some having wheels machined to work.

I have summer wheels on my GTO, and have winter wheels as well. I'd plan on doing the same with the G8 GT.

How does your GTO do in the winter? People in MN want to know...

The VE pitch diameter is still 5 x 120mm but the stud size is different so the "GTO' wheel will not fit the VE Studs!

The "GTO" tyre and rim will probably "fit in" the spare tyre compartment though.

Mike

I don't know, the GT 18" and 19" wheels look just like the GTO wheels.

Tough for the G8 wheels to look like the GTO wheels when the GTO wasn't offered with 19's.

How does your GTO do in the winter? People in MN want to know...

I had a 99 grand prix before the GTO. On it I had all season tires. The GTO with snow tires is much better than the Grand Prix with all season tires.

I had a 30 minute commute to work, and on a real bad snow storm, there were tons of SUV's in the ditch. I made it home with no problem. Ground clearance is more of an issue than traction. That day I had a drift over the back of the car, covering the spoiler. Once I dug a path to back out, I was fine. It all comes down to driving smart. Heck, most cars were RWD 30 years ago and life went on.

The electronic nannies keep things in check.

Tough for the G8 wheels to look like the GTO wheels when the GTO wasn't offered with 19's.

Well, just cause they aren't the same size doesn't mean they can't look pretty similar. I did forget it was 17 or 18 and not 18 or 19 though. But with the rubber bands wrapped around the GTO 18s, they look bigger than they are.

Great no spare tire and no HUD. May just have to wait for the G8 GXP. Two years?

Had a 2002 GTP and now have a 2005 GXP

I think we're getting tires like these.

No more flats.



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The VT-VZ stud diameter is 12mm

The VE stud diameter is 14mm

Plus the machined centre is a different diameter where it fits over the hub.

Mike:aus_flag:

The hub on the G8/Commodore is smaller than the old GTO. So, no interference from the car. The holes are big enough for the studs to poke through. Plus, the holes are big enough round for a tire tool to remove & install some styles of lug nuts. The G8's large lug nut may not fit into the holes for the GTO wheel. But, one stop at the local parts store, & a set of 14mm x 1.5 pitch lug nuts with 19mm heads can be bought. The next problem is that you need to carry a 4-way lug wrench. No problem. Parts store again. If you want to get stinky about it, then no, they are not designed to fit. But, if GM plans to screw us into using OnStar for a simple flat tire, then I will find a way around that.

I think we're getting tires like these.

No more flats.

I don't think Michelin is close enough to introducing the "Tweel" for the G8. The ordering guide shows that they will give us an inflator pump & tire sealer (aka: Fix A Flat). Same setup that is in the Solstice & Sky & the C5 Z06. That won't do us any good if we damage the sidewall of the tire.

I don't think Michelin is close enough to introducing the "Tweel" for the G8. The ordering guide shows that they will give us an inflator pump & tire sealer (aka: Fix A Flat). Same setup that is in the Solstice & Sky & the C5 Z06....

And the current Pontiac Grand Prix GXP, new BMW M3, etc., etc. This is starting to be a fairly common practice on performance oriented vehicles. I would prefer a spare myself, but the manufacturer's for whatever reason appear to be heading in a different direction.

Chip

And the current Pontiac Grand Prix GXP, new BMW M3, etc., etc. This is starting to be a fairly common practice on performance oriented vehicles. I would prefer a spare myself, but the manufacturer's for whatever reason appear to be heading in a different direction.

Chip

No spare saves a lot of weight. The space taken up by one of these wheels is huge also whereas a mini-spare (or a smaller front tire than the rears used as a spare) can throw the stability control into chaos.

No spare saves a lot of weight. The space taken up by one of these wheels is huge also whereas a mini-spare (or a smaller front tire than the rears used as a spare) can throw the stability control into chaos.

I was gonna say the same thing about weight savings. But, I'd prefer a car with no stabilty control. Isn't that why we have a steering wheel? :gr_jest:

Is their any possibility that XM sat radio would be offered as some type of dealer installed option? I'll put one in one way or the other, but it would have been nice for XM to have been offered as a factory option.

Is their any possibility that XM sat radio would be offered as some type of dealer installed option? I'll put one in one way or the other, but it would have been nice for XM to have been offered as a factory option.


I'm in the same boat, I really like XM radio. If not, it's off to Best Buy to get XM installed.....

Is their any possibility that XM sat radio would be offered as some type of dealer installed option? I'll put one in one way or the other, but it would have been nice for XM to have been offered as a factory option.

My guess is that the Blaupunkt unit doesn't support XM as its not available in AU.

I already have way to many guns...

A Texan can never have too many guns.


:patriot:

So, seems like no navigation or HID's available? LCD is for info only.:cursin:

So, seems like no navigation or HID's available?

Right. But you can extend you're On-Star subscription for up to three years. The Commodore has turn by turn navigation in the center info display (between the tach and speedo).

I've basically got my next car narrowed down to another Maxima or a G8. It will come to a choice between the V-8/manual in the G8 vs. the broader range or amenities in the Nissan.

So, seems like no navigation or HID's available? LCD is for info only.:cursin:

^^Onstar Turn by Turn and the HID would probably have been an option at maybe $7-800. You can add aftermarket Navi for far less than what they would have charged as an option. Im sure in the next model year they will have more options!