On the American tuning show SEMA, Tuner Mallett is going to present something special, which has 560 horses under the hood and "faced with" a specific body-kit. This Pontiac Solstice, which tuner Mallett chose to fly their ideas, the result of which is obvious and striking. Immediately it is worth noting the serial chetyrehtselindrovuyu diesel filling models, which fell tuner is simply not to your taste and compare the market competitors, and of course from a special respect for a "favorite", tuner integrated so "free" place a powerful 560-horsepower V8-silovik used in models of Corvette. The result on the face! "Weaving" at such modest mass is less than four seconds and a top speed of more than 300 km / h. The latter should be added that such high-speed performance, the tuner has been achieved and due to specific body kit, elements of which were manufactured in fiberglass (as an alternative, provided the elements and carbon). Shestichastichny "designer", which includes four extensions to the wheel arches, front and rear spoiler is offered at a price of 18,000 dollars. Officially, Mallett Pontiac Solstice will be presented at SEMA tuning show, and only then will go on sale in a small limited edition

1965 full-sized Pontiacs were completely restyled with more threads in sheet metal with a "Coke-bottle" profile and finishing fastback two-door hardtops. The wheelbase grew to 121 inches (3100 mm) on all models.

The new three-speed Turbo Hydramatic automatic transmission replaced the previous Roto Hydramatic unit on full-sized Pontiacs for 1965. "Turbo" There were three units of the speed torque converter similar in basic design to Torqueflite Chrysler and Ford Cruise-O-Matic transmission - a move that made the automatic torque converter transmission of universal design for helpless, and deliver the original Hydramatic fluid connection to history. While the "Turbo" channel continues to use the name Hydramatic, he shares none of his design with older programs. Turbo Hydramatic also adopted standardized "PRNDSL" shift pattern, which replaced the "PNDSLR" pattern long familiar to owners Hydramatic equipped Pontiacs, Oldsmobiles and Cadillacs.

389 and 421 cubic-inch V8s received a number of changes, including thinner block castings. The standard engine for model Catalina 389 two barrels capacity 256 hp (191 kW) with a base three-speed manual gearbox and 8.6 to 1 compression ratio or 290 horses with a Turbo Hydramatic transmission and above 10.5 to 1 compression. Fuel economy is regular 265 horsepower (198 kW) version of the 389 two barrels from 8.6 to 1 compression, which was burning regular gas was available for free version of turbo Hydramatic. Additional engines include four 389 barrel capacity of 325 horsepower (242 kW) turbocharged Hydramatic or 333 with a stick shift, Tri-Power 389 with capacity of 338 horses, four barrel capacity of 421 338 hp same (252 kW), 353 horses with Tri-Power or 421 HO with Tri-Power and 376 horsepower (280 kW).

2 +2 version changed from trim package all package for 1965 is similar to the average Pontiac GTO. The base engine with a 2 +2 is now 338-horsepower 421 four barrels from 353 hp (263 kW) Tri-Power or a 376-horsepower 421 HO with Tri-Power is available as an option.

In 1966, the full-sized Pontiacs received minor facelifting of the '65 body with a new lattice and rear treatment. Inside, the dashboard was revised with the salon. 2 +2 has been upgraded with the possibility of a complete model of the status and engine / transmission prices on all models Catalina remained the same in 1965, except for the elimination of 338-horsepower 389 Tri-Power option.

For 1967, Catalinas and other full-sized Pontiacs received heavy facelifting of the '65 body with a more rounded wasp-waisted body contours and finishing better fastback and concealed windshield wipers - the first in the industry. Replacing the 389 and 421 V8, in previous years were new 400 and 428 cubic-inch V8s built from the same V8 Pontiac design used since 1955. Standard engine Catalina had two barrel unit capacity of 265 horsepower (198 kW) with three-speed manual transmission or 290 horsepower (220 kW) Turbo-Hydramatic. 265 horsepower (198 kW) engine was available for free version with Turbo Hydramatic and differed from the standard 290 horsepower (220 kW) unit with regular gas as opposed to premium fuel. Additional engines include four 400 barrel capacity of 325 horsepower (242 kW), four barrel 428 with 360 hp (270 kW) or four barrel 428 HO power of 376 horsepower (280 kW). Options for Tri-Power engine was removed in 1967 in connection with the new GM corporate policy, which prohibits the use of several carbohydrates on all vehicles, except for Chevrolet Corvette. Front disc brakes and a stereo 8-track tape players were new additions to the list of options.

2 +2 has been proposed for the last time in 1967 as a hatchback coupe and convertible. 360-HP 428 is a standard and 428 HO is not mandatory. This model was rejected because of low sales since its introduction in 1964, performance car buyers overwhelmingly preferred smaller and lighter, intermediate, such as your own GTO Pontiac and new ponycar Firebird, which was introduced in 1967. 1967 Pontiac Catalina convertible was introduced in the Red Hot Chili Peppers video "Scar Tissue".

