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.