Posted Apr 1st 2006 8:01AM
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this one to the list of vehicles you'll see covered in New York: the Pontiac G6 GXP, performance edition of the G6
coupe. In addition to looking faster (Pontiac has given the GXP some racy body modifications), the
GXP touts a 270 hp 3.6L V6 engine. This one's considered a concept vehicle, but don't be surprised to see it soon in
showrooms near you. For lack of a photo, the current G6 coupe is shown.
[Source: The Car Connection]
Pontiac has GOT to do something about the dual kidney front grille. The G6 coupe looks great from every other angle, but it (and the GTO) look like every cheesy Grand Am and Grand Prix built since the late '80s when viewed from the front. The current design feature makes the cars look narrower and taller, negating any attempts at imparting a "wide track" stance.
If Pontiac is about performance and intends to break the GM mold, it should break its own adherence to an ineffective design element.
Other than that add rear drive and ram air for less than a Mustang V-6 and we would be good to go...
Want to experience something, I bet you've never experienced before? Hop into a 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix GXP, don't put the key and just listen. You'll hear a loud, constant, static noise. There was a faulty stereo system placed in the 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix automobiles, that drains the battery and the constant sound can not be stopped unless you pull the fuses or disconnect the car battery. If you don't like loud noises overriding the sounds that you typically listen to, I'd recommend staying away from the 2006 Grand Prix. GM does not have a fix, other than replacing your frequently drained battery.
April 12 2006 at 10:49 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyInsider says, "Chevy says the new Impala SS can hit 0-60 in 5.7 seconds "
The Accord 270hp is supposed to hit the 6.5 mark.
All i can find on the Camry is that it hits 60 at around 6.6 sec with 270hp?
Crappiest transmission I have ever driven. Grinds from first to second and second to third. Linkage sounds like it is disconnected.
I am pursuing the lemon law because this thing is going to be worth nothing. I called GM and they basically said "oh well".
they should build it so they can kill off the 4 cyl. g6. since pontiac is trying to get back to its performance roots, the g6 gxp is a major step. to all the american built car haters: what you lack to see in an american built car, you can always see in an american car built by an asian or german company. i don't blame you for this because of the 80's mistakes of gm and ford and chrysler, but if you would observe the car and not its logo, then you will see its far better than what you think. if you can't then slap a honda logo on it then sing with praise. someone mentioned how can they manage all that power through the front wheels? the answer is Study the Grand Prix GXP and you will get your answer. and are they going to have optional navigation systems? yes in fact gm is offering them in the pontiac division as we speak. overall, after driving the Grand Prix GXP i would bet the G6 GXP will be just as hot a ride. but we all know that it will be judged poorly before and after it's been built and tested. yet if honda added the same formula to the Accord, i bet most will notice or call it a wonderful machine.
"Pontiac has given the GXP some racy body modifications"
Oh good. As long as it has a clean look it should be fine, but for anyone who followed the auto industry in the last decade that sentence has to make you laugh.
You know a company is proud of a car's looks when they show it in black, at night.
The camry has more than 270hp, when you use premium fuel in the 2gr-fe V6.
The camry is as quick or quicker than the Impala SS.
The pushrod 3.9 still doens't have enough power and torque so the modern 3.6.
A better exhaust, new cams, direct injection? how is this more powerful than the CTS/STS with dual exhaust systems.
This has got to be a April Fools joke. How can you get 270 hp out of the front wheels without seriously affecting handling? Sadly, I don't think it is. GM, build them, and they WON'T come.
April 02 2006 at 1:31 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyIs the car with AWD? I hope so. If not, I certainly would not even test drive it, let alone buy it.
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Cool, GM!
Another car that would have been great in 2002!!!
Only five years more to catch up, if the Asians have not finished buying up the brand names at bankruptcy auction before then.
