It is an advanced transmission with state-of-the-art clutch-to-clutch shift operation, designed for high-performance front-wheel drive applications. The front panel tilts up to act as a wind deflector. The six-speed automatic was standard while a six-speed manual transmission was available. High-strength steel was used in strategic areas to augment overall structural integrity. The six-speed automatic improves vehicle performance up to 8 percent and increases fuel economy up to 4 percent over current front-wheel-drive four-speed automatics.
Placing the nose is easy and reassuring as the compliant suspension soaks up bumps and pitching pavement without disturbing the body, which is well disciplined by the shocks to remain steady. The result is a pogo-stick ride and so-so body control. As in all G8s, exceptional comfort in the seats comes from good thigh support and thick bolsters. The chassis tells you what's going on, and when the high limits are nearing. On this day: 05-07-1998 Daimler-Benz announces purchase of Chrysler Corp.
It offers infinitely variable valve timing in relation to the crankshaft. See also: The G8 is based on the , created by for the in the Australian market. Front discs are vented and the rears are solid. The concept is nice, slide a notch down from Drive into Manual mode and the lever automatically slides to the right, so the gears can be toggled sequentially, continentally -- forward for upshift, back for downshift. The six-speed automatic improves vehicle performance up to 8 percent and increases fuel economy up to 4 percent over current front-wheel-drive four-speed automatics. Shifter paddles would have been fun too. On 4 July 2007 the first Pontiac G8 prototypes rolled out of the Elizabeth assembly plant in Australia.
Sporty driver-oriented interiors with refined controls and instrument layout are part of all G6 models. Pontiac G8 Overview Manufacturer Also called Middle East, South Africa Brazil Production December 2007 — June 2009 2008—2009 Assembly Australia: Body and chassis 2-door cancelled 4-door Related Powertrain 3. For the ultimate in sunny-weather fun, the new G6 convertible hardtop offers total open-air driving. For example, the was a class above the G6, while the was a class below. We tested both and found their accelerative performance nearly identical, favoring the stick by never more than a tenth or two. Subsequently, May 2008 monthly sales were reported at 1,832 units against a May 2007 sales volume of 12,230 units for the Grand Prix.
This machine is quiet at speed, with a minimum of wind noise or road rumble. In 2006, the G6 added two new trim levels and two new bodystyles, a coupe and a. Drive is responsive yet smooth; ideal for normal running. A double-hinged trunk lid facilitates stowing the top. Black chrome-finished 18-inch aluminum wheels are also available. The G6 convertible hardtop offers open-air driving, as well as the security and refinement of a coupe.
New body side rocker moldings lead to a redesigned rear fascia with two exhaust openings. OnStar is the leading provider of in-vehicle safety, security and information services in the United States and Canada. They will be available with both base and Street edition packages. Was greeted promptly by Ben Stewart. This forces the driver into fourth gear early in an effort to save fuel. Strafing along a straight-as-a-string highway at about a buck-fifty, confusion struck.
Reviewers offer mixed opinions of the 2009 Pontiac G6's performance chops. The G6 convertible, with its clever retractable hardtop, offers design excellence, precision engineering, and the innovative quality once thought to be the domain of expensive European cars. The cabin is quiet at 80 mph, only a bit of wind buffeting noticeable through the glass. However, in July 2009, made an off-hand comment during a press review that the G8 would be revived as the. It is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. The news was not planned to be officially announced until the in February. Front discs are vented and the rear ones are solid.
However, at the time of the G8's release, Pontiac did offer the rear-wheel drive. Head curtain and side-impact air bags for front-seat occupants are available on G6 sedan models. All coupe models receive the three-spoke steering wheel at the start of the production, while sedan models receive the new wheel early in the model year. The steering's weight, feel, and response are satisfying. By July 2009, there were only 5,000 unsold G8s in inventory, with almost 30,700 sold. Even with the lumbar support fully and manually cranked, the G6's seats offer little embrace.
Braking was very good, with 70 mph to 0 taking just 158 feet. General production began 18 December 2007. Consistent use of safety belts remains the most effective form of occupant protection. In March 2008, a commercial based on the 1980s ran nationally. Black chrome-finished 18-inch aluminum wheels are also available.
Meanwhile, Stealth Blue and Ignition Orange were unavailable for 2009 Stealth Blue having already been eliminated during 2008 model year production. The nomenclature also hearkens back to the , another midsize car. Grip from the conservatively sized tires is unexpectedly good, no squealing or understeer to report; we recorded 0. Stiffer shock valving, spring rates and suspension bushings; stronger stabilizer bars and hydraulic power steering contribute to a more responsive, sporting driving experience. In addition, sedans are available with the market-exclusive Panoramic roof, which features four sliding glass panels to create a convertible-style open-air driving experience. This was done to allow packaging room for the wider bores, as well as the longer stroke of the larger-displacement 3.