For model year 1984, the 6000 led Pontiac's sales, with a production over 122,000, and was the last Pontiac to carry a numeric designation. The 6000 was offered in a sporty variant, marketed as the 6000 STE, which was named to the Car and Driver Ten Best three times, from 1983 to 1985.[2]
As part of their legacy, together the 6000 and the other A-bodies became enormously popular — as well as synonymous with GM's most transparent examples of badge engineering, highlighted almost indistinguishably on the August 22, 1983 cover of Forbes magazine as examples of genericized uniformity, embarrassing the company and ultimately prompting GM to recommit to design leadership. [3][4][5]
1984 Pontiac 6000 LE Coupé with Landau roof treatment option.
1986 Pontiac 6000 sedan
1989–1991 Pontiac 6000 LE sedan
1982: Two trim levels were offered: 6000 and 6000 LE. Both came standard with the new-for-1982 2.5 L (151 cu in) Tech IV four-cylinder with throttle body injection. It made 90 hp (67 kW). Optional engines were GM's 2.8 L (173 cu in) V6 with a 2-barrel carburetor which made 112 hp (84 kW), or a 4.3 L (263 cu in) Oldsmobile diesel V6 which made 85 hp (63 kW).
1984: A station wagon known as the 6000 Safari was introduced to replace the rear-wheel drive Bonneville Safari wagon.
1985: A facelift meant a new fascia with a body-colored center section housing the Pontiac logo. The 2.8 in the STE model was updated with multi-port fuel injection, raising output to 135 hp (101 kW). The Tech IV was given various updates over the years but was mostly unchanged. The 4.3-liter diesel V6 was unpopular in light of General Motors diesel engine problems and was discontinued after 1985.[2]
1986: The fuel-injected 2.8 made its way into the Base and LE models for the 1986 model year, however in these trims it only made 125 hp (93 kW). An S/E model arrived with the STE powertrain but fewer features; it was also available as a station wagon.[2]
1987: The quad rectangular sealed beam headlamps were replaced with composite units.[2] The taillights were updated with separate amber-colored turn signal indicators on the outboard side.
1988: The coupe model was dropped; the rest of the line received equipment changes such as new "contour seats" for the LE.[2]
1988: In Canada, an Olympic edition was offered on S/E models as a tie-in to the Calgary Winter Olympics. Offered only in monochrome white, with all blackout trim exterior painted white to match the body. The only interior colour trim was saddle, with an Olympic logo mounted on the B pillar.[2]
1989: The 6000 received a more-rounded roofline, along with the Buick Century and Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera, and was facelifted for the final time with slightly wider headlamps and a new grille. The taillights were replaced with the one from 6000STE.
1990: Passive front seatbelts were introduced and the 3.1 L (191 cu in) V6 originally only seen in the STE replaced the 2.8 across the board. After the STE model was dropped from the 6000 line for 1990, the S/E model gained its all wheel drive option. This was later dropped for the 1991 model year.
1991: The 6000 is dropped, being replaced by the Grand Prix sedan. In addition, the Pontiac 6000 wagon was the final GM designed station wagon offering from Pontiac, as it was replaced by the Pontiac Trans Sport in 1990. The last Pontiac 6000 was assembled on July 22, 1991.[citation needed]
STE version
1985 Pontiac 6000 STE
By 1984, Pontiac was in the midst of a resurgence as the division began to reassert its 1960s role as GM's performance brand. The 6000STE (Special Touring Edition) was introduced for the 1983 model year. 5-passenger seating with front captain seats and power windows were standard on this trim level (optional on some other trim levels). It featured a High-Output version of the 6000's optional 2.8 L V6. Like that engine, it sported a 2-barrel carburetor, though it delivered 135 hp (101 kW), rather than the usual 112 horsepower. Although intended to compete with similar entries from BMW, Audi, Toyota and Nissan, the 6000 used older technologies by comparison. The fuel system was carbureted (competitors had fuel injection) and gauge cluster lacked a tachometer. The 1984 6000STE featured a digital gauge cluster featuring a bar-graph tachometer. The STE featured a driver information center with a system which monitored functions such as lights, doors, tune-ups and tire rotations. For 1984, Road & Track called the 6000 STE one of the top twelve enthusiast cars.[citation needed]
Special steering rack, and suspension tuning with a self-leveling rear air suspension yielded handling performance comparable to European vehicles. Four wheel disc brakes improved stopping as did standard Goodyear Eagle GT tires, size 195/70R14 (large for the time).
In 1985, the carbureted engine was replaced by a multi-port fuel injected version of the 2.8 L V6, still delivering 135 hp (101 kW). Although the 3-speed automatic remained standard (a Getrag 5-speed manual was a no charge option), the new engine accelerated faster than the previous engine.
For 1986, a revised front fascia with composite headlamps, anti-lock brakes, a revised tachometer, steering wheel mounted audio controls (the first of their kind) and a new 4-speed automatic transmission became available. Following this was a two-position memory seat for the 8-way power drivers seat for 1987. New for 1988 was an optional All Wheel Drive system. It was mated to a new 3.1 L LH0 V6 (the first use of GM's then-new 3.1 L in a production car) but only a 3-speed automatic transmission, which did not help acceleration or fuel economy. The all-wheel-drive system became standard for 1989, but was moved to the SE model for 1990, since the STE model name was discontinued from the 6000 line and moved to the new four-door Grand Prix lineup that year. The STE trim level was later discontinued from the Grand Prix after 1993.
