G6 going RWD

Skullrot · 12-10-2006, 09:12 PM

I heard this rumor on another board. Has anyone else heard this? It had something to do with Pontiac being in Grand Am racing and they are going to use the G6 GXP in the GT class. The pic I saw looks like a G6-R. Here is the like to the article.

http://www.grand-am.com/News/Article.asp?ID=7434

notsoaveragej0e · 12-10-2006, 09:28 PM

It obviously won't be on the current body style G6, but all Pontiac's are going to become RWD in the near future. So yes, it is very plausible that the next "G6" will be rwd.

kingsofcrunk · 12-10-2006, 10:01 PM

I heard all of pontiac is going RWD in 08-09

timberwoof · 12-11-2006, 12:04 AM

That would be SCHWEETTTTTT

Skullrot · 12-11-2006, 05:44 AM

I would look at the G6 a lot harder if it goes RWD in the next year or two. The easy of making power. What engine types do you think they will go with? Do you think GM will have the gul to put a V8 in it?

notsoaveragej0e · 12-11-2006, 06:36 AM

Doubt it- the market for the G6 is not really towards gearheads and hot rodders- that's what the GTO will be for... if it comes back that is (90% chance it will). If no GTO... then maybe a V8 G6...

Mirage85 · 12-11-2006, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by notsoaveragej0e

Doubt it- the market for the G6 is not really towards gearheads and hot rodders- that's what the GTO will be for... if it comes back that is (90% chance it will). If no GTO... then maybe a V8 G6...

I doubt it, they will probably leave the V8 for the Grand Prix.....

I would really like to see a new firebird though, build off the new camaro, now that would be sweet.

pyro · 12-11-2006, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Mirage85

I doubt it, they will probably leave the V8 for the Grand Prix.....

Exodus · 12-11-2006, 08:30 AM

so, while other cars are going AWD pontiac is going RWD. If im wrong, all apologies for my ignorance.

pyro · 12-11-2006, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Exodus

so, while other cars are going AWD pontiac is going RWD. If im wrong, all apologies for my ignorance.

what other cars?

Exodus · 12-11-2006, 08:59 AM

Lexus, Audi, Volkwagon, Volvo, Susuki, etc.
Errr, nevermind they're luxery-but hey, w/ the prices that GM charges....

Exodus · 12-11-2006, 09:00 AM

^ w/ the exception of suzuki of course

pyro · 12-11-2006, 09:08 AM

i think they are venturing into a dying market for performance cars...you dont see alot of profitable RWD performance cars anymore besides the mustang.

Exodus · 12-11-2006, 09:17 AM

isnt the evo and STI AWD?

nascarnate326 · 12-11-2006, 09:19 AM

There isnt also a hole lot of choice, of WELL MADE rwd performance cars anymore.
Of course Im a huge fan of the 04-06 GTO, but besides that and Mustang.... there isnt much.

Exodus · 12-11-2006, 09:22 AM

I guess we'll see how the late 07 early 08 Challenger performs.
Then of course the WAYYYYYYY behind Camaro

GregFarz78 · 12-11-2006, 09:29 AM

Why is everyone jumping on the AWD bandwagon...I'd rather have RWD I actually like what GM is doing making all pontiacs RWD. IMO there is no good reason to make a performance car AWD other than its better in snow and really its not b/c they come with summer performance tires so you still have to buy winter tires for it.

pyro · 12-11-2006, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by GregFarz78

Why is everyone jumping on the AWD bandwagon...I'd rather have RWD I actually like what GM is doing making all pontiacs RWD. IMO there is no good reason to make a performance car AWD other than its better in snow and really its not b/c they come with summer performance tires so you still have to buy winter tires for it.

Mirage85 · 12-11-2006, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by GregFarz78

Why is everyone jumping on the AWD bandwagon...I'd rather have RWD I actually like what GM is doing making all pontiacs RWD. IMO there is no good reason to make a performance car AWD other than its better in snow and really its not b/c they come with summer performance tires so you still have to buy winter tires for it.

My guess would be that cars cost alot more than they used too. So way back when, (example) Billy Bob could afford to park his Camero / firebird / whatever that cost them $5K brand new, if that, and break out the big Chevy C-10 or Ford F-100 for winter. It was easier to afford mutiple cars back then. Now when your paying $30K+ for a performance car, most people can't afford a second vehicle for winter. So when spending that much money on a car, I want to drive it year round, and it had better perform well in all driving conditions. I see what your saying about true sports/fun cars being RWD, but that would limit the market to much, decreasing the profitability of these cars.

Where Im from in Pa, if you have a RWD car, your not going anywhere if its snowing, alot of roads dont even have winter maintainence.

