10 cars to understand Pontiac
10 cars to understand Pontiac, The first model of the Oakland company that would end up originating Pontiac
Oakland Pontiac 6-27 (1926). “Chief of the Sixes”
Animated by a 6-cylinder 186.5 ci (3 liters) and 40 hp. Available in 5 different bodies, from the convertible Landaulet to the sedan, passing through the two-seater, two-door coupe. The base was a 110-inch (2,794 mm) wheelbase Chevrolet chassis.
Pontiac Torpedo 8 (1940). More for less.
From Pontiac 6-27, the Oakland brand ceased to be used in favor of Pontiac, the change was made official in 1932. The Torpedo was, like the first Pontiac, a mid-range car, in terms of price, with features of high end. 6 and 8-cylinder engines.
Pontiac Bonneville (1957). The best price/performance ratio
Pontiac Tempest Le Mans GTO (1964). The first muscle car is born
Pontiac Firebird (1967). Mythical in many ways
In 1966, Chevrolet introduces the Camaro. In 1967, Pontiac has its variant baptized Firebird. The name of this mythological bird was present for Pontiac's version.
Pontiac Trans Am Firebird (1982). The benefits of television
However, this model achieved prestige and cult car status thanks to being the basis for the Knight Industries Two Thousand, or KITT, in the 'Fantastic Car' series.
Pontiac Fierce (1984). From economical to sporty
Pontiac Le Mans (1988). What would they think?
Pontiac Aztec (2002). Why?
If there's one car that sums up everything that went wrong with Pontiac, it's the Aztek. We are talking about an SUV whose physiognomy makes a Fiat Multipla or a first-generation SsangYong Rodius look like works of art in comparison. Under its hood, a 3.4-liter V6 and 180 hp. Today he has his fan club, but you know, for tastes...
Pontiac GTO (2004). exotic reincarnation
Changing the grille of the Australian Holden Monaro, in turn, derived from the Opel Omega C (2000-2003), and equipping it with the V8 (LS1 type) 5.7 liters and 350 CV of the Corvette. In 2005, it received the 400 hp 6-litre LS2.
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