2008 Pontiac Torrent
- Horsepower: 264 @ 6500
- Torque (lb-ft): 250 @ 2300
- Weight: - TBD - lbs
- 0-60: TBD
- Bodystyle: Sport Utility
- Market Segment: 4WD Sport Utili...
- Engine type: Gas V6
- Transmission type: 6 Automatic
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How many SUVs in Torrent’s segement can achieve a 0-60 mph time of 6.9 seconds? Like its GXP siblings, the Torrent offers an uncompromising balance of performance, style and comfort, and is differentiated from the standard Torrent with an aggressive stance and exterior design that includes a unique hood, a new front fascia with cooling inlets and detailed grille inserts.
The power in this package comes from GM’s 3.6L V-6 DOHC power plant with variable valve timing that supplies 264 horsepower (197 kW)* and 250 lb.-ft of torque (339 Nm)*. Even the exhaust note resonates performance with the driver. The engine is mated to GM Hydra-Matic’s 6T70 efficient six-speed transmission with tap-up/tap-down feature, which provides attributes of a manual transmission and saves fuel. The Torrent GXP is available with a standard front-wheel-drive or an available all-wheel-drive (AWD) configuration.
Torrent’s segment-leading 112.5-inch (2,857 mm) wheelbase and wide 61.8-inch (1,569 mm) track help assure a steady, secure drive. The front suspension has a MacPherson strut design and the rear features a four-link independent layout. The front struts have internal rebound springs which improve roll stiffness and steering sensitivity, while maintaining ride comfort. Stiffer shock valving, spring rates, suspension bushing; larger, solid stabilizer bars and hydraulic power steering contribute to a more response and sporty driving experience. Specific 235/50R18 all-season radial sport tires complement the Torrent GXP’s ride and handling characteristics.
Complementing the new, aggressive exterior design, the Torrent GXP sports a distinct hood, a one-inch lower stance and with lower front and rear fascias and eighteen-inch flangeless, high-polished forged aluminum five-spoke wheels. Details such as chrome dual exhaust tips reflect the vehicle’s prowess.
The Torrent GXP’s exterior sophistication is carried inside with a leather-wrapped, three-spoke steering wheel and GXP-specific instruments, highlighted with Pontiac’s signature red backlighting and a 140-mph speedometer. A chic, “piano black” appearance on the instrument panel and surrounding the shifter gate add a new performance dimension to the interior. Perforated leather or tailored cloth covered heated seats, with enhanced lateral support, are available and coordinate with the door trim.
Mechanical
• All Wheel Drive - Drivetrain|37
• V6 Cylinder Engine - Engine|13
• 6-Speed A/T - Transmission|15
• M/T - Transmission|15
• A/T - Transmission|15
• Gasoline Fuel - Fuel|46
Interior
• Power Steering - Steering|6
• Onboard Hands-Free Communications System - Telephone|28
• Privacy Glass - Window|29
• Power Windows - Window|29
• Rear Defrost - Window|29
• Power Tilt/Sliding Sunroof - Roof|32
• Sunroof Wind Deflector - Roof|32
• Sun/Moon Roof - Roof|32
• Leather Seats - Seat Trim|43
• Cloth Seats - Seat Trim|43
• Power Door Locks - Locks|26
• Keyless Entry - Locks|26
• Front Floor Mats - Floor Mats|25
• Rear Floor Mats - Floor Mats|25
• Remote Engine Start - Convenience|23
• Front Reading Lamps - Convenience|23
• Cruise Control - Convenience|23
• Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel - Convenience|23
• Luggage Rack - Convenience|23
• Auxiliary Pwr Outlet - Convenience|23
• Steering Wheel Controls - Convenience|23
• Fog Lamps - Convenience|23
• Intermittent Wipers - Convenience|23
• Adjustable Steering Wheel - Convenience|23
• Navigation System - Convenience|23
• Alarm - Convenience|23
• Auxiliary Audio Input - Audio|22
• Entertainment System - Audio|22
• Satellite Radio - Audio|22
• MP3 Player - Audio|22
• Premium Sound System - Audio|22
• CD Player - Audio|22
• CD Changer - Audio|22
• Cassette - Audio|22
• AM/FM Stereo - Audio|22
• A/C - Air Conditioning|21
• Bucket Seats - Seats|44
• Heated Passenger Seat - Seats|44
• Pass-Through Rear Seat - Seats|44
• Driver Lumbar - Seats|44
• Heated Driver Seat - Seats|44
• Power Driver Seat - Seats|44
Exterior
• Trailer Hitch Receiver - Trailering|8
• Rear Spoiler - Vehicle|0
• Chrome Wheels - Wheels|10
• Aluminum Wheels - Wheels|10
• Passenger Vanity Mirror - Mirrors|27
• Driver Vanity Mirror - Mirrors|27
• Electrochromic rearview mirror - Mirrors|27
• Power Passenger Mirror - Mirrors|27
• Power Driver Mirror - Mirrors|27
Safety
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System - Tires|7
• Passenger Air Bag On/Off Switch - Air Bag - Frontal|38
• Passenger Air Bag - Air Bag - Frontal|38
• Driver Air Bag - Air Bag - Frontal|38
• Rear Head Air Bag - Air Bag - Side|39
• Side Head Air Bag - Air Bag - Side|39
• Rear Body Air Bag - Air Bag - Side|39
• Side Air Bag - Air Bag - Side|39
• Tires - Front Performance - Tire - Front|34
• Tires - Rear Performance - Tire - Rear|35
• 4-Wheel ABS - Brakes|4
• 4-Wheel Disc Brakes - Brakes|4
• Electronic Stability Control - Safety Features|42
• Daytime Running Lights - Safety Features|42
• Child Safety Locks - Safety Features|42
• Traction Control - Safety Features|42
Vehicle
• EPA Classification : 4WD Sport Utility Vehicle
Engine
• Engine Order Code : LY7
• Engine Type : Gas V6
• Displacement : 3.6L/- TBD -
• Fuel System : SFI
• SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM : 264 @ 6500
• SAE Net Torque @ RPM : 250 @ 2300
Transmission
• Drivetrain : All Wheel Drive
