Is the Pontiac GT-37 a drag racing car?
In drag racing terms, that’s a few tenths of a second dropped off of your ET. In a world with high-impact colors, flashy stripes and shaker hood scoops, the GT-37 was a subtle infiltrator to the muscle car ranks that could easily hang with or dominate its more expensive competitors.
When did the Pontiac G8 come to America?
Based off Holden’s VE Commodore, the G8 was a rear-wheel drive sports sedan which came to the U.S. from 2008 to 2009, just before Pontiac closed its doors for good. While there was a base V-6 option, the GT and GXP options offered two levels of V-8 performance.
What kind of car was the Pontiac Grand Prix?
While the personal luxury market was no new thing—the Thunderbird, Riviera, and Toronado were pioneers in the field—the Grand Prix redefined the market. Under the direction of John Z. DeLorean, Pontiac developed this sporty new luxury car on their new G-body platform. (This was essentially a variant of the preexisting A-body platform.)
What was the sales of the 1968 Pontiac Grand Prix?
The new platform had fresh looks and a cockpit-style interior that was an instant hit, boosting sales from around 30,000 for 1968’s full-size Grand Prix to well over 100,000. Revolutionary styling aside, where the Grand Prix really shines is in performance.
When did the Pontiac G6 come out in the US?
Pontiac G6. The Pontiac G6 is a midsize car that was produced by General Motors under the Pontiac brand. It was introduced in 2004 for the 2005 model year to replace the Grand Am. The car was built on the GM Epsilon platform which it shared with the Chevrolet Malibu and Saab 9-3 along with other General Motors vehicles.
What kind of engine does a 2007 G6 have?
The 2007 G6 saw more engine changes, and standard side torso and side curtain airbags (actually introduced late in the 2006 model year) were new. The GT now featured VVT on its 3.5 L V6, raising power from 200 hp to 224 hp.
Are there any recalls on the Pontiac G6?
On September 21, 2012, General Motors recalled 473,841 vehicles involving the Chevy Malibu, Pontiac G6 and Saturn Aura from model years 2007 through 2010 equipped with four-speed automatic transmissions. The problem is a condition that could make cars roll when in park.
Why was the Pontiac G6 on the Oprah show?
The launch of the G6 was a major publicity stunt: 276 of the cars were given away to audience members of The Oprah Winfrey Show on the talk show’s fall 2004 season premiere. This promotion, alongside a reported US$110 million publicity campaign, attempted to garner national attention for the brand-new G6.