7. Pontiac G8
Pontiac thought that a rear-wheel-drive sedan would help them fight their European competitors. The G8 was a good idea and with Pontiac’s redesign and small-block V8 engines, it was quite an effective performance sedan, too. The base engine was an impressive solid 3.5-liter V6 with 256 HP.
But the real deal was the G8 GXP with a 6.2-liter V8 and 415 HP. Also, the G8 came with high levels of standard equipment, as well as a long list of optional extras along. And it is famous for providing a great driving performance.