For 1968, Catalinas and other full-sized Pontiacs received minor facelifting of the '67 body with a new grille split beak nose and going back to the horizontal headlights, taillights and revised. Engine proposals were similar to 1967 with the revised horsepower ratings including 340, four barrel 400, 375, 428 and 390 four barrel, 428 HO.

1963-1964

For 1963, Catalinas and other full-size Pontiacs featured net square bodylines and vertical headlamps flanking the split grille, but retained the same dimensions and the main body of 1961-62. Engine proposals were revised as 333 hp (248 kW) and 348 hp (260 kW) version of the 389 V8 were dropped in favor of "production" versions of larger 421 cu In (6.9 liter) capacity of 338 horsepower (252 kW) four-barrel carburetor, 353 hp (263 kW) with Tri-Power, or 370 hp (280 kW) "NO" Tri-Power. 405 hp (302 kW) 421 Super Duty continues to offer cross-country team during the first half of the model year, but fell after General Motors ordered Pontiac (and Chevrolet), to "cease and desist" from the factory supported racing efforts in February 1963. New options for 1963 include a tilt steering wheel, which can be adjusted to six different positions, AM / FM radio and cruise control.

1963 Catalina convertible changes in the California Hot Rodder, Bill Straub was used as a prime mover in the M2-F1 program at NASA.

M2-F1 and 1963 Catalina convertible tow vehicle

Soft facelifting including a new grille and taillights said 1964 full-size Pontiacs. Engine / transmission proposals have been unchanged since 1963, except for the new GM-built Muncie four-speed manual replacement of Borg-Warner T-10 units. In addition, new for 1964, 2 +2 option package available on the Catalina two-door hardtops and convertibles, which included bucket seats, heavy suspension and other equipment operation, along with the same choice of 389 cu in (6.4 liter) and 421 cu in (6.9 liter) V8, in other Catalina.

Throughout most of 1960, when Pontiac annually captured third place in industry sales, Chevrolet and Ford, Catalina and the third part of industry sales of full-size cars in the first Chevrolet Impala and the second place Ford Galaxie 500. Success in Catalina prices environment field caused many competitors to respond with similar products, such as the 1961 Chrysler Newport, a less expensive Chrysler, which was cheaper than the base models of the bearing plate Chrysler in recent previous years, and in 1962 Dodge Custom 880 and 1963 Mercury Monterey , both of which were introduced as full of cheap car environment full size in the size and power, which followed unsuccessful attempts to Mercury and Dodge full-size cars to detect contractions.

In 1964, even Pontiac's mid-priced competitors in General Motors responded to the success of the Catalina in the market, as well as to capture the Chevy Impala owners to trade with high quality vehicles from units GM. Buick took it at the lowest price of a big machine, LeSabre, and reduced cost base sticker on the replacement of less than $ 300 (4,9 l) V8 engine and two-speed automatic gearbox on his car instead of the average 401 U.S. dollars (6, 6 liters) V8 and three-speed automatic used in other large Buicks. Porn has gone even further, creating new full-range, Jetstar 88, which was $ 75 lower than the dynamic 1988 series (but still a few dollars higher than a comparable model Pontiac Catalina), and also received less engine - 330 USD in (5.4 liter) V8 and two-speed automatic gearbox with an intermediate line F-85/Cutlass, along with a smaller 9.5 in (240 mm) brake drums (also from GM intermediates) compared with 11.12 in (280 - 300 mm) drums were found on all other GM full size cars from the bare bones of a six-cylinder Chevrolet Biscayne in 1975, a limousine Cadillac. And, as Pontiac Catalina still cheaper than Jetstar and LeSabre, at the lowest cost full-size Pontiac buyers are often perceived as better value in the market due to the high standard V8 engine and three-speed automatic transmission, and (compared to 88 Jetstar) larger brakes.

Beaumont Drive featured Chevrolet-train and General Motors officials. They were the version of the Chevrolet Chevelle with a dashboard similar to the Pontiac GTO and sold to the Canadian market. Although they were sold through dealers Pontiac, little mention of Pontiac nameplate in the booklet manual or instructions.

In 1968, only 708 Beaumont SD hardtops have been created which is relatively rare and highly collectible. Equipped with 396-cubic-inch engine V8, a car produced between 325 and 350 horsepower.

