2011 Pontiac FireBreather

The 2011 Camaro-based special was originally created as a one-off movie car for Exxodus Pictures’ new sci-fi flick, Jinn. Maybe you think this is the Pontiac FireBreather is a modern iteration of General Motor’s Firebird Trans-Am pony car.

Body and interior get renovation, the FireBreather also gets supercharged version of the Camaro’s 6.2-liter V8 with 599-horsepower plus numerous other goodies such as 275/40 ZR20 Pirellu P-Zero Rosso tires and an Eibach Pro-Plus Performance handling package.

The company decided to build a limited series for sale. And now, the order book has opened with the maker planning to manufacturer a total of 50 exact replicas of the Pontiac FireBreather, priced at $60,000 a piece.

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Pontiac Vibe 1.8L 2011 Specs and Reviews with Features

• Standard Engine 1.8L I4
• Standard Transmission 5 Speed Manual
• Cylinders 4
• Horsepower @RPM 132@6000
• Fuel Economy Cty/Hwy 26 / 32
• Combined Fuel Economy 28
• EPA Class Small Wagon
• Number of Valves 16
• Torque @RPM N/A
• Fuel Type System Gas Engine / Sequential Electronic Fuel Injected, Sequential Port Fuel Injected Sequential, Multi-Port Fuel Injected
• Turbo (Yes/No) No
• Overdrive Transmission Yes
• Battery Output N/A
• Compression 10.0:1
• Displacement 1798 / 110
• Bore X Stroke 3.17x3.47
• Cruising Range 364 miles
• Final Drive Gear Ratio Opt N/A
• Power to Weight Ratio 21.6
• Final Drive Ratio No
• Valves Configuration Dual Overhead Cam / Twin Overhead Cam

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• Anti-Theft & Locks

  • OnStar(R) Stolen Vehicle Assistance
  • Child Safety Door Locks Located On Rear Doors
  • Theftlock(R) Radio Anti-Theft

• Braking & Traction

  • 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes
  • StabiliTrak(R) Vehicle Stability Control System
  • Front Power Disc and Rear Power Disc Brakes
  • Traction Control

• Electrical

  • Front Power Outlet, 115-Volt Inverter
  • Battery

• Engines & Emissions

  • 1.8-Liter, I4, VVT-i, 16-Valve, DOHC, SEFI Engine; Front/Transverse Mounted With Horsepower Of 132@6000, Torque Of 128@4400, Alloy Block and Alloy Cylinder Heads

• Entertainment, Communication & Navigation

  • OnStar(R) Telematics System With 12 Months Safe and Sound Plan. Includes Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Remote Door Unlock, Roadside Assistance, Remote Horn and Lights, Hands-Free Calling and Low Mileage Discount
  • Radio Data System
  • Telephone Antenna
  • OnStar(R) Hands-Free Calling With Telephone
  • Radio Antenna
  • Auxiliary Audio Input Jack
  • Programmable Equalizer
  • AM/FM Radio With Seek, Scan and 4 Speakers Total; CD Player; XM(R) Satellite Radio

• Exterior Lighting

  • Automatic Headlights With Dusk Sensor
  • Daytime Running Lights
  • Halogen Headlights

• Exterior, Design, Paint & Finish

  • Metallic Paint (If Selected)
  • Front and Rear Bumpers
  • Rear Spoiler
  • Front Air Dam

• Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning

  • Rear Heating Ducts

• Instrumentation

  • Digital Clock
  • Exterior Temperature Gauge
  • Tachometer
  • Warning Lights and Audible Warnings Include Seatbelts Unfastened, Key-In-Ignition, Headlights-On and Door Ajar
  • Voice Activated Controls For Phone
  • Tire Pressure Monitor

• Interior Lighting

  • Interior Load Area Light
  • Illuminated Entry
  • Delayed Courtesy Light

• Interior, Design, Decor & Floor Covering

  • Color-Keyed Rear Carpeted Floor Mats
  • Color-Keyed Front Carpeted Floor Mats
  • Cargo Mat
  • Carpet Located In Passenger Cabin

• Safety

  • Passenger Airbag Cutoff Sensor
  • Front Seatbelt Height Adjusters
  • Front Pretensioners With Force Limiters
  • Driver Airbag With Dual Stage Deployment
  • OnStar(R) Telematics System With 12 Months Safe and Sound Plan. Includes Emergency Services, Crisis Assist and Roadside Assistance
  • L A T C H
  • Crash Sensor Sends GPS Signal
  • Side Head Curtain Airbags
  • Seat Mounted Second Row Side Airbags
  • Seat Mounted Front Side Airbags With Head Protection
  • Front and Rear Crumple Zones
  • Passenger Airbag With Dual Stage Deployment
  • Side Guard Door Beams
  • Front Active Head Restraints
  • Front and Rear 3-Point Seatbelts

• Seats

  • Front Dual Reclining Bucket Seats With Driver Adjustable Seat Height and Adjustable Headrests
  • Cloth Seats
  • Rear 60/40 Split Folding Bench Seat With Adjustable Headrests

• Steering

  • Power Rack and Pinion Steering
  • Telescopic Steering Column
  • Tilt Steering Column

• Storage

  • 4 Front and 2 Rear; 6 Cupholders Total
  • Cargo Area Tiedown Hooks
  • Covered Lower Console Storage Located On Floor and Dash
  • Front Dual Door Mounted Storage
  • Glovebox
  • Coinholder

• Suspension

  • Semi-Independent Torsion Beam Rear Suspension With Coil Springs and Shock Absorbers
  • Rear Stabilizer Bar
  • Front Stabilizer Bar
  • Independent Front Suspension With Coil Springs and Shock Absorbers

• Transmission

  • 5-Speed Manual Transmission With Overdrive

• Wheels & Tires

  • SBRP205/55R16 BSW, All-Season Tires
  • Steel Wheels, 16-In.

