Pontiac G6
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The Pontiac G6 is an automobile designed and built by General Motors and offered to the public under the Pontiac brand name. It uses the GM Epsilon platform. Introduced at the 2004 North American International Auto Show, the G6 is a replacement for the Pontiac Grand Am.
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.
Pontiac introduced a retractable hardtop convertible version of the G6 at the 2005 Los Angeles Auto Show. It is expected to go on sale in 2006 priced around US$30,000.
Beginning in April, 2005, the G6 became the first General Motors vehicle since the electric-powered EV1 to wear a "GM" badge. It is placed on both fenders behind the front wheels. All other GM vehicles will eventually wear similar badges.
Plant
The Pontiac G6 is the replacement for the Pontiac Grand AM which ceased production in May, 2005 when the 100 year old Lansing Michigan assembly plant closed. Most of the 3500 workers affected will be moved the new Delta Township, Michigan assembly plant in late 2006. The G6 is produced in the Orion Township, Michigan assembly plant.
Engine
The G6 comes standard with the 3500 3.5L V6 which produces 201 hp and 222 ft-lb of torque and an optional 3900 3.9L V6 which produces 240 hp and 241 ft-lb of torque.
References
- CanadianDriver Communications, Inc. (2004). Pontiac G6 sports sedan on sale this Fall!. Retrieved January 11, 2004 from http://www.canadiandriver.com/news/040105-1.html
- Gannett Communications. (2005). Aging Lansing GM plant to close in May. Retrieved June 21, 2005 from http://www.wzzm13.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=
- General Motors. (2005). Pontiac G6 Specifications. Retrieved June 21, 2005 from http://www.pontiac.com/specs/specs_content_files/specs_viewall.jsp?brand=g6&pagename=models_prices