To avoid the tariffs imposed by the Government of Canada, the GM made a few cars with Canadian content, which were distinctly Canadian. Big Pontiacs there looked like Pontiacs, but were built on the chassis of a Chevy and Chevy engines, the names were distinctly Canadian, such as the Laurentian, Parisienne, and the layered-Chief. Medium cars like Chevelles but Pontiac brands, how to divide the grid, they were called the Beaumonts. By 1970, the trade laws were relaxed, unique Beaumont became superfluous and was terminated.

Seller dealers Pontiac, since 1964, Beaumonts by their style, which was under the influence of the trademark split lattice Pontiac. SD (Sport Deluxe, NOT Super Duty) was high on-line version of Beaumont, which was launched in the high line Acadian. Sports Deluxes initially included the same engines as the American Chevelle, but since 1967, they were similar to Chevelle SS396, however, SD396 does not offer the 396/375, as well as its American counterpart.

This car has spent his life in Ottawa, Ontario before moving to Buffalo, New York area a few years ago, where he underwent a six-year restoration. Only 66 Beaumont SD396 convertibles were built in 1967, and none of them were sold new in the United States. This is Pontiac? This Chevelle? Ask a poncho or a Chevy fan and you can get a different answer!

The brightest legend of the New World was "born" in 1964, and almost immediately won the lion's share of sports cars. His appearance Pontiac fiero gt obliged 39-year general manager Lee Yakoke, who at one time fully responsible American ideas about sports car. The birth of this development took place against the background of failures of concern Pontiac. The company had huge losses due to the failure model Edsel, making it clear that any forward-looking market research - business, if not rotten, then the loss-making for sure. But to correct the situation in some way was needed. Therefore, was soon assembled a team of designers, engineers, economists and marketers, which should have resolved the problem and build a "rescue" car. Initially developed a social address of the machine and its image. According to available information, the buyer wanted to see further development of ideas Thunderbird, but in a more democratic sector. As a starting point took the sport versions «Monya» economical "Chevrolet Corvair." Composition of the bulk of the body decided to borrow from the Lincoln Mark II, which had an extremely dynamic silhouette thanks to a very long hood and a shortened trunk. Aggressive note in the design of the car created a narrow, resembling a knife blade bumpers, predatory nose car "Maserati", as well as deep-set into a niche grille with a figure running the "Mustang". Incidentally, the title - as it turned out, during the development machine wore quite a different name - «Cougar» (Panther) and had the appropriate figure on the radiator: muscular cat in profile. And the name «fiero gt» was preferred only before starting the machine in the series. That's it.

Pontiac solstice preço was carried out in a body fastback. The model was based on the midsize Coronet platform, and apart from the fashionable body sported hidden headlamps, cabin suites and bucket seats. The standard engine was a 318-cid V8, but most buyers chose the optional 383rd, capacity 335 hp But the main merit Charger that under his hood put the most famous "beefy" motor 426 HEMI, accelerates the car from standstill to 60 miles for 6.4 seconds and allows you to overcome the quarter mile in 14.16 seconds. Official documents reported that the 426 HEMI produces 425 hp, but the power is, of course, was higher than 500 forces, as higher insurance powerful engines forced manufacturers understate their characteristics. In 1967 the design remained the same, but in the range of added 440 Magnum engine power 375 hp, which has become the standard for modifying the R / T and the biggest engine of the corporation. Magnum was a cheaper 426-th HEMI, provided the same dynamic quality and is easier to be modified, but still inferior to him on the racetrack.

In 1968 the company underwent a radical redesign: a new body with a "muscular" contours, a new grille, as before concealing lights and a minimum of chrome. Sales increased almost six-fold compared with last year - customers appreciate the new look of Pontiac solstice preço. The following year saw little change in design: four round tail lights were replaced with flat square, front marker lights have also changed from round to rectangular, and the center of the grille insert with chrome appeared fake air inlets. In 1970 he became a chrome front grille, and the changed contours of the body at the rear of the car. Version of R / T manned fake air intake, added two new colors - plum crazy "and" Mango ". There was luxury SE version with leather interior and sunroof - a rare and a new option at the time. The range of engines was quite rich, there were 440 Six Pack, 440 Magnum, and of course HEMI, which was upgraded and got hydraulic valve lifters.

