the R/T is the road & track model...thats what rt stands for..

as for the G8...i dont get why anyone buys pontiacs. all of their cars are the exact same front and rear end, with different chassis and drivetrain...and theyre all ugly. i didnt like the G8 much in pictures, and when i first saw one last year, i was FAR from impressed. im not a huge fan of the charger, but the G8 is boring, and its popularity is fueled by the rumors started by Gm fanboys.