"The G6 coupe and convertible are uniquely Pontiac vehicles that are great additions to the family started by the G6 sedan," commented Jim Bunnell, Pontiac-GMC general manager, when the coupe and convertible were introduced in Los Angeles last January. "The G6 coupe deliversoutstanding performance and generous interior room, and the G6 is theonly hardtop convertible that has room for four adults."
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| "The G6 is the only hardtop convertible that has room for four adults," said Jim Bunnell, Pontiac-GMC general manager. (Photo: General Motors of Canada) |
Did Bunnell say outstanding performance? In GTP trim an all-new 3.9L OHV V6 with 240-horsepower at 5,900 rpm and 245 lb-ft of torque at 2,800 rpm should provide plenty of pep off the line, especially when mated to the 6-speed manual; which only comes in the G6 coupe and now sedan. The convertible will have to make due with Hydra-Matic 4T65-E 4-speed automatic with manual shift mode, also available on the coupe and sedan.
GT models get GM's 3.5L V6, pumping out 200 horsepower at 4,800 rpm and 220 lb-ft of torque at 4,400 rpm. It comes mated to GM's Hydra-Matic 4T45-E 4-speed automatic with manual shift mode, the only transmission choice.
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| GT models get GM's 3.5L V6, pumping out 200 horsepower and 220 lb-ft of torque. (Photo: General Motors of Canada) |
Like the G6 sedan, both two-door models get an agile 4-wheel independent suspension system with MacPherson struts and aluminum L-shaped control arms plus a direct-acting stabilizer bar up front, and a 4-link independent setup with twin tube shocks and dual-rate mini-block coil springs for the coupe, or mono-tube shocks together with dual-rate mini-block coil springs for the convertible in the rear. While GT models are configured for sporty driving already, stepping up to the GTP will make sure the suspension has been tuned for optimal performance driving. The GTP also adds a hydraulic power steering system, more sport-oriented than the electric one that comes standard.