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Pontiac G3, 2009

Pontiac G3, 2009

Expanding its portfolio in the rapidly growing small car segment, Pontiac announced plans to bring the sporty, five-door hatchback Pontiac G3 to U.S. showrooms early next year. When it arrives, the G3 will provide Pontiac with a total of four vehicles capable of more than 30 miles per gallon on the highway.

Successful in Canada (as the Pontiac G3 Wave) and Mexico (as a sedan model), the Pontiac G3 offers an EPA estimated 27 mpg in the city and 34 mpg on the highway while providing the best shoulder and hip room in the segment for seating five adults.

The 2009 Pontiac G3 will join the all-new 2009 Pontiac Vibe (32 mpg) and recently enhanced 2009 versions of the G6 sedan (33 mpg) and G5 coupe (37 mpg) in Pontiac's "Over 30" club.


Generating 106 horsepower (79 kW), the Pontiac G3's 1.6L Ecotec four-cylinder engine is mated to a five-speed manual or optional four-speed automatic transmission. It will also feature an unusually rich mix of standard features for an entry-level car, including air conditioning, a CD/MP3 audio system with auxiliary input jack, fog lamps, rear spoiler, OnStar, and a host of standard safety features, including four airbags, that gain the Pontiac G3 a five-star frontal crash rating.

Interior space is optimized to comfortably seat five adults, including "theater"-style seating for rear seat passengers. The rear seats also feature a 60/40 split to offer up to 42 cubic feet of cargo space.

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Pontiac Solstice Coupe, 2009

Pontiac Solstice Coupe, 2009

The making of a coupe

It is a modern sports car with classic lines. The roofline has a "fastback" shape with stylized "rails" that run from the front of the roof to the rear, culminating in a stylish and functional ducktail-style rear spoiler.
The coupe's roof is fixed aft of the B-pillars, with side windows and a rear liftglass for access to the cargo area. The roof panel is easily removed from the passenger compartment, and an optional soft roof cover stores in the cargo area.

The Engineering the design

Despite its dramatic new look, engineers made only minor structural changes to create the Pontiac Solstice coupe. The rear fenders and rear fascia are the same as those on the convertible. New taillight assemblies flow more smoothly into the tapered roofline.
The sleek lines of the new roof give the car a fresh appearance, only minimal changes were made to the body structure - it's a great example of building on an already solid foundation.


The Lightweight structure
The roof's structure was strengthened with additional support elements, including an aluminum roof bow attached with aluminum brackets. The bow and brackets are stiff, low in mass, a design feature that pervades the coupe's overall construction. The roof includes a lightweight sheet molding compound cover affixed to a rigid aluminum frame for additional lightweight support. A lightweight magnesium roof panel frame weighs just 31 pounds (14.2 kg) and can be removed by one person. The cover is also made of sheet molding compound.

The Interior additions
Much of the coupe's interior remains the same as that of the convertible. However, the area behind the seats was redesigned for easy access to the cargo area, and a storage tray was mounted directly behind the headrests.

Removing the folding-top mechanism made way for a new, flat cargo floor and several storage compartments. The cargo area's covered bins provide secure storage for smaller items. Cargo tie-down hooks help secure irregularly shaped items.

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Pontiac SD-290

According to GM, the Pontiac SD-290 concept is "Designed to evoke the emotions of classic sports cars". Introduced at SEMA, the vehicle is derived from a Pontiac Solstice but has been transformed into a pure single-seat race car with its passenger compartment made obsolete by a hard tonneau cover.

Despite its competition red paint scheme, it is difficult not to relate the SD-290 to the timeless shape of a D-Type Jaguar. We can also see the influence of BMW's 2004 H2R land speed record breaking concept in the SD-290's asymmetrical layout, with its racing cockpit protected only by a small windscreen in front of the driver and a faired headrest and roll-bar behind the seat.

The car's power-to-weight ratio has been optimized by the removal of some amenities. The direct-injection and turbocharged 2-liter Ecotec engine generates 290hp and to improve aerodynamics, the front clip, hood and front fenders have been altered. It's plausible that these elements could reappear on a future Solstice revamp.

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Pontiac Vibe

One week after Toyota introduced its new Matrix at the SEMA show in Las Vegas, Pontiac presented the new redesigned Vibe at the LA Auto Show, a five-door hatchback short wagon that - like the Matrix - is derived from a lengthened and widened Corolla platform.

Clear brand differentiation between the two cars is done through the styling of the Vibe's excusive sheet metal and different interior finishes and trim. To better relate the Vibe to the Pontiac Solstice or G8, designers wanted to express more muscle and leave behind last generation's "mini-SUV" look. Chief designer Ron Aselton says: "Clean lines, minimal overhangs and wheels pushed to the corners give the vehicle its muscular stance."

In addition to the front-wheel-drive base model, the Pontiac Vibe will have an AWD version and a performance oriented version: the Vibe GT that gets its own front fascia and many sporty exterior accents. Inside it gets standard leather-trimmed seats. AWD and GT models step up to a multi-link independent rear suspension instead of a torsion-beam.

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