The Pontiac G6, introduced in 2004 for the 2005 model year, replaced the Grand Am as Pontiac's mid-size offering and marked a shift to a modernized naming convention for the brand.
Production ended in 2010, with the G6 notably being the final Pontiac-branded vehicle ever produced.
Performance options for the G6 ranged from a 2.4L inline-4 producing 164 horsepower to a 3.6L V6 delivering 252 horsepower and 251 lb-ft of torque.
Engine configurations included variable valve timing and E85 compatibility on select models, paired with either a 4-speed or 6-speed automatic transmission.
The G6 also offered a unique retractable hardtop convertible from 2006 to 2009, adding versatility to its lineup.
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2010 Pontiac G6 Horsepower
The Pontiac G6 is equipped with two engine options: a 2.4L ECOTEC MFI ALUMINUM engine producing 170 hp and 158 lb-ft of torque, and a 3.5L VARIABLE VALVE TIMING SFI (E85) engine generating 221 hp and 221 lb-ft of torque.
Both engines are paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission and feature a front-wheel-drive configuration.
2010 Pontiac G6 Horsepower And Torque
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
Sedan |
3.5L | V6 | VARIABLE VALVE TIMING SFI (E85) | 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With OD | FWD |
221 hp @ 5,800 rpm |
221 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | ECOTEC MFI ALUMINUM | 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With OD | FWD |
170 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
158 ft-lbs @ 5,200 rpm |
2009 Pontiac G6 Horsepower
The Pontiac G6 offers a horsepower range from 164 hp with the 2.4L ECOTEC MFI ALUMINUM engine to 252 hp with the 3.6L VARIABLE VALVE TIMING DOHC SFI engine.
Torque output varies from 156 lb-ft with the 2.4L engine to 251 lb-ft with the 3.6L engine.
The vehicle features front-wheel drive and is equipped with either a 4-speed automatic or a 6-speed automatic transmission, depending on the engine configuration.
2009 Pontiac G6 Horsepower And Torque
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
Sport Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | ECOTEC MFI ALUMINUM | 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With OD | FWD |
164 hp @ 6,400 rpm |
156 ft-lbs @ 5,000 rpm |
GXP Sedan |
3.6L | V6 | VARIABLE VALVE TIMING DOHC SFI | 6 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With OD | FWD |
252 hp @ 6,300 rpm |
251 ft-lbs @ 3,200 rpm |
GT Sedan |
3.5L | V6 | VARIABLE VALVE TIMING SFI | 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With OD | FWD |
217 hp @ 5,800 rpm |
217 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
GXP Coupe |
3.6L | V6 | VARIABLE VALVE TIMING DOHC SFI | 6 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With OD | FWD |
252 hp @ 6,300 rpm |
251 ft-lbs @ 3,200 rpm |
GT Coupe |
3.5L | V6 | VARIABLE VALVE TIMING SFI | 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With OD | FWD |
217 hp @ 5,800 rpm |
217 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
GT Sport Convertible |
3.5L | V6 | VARIABLE VALVE TIMING SFI | 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With OD | FWD |
219 hp @ 5,900 rpm |
219 ft-lbs @ 3,200 rpm |
2009 Pontiac G6 Horsepower And Torque Continued
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
GT Convertible |
3.5L | V6 | VARIABLE VALVE TIMING SFI | 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With OD | FWD |
219 hp @ 5,900 rpm |
219 ft-lbs @ 3,200 rpm |
Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | ECOTEC MFI ALUMINUM | 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With OD | FWD |
164 hp @ 6,400 rpm |
156 ft-lbs @ 5,000 rpm |
Coupe |
2.4L | I4 | ECOTEC MFI ALUMINUM | 6 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With OD | FWD |
164 hp @ 6,400 rpm |
156 ft-lbs @ 5,000 rpm |
2008 Pontiac G6 Horsepower
The Pontiac G6 offers a horsepower range from 164 hp with the 2.4L ECOTEC MFI ALUMINUM engine to 252 hp with the 3.6L VARIABLE VALVE TIMING DOHC SFI engine.
Torque varies from 156 lb-ft with the 2.4L engine to 251 lb-ft with the 3.6L engine.
Transmission options include a 4-speed automatic for the 2.4L engine and a 6-speed automatic for the 3.6L engine, both featuring electronically controlled operation with overdrive.
2008 Pontiac G6 Horsepower And Torque
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
Sport Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | ECOTEC MFI ALUMINUM | 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With OD | FWD |
164 hp @ 6,400 rpm |
156 ft-lbs @ 5,000 rpm |
GXP Sedan |
3.6L | V6 | VARIABLE VALVE TIMING DOHC SFI | 6 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With OD | FWD |
252 hp @ 6,300 rpm |
251 ft-lbs @ 3,200 rpm |
GT Sedan |
3.5L | V6 | VARIABLE VALVE TIMING SFI | 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With OD | FWD |
219 hp @ 5,900 rpm |
219 ft-lbs @ 3,200 rpm |
GXP Coupe |
3.6L | V6 | VARIABLE VALVE TIMING DOHC SFI | 6 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With OD | FWD |
252 hp @ 6,300 rpm |
251 ft-lbs @ 3,200 rpm |
GT Coupe |
3.5L | V6 | VARIABLE VALVE TIMING SFI | 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With OD | FWD |
219 hp @ 5,900 rpm |
219 ft-lbs @ 3,200 rpm |
GT Sport Convertible |
3.5L | V6 | VARIABLE VALVE TIMING SFI | 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With OD | FWD |
222 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
238 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
2008 Pontiac G6 Horsepower And Torque Continued
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
GT Convertible |
3.5L | V6 | VARIABLE VALVE TIMING SFI | 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With OD | FWD |
222 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
238 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | ECOTEC MFI ALUMINUM | 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With OD | FWD |
164 hp @ 6,400 rpm |
156 ft-lbs @ 5,000 rpm |
2007 Pontiac G6 Horsepower
The Pontiac G6 offers a horsepower range from 169 hp with the 2.4L ECOTEC MFI ALUMINUM engine to 252 hp with the 3.6L SFI engine.
