* 6 Speed Stick-3.9L-240 HP, GM Coupe ? *
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05-29-2016, 04:20 AM
* 6 Speed Stick-3.9L-240 HP, GM Coupe ? *
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GM’s self-declared Excitement Division has been trying to find its pulse lately. Although the Firebird is gone and the Northstar-powered Bonneville GXP tanked, the new V-8-fortified Grand Prix is interesting, and the 400-horse GTO remains a Motor Trend favorite. For 2006, the G6 has begat a coupe, and it retains the sedan’s 112.3-inch wheelbase in the name of more-than-occasional rear-seat head and legroom.
The G6 is available with the workaday 201-horse, 3.5-liter V-6 or a beefier 3.9-liter version good for 240 horsepower in GTP trim. The latter includes handsome 18-inch rolling stock, sportier suspension tuning, standard StabiliTrak, and the choice of a boring four-speed automatic or a more involving six-speed manual. Hydraulic power steering replaces the numbish electric steering on standard G6s.
It all adds up to an attractive, pleasantly sporty coupe. If you didn’t know this engine’s an overhead valver, you’d think it’s an overhead cammer: It’s smooth, revs nicely, and has a wide powerband and a sweet exhaust note. Its 6.2-second 0-to-60 time isn’t the stuff of legend, but enough to have fun. The six-speed shifter is notchy, but better than on many front drivers. This steering is much–no, way–improved over the electric unit, with adequate feel and virtually no torque steer. There’s plenty of grip (0.83 g on our skidpad), making the GTP an entertaining handler, if not an all-out road racer. And this coupe easily seats four people in comfort.
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2006 PONTIAC G6 COUPE
The G6 is available with the workaday 201-horse, 3.5-liter V-6 or a beefier 3.9-liter version good for 240 horsepower in GTP trim. The latter includes handsome 18-inch rolling stock, sportier suspension tuning, standard StabiliTrak, and the choice of a boring four-speed automatic or a more involving six-speed manual. Hydraulic power steering replaces the numbish electric steering on standard G6s.
It all adds up to an attractive, pleasantly sporty coupe. If you didn’t know this engine’s an overhead valver, you’d think it’s an overhead cammer: It’s smooth, revs nicely, and has a wide powerband and a sweet exhaust note. Its 6.2-second 0-to-60 time isn’t the stuff of legend, but enough to have fun. The six-speed shifter is notchy, but better than on many front drivers. This steering is much–no, way–improved over the electric unit, with adequate feel and virtually no torque steer. There’s plenty of grip (0.83 g on our skidpad), making the GTP an entertaining handler, if not an all-out road racer. And this coupe easily seats four people in comfort.
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2006 PONTIAC G6 COUPE
The G6 GTP is an okay piece, has high equipment levels, and feels like a fair amount of car for the money. One question nags, however: Would you buy this over a 300-horse, V-8-powered, rear-drive Mustang GT for the same money ($27,570 as tested)? Didn’t think so.
2006 Pontiac G6 GTPBase price$24,610Vehicle layoutFront engine, FWD, 5-pass, 2-door coupeEngine3.9L/240-hp/240 lb-ft OHV 12-valve V-6Transmission6-speed manualWheelbase112.3 inLength x Width x Height189.0 x 70.6 x 57.0 in0-60 mph6.2 secQuarter Mile14.4 @ 96.4EpPA City/Hwy Fuel Econ18/29 mpgOn Sale In U.S.Currently
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05-29-2016, 04:37 AM
Pontiac G6 specs: 2005-2010
Pontiac G6 specs: 2005-2010 | ModernOlds.net: FWD GM Intermediates
