Sinister squint headlights, low cover, ground clearance, which we merely squatting. Damn! He vcey its caller appearance screams: "I'm athletic and evil. I Pontiac g4 at number 5! "
Talk about emotions that we get from driving a
Pontiac g4, still something to prove something obvious. Even the version with the smallest engine can bring a lot of fun.
Pontiac g4-th generation is considered to be reincarnation or a new outbreak in the evolution of the model, although previous generations, too, is hardly "fresh." And yet, the fifth
Pontiac g4 became better. And popular. Largely thanks to the new 16-valve engine, which is so pleasant twist to the ringing. In particular, appeared in the line of motors 160-strong B16A c new, at that time, the system DOHC VTEC. Worth seeing, which makes this volcano under the bonnet with the
Pontiac g4 weighing just less than a ton and a rebuilt chassis.
Remember this mad cool car from the movie "Back to the Future." Here's a rarity - say you are. But not for nothing that we are reminded of the DeLorean. It's unbelievable brand cars Pontiac has not but ...
DeLorian Motor Company - is a dream come American dream. Designer John Zachary DeLorean created his first masterpiece as far back as Pockard, it was a totally new hydromechanical transmission Ultramatic. Then there was no less significant development in the design office of General Motors, which had been received about a dozen patents.
Thus, under the leadership of this man was designed by the most famous Pontiac GTO in 1964. Then followed a furious achievement in the world automotive industry. And in 2005, world giant, reported on the death of John DeLoreana. On this course all waiting for the end of car production DMC.
But recently, there were first swallows, that the company has decided to rise from the dead and to release one new model and this will be a new DeLorean. This coupe, two kinds of indoor and outdoor, news was that the hinged roof will weigh only 14 pounds. The car will be equipped with a 2.4 liter engine and manual or automatic five-speed gearbox. The remaining details were not disclosed, but expectations should be justified, because it is the same DeLorean from Pontiac!
The last new Pontiac model was sold last week in the United States of America. The car is a Pontiac Solstice Coupe, the top version.
Although GM closed Pontiac in 2009, not all the cars of the brand were sold. The last Pontiac unit that left the dealership was a Solstice Coupe in the GXP version and was bought by giving away an old car and paying the difference. This move is very common in the US, the models bought by dealerships being resold to recover the money. The ex-cop Ed Dieffenbach drove about 1,000 miles to change his Chevrolet Silverado with a brand new roadster from Pontiac.
The Pontiac brand was one step away from being saved in 2009, after some discussions with Roger Penske over a sale. Penske wanted to sell the models of other automakers under the Pontiac logo in the United States, not only the GM models. The closing of the Pontiac brand led to the loosing of 7,000-8,000 jobs in the United States. Besides Pontiac, GM closed Saturn and Hummer in 2009, and Saab was sold to the Dutch of Spyker.
While the beginning of the Pontiac brand had a special identity for it, the last 20 years were marked by sharing their platforms with the other brands of the GM and the lack of really special models for the enthusiasts of the brand. So, the sales gradually dropped, and the public’s interest for Pontiac was down to the ground. Even when the the it looked like the brand was getting up, the economy crisis in the US cut the Pontiac sales and led to significant looses in their dealership network.
1969
The Pontiac Firebird underwent a major restyling for the 1969 model year. The front end was redone and the rear end and interior were changed slightly. The redesign did not do well with customers, and sales fell, despite the fact that production lasted for 17 months, well into 1970 due to production problems with the 1970 model. The Ram Air 400 was renamed the Ram Air IV and had a slight increase in power. The 400 HO option was known as either the Ram Air, Ram Air II, or simply HO. It too received a slight increase in power. In March of 1969, Pontiac released a little publicized option package, the Trans Am Performance and Appearance Package. Conceived to campaign in the SCCA's road racing series (with a special 303 cubic inch V8 which was never offered in production cars), Pontiac paid a $5 license fee to SCCA for each Trans Am sold to use the name. Offered as a $725 option, only 689 Firebird coupes and 8 convertibles (talk about a collectible) were built. Although not appearent at the time, the Pontiac Firebird Trans Am, along with the Chevrolet Corvette, would be the only American high performance cars that would remain in continuous production since their inception. The Trans Am came standard with the HO engine with Ram Air (also called the Ram Air III). The only engine option was the 400 Ram Air IV, ordered on just 55 coupes. All Trans Ams were Polar White with blue racing stripes, tail panel, and decals. The exclusive hood had functional air intakes which could be closed by the driver and functional fender scoops designed to vent the engine bay. A 60 inch rear foil (spoiler) was mounted on the trunk. Although the Trans Am was no faster than similarly equiped Firebirds, it represented the peak of Pontiac performance excitement.
