Pontiac’s mission statement for the G8 was clear. “G8’s powerful engines ... the addition of four new exterior colors, Maverick Silver Metallic, Sport Red Metallic, Stryker Blue Metallic ...

You can see from the pic that the silver Pontiac logo from the Chicago show ... We'd agree with the Kicking Tires crew that the G8 looks better in red than it did in its showcar charcoal.

In its more than 80 years of existence, the Detroit-based automaker built some popular, coveted cars with pace and power, and the likes of the Pontiac G8 GT are a particularly striking reminder of ...