Verified Performance Tests Updated Apr 2026 · 12 recorded runs

Pontiac G8 0–60 Times

The Pontiac G8 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 12 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.

The fastest tested Pontiac G8 is the 2009 Pontiac G8 GT SLP Firehawk Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 4.0 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 12.10 seconds at 124.0 mph, according to Motor Week.

The slowest tested Pontiac G8 is the 2008 Pontiac G8 Sedan, which took 7.0 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 15.40 seconds at 92.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

Out of all the Pontiac G8 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 5.00 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 13.43 seconds at 107.68 mph.

Fastest 0–60 4.0sec 2009 GT SLP Firehawk Sedan
Average 0–60 5.00sec Across 12 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 13.43sec @ 107.7 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 7.0sec 2008 Sedan
2009 Pontiac G8

Across 12 verified runs, the Pontiac G8 ranges from 4.0 to 7.0 seconds 0–60, with a 5.00-second average.

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Pontiac G8 0–60 times by model year

12 tests · 2 years

2009

Pontiac G8 · 6 verified runs
Avg 0–60 4.53 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 12.92 sec
Recorded Tests 6
#01
2009 Pontiac G8 GT SLP Firehawk Sedan
4.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.10s ¼ mi @ 124.0 mph
0–60 mph
4.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.10 sec
Trap Speed
124.0 mph
Engine
6.0L Supercharger V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
22.6 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#1 of 12
2009 Pontiac G8 GT SLP Firehawk Sedan
#02
2009 Pontiac G8 GT SLP Firehawk Sedan
4.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.60s ¼ mi @ 115.0 mph
0–60 mph
4.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.60 sec
Trap Speed
115.0 mph
Engine
6.0L Supercharger V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
6A
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#2 of 12
2009 Pontiac G8 GT SLP Firehawk Sedan
#04
2009 Pontiac G8 GXP Sedan
4.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.00s ¼ mi @ 109.6 mph
0–60 mph
4.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.00 sec
Trap Speed
109.6 mph
Engine
6.2L V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
13 C / 20 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#4 of 12
2009 Pontiac G8 GXP Sedan
#05
2009 Pontiac G8 GXP Sedan
4.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.30s ¼ mi @ 107.0 mph
0–60 mph
4.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.30 sec
Trap Speed
107.0 mph
Engine
6.2L V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
13 C / 20 H / 14 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#5 of 12
2009 Pontiac G8 GXP Sedan
#06
2009 Pontiac G8 GXP Sedan
4.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.30s ¼ mi @ 109.0 mph
0–60 mph
4.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.30 sec
Trap Speed
109.0 mph
Engine
6.2L V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
13 C / 20 H / 16 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#6 of 12
2009 Pontiac G8 GXP Sedan
#07
2009 Pontiac G8 GXP Sedan
5.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.20s ¼ mi @ 112.0 mph
0–60 mph
5.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.20 sec
Trap Speed
112.0 mph
Engine
6.2L V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
13 C / 20 H / 22.6 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#7 of 12
2009 Pontiac G8 GXP Sedan

2008

Pontiac G8 · 6 verified runs
Avg 0–60 5.47 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 13.95 sec
Recorded Tests 6
#03
2008 Pontiac G8 Lingenfelter GT Sedan
4.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.80s ¼ mi @ 112.0 mph
0–60 mph
4.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.80 sec
Trap Speed
112.0 mph
Engine
6.0L Supercharger V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
12 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#3 of 12
2008 Pontiac G8 Lingenfelter GT Sedan
#08
2008 Pontiac G8 GT Sedan
5.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.80s ¼ mi @ 104.0 mph
0–60 mph
5.20 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.80 sec
Trap Speed
104.0 mph
Engine
6.0L V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
15 C / 24 H / 16 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#8 of 12
2008 Pontiac G8 GT Sedan
#09
2008 Pontiac G8 GT Sedan
5.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.80s ¼ mi @ 104.0 mph
0–60 mph
5.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.80 sec
Trap Speed
104.0 mph
Engine
6.0L V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
15 C / 24 H / 16 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#9 of 12
2008 Pontiac G8 GT Sedan
#10
2008 Pontiac G8 GT Sedan
5.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.80s ¼ mi @ 102.8 mph
0–60 mph
5.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.80 sec
Trap Speed
102.8 mph
Engine
6.0L V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
15 C / 24 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#10 of 12
2008 Pontiac G8 GT Sedan
#11
2008 Pontiac G8 GT Sedan
5.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.10s ¼ mi @ 100.8 mph
0–60 mph
5.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.10 sec
Trap Speed
100.8 mph
Engine
6.0L V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
15 C / 24 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#11 of 12
2008 Pontiac G8 GT Sedan
#12
2008 Pontiac G8 Sedan
7.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.40s ¼ mi @ 92.0 mph
0–60 mph
7.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.40 sec
Trap Speed
92.0 mph
Engine
3.6L V6
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
5A
MPG EPA
17 C / 25 H / 17 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#12 of 12
2008 Pontiac G8 Sedan

How we verify Pontiac G8 performance data

We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Pontiac G8 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Pontiac G8 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster
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Pontiac G8 performance FAQs

6 questions
The quickest Pontiac G8 on record is the 2009 Pontiac G8 GT SLP Firehawk Sedan, which runs 0–60 mph in 4.0 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 12.10 seconds at 124.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Pontiac G8 is the 2008 Pontiac G8 Sedan, which takes 7.0 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 15.40 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 12 verified runs, a Pontiac G8 reaches 60 mph in 5.00 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 13.43 seconds at roughly 107.7 mph.
We have verified test data for 2 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.

Sources

Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Pontiac G8 can do, not a single marketing claim.

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