In 1959, Pontiac has refused entry-level models for the names of leaders, and changed its name to Catalina, while lowering the status of the former top-line Bonneville full plate and the expansion of the central line of stars, including the main flagship sedan, coupe, convertible wagon and Safari. In Catalina, Pontiac advertisements emphasized above, decorated with two more four-door hardtops, convertible and wagon Safari, instead of two and four car station, despite a four-door sedan version of the bread and butter The fact that the best-selling book series, inexpensive products. Catalina, although it is Pontiac, Chevrolet Impala is still in the paint and in the appointment, and only less Lesabre Buick, Oldsmobile 88 finishes and the appointment of important small step for step, but at about $ 100 to $ 200 at a lower cost at the lowest prices in the natural size. Catalina is also equipped with other facilities than the standard Chevrolet, which include a pair of three hundred eighty-nine cubic inches larger and more powerful engine V8, compared with the Chevrolet six-cylinder, 348 or 283 cubic inch engine V8. Chevrolet Pontiac also benefited from a better automatic transmission than their counterparts - the four-speed Hydra - Matic - the ratio of two-speed Powerglide Chevrolet Although the main Catalina good response, such as full carpeting, glove boxes and luggage light box with a dual function. Front ashtray and cigarette lighter, glove compartment snack bar (two on the glove box, open the disk for use in the restaurant is filled with cups), heater / defroster and choice of fabric and vinyl upholstery Morrokide or expand Morrokide (all vinyl finish), Pontiac buyers can add more ornaments a few dollars, order decorative Group, which will be fully hubcaps, deluxe steering wheel, pedals, chrome-plated decorative panels. Furthermore, the proposal from 1962 to 1970, most models were 卡塔利娜拉 Customs (which individual model in 1960 to 1961), including internal and external renovation to add value-added some luxury interior decorative fabric belt or similar Pang Diya Nemesis Morrokide year.Catalina expensive and depends on the chief executive and other 1959 Pontiac fully upgraded to the new GM B - a body that is common to all GM Cadillac Division from Chevrolet to replace the body and the use of previous Pontiac Chevrolet, which is only used in 1958. Style pressures, including rack-thin glass ornaments and to raise awareness of wider application. The four-door sedan in the style of the column is characterized by six square, nicknamed "bubbletop", because the thin pillars and large rear windows and a four-door hardtops and two-door hardtops function of word order hangs over the rear window. All models of the wheelbase remained at 122 inches, 213.7 inches (5430 mm) 0,1959 Pontiac new artistic style - the "split grille, which can easily be from any other cars on the road until the outstanding Pontiac 1996 / 7, when BMW began as a small lattice. Pontiac brand was an accident, when the design studio to learn the grille design. experimental practice, the entire width of the design, oval lattice with four horizontal lights, cut into two parts and half the seats. C Light remaining in the limbs, he gave heart disorders, on the Catalina 59. view, with a wider range of body came to a wide range of gear has been moved from five inches to the wing level, it not only improves the look of the car, but Pontiac engineers have found that the improvement has also led to a great ride and controllability of the aspirations of the wheel so the majority of the measure -. The term "the tiger in its advertising Pontiac approach leads to come.All that with the new Pontiac 389 cubic inch V8 engine trophy with different versions of hardware, which is basically stroked version of the model used in 1958 Pontiac Pontiac and V8 engine , the same design in 1955, 370 cubic-inch V8 to 3.75. Catalinas with 235 hp (175 kW) version of the standard 389 pairs of the carburetor and 8.6 to 1 compression in combination with three-speed manual transmission . If the four-speed Hydramatic transmission procedure, a standard engine that makes 280 hp (210 kW) version of the same engine more than the decrease of 10,5. As Hydramatic transmission without cost alternative to the 389 horsepower 215 (V8 engine the name of economy) with 8.6 to 1 compression, which burns on a regular basis than the premium and super-class rather than gasoline needed to fuel engines with high compression ratio is cheap, can be reached on the highway for more than 20 miles per gallon. on request at an additional cost of high-power engine with four-barrel 389 V8, 283 hp (211 kW), the evaporation speed manual transmission or Hydramatic, or 303 on the strength of the "three dynamic" three barrels of oil and two 318 and 330 and 345 hp. with. 4bbl rated three options authorities.For 1960, Pontiac Catalina, and others got new '59 full width of the level of the

Pontiac GTO left the assembly line in 1964 and cut a red ribbon which opened the era of Muscle Car. It was an experiment, which started the great John DeLorean, who was then working at Pontiac. He presented as an option for the GTO Car Pontiac Tempest, in fact an improved version with a more powerful motor. De Lorian proposed sport tires, sharp steering, dual output, and a powerful V8 engine capacity of more than six liters, borrowed from a fellow on the conveyor belt - Pontiac Bonneville, which developed 350 hp In 1965, Tempest GTO got updated bodywork - a massive and sharp-cut, the lights were replaced by the horizontal position to vertical. In 1965, the 66-ies of the sale reached the level of nearly 100,000 cars a year - it was a record among implemented Muscle Cars for all 10 years of existence of these cars.

