What is Pontiacs version of the Caprice?
Pontiac, a former division of General Motors, did not have a direct equivalent to the Chevrolet Caprice. However, Pontiac did offer several large, full-size sedan models that shared some similarities with the Caprice over the years.
Pontiac Bonneville
The Pontiac Bonneville was one of Pontiac's flagship full-size sedan models that competed with the Chevrolet Caprice. The Bonneville was produced from 1957 to 2005 and went through several generations of redesigns. The Bonneville shared a similar body-on-frame construction and offered V8 engine options like the Caprice.
Pontiac Catalina
Another Pontiac model that shared some characteristics with the Caprice was the Pontiac Catalina. The Catalina was produced from 1950 to 1981 and was Pontiac's mid-range full-size sedan. Like the Caprice, the Catalina was available with V8 engines and offered a comfortable, spacious interior.
Pontiac Parisienne
For a time, Pontiac also offered the Parisienne, which was a full-size sedan model sold primarily in Canada. The Parisienne shared many mechanical components with the Caprice and was marketed as a more premium, upscale alternative to the Catalina.
While Pontiac did not have a direct equivalent to the Chevrolet Caprice, the brand's full-size sedan models like the Bonneville, Catalina, and Parisienne shared many similarities in terms of size, power, and overall positioning within the market.
What is considered the poor man's Corvette?
While filming our new how-to features for upcoming episodes of My Classic Car with Dennis Gage I had 3 cars to work on and one of them is a 1973 Opel GT also known as the Poor Man's Corvette.
What is Pontiac's version of a Monte Carlo?
The Monte Carlo was a variant of the Pontiac Grand Prix throughout its production. From 1970 until 1972, the Monte Carlo rode on the unique "A-Special" platform with the Grand Prix, shifting to the standard A-body intermediate chassis from the 1973 through 1977 model years.
What is Pontiac's version of a Vega?
Pontiac Astre
The Pontiac Astre is a subcompact automobile that was marketed by Pontiac as a rebadged variant of the Chevrolet Vega.
What was Pontiac's version of the Chevelle?
Beaumont
The Chevelle was the basis for the Beaumont, a retrimmed model sold only in Canada by Pontiac dealers through 1969.
What is the Pontiac's version of the Corvette?
Banshee
Banshee (XP-798)
Codenamed XP-798, the 1966 Pontiac Banshee was a concept car inspired by European grand tourers, which evolved as a 4-seater version of a Corvette competitor study for Pontiac codenamed XP-778.
What was Pontiac's version of the Nova?
Ventura
From 1971, the Ventura nameplate was used on Pontiac's version of the Chevrolet Nova until it was replaced by the front wheel drive Pontiac Phoenix.
What is the difference between the G8 GT and GXP?
The GXP has an upgraded, Nürburgring-tuned FE3 suspension package, as well as larger, ventilated Brembo disc brakes. It also features a unique front bumper cover and a rear (non-functional) diffuser to differentiate it from the standard Sedan and GT models.
Did Pontiac make a g6 GXP?
For 2008, the GTP became the GXP with more dramatic styling cues, and the 3.9 L engine became an exclusive convertible option, with horsepower down to 222. SAE ratings also dropped the horsepower ratings on the 2.4 L and 3.5 L models to 164 hp and 219 hp (217 hp on convertibles), respectively.
What was Pontiac's version of the Camaro?
Pontiac Firebird
The Pontiac Firebird is an American automobile built and produced by Pontiac from the 1967 to 2002 model years. Designed as a pony car to compete with the Ford Mustang, it was introduced on February 23, 1967, five months after GM's Chevrolet division's platform-sharing Camaro.
How many Pontiac G8 GXP were made?
Those who still remember and appreciate the G8 GXP take notice when one of the 1829 units produced comes up for sale, and for good reason.
