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Show n 24 2007 FRIDAY, AUGUST to Ovor 1,000 groat deals on cars lnsldo! BMM d) By Daniel Souza Continuing its tradition of combining progressive design with innovative performance, Pontiac offers an retractable hardtop with a starting price under $29,000. The G6 convertible is now available in dealer showrooms across the : valley. "The GO convertible is a game-chang- er for the industry and for Pontiac," said Mark-Ha- ns Richer, Pontiac marketing director. "The convertible will offer performance coupe enthusiasts the thrill of open-a- ir driving at a price point far below any other retractable hardtop oh the market, and we expect that it will further extend the sales success . all-wea- ther of the G6 family. : . The G6 convertible joined the G6 sedan and coupe in Pontiac showrooms in April 2006. The manufacturer's suggested retail price for the GT model is $28,490, including a $625 destination charge. The higher performance GTP model starts at $29,990. . Of course, the key element of a 3.9L V- -6 that uses variable valve timing and a variable-leng- th intake manifold to help pro duce 227 the G6 convertible is the retractable hardtop system. Convertible engineering specialist Karmann Technical Development L.L.C. was instrumental in developing the sophisticated two-pie- ce clamshell-sty- le retractable hardtop that is also very user-frienit takes approximately 30 seconds to transform the G6 from coupe to convertible, or vice versa, with the ' touch of a single but- . dly 5? ton. A specially insu- lated headliner provides acous- tic (quietness) and thermal . ' . Front ' (temperature extremes) pro- tection. Taking advantage of a . lbase, the convert- ible offers more than m, 34 inches of rear 36 inches of rear head-roo- m, and approximately 45 inches rear shoulder and hip room. GT convertible models are equipped the 201 horsepower 3.5L V- -6 engine that generates , 221 Ib.-- ft. of torque; It has a , broad power band for excellent low-rp- m acceleration and high rpm responsiveness. The 3.5L ; V- -6 is mated to the Hydra-Mat- ic 4T45-- E electronically controlled four-spe- ed automatic transmission, which features a manual shift mode for quick; crisp gear leg-roo- : i , components mount to a hydro- formed chassis cradle. ; ; The rear suspension is a four-li- nk independent suspension mini-blo- ck design with dual-rat- e, coil springs, monotube shock absorbers and direct acting stabilizer bar. ; v All G6 convertible models are equipped with standard, 18-in- ch ke aluminum wheels. Standard tires are P225 50R18 touring blackwall.: Tor gas mileage, numbers should hover around 15 mpg city and 22 mpghwy, ; Whee- 112-In- ch sus-pens- ion . . horsepower and 235 Ib.-- ft. of torque. The 3.9L engine delivers more power and usable torque over a broader operating range, with 90 percent of peak torque available from 1800 to 5800 rpm. To best utilize the added power of the 3.9L engine, the GTP convertible comes equipped With a : 4T65E heavy-du- ty 4 . five-spo- four-spe- ed automatic transmission. Both the GT and GTP convertibles incorporate a MacPherson strut front suspension, with aluminum lower control arms and stabilizer bar. a direct-acti- Base Price - 528,490 Daniel Souza can be reached at ; ng sixth.gear.heraldgmail.com changes. The GTP convertible boasts Qet to your Subaru dealer safely. And leave even safer. : i y V IWfllgmi titmvmmvm v i4 i Q ...... 4 y at. 'A 4 BUZ3ARU. S - r- 2008 SUBARU rbi ; m uajj a isav yv ti : lUoi IMS. Top Safety Pick'.' Drive standard PER MONTH LEASE $319 36 MONTHS . 2.5S.duaitlawafcgning,Pluiliui.lfcnM; and ha. 10K min. Mo HCwrtyApoM. Modal ITA) )urM57t. AC3LS Vehicle Dynamics Control with Traction Control 256-h- p Subaru ' Boxer engine 3.6-lit- er . . ' 2007 SUBARU IMPREZA (VDG) . . 200B SUBARU - ' OUTBACK TbpBteMWclnclu(tetiM)STHbc.OomninlltenulndtrtaaMilU prtotSiN8nIHsr,'1tlcStetnAWianiimMn WOTS) NCwltennminl Program. Saaaalareargot ter moitemSMt)mTr)6.lmpa id OulDaaaraiapalaiadiradaniarti- m u :V- 'tvrr j ! 11 V,..J ; I - yv-.- T luJhiirtji ife ;iTO.;ca7 itefcir iMU EZ I 4 a. , t .. . I - J - if 1- 4 J -. - -. -- - e i. i. s f, V ,i 4 e-- 1 1 1 .7 |