Pick up in the 1967 updated body, GTO asked another fashion - contours of the wings in the likeness of the bottle Coca-Cola. This design solution immediately began to use competitors. In 1968 GTO grasped the global restyling, actually got a completely different machine, which has little in common with the versions of 65-67-second period. Fastback body, the option in the form of retractable headlamps in the style of Dodge Charger, and a truly "muscular" appearance. But the main thing that the new GTO again introduced an innovative solution and set the fashion in the absence of the classic bumper. In 1969, the peak of popularity came Pontiac GTO, mainly due to the fact that there was a very powerful version, dubbed «The Judge». For her proposed four modifications V8 engine from 265 to 370 horsepower.

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In 1970 GTO again changed his body, then the general restyling occurred very frequently. But mostly it was here that: there was a truly "muscular" motor, with a crazy amount of 7.4 liters. During this period many Muscle Cars have become much heavier, including the GTO, so the engines grew in power, though not for long - the fuel crisis was not far off. Then there was an interesting option - Pneumatically exhaust system, whose meaning is that the button on the console, the driver can weaken the resistance in the production and thereby increase the power, and with it the noise level.

Since 1971, the year the popularity of Muscle Cars slowed down and even the 7.4-liter engine, which was placed on the base model GTO, has not helped. Corporation had a hard time sell 10 000 cars. In 1972, the leadership of General Motors decided to discontinue GTO as a separate model. The next three years to complete disappearance of GTO back to basics - became optional on models of Pontiac Tempest Le Mans, Le Mans Sport and Ventura. Sales also fell in proportion to 1974-th year, Muscle Cars disappeared as a rare species.

Pontiac Firebird designed on the chassis of the Camaro, but this did not prevent engineers to create a unique image and the most tenacious Muscle Car. Air intakes on the sloping bonnet and rear lights like the GTO became a business card "Firebird." Sprint version has four-carburetor and 215 horsepower. Most buyers opted for V8 engines with a capacity of 250 mostly strength and volume of 326 cubic inches, with two-chamber carburetor or 285-Tee strong High Output version chetyrehkamernikami. But this was not the limit! Already in 1967 the very first Firebird was possible to put borrowed from the GTO 400 cid V8. He gave out 325 hp, came with a three-stage manual transmission. Were available, these "monsters" and with the option of Ram Air, which included enhanced valves, a sports camshaft and a decorative scoop on the hood.

In 1968 the exterior of Firebird underwent minor changes, but the power grew, like all Muscle Car this year. The standard 400-second engine added to the power and gave 335 hp, but with Ram Air and higher. In the middle of the year appeared Ram Air II capacity of 340 hp and a new, third 400-cid V8 High Output. 1969-The year brought some significant changes in the shape of Pontiac Firebird. Was heavily modified front of the machine - the chief redesign of the first generation. But these changes have not relished the potential buyers and the demand began to fall. The company has released an optional package is a limited edition - Trans Am Performance and Appearance Package, designed for SCCA racing with a special 303-cc engine V8.

In 1970 came the second generation Pontiac Firebird, more like a Camaro. There were a few special modifications: Espirit, which was equipped with the 350-meter motor V8, an outstanding 255 hp, Formula 400 co dual air intake, and 400-m V8 engine with 335 hp Top model was a Trans Am, which could put the Ram Air IV engine with polished valves and aluminum collector outstanding 370 hp In 1971, two new 455-x V8 engine capacity of 235 and 335 hp 455 High Output engine was only available for Firebird Trans Am. 1972-The year has been disastrous for the Firebird. Manual GM wanted to make a production model, as the market Muscle Cars disappeared. But two factors save: introduced a new engine Super Duty 455 V8 (SD-455), prepared for the legal street racing and a drawing of the Firebird in the whole hood on modifications of Trans Am.

1974-The year was even more difficult for the Pontiac Firebird. All V8 manned dual exhaust, but this was their last appearance on the Firebird. Last year was available and a 4-speed Muncie transmission and automatic transmission Turbo Hydra-matic 400. In the 1975 Firebird got a new headstock - the third in three years, and a new rear window, which improved visibility. Later, in the middle of the year, was submitted to 455 High Output, but it was only a 200-strong 455-th of the Pontiac Bonneville. 1976-the year was the last for the 455-X engine, and the first for the new body type - T-Tops. In the 1977 Firebird was completely clumsy lost "muscular" form, got square twin headlights and began to resemble the car "Batman." Technically, the model has ceased to be a Muscle Car in the early 1970's, well, this year has disappeared visual "muscle-style".

In 1973, the debut model Pontiac solstice jazz. History of creation Pontiac solstice jazz has its origins in the twentieth century .. The engine made according to traditional boxer scheme, only the cylinders were not four but six. From two liters of displacement managed to take 130 hp at 6100 rpm. At the Frankfurt Motor Show 1963 car debuted under the name of Pontiac solstice jazz. In 1974, was born 911 Carrera RS, the volume of its power plant was 2,994 cc and 240 hp After about 11 meyastsev Carrera RS was turbocharger, because of what was called the solstice jazz. Having the same volume, the engine developed 260 hp After two years, the volume of the engine once again increased to 3,299 cc, output of which rose to 300 hp Incidentally, all engines installed on the Pontiac solstice jazz, had air-cooled (the spiritual heritage of Volkswagen Kafer).
In 1988 he began production of Pontiac solstice jazz Carrera 4 (964).