Torque output varies from 162 lb-ft with the 2.4L engine to 251 lb-ft with the 3.6L engine.
Engine options include 2.4L, 3.5L, and 3.6L configurations, paired with either a 4-speed or 6-speed automatic transmission, and features a front-wheel-drive drivetrain.
2007 Pontiac G6 Horsepower And Torque
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
Sport Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | ECOTEC MFI ALUMINUM | 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With OD | FWD |
169 hp @ 6,300 rpm |
162 ft-lbs @ 4,500 rpm |
GTP Sedan |
3.6L | V6 | SFI | 6 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With OD | FWD |
252 hp @ 6,300 rpm |
251 ft-lbs @ 3,200 rpm |
GT Sport (6 Spd) Sedan |
3.5L | V6 | SFI | 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With OD | FWD |
224 hp @ 5,800 rpm |
220 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
GT Sedan |
3.5L | V6 | SFI | 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With OD | FWD |
224 hp @ 5,800 rpm |
220 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
GTP Coupe |
3.6L | V6 | SFI | 6 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With OD | FWD |
252 hp @ 6,300 rpm |
251 ft-lbs @ 3,200 rpm |
GT Sport (6 Spd MT) Coupe |
3.5L | V6 | SFI | 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With OD | FWD |
224 hp @ 5,800 rpm |
220 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
2007 Pontiac G6 Horsepower And Torque Continued
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
GT Coupe |
3.5L | V6 | SFI | 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With OD | FWD |
224 hp @ 5,800 rpm |
220 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
GT Sport Convertible |
3.5L | V6 | SFI | 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With OD | FWD |
217 hp @ 5,800 rpm |
217 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
GT Convertible |
3.5L | V6 | SFI | 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With OD | FWD |
217 hp @ 5,800 rpm |
217 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | ECOTEC MFI ALUMINUM | 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With OD | FWD |
169 hp @ 6,300 rpm |
162 ft-lbs @ 4,500 rpm |
2006 Pontiac G6 Horsepower
The Pontiac G6 is equipped with engine options ranging from a 2.4L ECOTEC MFI ALUMINUM producing 167 hp and 162 lb-ft of torque to a 3.9L 3900 SFI generating 240 hp and 241 lb-ft of torque.
All configurations utilize a front-wheel-drive layout and are paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission that is electronically controlled with overdrive.
2006 Pontiac G6 Horsepower And Torque
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
GTP Sedan |
3.9L | V6 | 3900 SFI | 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With OD | FWD |
240 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
241 ft-lbs @ 2,800 rpm |
GT Sedan |
3.5L | V6 | 3500 SFI | 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With OD | FWD |
201 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
222 ft-lbs @ 3,200 rpm |
Sedan |
3.5L | V6 | 3500 SFI | 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With OD | FWD |
201 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
222 ft-lbs @ 3,200 rpm |
GTP Coupe |
3.9L | V6 | 3900 SFI | 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With OD | FWD |
240 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
240 ft-lbs @ 2,800 rpm |
GT Coupe |
3.5L | V6 | 3500 SFI | 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With OD | FWD |
201 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
222 ft-lbs @ 3,200 rpm |
GTP Convertible |
3.9L | V6 | 3900 SFI | 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With OD | FWD |
227 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
235 ft-lbs @ 2,800 rpm |
2006 Pontiac G6 Horsepower And Torque Continued
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
GT Convertible |
3.5L | V6 | 3500 SFI | 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With OD | FWD |
201 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
222 ft-lbs @ 3,200 rpm |
Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | ECOTEC MFI ALUMINUM | 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With OD | FWD |
167 hp @ 6,300 rpm |
162 ft-lbs @ 4,500 rpm |
2005 Pontiac G6 Horsepower
The Pontiac G6 is equipped with a 3.5L 3500 SFI engine, producing a consistent output of 200 horsepower and 220 lb-ft of torque.
This vehicle features a front-wheel-drive configuration and is paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission that is electronically controlled with overdrive.
2005 Pontiac G6 Horsepower And Torque
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
GT Sedan |
3.5L | V6 | 3500 SFI | 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With OD | FWD |
200 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
220 ft-lbs @ 3,200 rpm |
Sedan |
3.5L | V6 | 3500 SFI | 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With OD | FWD |
200 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
220 ft-lbs @ 3,200 rpm |
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