2003SCT · 12-11-2006, 11:24 AM

http://www.leightonreese.com/GA07/HomeTest06/index.html

Here's some coo pics of the car and a video

CHRIS

12-10-2006, 09:12 PM	#1
Skullrot GAGT - Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Phoenix AZ. Posts: 97 Vehicle: 2000 GAGT	G6 going RWD I heard this rumor on another board. Has anyone else heard this? It had something to do with Pontiac being in Grand Am racing and they are going to use the G6 GXP in the GT class. The pic I saw looks like a G6-R. Here is the like to the article. http://www.grand-am.com/News/Article.asp?ID=7434

12-10-2006, 09:28 PM	#2
notsoaveragej0e Causes a ruckus AKA: Joe Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Detroit, MI Age: 34 Posts: 5,011 Vehicle: Maligoat	It obviously won't be on the current body style G6, but all Pontiac's are going to become RWD in the near future. So yes, it is very plausible that the next "G6" will be rwd. __________________

12-11-2006, 12:04 AM	#4
timberwoof Law Dawg AKA: Cody Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portland Tx Posts: 1,827 Vehicle: 2004 Grand Am SE1	That would be SCHWEETTTTTT __________________ Mods: Sways, F-STB, Dr. Speed Stage 2 w/ box, Rear Disk Conversion, drilled rotors, steel braided lines, 180* T-Stat.

12-11-2006, 06:36 AM	#6
notsoaveragej0e Causes a ruckus AKA: Joe Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Detroit, MI Age: 34 Posts: 5,011 Vehicle: Maligoat	Doubt it- the market for the G6 is not really towards gearheads and hot rodders- that's what the GTO will be for... if it comes back that is (90% chance it will). If no GTO... then maybe a V8 G6... __________________

12-11-2006, 08:30 AM	#9
Exodus Down Rodeo AKA: Minchione Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Marlboro/LBI, NJ Age: 39 Posts: 1,734 Vehicle: 12 Altima \| 08 TL/S	so, while other cars are going AWD pontiac is going RWD. If im wrong, all apologies for my ignorance. __________________ Choices always were a problem for you. What you need is someone strong to guide you. Deaf and blind and dumb and born to follow, What you need is someone strong to use you —Opiate, T O O L

12-11-2006, 05:44 AM	#5
Skullrot GAGT - Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Phoenix AZ. Posts: 97 Vehicle: 2000 GAGT	I would look at the G6 a lot harder if it goes RWD in the next year or two. The easy of making power. What engine types do you think they will go with? Do you think GM will have the gul to put a V8 in it?

12-11-2006, 08:59 AM	#11
Exodus Down Rodeo AKA: Minchione Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Marlboro/LBI, NJ Age: 39 Posts: 1,734 Vehicle: 12 Altima \| 08 TL/S	Lexus, Audi, Volkwagon, Volvo, Susuki, etc. Errr, nevermind they're luxery-but hey, w/ the prices that GM charges.... __________________ Choices always were a problem for you. What you need is someone strong to guide you. Deaf and blind and dumb and born to follow, What you need is someone strong to use you —Opiate, T O O L

12-11-2006, 09:00 AM	#12
Exodus Down Rodeo AKA: Minchione Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Marlboro/LBI, NJ Age: 39 Posts: 1,734 Vehicle: 12 Altima \| 08 TL/S	^ w/ the exception of suzuki of course __________________ Choices always were a problem for you. What you need is someone strong to guide you. Deaf and blind and dumb and born to follow, What you need is someone strong to use you —Opiate, T O O L

12-11-2006, 09:08 AM	#13
pyro mAUDIrator AKA: Jeremy Join Date: May 2005 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL Age: 34 Posts: 3,837 Vehicle: '05 A4 1.8T	i think they are venturing into a dying market for performance cars...you dont see alot of profitable RWD performance cars anymore besides the mustang. __________________ They can come closer than close, yeah...original they never will be. Florida Members...CLICK HERE

12-11-2006, 09:17 AM	#14
Exodus Down Rodeo AKA: Minchione Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Marlboro/LBI, NJ Age: 39 Posts: 1,734 Vehicle: 12 Altima \| 08 TL/S	isnt the evo and STI AWD? __________________ Choices always were a problem for you. What you need is someone strong to guide you. Deaf and blind and dumb and born to follow, What you need is someone strong to use you —Opiate, T O O L

12-11-2006, 09:19 AM	#15
nascarnate326 Honda CRF 450 AKA: Nathan Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Age: 34 Posts: 1,188 Vehicle: 2004 Grand Prix GT	There isnt also a hole lot of choice, of WELL MADE rwd performance cars anymore. Of course Im a huge fan of the 04-06 GTO, but besides that and Mustang.... there isnt much. __________________ "We've got lots of letters from Windows users that say iTunes is their favorite program. Its like giving a glass of water to someone in hell" - Steve Jobs

12-11-2006, 09:22 AM	#16
Exodus Down Rodeo AKA: Minchione Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Marlboro/LBI, NJ Age: 39 Posts: 1,734 Vehicle: 12 Altima \| 08 TL/S	I guess we'll see how the late 07 early 08 Challenger performs. Then of course the WAYYYYYYY behind Camaro __________________ Choices always were a problem for you. What you need is someone strong to guide you. Deaf and blind and dumb and born to follow, What you need is someone strong to use you —Opiate, T O O L

12-11-2006, 09:29 AM	#17
GregFarz78 GAGT - Junkie AKA: See Above Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Philly, PA Age: 43 Posts: 4,413 Vehicle: 04 Honda S2000	Why is everyone jumping on the AWD bandwagon...I'd rather have RWD I actually like what GM is doing making all pontiacs RWD. IMO there is no good reason to make a performance car AWD other than its better in snow and really its not b/c they come with summer performance tires so you still have to buy winter tires for it. __________________ My Pics

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