2010 Pontiac G8 Sport Truck Makes New York Auto Show Debut!
After all those rumors and speculations, it's finally true; the El-Camino is back in the form of the all-new Pontiac G8 Sport Truck that will go on sale in the North American market in late 2009. Just like its G8 sedan sibling, the Sport Truck is based on the corresponding Holden Commodore model, which bears the Ute nametag in But don't hurry and call it theSport Truck though because
Based on the G8 sedan, the Sport Truck has a longer wheelbase and a cargo bed (with an available soft tonneau cover). Additionally, there's 8.5 cubic feet (245 liters) interior cargo area behind the seats. Compared to the sedan, the 118.5-inch (3,009 mm) wheelbase is approximately four inches longer and the overall length is six inches longer. The cargo bed measures at 73.9-inch (1878 mm) in length and has 42.7 cubic feet (1208 L) of space while it can carry a payload of more than 1,074 pounds (488 kg) and tow a 3,500-pound (1,600 kg) trailer.
Power comes from the same 6.0L V-8 engine used in the G8 GT that delivers 361 Hp and 385 lb.-ft. (522 Nm) of torque. The V8 is matted to a 6-speed automatic transmission and according to
2010 PONTIAC
Overview
Model: -2010 Pontiac G8 sport truck
Body style / driveline: -two-passenger, front engine, rear-wheel drive coupe-based sport truck
Construction: -unitized body frame, 2-side galvanized steel body with high-strength steel in chassis
EPA vehicle class: -truck
Manufacturing location: -
Engine
Type: -6.0L V-8 w / Active Fuel Management (AFM)
Displacement (cu in / cc): -364 / 5967
Bore & stroke (in / mm): -3.99 x 3.62 / 101.3 x 92
Block material: -cast aluminum w/ cast-in-place iron bore liners
Cylinder head material: -aluminum
Valvetrain: -valve-in-head; 2 valves per cylinder; roller lifters
Ignition system: -high-energy distributorless ignition; solid state direct-fire ignition w/ coil near plug and integrated ignition
Fuel delivery: -returnless, multi-port fuel injection
Compression ratio: -10.4:1
Horsepower (hp / kW @ rpm): -361 / 270 @ 5300*
Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm): -385 / 522 @ 4400*
Recommended fuel: -premium unleaded
Maximum engine speed (rpm): -6000
Emissions controls: -evaporative system, dual exhaust with close-coupled catalytic converters, equal-length exhaust, positive crankcase ventilation, electronic throttle control
Transmission
Type: -Hydra-Matic 6L80 six-speed automatic
Gear ratios (:1): -
First: -4.03
Second: -2.36
Third: -1.53
Fourth: -1.15
Fifth: -0.85
Sixth: -0.67
Reverse: -3.06
Final drive ratio: -2.92
Chassis/Suspension
Front: -multi-link MacPherson strut; direct-acting stabilizer bar (24-mm dia.); progressive-rate coil springs; fully adjustable camber, caster and toe
Rear: -four-link independent; progressive-rate coil springs over shocks; decoupled stabilizer bar (12-mm dia.); higher lateral stiffness for handling through two lateral ball joints per side; fully adjustable camber and toe
Steering type: -variable-ratio rack-and-pinion; rack forward of front axle centerline
Steering ratio: -46-53 mm per revolution
Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock: -2.8
Turning circle, curb-to-curb (ft / m): -38.4 / 11.7
Brakes
Type: -four-wheel disc w/ ABS; ventilated front and rear rotors; twin-piston front calipers; single piston alloy rear calipers
Rotor diameter (in / mm): -front: 12.64 / 321
rear: 12.76 / 324
Wheels/Tires
Wheel size / type: -18 x 8-inch machine-faced aluminum (std); 19 x 8-inch machine-faced aluminum (w / optional Sports Package)
Tires: -P245/45R18 summer tire (std); all-season tire optional; optional Sports Package includes P245/40R/19 summer tire
Dimensions
Exterior -
Wheelbase (in / mm): -118.5 / 3009
Overall length (in / mm): -201.8 / 5127.8
Overall width (in / mm): -74.8 / 1899
Overall height (in / mm): -58.3 / 1480
Track (in / mm): -front: 62.7 / 1592
rear: 63.3 / 1608
Curb weight (lb / kg): -3995 / 1812
Weight distribution (front / rear) -TBD
-
Cargo box -
Length at floor (in / mm): -73.9 / 1878
Width at floor (in / mm): -TBD
Width between wheelhousings (in / mm): -47.4 / 1206
Tailgate width (in / mm): -TBD
Inside height (in / mm): -TBD
-
Interior -
Seating capacity: -2
Headroom (in / mm): -38.8 / 985
Legroom (in / mm): -42.2 / 1071
Shoulder room (in / mm): -59.0 / 1501
Hip room (in / mm): -56.7 / 1439
Capacities
EPA passenger volume (cu ft / L): -TBD
EPA interior volume (cu ft / L): -TBD
Cargo volume (cu ft / L): -42.7 / 1208
Trailer towing maximum (lb / kg): -3500 / 1600
Payload (lb / kg): -1316 / 597
Fuel tank (gal / L): -19.2 / 73
Engine oil (qt / L): -8.9 / 8.5 (dry)
8.8 / 8.3 (w / filter change)
Cooling system (qt / L): -11.4 / 10.8
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