2007 Pontiac G6 news, pictures, and information

PONTIAC BOOSTS G6 PERFORMANCE WITH 3.6L V-6 VVT ENGINE AND SIX-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ON GTP MODELS

Preferred Package – includes cargo net, remote vehicle starter system and front and rear carpeted floor mats
Premium Package – includes leather-appointed front bucket seats (GT), leather-appointed front bucket seats wîth two-tone leather inserts (GTP), six-way driver seat adjuster (GT), heated driver and front passenger seats, remote vehicle starter system, cargo net, front and rear carpeted floor mats, and XM Satellite Radio (convertible only)
Sport Package (G6 sedan) – includes 3.5-liter V6 SFI engine, 17-inch five-spoke aluminum painted wheels, four-wheel disc brakes, hydraulic power §teering, front fog lamps and rear spoiler
Sport Package (GT sedan and GT Coupe) – includes include 3.9-liter V6 SFI engine, dual chrome tip exhaust outlets, StabiliTrak, 18-inch five-spoke, flangeless painted aluminum wheels, P225/50R18 touring blackwall tires, six-speed manual transmission and rear spoiler (sedan only)
Sport Package (GT convertible) – includes 3.9-liter 3900 V6 SFI engine, exhaust outlets wîth dual chrome tips, StabiliTrak, 18-inch five-spoke flangeless ultra-bright alloy wheels four-speed automatic transmission, 3.69 axle ratio, front automatic air conditioning and six-way power driver seat adjuster
Sun and Sound Package – includes uplevel AM/FM stereo wîth CD player (G6 and G6 six-cylinder sedans), AM/FM stereo wîth six-disc CD changer (GT and GTP), power sunroof and rear spoiler (GT and GTP sedan only). On sedan models, power sunroof is upgradeable to power panoramic roof.
Powertrain and chassis

With its economical Ecotec 2.4-liter engine wîth variable valve timing, the G6 sedan four-cylinder is the entry point of the entire G6 lineup. The high-output engine is rated at 169 horsepower (126 kW)* and delivers excellent fuel economy. It's connected to the smooth-shifting Hydra-Matic 4T45 four-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission. (posted on conceptcarz.com) And because the powertrain is installed in the same robust chassis as all other G6 models – which includes the class-leading 112.3-inch wheelbase – the four-cylinder sedan offers razor-sharp handling and the smooth ride expected of a larger sedan. (concept carz)

GT models feature a standard 3.5-liter V-6 rated at 224 horsepower (167 kW),* which is matched wîth a standard four-speed automatic wîth manual shift control. GTs also feature an optional 3.9-liter V-6 rated at 240 horsepower (179 kW) and 241 lb.-ft. of torque (327Nm) that is mated to a six-speed manual transmission. (posted on conceptcarz.com)

The GTP performance sedan and coupe are powered by a 252 horsepower (188 kW), 3.6-liter V-6 wîth variable valve timing that is mated to an advanced six-speed automatic transmission. (posted on conceptcarz.com)

The chassis of all G6 models are tuned to complement their respective powertrains wîth responsive handling. All models use a MacPherson strut front suspension, wîth aluminum lower control arms and a direct-acting stabilizer bar. Suspension components mount to a Ú-shaped hydroformed chassis cradle. Rubber mounts isolate the body from the chassis cradle to minimize noise, vibration and harshness.

Out back, a four-link independent suspension design uses twin-tube shock absorbers and another direct acting stabilizer bar, all intended to minimize body roll during cornering. High-performance braking is an integral part of the G6's sporty nature. Large, heavy-duty four-wheel disc brakes provide excellent stopping power and great fade resistance. Front discs are vented and the rear ones are solid. Four-channel ABS and traction control are standard.

Sixteen-inch steel wheels are standard on the 1SV value-leader four-cylinder G6 model, while other four-cylinder and six-cylinder sedans offer available 16-inch cast aluminum painted wheels (17-inch cast aluminum painted wheels are standard on GT sedan and coupe; 17-inch cast aluminum Chrome Tech wheels are available). The G6 GT convertible and all GTP models receive standard 18-inch aluminum alloy painted flangeless five-spoke wheels.

GTP performance

The GTP badge is synonymous wîth Pontiac's mission of balanced high performance. In addition to the equipment mentioned previously, all GTP models feature:

Sport-tuned suspension
StabiliTrak, GM's electronic stability control system
Standard 18-inch five-spoke painted alloy wheels on (standard on GT convertible)
Available 18-inch five-spoke Últra Bright (polished) alloy wheels
Standard P225/50R18 touring tires
Available P225/50R18 summer-only performance tires (not available on convertible)
Available GTP-specific leather-appointed seating wîth two-tone inserts
Standard automatic climate control
Safe and solid

G6 features safety cage construction that is complemented wîth reinforced rocker sections, reinforced front body hinge pillar and roof pillars that were designed to improve impact protection. A magnesium cross-car beam unites the lower sections of the A-pillars. It helps protect passengers in side-impact crashes and also serves as the foundation of the instrument panel. High-strength steel was used in strategic areas to augment overall structural integrity.

Consistent use of safety belts remains the most effective form of occupant protection. All G6 seating positions have three-point safety belts. Front outboard retractors have built-in load limiters to reduce peak chest loads by allowing a controlled amount of belt give during 'ride down' crash conditions.

Dual-stage frontal air bags provide supplemental protection for front-seat passengers. GM's Passenger Sensing System is standard on all models. This system works wîth the front passenger seat and differentiates between adults – 5 th percentile females and larger – and small children or child seats to adjust air bag deployment. This smart system helps reduce the risk of air bag-induced injuries. Front safety belt pretensioners deploy at the same time as the frontal air bags to take up slack in the safety belt webbing. Pretensioners minimize occupant movement during a crash.

Head curtain side-impact air bags are standard equipment on all G6 models except the convertible.

G6 interiors are equipped wîth the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system anchors for child safety seats. Two lower anchors and a top tether anchor secure the child seat to the vehicle seat structure for proper installation of compatible child safety seats.

OnStar-equipped G6 models feature dual-mode (analog-digital) equipment. OnStar's digital equipment also includes enhanced hands-free voice recognition capabilities including more intuitive continuous digit dialing and improved voice recognition accuracy. Úsing the GPS satellite network and wireless technology, OnStar features core safety services and OnStar Hands-Free Calling that allows drivers to make and receive voice-activated phone calls using an externally mounted antenna for greater reception.

The OnStar service standard on the 2007 G6 includes the General Motors Advanced Automatic Crash Notification (AACN) system, making crash data available to the participating 911 centers to help them dispatch the appropriate life-saving personnel and equipment to crash scenes faster.

OnStar's uplevel Directions & Connections Plan wîth Turn-by-Turn Navigation is also available on G6 models. The new service allows OnStar customers to talk to a live advisor, who in turn sends complete step-by-step directions to customers' vehicles through their OnStar system. Audio directions are then automatically played through the vehicle's stereo as they are needed, triggered by the OnStar system's GPS capabilities. This will allow drivers to be led to their destination while keeping their hands on the wheel and eyes on the road.