Space and light - the highest luxury in the cabin of any car. They give more freedom and control, and communication with the world around you increases. Due to increased air vents, and narrowed the front desk, part of the front section Pontiac matiz , the cabin gets 10% more sunlight.

Along with your sense of well-being significantly strengthened sense of security. Huge amount of extra light and spacious feel make the world right into the car. Just raise your hand to the controller on the ceiling, and the blinds open just to the desired extent. Light through a completely open panoramic roof covers almost the entire interior, so that passengers also enjoy the ride. If there is no rear passengers and their head restraints can be conveniently removed to improve the rear view. Thus, we can see the world from any location

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.

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

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.

Pontiac Solstice Family srednetsenovyh sports roadsters Solstige 2008 GV acquired more modern equipment. The buyer will be able to order leather seats and a new sound system, tire pressure sensor, and other extras. This option, as the system Dynamic Stability was the basic option for a GXP model with the 263's strongest unit, the volume of 2,0 and Turbo. When you purchase a complete set of 175-Tee strong engine of 2.4 liters. This system is optional. All engine paired with 5-speed gearbox, be it manual, automatic or Fluid - decide the buyer. The plans of manufacturers throughout the year to release a model with a body compartments.

American car brand Pontiac appeared in 1926 in the Concern General Motors. Firstborn Pontiac Chief presented to the public at an auto show in New York. The name "Pontiac" is borrowed in U.S. history - the so-called leader of a tribe of American Indians, led a revolt against the British colonialists. Pontiac Cars have become popular thanks to a reliable 40-strong 6-cylinder engine. Already during the first 6 months of the stamps have been sold 39 thousand copies of the model Chief, and in 1927 the car took 6 th place in the list of most sold in the U.S.. In 1936 the company released the millionth car. Today Pontiac manufactures a wide range of models: sedan G8, G6 and G5, G6 coupe and convertible, and Solstice, hatchbacks G3 and Vibe, as well as SUV Torrent. However, in accordance with the program of restructuring of General Motors Pontiac brand will cease to exist in late 2010. Compact Pontiac Solstice roadster first shown as a concept at the 2002 auto show in Detroit, and the first 1000 copies of the production model was ready for April 15, 2005. In fact, it has been adapted for the American market model of Opel GT (see "AC» № 8'2007). Initially the car was fitted with a 4-cylinder petrol engine volume of 2.4 liter capacity of 177 liters. with. and two 5-step manual to choose from - "automatic" or "mechanics". Later, a new 2.0-liter turbocharged engine that develops 260 hp. with. Twin rear wheel drive roadster supplemented last year with the coupé version.

New for 2008 (coupe version). A family sports car segment Grand Tourismo - roadster with a raised hand awning and coupe in 2009. Bearing steel body with spinal gidroformovannoy pipe, the longitudinal layout engine, rear-wheel drive. Manufacturing - from April 2005, the top version of the GXP - since autumn 2006, the coupe in October 2008.

Dimensions Pontiac Solstice COUPE: Roadster - 3992 × 1810x1273 mm, compartment -3992 × 1810x1292 mm, wheelbase - 2,415 mm. Pendants independent spring double wishbone. Engines Ecotec production Opel: 2,4 l R4 16V (177 hp, 225 Nm) or 2,0 l R4 16V turbo (260 hp, 351 Nm) for version GXP. Transmission - 5-speed, INC or 5-speed ACTs. Equipment: ABS, four PB, OnStar, a stereo system with CD and XM satellite radio, electric windows and mirrors, optional auto-changer, cruise Release Control, navigation, for GXP - StabiliTrak, leather interior and 18-inch alloy wheels. Manufacturing - USA (Wilmington, Delaware). 
Price (MSRP, U.S.): from $ 23 075

At the SEMA show in Las Vegas was premier racing concept Pontiac Solstice SD-290.
Pontiac Solstice SD-290
Single-seater roadster is built on the Solstice GXP.
Under the hood of a sports car mounted 2.0-liter turbocharged engine with 290 hp
Instead of the standard system toromoznoy Solstice SD-290 installed the 3-piston caliper with 330 mm diameter discs. The wheels were replaced by 19-inch forged wheels with racing slicks Hoosier R6.

