We lost some pretty cool car models when GM closed Pontiac back in 2009. The Holden Commodore-based G8 sedan was possibly the coolest, what with its rear-drive platform and available V8 power.

When comparing the 2009 Pontiac G8 to its equivalent 2009 Chevrolet Corvette corporate cousin, the physical differences are evident. The Corvette is a sports car, so it only has two seats and a ...

The muscle sedan came with a Chevrolet Corvette-sourced engine and a few other bits and bobs. The 6.2-liter V8 mill was good for 415 horsepower (421 ps/310 kW), and it made 415 lb-ft (563 Nm) of ...

The G8 will be platform mates with the Commodore, likely along with a Chevy and Buick variant, though it will not share any sheetmetal or interior design with its counterpart from down under.