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Pontiac G6 specs: 2005-2010 Pontiac G6 specs: 2005-2010pontiac-g6-2005GM Platform: EpsilonBody Styles:coupe (06-09)sedan (05-10)panoramic sunroof sedan (05-09)hardtop convertible (06-09)Trim Levels:base (05-10)Sport 1 (09): StabiliTrak Dynamic Control System, six-speedautomatic transmission, rear spoiler and 2.89 axle ratioSport 2 (09): 3.5L VVT V6 SFI engine, 17-inch painted cast-aluminum wheels, 3.05 axle ratio, Hydraulic Power Steering, front foglamps and rear spoiler1SV (06-09): this is a stripped version not much info is out there, but most likely downgrades the car to basic steel wheels and a lower grade cloth interiorSE (09 only)GT (05-09)GT Street Edition (08-09): front fascia with powder coat mesh upperand lower grilles; unique rear fascia rocker extensions; StabiliTrakDynamic Control System; 18-inch five-spoke machine-faced aluminum,flangeless wheels; body-color, power-adjustable mirrors; and chromeexhaust tipGT Sport (09): 3.9L VVT V6 SFI engine, 18-inch five-spoke BrightChrome-Tech wheels, dual exhaust outlets with dual chrome tips,four-speed automatic transmission, 3.69 axle ratio, front automatic airconditioning and six-way power driver seat adjusterGTP (06-07)GXP (08-09)GXP Street Edition (08-09)Wheelbase: 112.3″F/R Track Width: 59.6″/60.0″ (sedan), 59.8″/60.4″ (coupe/convt.)Overall Length: 189.1″Overall Width: 70.6″Overall Height: 57.0″ (sedan), 56.4″ (coupe), 56.7″ (convt.)Turning Circle: 36.0′ (base), 39.3′ (GT), 40.0′ (GXP)Towing Capacity: 1000 lbs.Curb Weight: 3305 (base sedan), 3415-3487 lbs. (coupe), 3855 lbs. (convt.)Brake Rotors: 11.7″/10.5″ (std), 12.7/12.0″ (GXP)Available Engines:2.4L Ecotec I-4 (06-10)3.5L SFI V-6 (05-10)3.9L SFI V6 (06-09)3.6L VVT V-6 (07-09)Available Transmissions:4-SPEED 4T45-E AUTOMATIC (2.4L)4-SPEED 4T65-E AUTOMATIC (3.9L)6-SPEED 6T40-E AUTOMATIC (2.4L)6-SPEED 6T70-E AUTOMATIC (3.6L)6-SPEED GETRAG F40 MANUAL (3.9L)Axle Ratio:2.89 (Sport 1 2.4L)3.05 (base 3.5L)3.29 (GT 3.5L)3.55 (GTP manual)3.69 (GTP automatic)3.91 (base 2.4L)Fuel Capacity: 16.0 GallonsFuel Economy: 22/33 (base sedan w/6-SPEED AUTO), 15/22 (convertible)Front Seat Head Room: 39.0″ (sedan), 38.9″ (coupe), 38.4″ (convt.)Front Seat Leg Room: 42.2″Front Seat Shoulder Room: 55.4″ (sedan), 54.2″ (coupe), 52.6″ (convt.)Front Seat Hip Room: 52.7″ (sedan), 52.6″ (coupe/convt.)Tires:P215/60R16P225/50R17P225/50R18Wheels:16.0″ x 6.0″17.0″ x 6.0″18.0″ x 6.0″pontiac-g6-2006pontiac-g6-2007pontiac-g6-2008pontiac-g6-2009pontiac-g6-2010 Facebooktwittergoogle_plusredditpinterestlinkedinm ailRelated Posts / Pages:Pontiac Grand Am specs: 1999-2005Pontiac Grand Prix specs: 2004-2008Buick LaCrosse specs: 2005-2009Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme specs: 1988-1997Pontiac Grand Am specs: 1989-1991
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Pontiac G6 specs: 2005-2010 Pontiac G6 specs: 2005-2010pontiac-g6-2005GM Platform: EpsilonBody Styles:coupe (06-09)sedan (05-10)panoramic sunroof sedan (05-09)hardtop convertible (06-09)Trim Levels:base (05-10)Sport 1 (09): StabiliTrak Dynamic Control System, six-speedautomatic transmission, rear spoiler and 2.89 axle ratioSport 2 (09): 3.5L VVT V6 SFI engine, 17-inch painted cast-aluminum wheels, 3.05 axle ratio, Hydraulic Power Steering, front foglamps and rear spoiler1SV (06-09): this is a stripped version not much info is out there, but most likely downgrades the car to basic steel wheels and a lower grade cloth interiorSE (09 only)GT (05-09)GT Street Edition (08-09): front fascia with powder coat mesh upperand lower grilles; unique rear fascia rocker extensions; StabiliTrakDynamic Control System; 18-inch five-spoke machine-faced aluminum,flangeless wheels; body-color, power-adjustable mirrors; and chromeexhaust tipGT Sport (09): 3.9L VVT V6 SFI engine, 18-inch five-spoke BrightChrome-Tech wheels, dual exhaust outlets with dual chrome tips,four-speed automatic transmission, 3.69 axle ratio, front automatic airconditioning and six-way power driver seat adjusterGTP (06-07)GXP (08-09)GXP Street Edition (08-09)Wheelbase: 112.3″F/R Track Width: 59.6″/60.0″ (sedan), 59.8″/60.4″ (coupe/convt.)Overall Length: 189.1″Overall Width: 70.6″Overall Height: 57.0″ (sedan), 56.4″ (coupe), 56.7″ (convt.)Turning Circle: 36.0′ (base), 39.3′ (GT), 40.0′ (GXP)Towing Capacity: 1000 lbs.Curb Weight: 3305 (base sedan), 3415-3487 lbs. (coupe), 3855 lbs. (convt.)Brake Rotors: 11.7″/10.5″ (std), 12.7/12.0″ (GXP)Available Engines:2.4L Ecotec I-4 (06-10)3.5L SFI V-6 (05-10)3.9L SFI V6 (06-09)3.6L VVT V-6 (07-09)Available Transmissions:4-SPEED 4T45-E AUTOMATIC (2.4L)4-SPEED 4T65-E AUTOMATIC (3.9L)6-SPEED 6T40-E AUTOMATIC (2.4L)6-SPEED 6T70-E AUTOMATIC (3.6L)6-SPEED GETRAG F40 MANUAL (3.9L)Axle Ratio:2.89 (Sport 1 2.4L)3.05 (base 3.5L)3.29 (GT 3.5L)3.55 (GTP manual)3.69 (GTP automatic)3.91 (base 2.4L)Fuel Capacity: 16.0 GallonsFuel Economy: 22/33 (base sedan w/6-SPEED AUTO), 15/22 (convertible)Front Seat Head Room: 39.0″ (sedan), 38.9″ (coupe), 38.4″ (convt.)Front Seat Leg Room: 42.2″Front Seat Shoulder Room: 55.4″ (sedan), 54.2″ (coupe), 52.6″ (convt.)Front Seat Hip Room: 52.7″ (sedan), 52.6″ (coupe/convt.)Tires:P215/60R16P225/50R17P225/50R18Wheels:16.0″ x 6.0″17.0″ x 6.0″18.0″ x 6.0″pontiac-g6-2006pontiac-g6-2007pontiac-g6-2008pontiac-g6-2009pontiac-g6-2010 Facebooktwittergoogle_plusredditpinterestlinkedinm ailRelated Posts / Pages:Pontiac Grand Am specs: 1999-2005Pontiac Grand Prix specs: 2004-2008Buick LaCrosse specs: 2005-2009Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme specs: 1988-1997Pontiac Grand Am specs: 1989-1991
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05-29-2016, 07:30 AM
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Papillion, NE
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Before I found my Pace Car Monte, there was a nice white 2007 G6 GTP coupe for sale nearby that I took a few close looks at. It had the 3.6L LY7 DOHC engine and the six-speed 6T70 automatic, though. It ended up being out of my price range, but it made me do some homework on the G6s in the meantime. They had a lot of basic similarities & equipment levels with the FWD Monte Carlos in a slightly smaller package. Certainly not the same "performance cred" as a GTO, or even a Solstice, but quicker than one might assume.
The 2006-2007 GTPs had the same front end as the regular G6s; it was the 2008-2009 GXPs that had the garish stretched-out schnoz and tall rear wing.
The 2006-2007 GTPs had the same front end as the regular G6s; it was the 2008-2009 GXPs that had the garish stretched-out schnoz and tall rear wing.
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05-29-2016, 09:09 AM
Thanks
Thanks `Jeff for your post, information & contribution to this thread
I didn't know that Pontiac used the GM 3.5L & 3.9L V6 that was in the Chevy Monte Carlo Plus have a six speed manual transmission.Above infor was from a older post by MCF Moderator `Space.
Now, I'll wait to see if a Monte Carlo Fan with 3.5 or 3.9L finds a manual trans from a G6 and puts it into their Monte
http://cars.about.com/od/pontiac/fr/jf_06gtp_g6_cpe.htm
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05-29-2016, 03:40 PM
Not a bad car at all, but in my own personal opinion, the absolute worst factory spoiler of all time. Blech!
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05-29-2016, 07:48 PM
I'll X2 to that. Not sure about the absolute worst (I particularly hate some of the some of the add on look wings the new German cars are coming with), but I'd certainly give you top 10 worst!
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06-03-2016, 09:26 AM
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Papillion, NE
Posts: 322
And then there was a little something for the front end, to maybe help G6 owners try to fit in better at the local '50s Cruise Night...