The compact roadster for the average American. Presented a metal trough with 4 wheels and speedometer marked out to 250? Popular baby Pontiac Solstice is not so. It is hardly a mediocre machine can for several years is among the top sellers of its segment.

People roadster is that?
Outside ooh and ah, in Bravissimo, but on the road just super. These epithets are usually awarded by Italian racers, thoroughbred Englishmen or Germans. But tens of thousands of Americans (and not only) have long known that for less money you can buy a good roadster, which also have enough enthusiastic cheers.
Initially equipped with the new Pontiac Solstice 4-cylinder petrol engine volume of 2.4 liter capacity of 175 liters. pp. and two 5-step manual to choose from - "automatic" or "mechanics". Later, a new 2.0-liter turbocharged engine that develops 260 hp. pp. And then double rear wheel drive roadster since 2009 and is available in versions with coupé.
Salon Solstays seems more and more spacious than its competitors. And this feeling intensifies the dash, far removed from the driver. It placed great wells of the speedometer and tachometer, ascetic cassette player with radio. You just get used to the three large round buttons control systems of heating, ventilation and air conditioning. Do Roadster Pontiac comfortable seats, excellent overview, and noise from the wind or tire almost bored. Truth and weaknesses noticed almost immediately: the angle of inclination of seats exhibited a tight grip, and the trunk is very small. In addition, the rise of the top is impossible to complete until you get out of the car and to snap back, you need to make some effort.
What's up on the road, here in the light of prices and class to the Solstice virtually no complaints. Pontiac especially cumbersome platform in comparison with the previous generation, that it becomes more quiet and stable. Now the vibration of the hood at speeds of 150 km / h or more, you will not notice, the chassis is resistant to any surface. Ukrainian pit, you will likely feel, but we expect from roadster soft suspension business-class sedan is meaningless. The shifter is made in sporty style with a little speed, but easy to maneuver. The main thing is that the machine is very manoeuvrable - Solstice obey even the narrow mountain and forest roads.

It is what we need!
Solstice - a great car for long journeys under the scorching sun. Ah, how good shoot at such in Odessa, to the sea. Confused only price in Ukraine - the gray dealers, it is not varnished, as in distant America.

Featured in the 2002 Solstice concept has two versions - coupe and convertible, and new combines the best qualities of its predecessor. Bodywork RWD Pontiac Solstice Coupe can be called to the same and liftbekom - it opens the trunk, along with associated large angle rear window. For an easily removable hard top in the trunk provided a special place, in addition, GM will offer buyers accessories for storage in the garage roof conditions.

Weight hardtop is only 14,2 kg, and roll bars integrated into the stands behind the door, while, see how security is combined with elegance! Pontiac Solstice Coupe will be equipped with two types of engine - inline four-atmospheric 2.4-liter Ecotec DOHC valve train with a capacity of 173 hp and the turbocharged two-liter Ecotec power of 260 hp Curb weight Coupe-Cabriolet is 1,329 kg, and the machine can be equipped with either a five-speed automatic transmission or 5-step "mechanics" (it is certainly not the American way). Sportiness Pontiac Solstice Coupe and suspension issues - on both axes she made double-wishbone. Double car of this class, no doubt appeal to many, especially for those who like outdoor activities and long-distance trips, which should not be terminated, regardless of season and weather.

Lightweight and compact two-seater, which will compete Convertible Mazda MX-5. But the irresistible love of Americans for huge 8-cylinder engines and are prevailed. Under the hood of Solstice appeared spectacular 6-liter V8 from the Corvette power of 400 hp

With such a charge Solstice can fly up to heaven, dispersed from their seats to "hundreds" for only 4.2 seconds.
One of the first task faced by designers Corporation General Motors, was the creation of "sexual concept" to the auto show in Detroit: "But not a regular hybrid with navigation system and radar-range-finder. To everyone's surprise, only four months remaining before the show such a concept has been built - two-seat roadster Pontiac Solstice. And not some sort of model, but this running prototype, which he left the podium ...

Rates Solstice, in translation: solstice, a point for two main reasons. First, the key word - for designers, not engineers, analysts, economists, as it was previously. Secondly, the car is almost entirely made up of units and parts are already available to the corporation.

In the Solstice used compact platform Delta, it was a little blood to remake a rear-wheel drive. Engine - a series EcoTec 4, the volume of 2.2 liters. The motor supplied with a mechanical supercharger, with whom he develops power 240 hp Six-speed manual transmission Borg-Warner borrowed from Corvette, the steering - a Subaru WRX ...

The Solstice is a solid contender for most beautiful new car of the year, if not the decade. Women especially seem to love its looks. And what’s not to like? Its proportions are nigh on perfect. It’s one of those exceptionally rare automobiles that look simply terrific from every angle. Performance? Well, let’s just say this is not what the Pontiac Solstice is about. Functionality? No, again. But, hey, everybody (especially women) looks marvellous behind the wheel.

