What was the rise and fall of Pontiac?
This week, we take a look at the rise and fall of the car that many consider the definitive Pontiac: the 1964–1974 Pontiac GTO. As we have previously discussed, until the mid-1950s, Pontiac made some of America’s duller cars. They were solid, dependable, and not unattractive, but they were staid and dull to the point of invisibility.
What’s the price of a 2009 Pontiac G6?
While not up to the overall standards set by the Honda Accord, the G6 Coupe and Convertible definitely present strong competition for the Mitsubishi Eclipse and Ford Mustang V6. The 2009 Pontiac G6 GT Coupe’s Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) starts around $24,500, while the GXP stickers for just over $29,000.
When did the Pontiac 389 GTO come out?
Pontiac offered the 389 from 1959 to 1966 in various states of tune. Like all Pontiac V8s until the late seventies, it was a development of the 287 cu. in. (4,706 cc) engine introduced back in 1955, expanded in both bore and stroke. In 1967, the GTO’s engine was bored out to 400 cu. in.
When did the Pontiac GTO car become extinct?
As many of our readers are probably aware, General Motors announced at the end of April 2009 that the venerable Pontiac division will become extinct in late 2010. This week, we take a look at the rise and fall of the car that many consider the definitive Pontiac: the 1964–1974 Pontiac GTO.
This week, we take a look at the rise and fall of the car that many consider the definitive Pontiac: the 1964–1974 Pontiac GTO. As we have previously discussed, until the mid-1950s, Pontiac made some of America’s duller cars. They were solid, dependable, and not unattractive, but they were staid and dull to the point of invisibility.
To get an electronic stability system on the G6, you have to opt for the GT Street Edition Package — which adds appearance features like 18-inch wheels in addition to stability control — for $1,590. Also, a Fusion V-6 is priced about $1,700 below the G6 GT with V-6, with an electronic stability system a $495 option.
Pontiac offered the 389 from 1959 to 1966 in various states of tune. Like all Pontiac V8s until the late seventies, it was a development of the 287 cu. in. (4,706 cc) engine introduced back in 1955, expanded in both bore and stroke. In 1967, the GTO’s engine was bored out to 400 cu. in.
As many of our readers are probably aware, General Motors announced at the end of April 2009 that the venerable Pontiac division will become extinct in late 2010. This week, we take a look at the rise and fall of the car that many consider the definitive Pontiac: the 1964–1974 Pontiac GTO.