Press release from yesterday. I thought some might be interested.
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Pontiac Announces G 8 Pricing
10/02 11:00 am (PR)
Story 1638 (GM)
New RWD Performance Sedan to Start Under $28k
DETROIT, Oct. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Pontiac today confirmed pricing for its new rear-wheel drive G 8 performance sedan will start at $27,595 when it hits the streets in early 2008. The V-8 powered G 8 GT will be available for $29,995.
"The G 8 represents the next phase in Pontiac's commitment to bring seductively designed, high-performance vehicles to the showroom floor," said Craig Bierley, Pontiac marketing director. "Our dealers and customers have been anxiously waiting for this vehicle since we first showed it at the Chicago Auto Show in February, so we're really excited to get this car on the street early next year."
The G 8 is powered by a 3.6 -liter VVT V-6 engine and five-speed automatic transmission and comes equipped with a number of standard convenience and safety features, including StabiliTrak electronic stability control, six airbags and OnStar. The G 8 GT ups the ante with a 6.0 -liter V-8 mated to a six-speed automatic transmission and additional standard equipment.
Customers can get a closer look at the G 8 at www.pontiac.com/g8.
Pontiac is a division of General Motors Corporation (NYSE: GM) and markets the Vibe, Solstice roadster, G 5 sports coupe, Torrent compact utility vehicle and the G 6 family of sedans, coupes and retractable hardtop convertibles. For the 2008 model year, Pontiac expands its GXP performance series with the introduction of the G 6 GXP and Torrent GXP, and will launch the all-new rear- wheel drive G 8 performance sedan in early 2008. Pontiac sold more than 410,000 vehicles in 2006, ranking third among GM divisions in total sales. More information on Pontiac and its products can be found on the division's website at www.pontiac.com, and in Spanish at www.pontiac.com/espanol.
SOURCE General Motors Corporation
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