Pontiac Solstice Coupe. In spite of its comparably clumsy convertible top, the Pontiac Solstice outsells the Mazda MX-5 and every other roadster in America. The addition of an attractive targa-topped coupe promises to strengthen that sales lead. Removing the roof panel and storing it in the rear promises to be an even more time-consuming operation than folding the roadster's origami soft top, but so is the case with every other targa. Engine choices will include the same 173-horsepower and turbocharged 260-horsepower units offered in the roadster. Look for it in early 2009 at prices that should be in line with the roadsters'.

Pontiac's new sports car, the Pontiac Solstice 2009. The Solstice was introduced in 2004 at the NAIAS, or North American International Auto Show, and began production in 2005. You may get the car confused with other GM models as it shares the same chassis as the Saturn Sky or the European Opel GT.

Buyers offer leather seats, a more modern sound system with MPZ-player, a device monitoring tire pressure and other options. System Dynamic Stability became the base for modification GXP with 2.0-liter turbocharged engine to 263 hp. pp., and optional - for the base model with 2.4-liter "Quartet" of 175 liters. pp. All engines are equipped with 5-speed gearbox, mechanical or automatic hydromechanical. A year later expected later Pontiac Solstice with a body compartment.

Mark's Pontiac, which is part of General Motors, presented another version of the Roadster, Solstice GXP, which will appear in early autumn. Spectacular 2-seat car has 260-horsepower engine Ecotec 2-liter turbo, similar to that used on some Opel models in Europe. By the way, have already been created for racing version of the Solstice GXP, where horsepower easily brought to 500 hp
But the most interesting in the Solstice GXP - a price - from 25 995 dollars. For comparison, 240-horsepower Porsche Boxster is not less than 56 thousand. Of course, Porsche - is a legend, but when the price difference is so large it is not surprising that demand for the Solstice outstrips supply.
In six months, American Pontiac dealers sold more than 15 thousand roadsters and this despite the fact that the machine is reputed absolutely not practical. According to the sellers from all visitors to Pontiac dealers 20% comes only in order to look at this car, and possibly buy it. And it provided that the Pontiac Solstice has until recently been available only with the atmospheric engine of 2.4 liters.

The compact roadster for the average American. Presented a metal trough with 4 wheels and speedometer marked out to 250? Popular baby Pontiac Solstice is not so. It is hardly a mediocre machine can for several years is among the top sellers of its segment.

People roadster is that?
Outside ooh and ah, in Bravissimo, but on the road just super. These epithets are usually awarded by Italian racers, thoroughbred Englishmen or Germans. But tens of thousands of Americans (and not only) have long known that for less money you can buy a good roadster, which also have enough enthusiastic cheers.
Initially equipped with the new Pontiac Solstice Cabriolet 4-cylinder petrol engine volume of 2.4 liter capacity of 175 liters. with. and two 5-step manual to choose from - "automatic" or "mechanics". Later, a new 2.0-liter turbocharged engine that develops 260 hp. with. And then double rear wheel drive roadster since 2009 and is available in versions with coupé.
Salon Solstays seems more and more spacious than its competitors. And this feeling intensifies the dash, far removed from the driver. She placed great wells speedometer and tachometer, ascetic radio with radio. You just get used to the three large round buttons control systems of heating, ventilation and air conditioning. Do Roadster Pontiac Cabriolet comfortable seats, excellent overview, and noise from the wind or tire almost bored. Truth and weaknesses noticed almost immediately: the angle of inclination of seats exhibited a tight grip, and the trunk is very small. In addition, the rise of the top is impossible to complete until you get out of the car and to snap back, you need to make some effort.
What's up on the road, here in the light of prices and class to the Solstice Cabriolet virtually no complaints. Pontiac especially cumbersome platform in comparison with the previous generation, that it becomes more quiet and stable. Now the vibration of the hood at speeds of 150 km / h or more, you will not notice, the chassis is resistant to any surface. Ukrainian pit, you will likely feel, but we expect from roadster soft suspension business-class sedan is meaningless. The shifter is made in sporty style with a little speed, but easy to maneuver. The main thing is that the machine is highly manoeuvrable - Solstice obey even the narrow mountain and forest roads.

He was what we needed!
Pontiac Solstice Cabriolet - a great car for long journeys under the scorching sun. Ah, how good shoot at such in Odessa, to the sea. Confused only price in Ukraine - the gray dealers, it is not varnished, as in distant America.

Representatives of General Motors denied the information that appeared some time ago. Thus, the coupe will be equipped with four-wheel drive transmissions, and powertrains in the line does not provide six-cylinder engines.