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2006 PONTIAC G6 - Pricing, Specifications, Wallpapers, Photos and Reviews WHAT PONTIAC HAS TO SAY ABOUT THIS CAR: Source: General Motors Press Release Pontiac ’s roomy new 2006 G6 coupe already has the looks and performance of a competition-inspired machine, so it doesn’t take much to boost the excitement factor. GM Performance Division built the G6 Performance Coupe to showcase how wild the 2+2 coupe could be with replacement body parts. Those parts include new front and rear fascias, new rocker panels and a large rear deck wing. Forgeline 19-inch wheels and racing-inspired Wilwood brakes complete the functional/stylistic additions. Vehicle Highlights 270-hp 3.9L V-6 6-speed manual transmission New front/rear fascias and rocker panels Body kit New hood with scoops Large rear deck wing 19-inch Forgeline wheels Wilwood disc brakes Driving lights Leather-trimmed interior with contrasting stitching, including instrument panel, insert panels and rear quarter panels Painted console trim bezels Special door sill plates Performance exhaust
tips From Automobile.com: 2006 Pontiac G6
Coupe Preview There just arent as many personal coupes on the market as there used to be, which makes the introduction of an entirely new one, the Pontiac G6 Coupe, a bit of a celebration. No doubt General Motors is celebrating the success its Pontiac division is enjoying with the sedan that goes by the same alphanumeric designation even more. Its a strong entry into an almost overwhelmingly challenging midsize market segment, and with its success GM is learning first hand that good products bring positive cash flow. What makes it so much better than the Grand Am it replaces? Absolutely everything! From styling to interior fit, finish and materials quality, interior room to driving dynamics, the new G6 is a solid step up from the old model. The new coupe will also go far in changing perceptions new car buyers have about domestic cars. Will it pull Honda Accord Coupe and Toyota Camry Solara owners away from their imports? Possibly some will jump ship and buy into GMs sportiest brand, but more realistically and of equal importance the new G6, in all of its configurations, will do much to slow the exodus of previously loyal customers out of the Generals fold. There will be three versions of the G6 when the latest two finally arrive on the scene. When will that occur? The coupe will show up in dealerships later this month and the convertible will come to market next January. The retractable hardtop (read convertible with a collapsible metal roof) will be a first for the G6s entry-level midsize segment. But this model will without doubt be more expensive than any Grand Am owner could have afforded, or at least would have been willing to fork over for a car. And most convertible owners hardly ever drop their tops anyway, with a roof overhead to block the sun and air conditioning pumping cool comfort on all inside. This is why, for some buyers, a coupe makes a great deal of sense. And despite its two-door layout, which GM says wont hamper ingress and egress for rear passengers, the coupe allows plenty of rear legroom, and then again, a surprising amount of overall seating area. Exactly how much more room? The two-door G6 accommodates two adults in back, in either coupe or convertible guise. Of course, the G6s class-leading 112.3 inch wheelbase is also responsible for the extra legroom needed to accomplish such a feat. "The G6 coupe and convertible are uniquely Pontiac vehicles that are great additions to the family started by the G6 sedan," said Jim Bunnell, Pontiac-GMC general manager. "The G6 coupe delivers outstanding performance and generous interior room, and the G6 is the only hardtop convertible that has room for four adults." And just what levels of outstanding performance was Bunnell referring too? In GTP trim an all-new 3.9L OHV V6 with 240-horsepower at 5,900 rpm and 245 lb-ft of torque at 2,800 rpm should provide plenty of get-up-and-go off the line, especially when mated to the 6-speed manual. Like the G6 sedan, both two-door models get an agile 4-wheel independent suspension system with MacPherson struts and aluminum L-shaped control arms plus a direct-acting stabilizer bar up front, and a 4-link independent setup with twin tube shocks and dual-rate mini-block coil springs for the coupe, or mono-tube shocks together with dual-rate mini-block coil springs for the convertible in the rear. While GT models are configured for sporty driving already, stepping up to the GTP will make sure the suspension has been tuned for optimal performance driving. The GTP also adds a hydraulic power steering system, more sport-oriented than the electric one that comes standard. All two-door G6s get 4-channel ABS equipped 4-wheel disc brakes. Safety in mind, GT and GTP models can be purchased with an enhanced traction system, while Pontiacs Dynamic Vehicle Control System is optional with the GTP. Seventeen-inch alloy rims come standard on GT and GTP models, while 18-inch wheels and lower-profile performance tires available. Yes, its pretty
easy to see that GM is positioning Pontiac towards more sport-oriented
drivers, at least much more so than in previous generations, while other
brands under the worlds largest automakers umbrella will offer more
comfortable, luxury-biased coupes and convertibles. OUR TAKE ON THE 2006 PONTIAC G6: The Pontiac G6 completes an all new lineup of Pontiac Vehicles that are destined to take back lost ground in the import market. The new Pontiac G6 comes in both a coupe and sedan version and a new Pontiac G6 Convertible will likely be released soon. The base model comes equipped with a 201 hp engine, while the upgraded version pumps out 240 hp. The G6 Coupe has stylish lines and is destined to compete with the best in this market. THE 2006 PONTIAC G6 COMPETES WITH: 2006 Honda Civic, 2006 Nissan Altima, 2006 Acura RSX, 2006 Mazda 3, 2008 Ford Taurus Also see these Pontiac Vehicles: 2006 Pontiac Solstice, 2006 Pontiac Torrent, 2008 Pontiac G8 Sedan RELATED ARTICLES, REVIEWS AND SITES:
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