description
the pontiac g6 hardtop convertible is the first american production 4-seat coupé/convertible since the 1959 ford galaxie skyliner / its retractable hardtop (designed by german specialist karmann) is claimed to be the largest in the world / strangely, the g6 line-up also includes a fixed-head coupé, whereas coupé/convertibles usually replace both coupés and convertibles within a range / the hardtop convertible shares its main design cues with the g6 sedan it is based on and is mainly characterized by a long wheelbase and a very sloping beltline / the clean and crisp overall design matches pontiac's new design policy, after too many years of tormented and overloaded shapes

the g6 hardtop convertible has been introduced in january 2005 and should have been on sale from september, but serious troubles with the retractable hardtop's reliability forced pontiac's managers to postpone the commercial launch to early 2006

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data

identification	pontiac g6 hardtop convertible
country	usa
appearances	2005 los angeles auto show
body	2-door 4-seat coupé/convertible / power retractable hardtop designed by karmann
designer	unknown
engine	- gt : front-mounted v6 / 3498 cc / 200 hp @ 5800 rpm / 298 nm @ 3800 rpm / 2 overhead camshafts / 12 valves / electronic injection - gtp : front-mounted v6 / 3900 cc / 240 hp @ 5900 rpm / 339 nm @ 2800 rpm / 2 overhead camshafts / 12 valves / electronic injection
transmission	front-wheel drive / 4-speed automatic or 6-speed manual gearbox
suspension	front : independent wheels + coil springs + control arms + stabilizer bar / rear : 4-link independent wheels + coil springs
brakes	front : power vented discs / rear : power discs / abs
steering	power rack and pinion
wheels	18"
dimensions	wheelbase 285.2 cm / length 480.2 cm / width 174.9 cm / height 145 cm
performances	unknown
production	in progress

photos 01-06 : pontiac

last updated 13/04/2006