Pontiac 6000
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The Pontiac 6000 was a conservatively styled, midsized family sedan introduced by Pontiac for the 1982 model year. It shared its A-body platform with the Buick Century, Chevrolet Celebrity, Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera, and the Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser station wagon. They were built in Oshawa, Ontario from 1982-1988 and in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma until production ceased in 1991. In 1983, Pontiac added the STE ("Special Touring Edition") variant to the 6000 line, which transformed it into a road car capable of competing with sports sedans from abroad, such as the BMW 3-Series and the Saab 900. Along with the STE badge came a stiffer suspension with air-adjustable rear shocks, quick-ratio steering, upgraded wheels and tires, and sportier cosmetic touches. Yearly updates kept the 6000 competitive. The 1988-1989 STE was available with a rare all wheel drive option with electronic locking hubs, but only with the V6. Although the STE was dropped after 1989, AWD was available in the S/E trim for 1990 with the new 3.1L V6. Only 1,700 AWD models were produced between 1988 and 1990. Production of the 6000 ended on May 17, 1991 when it was replaced by a sedan version of the Pontiac Grand Prix.
Engines:
- 1982-1991 LR8 TBI "Tech IV" 2.5 L (151 in³) I4
- 1982-1985 LE2 2 barrel 2.8 L (173 in³) V6
- 1982-1985 LT7 Diesel 4.3 L (263 in³) V6
- 1983-1984 LH7 2 barrel 2.8 L (173 in³) High Output V6
- 1985 L44 MFI 2.8 L (173 in³) V6 (not officially an HO, but is the HO with MFI)
- 1986-1989 LB6 MFI 2.8 L (173 in³) V6
- 1990-1991 LH0 MFI 3.1 L (? in³) V6
Transmissions:
- 1982-1985 ? Muncie 4-speed manual
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- 1982-1991 Turbo Hydramatic 125C/3T40 3-speed automatic
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- 1982-1991 Turbo Hydramatic 440-T4/4T60 4-speed automatic with overdrive
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Awards
The 6000 STE was on Car and Driver magazine's Ten Best list three times, from 1983 to 1985.