• Trans Order Code : MX0
• Trans Type : 6
• Trans Description Cont. : Automatic
• Trans Description Cont. Again : N/A
• First Gear Ratio (:1) : 4.48
• Second Gear Ratio (:1) : 2.87
• Third Gear Ratio (:1) : 1.84
• Fourth Gear Rato (:1) : 1.41
• Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) : 1.00
• Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) : 0.74
• Reverse Ratio (:1) : 2.88
• Clutch Size (in) : N/A
• Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) : 2.77
• Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High : 1.00
• Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low : - TBD -
Mileage
• EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) : 16
• EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) : 24
Electrical
• Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) : - TBD -
• Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) : - TBD -
Cooling System
• Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) : 12.7
Weight Information
• Base Curb Weight (lbs) : - TBD -
Trailering
• Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : 3500
• Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : 350
• Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : 3500
• Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : 525
Suspension
• Suspension Type - Front : Independent
• Suspension Type - Rear : Independent
• Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) : Strut-type
• Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) : N/A
• Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) : - TBD -
• Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) : - TBD -
• Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) : - TBD -
• Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) : - TBD -
Brakes
• Brake Type : Pwr
• Brake ABS System : 4-Wheel
• Disc - Front (Yes or ) : Yes
• Disc - Rear (Yes or ) : Yes
• Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : 11.7 x 1.0
• Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : 11.9 x 0.8
• Drum - Rear (Yes or ) : N/A
• Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) : N/A
Tires
• Front Tire Order Code : QDG
• Rear Tire Order Code : QDG
• Spare Tire Order Code : N/A
• Front Tire Size : P235/50R18
• Rear Tire Size : P235/50R18
• Spare Tire Size : - TBD -
Wheels
• Front Wheel Size (in) : 18 x 7
• Rear Wheel Size (in) : 18 x 7
• Spare Wheel Size (in) : - TBD -
• Front Wheel Material : Aluminum
• Rear Wheel Material : Aluminum
• Spare Wheel Material : - TBD -
Steering
• Steering Type : Variable pwr
• Steering Ratio (:1), Overall : 16.5
• Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) : 2.5
• Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) : 41.8
• Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) : - TBD -
Fuel Tank
• Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) : 17
Exterior Dimensions
• Wheelbase (in) : 112.5
• Length, Overall (in) : 188.8
• Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) : 71.4
• Height, Overall (in) : - TBD -
• Tread Width, Front (in) : 61.6
• Tread Width, Rear (in) : 61.8
• Min Ground Clearance (in) : 6.6
• Rear Door Opening Height (in) : - TBD -
• Rear Door Opening Width (in) : - TBD -
• Liftover Height (in) : 28.6
Cargo Area Dimensions
• Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in) : - TBD -
• Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in) : - TBD -
• Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in) : - TBD -
• Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in) : - TBD -
• Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) : - TBD -
• Cargo Box (Area) Height (in) : - TBD -
• Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³) : 68.6
• Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³) : 35.2
• Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³) : N/A
Interior Dimensions
• Passenger Capacity : 1
• Passenger Volume (ft³) : 106.4
• Front Head Room (in) : 39.8
• Front Leg Room (in) : 41.2
• Front Shoulder Room (in) : 55.7
• Front Hip Room (in) : 51.1
• Second Head Room (in) : 40.1
• Second Leg Room (in) : 40.2
• Second Shoulder Room (in) : 55.9
• Second Hip Room (in) : 51.3
Summary
• Vehicle Name : Torrent
• Body Style : 4 Door
News - Crash Test Results:
Frontal Driver: * * * * *
Frontal Passenger: * * * * *
Side Driver: * * * * *
Side Rear Passenger: * * * * *
Crash Test Note: Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.
NHTSA Rollover Rating: * * * *
Rollover Note: The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).
Rebate:
Incentive Note: One of the following incentives may apply to this vehicle. Regional incentives may vary.
Cash Incentive Minimum: 1500
Cash Finance Rule: Or
Financing Incentive Min: 0.0
Expiration Date: 01/02/2008
Resource Name: pontiac.com
Resource Date: 11/20/2007
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Safety Features
• 4-Wheel ABS
• 4-Wheel ABS
• 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
• 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System
• Passenger Air Bag On/Off Switch
• Passenger Air Bag
• Driver Air Bag
• Rear Head Air Bag
• Side Head Air Bag
• Rear Body Air Bag
• Side Air Bag
• Electronic Stability Control
• Electronic Stability Control
• Daytime Running Lights
• Daytime Running Lights
• Child Safety Locks
• Traction Control
• Traction Control
• Traction Control
• Traction Control
• Tires - Front Performance
• Tires - Rear Performance
- Base price: $29,445
- Destination charge: $795
- Number of options: 0
- Total options: $0
- Total price: $29,445
- Rebates: click to view
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