The Best Pontiacs
By David Castro
2009 Pontiac G8 GXP
Ultimately the G8 is a Holden Commodore imported from Australia but that kind of trivializes this America sports sedan. It was Pontiac’s last performance car and it is the modern muscle car in the same vein as the original GTO.
A 376ci V8 produced a factory-rated 415hp and despite its 3,800 lb curb weight it could hit 0-60 mph in 4.7-seconds. Down the road we would get the Chevrolet SS and they’re the same car but with minor exterior differences.