880 Hp Twin-turbo Pontiac G8 Gt, Immaculate, Low Miles, W/ Many Custom Upgrades on 2040-cars
Plain City, Ohio, United States
Body Type:Sedan
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:Twin Turbo 6.0L V8
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Make: Pontiac
Model: G8
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Trim: GT
Options: Sunroof, Leather Seats, CD Player
Drive Type: RWD
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbags
Mileage: 18,933
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Sub Model: GT
Exterior Color: Gray
Interior Color: Black
Disability Equipped: No
Number of Cylinders: 8
In April of 2008 Scott Cook, original owner of INTENSE-Racing.com, sold his 2004 Pontiac Bonneville GXP and purchased a brand new 2008 Pontiac G8 GT. A lot of hype had been leading up to the release of Pontiac’s latest RWD powerhouse vehicle and that alone was enough for Scott to purchase the vehicle without ever having seen one in person. The decision was made, the vehicle purchased, and the first modifications began development in the span of about three days.
Even though Scott’s goal with his G8 GT was not to make it a 1/4 mile drag car but rather a pure street speed machine it did hold the records for quickest and fastest turbo'd Pontiac G8 GT on the planet for more than two years. Intercooled twin turbos along with a host of other modifications help the 6.0L V8 produce nearly 900 horsepower and a ten second mile time. Pedder’s suspension upgrades and custom CCW rims sporting 305 tires on the rear help keep this insanely fast supercar under control even under spirited driving. With 0-60mph times in three seconds, a top speed over 200mph and handling to match this awesome street car is to be respected and feared.
This G8 GT looks just as good as it runs. Scott’s OCD nature makes sure that this G8 is kept in mint and immaculate condition inside and out. All of the custom gauge work was designed to blend seamlessly with the interior and even the included Valentine One and GPS system have been hardwired in to keep a clean appearance. The custom fuel system needed to keep up with power demand has been artfully and thoughtfully installed in the trunk, out of sight.
This unique Pontiac G8 was featured in the August 2012 issue of GM High-Tech Performance magazine. The article can be read here: http://www.gmhightechperformance.com/features/ghtp_1208_2008_pontiac_g8_gt_letting_go/viewall.html
All of the stock equipment for the car is included except for the original wheels tires and exhaust system. The original window sticker and all maintenance records are available as well.
Check out its complete list of modifications and performance numbers.
Exterior | |
APR Performance carbon fiber wind splitter Rolled rear quarter fender wells for extra tire clearance Custom stone guard on rear bumper corners and dog legs |
Interior | |
Valentine One radar/laser detector (hard-wired) Nuvi 205 GPS (hard-wired) 2006 Grand Prix rear view mirror (added auto-dimming and exterior temperature and deleted PASSENGER AIRBAG light) AEM Tru-Boost electronic boost controller Custom Autometer (fuel pressure and oil pressure) gauges by B & R Racing Aeroforce scan gauge with INTENSE-Racing gauge pod mount |
Engine | |
Mitsubishi TD065-20G turbochargers (2) running 7 (street) to 12 psi (track) TiAL 38mm. external wastegates (2) APS intercooler Magnaflow prototype 3" dual exhaust system Custom 4-gallon surge tank (trunk-mounted) Dual Walbro GSS392 inline fuel pumps AN -6 fuel lines (dual feed and single return) Aeromotive LS7 fuel rails (modified) Siemens 60 pounds/hour fuel injectors Aeromotive fuel pressure regulator (60 psi) Katech connecting rod bolts AFM (DOD) and LOMA disabled and removed CompCams custom camshaft (230/240 .612”/.612” 116 LSA) LS7 lifters LS2 cam gear and timing chain Powerbond harmonic balancer Trick Flow chrome moly pushrods Pac 130 pound valvesprings Titanium valvespring retainers ARP head studs Autolite AR103 spark plugs @ .030" gap INTENSE-Racing 160 degree thermostat |
Transmission | |
FTI 3,200 stall torque converter |
Suspension | |
Driveshaft Shop 3” chrome moly driveshaft B & R Racing driveshaft loop Driveshaft Shop axles Pedders Track II suspension system GXP/Brembo front brake rotors, calipers and pads Russell braided stainless steel front and rear brake hoses BMR sub-frame connectors |
Wheels/Tires | |
CCW SP510 wheels (19 x 9.5" +34 mm. front and 19 x 11" +54 mm. rear) McGard black lug nuts and wheel locks Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 tires (P265/35ZR19 front and P305/30ZR19 rear) |
Performance | |
INTENSE-Racing Custom Dyno Tune |
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