Production:
Hardtop Coupe: 76,059
Convertible: 11,649
Trans Am Hardtop Coupe: 689
Trans Am Convertible: 8
1967 
Introduction: Having watched first the Ford Mustang and then the Chevrolet Camaro enter into the pony car market, Pontiac finally got into the act in the middle of 1967. The Firebird was offered with both six and eight cylinder engines, like the Mustang and Camaro, and was based heavily on the Chevrolet Camaro chassis. Pontiac did try to make it their own and would create a European styled and mannered pony car that could hold its own against its more experienced competition.
Comments: The Pontiac Firebird was released five months after the Chevrolet Camaro, and offered buyers choices of six and eight cylinder engines. Pontiac was able to use that additional time to create a unique identity for the Firebird, despite having to use the Camaro chassis and some body panels. Despite using the same front fenders, doors, and rear fenders as the Camaro, the Firebird's styled split front grille, beaked hood, and GTO-slitted taillights gave it a distinctly Pontiac apperance. But the key differentiator was under the hood, where the Firebird offered a range of Pontiac engines. Initially, five different Firebirds were available, named after their respective engine choices. At the bottom was the lowly 230 cubic inch OHC six cylinder engine with a single 1bbl carb, rated at a measily 165 bhp. Stepping up to the "Sprint" version got the buyer a 230 I6 with a 4bbl carb rated at 215bhp. Either six cylinder was linked to either a three or four speed manual or two-speed automatic transmission. Although the six cylinder engines were more powerful than Chevy's offerings, most buyers wisely opted for one of the available V8 engines. At the bottom was Pontiac's 326 V8 with a two barrel carb that was rated at 250 bhp. A special "H.O." (High Output) version of the 326 V8 fitted with a four barrel carb was rated at 285bhp. At the top was the 400 V8 borrowed from the GTO. This engine was rated at 325 bhp, and was available with or without Ram Air (which suspiciously didn't affect the engine rating). The Ram Air engine included a hotter cam, stronger valve springs, and made use of the otherwise decrorative hood scoops. With no publicized power increase and a hefty $600 price tag, the Ram Air option was rarely ordered. All V8s came with a standard heavy-duty three speed manual transmission; a four speed manual and two and three speed automatic transmissions were optional. Performance axle ratios up to 4.33:1 were available as well as front disk brakes. Firebird prices were roughly $200 more than comprable Camaros and the Camaro outsold it two to one. But Pontiac's pony car had arrived
1968
Comments: The Pontiac Firebird was released five months after the Chevrolet Camaro, and offered buyers choices of six and eight cylinder engines. Pontiac was able to use that additional time to create a unique identity for the Firebird, despite having to use the Camaro chassis and some body panels. Despite using the same front fenders, doors, and rear fenders as the Camaro, the Firebird's styled split front grille, beaked hood, and GTO-slitted taillights gave it a distinctly Pontiac apperance. But the key differentiator was under the hood, where the Firebird offered a range of Pontiac engines. Initially, five different Firebirds were available, named after their respective engine choices. At the bottom was the lowly 230 cubic inch OHC six cylinder engine with a single 1bbl carb, rated at a measily 165 bhp. Stepping up to the "Sprint" version got the buyer a 230 I6 with a 4bbl carb rated at 215bhp. Either six cylinder was linked to either a three or four speed manual or two-speed automatic transmission. Although the six cylinder engines were more powerful than Chevy's offerings, most buyers wisely opted for one of the available V8 engines. At the bottom was Pontiac's 326 V8 with a two barrel carb that was rated at 250 bhp. A special "H.O." (High Output) version of the 326 V8 fitted with a four barrel carb was rated at 285bhp. At the top was the 400 V8 borrowed from the GTO. This engine was rated at 325 bhp, and was available with or without Ram Air (which suspiciously didn't affect the engine rating). The Ram Air engine included a hotter cam, stronger valve springs, and made use of the otherwise decrorative hood scoops. With no publicized power increase and a hefty $600 price tag, the Ram Air option was rarely ordered. All V8s came with a standard heavy-duty three speed manual transmission; a four speed manual and two and three speed automatic transmissions were optional. Performance axle ratios up to 4.33:1 were available as well as front disk brakes. Firebird prices were roughly $200 more than comprable Camaros and the Camaro outsold it two to one. But Pontiac's pony car had arrived.
Pontiac GTO - Car developed by Pontiac, Department of General Motors, engaged in production of sports cars from 1964 to 1974, and by General Motors Holden in Australia from 2004 to 2006. GTO is often called the first Muscle karom. C 1964 to 1973 served as a base for the GTO Pontiac Tempest, with the 1974 model year GTO was built on the basis of Pontiac Ventura.
GTO's plan was an engineer Russell Gee (Russell Gee), was engaged in a Pontiac engine, and chief engineer John De Lorian (John De Lorean). The first idea of a GTO owned by Shane Weiser (Shane Wiser). In early 1963 the authorities General Motors has issued an order which prohibits their units involved in motor racing. Subsequently, the advertising and marketing approach was based on the Pontiac performance cars and racing was an integral part of this strategy.
