Pontiac G6 GXP Concept
Wednesday, June 14th, 2006
Pontiac is revealing a new G6 GXP coupe show car at the upcoming New York International Auto Show. Designed to augment the G6’s sleek styling with a more aggressive appearance and stance, the new GXP show car will test both media and public reaction before any final decision on production is made.
“Although the GXP performance series has been very successful in the past, we’ve never attempted to introduce a GXP on our largest volume vehicle and we want to be sure we do it right,” said Dennis Maraone, Pontiac product director. “We believe the package of exterior, interior and performance enhancements we’ve put together on the G6 GXP show car should appeal to 2+2 coupe enthusiasts.”
Highlighting the exterior styling changes is a redesigned front fascia, featuring an integrated lower air dam and an aggressive chrome treatment of Pontiac’s signature twin-port grille, as well as a twin air scoop hood. Around back, the new rear fascia shows off the dual chrome-tipped exhaust and unique “hammerhead” spoiler. Side rocker panels, 19-inch wheels, vented cross-drilled brake rotors, and a 25-mm reduction in suspension height finish off the GXP’s ground-hugging appearance.
Inside, red accents give the GXP a sportier flavor than a standard G6. The red chrome trim on the instrument cluster, center stack and door controls augments the red leather seat and door panel inserts.
Under the hood, the G6 GXP uses a modified 3.9-liter V6 engine mated to a six-speed manual transmission. Linking a ram air induction system with K&N air filter to a cat-back free flowing exhaust helps boost engine output to 270 horsepower and 259 lb-ft of torque.
The GXP performance series was introduced in 2003 with the Bonneville GXP. The Grand Prix GXP joined the line in 2005 and currently accounts for 30 percent of all Grand Prix retail sales. The Solstice GXP launches this fall.
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September 1st, 2006 at 10:28 am
I currently drive a brand new 2006 Pontiac G6 GT coupe and I absolutly love every aspect of the car. Every line it has, the way it handles, its just a perfect car. When I first saw the concept picture for the G6 GXP I was amazed. I can only dream that this car comes in to production. I can only imagine the success it will bring pontiac. Then I will be able to get aftermarket parts like the GXP’s hood for my coupe!!!
September 22nd, 2006 at 3:25 pm
I don’t like the long wheel base of the G6. It just leaves too much of the body unporportioned. A shorter wheel base would also help in the handling department. A shorter body would also be good. You can have a 2+2 just not a long body Also the up hill slant of the windows is annoying. Making the window line parrallel to the ground would greatly improve the look. The hood scoops need to be toned down slighty, just a little too big. The concept is very nice looking but needs some of these tweaks to be considered awesome.
October 21st, 2006 at 3:38 pm
Wow this car is beautiful I’ve handled all the engines thus far and let me tell you the 2007 G6 GTP Sedan with the 3.6L (253 HP?) and a 6 speed auto is very nice and fast, and now with a manual 6 speed and an even faster 3.9L will just make this thing crank. Looks beautiful I can’t wait to see this car on the streets and in the dealer!