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With a rumbling V8 under the hood, a rear-wheel-drive platform begging for drifts, and a surprising amount of luxury inside, the G8 offered a unique blend of brawn, comfort, and undercover cool. Ready to learn why the G8 was a secret weapon in the muscle car world? 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