1987 Pontiac 6000 coupé with Landau roof option. This was the last year for this body style.
1984–1986 Muncie 4-speed manual w/overdrive (only available on 2.5 L 4-cyl & 4.3 L diesel)
1984–1988 Muncie/Getrag 5T40/HM282 5-speed manual w/overdrive (only on 2.8 L V6)
1982–1991 Turbo Hydramatic 125C/3T40 3-speed automatic (Standard on all engines)
1985–1991 Turbo Hydramatic 440-T4/4T60 4-speed automatic with overdrive (optional only on V6 engines)
References
^"End of the line. The last Pontiac 6000 made by General Motors of..." Getty Images.
^ abcdefgGunnell, John; Kowalke, Ron (2012). Standard Catalog of Pontiac, 1926-2002 (2nd ed.). Iola, WI: Krause Publications. pp. 189–200. ISBN978-1-4402-3234-3.
^Daniel Strohl (February 3, 2021). "How a single magazine cover photo changed the course of auto design at GM in the Eighties". Hemmings.
^Amy Wilson (September 14, 2008). "Can't tell the Pontiacs from the Buicks? That's the problem". Automotive News.
^Paul Niedermeyer (November 17, 2012). "1983 Fortune: Will Success Spoil General Motors?". Curbside Classics.
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pontiac, 6000, size, automobile, manufactured, marketed, pontiac, model, years, 1982, through, 1991, door, coupe, door, sedan, door, wagon, body, styles, 6000, shared, front, wheel, drive, platform, with, cutlass, ciera, buick, century, chevrolet, celebrity, 1. The Pontiac 6000 is a mid size automobile manufactured and marketed by Pontiac for model years 1982 through 1991 in 2 door coupe 4 door sedan and 5 door wagon body styles The 6000 shared the front wheel drive A platform with the Cutlass Ciera Buick Century and Chevrolet Celebrity Pontiac 60001987 1988 Pontiac 6000 LEOverviewManufacturerPontiac General Motors Production1981 1991Model years1982 1991AssemblyOklahoma City Oklahoma United States 1988 1991 Framingham Massachusetts United States 1982 North Tarrytown New York United States 1985 1989 Oshawa Ontario Canada 1982 1988 Body and chassisClassMid sizeBody style2 door coupe4 door sedan4 door station wagonLayoutTransverse front engine front wheel drive all wheel drivePlatformA bodyRelatedBuick Century fifth generation Chevrolet CelebrityOldsmobile Cutlass CieraPowertrainEngine2 5 L LR8 I42 8 L LE2 LH7 L44 LB6 V63 1 L LH0 V64 3 L LT7 diesel V6Transmission3 speed 3T40 automatic4 speed 4T60 automatic5 speed Getrag manualDimensionsWheelbase104 5 in 2 654 mm 1982 1988 104 9 in 2 664 mm 1989 1991 Length188 9 in 4 798 mm 193 2 in 4 907 mm wagon Width72 in 1 829 mm Height53 7 in 1 364 mm 54 1 in 1 374 mm wagon ChronologyPredecessorPontiac LeMansSuccessorPontiac Grand PrixThe 6000 was manufactured at Oshawa Car Assembly in Ontario Canada from 1981 to 1988 1 at Oklahoma City Assembly until production ended and briefly at North Tarrytown Assembly 2 For model year 1984 the 6000 led Pontiac s sales with a production over 122 000 and was the last Pontiac to carry a numeric designation The 6000 was offered in a sporty variant marketed as the 6000 STE which was named to the Car and Driver Ten Best three times from 1983 to 1985 2 As part of their legacy together the 6000 and the other A bodies became enormously popular as well as synonymous with GM s most transparent examples of badge engineering highlighted almost indistinguishably on the August 22 1983 cover of Forbes magazine as examples of genericized uniformity embarrassing the company and ultimately prompting GM to recommit to design leadership 3 4 5 Contents 1 Year to Year Changes 2 STE version 3 Engines 4 Transmissions 5 References 6 External linksYear to Year Changes Edit 1984 Pontiac 6000 LE Coupe with Landau roof treatment option 1986 Pontiac 6000 sedan 1989 1991 Pontiac 6000 LE sedan 1982 Two trim levels were offered 6000 and 6000 LE Both came standard with the new for 1982 2 5 L 151 cu in Tech IV four cylinder with throttle body injection It made 90 hp 67 kW Optional engines were GM s 2 8 L 173 cu in V6 with a 2 barrel carburetor which made 112 hp 84 kW or a 4 3 L 263 cu in Oldsmobile diesel V6 which made 85 hp 63 kW 1984 A station wagon known as the 6000 Safari was introduced to replace the rear wheel drive Bonneville Safari wagon 1985 A facelift meant a new fascia with a body colored center section housing the Pontiac logo The 2 8 in the STE model was updated with multi port fuel injection raising output to 135 hp 101 kW The Tech IV was given various updates over the years but was mostly unchanged The 4 3 liter diesel V6 was unpopular in light of General Motors diesel engine problems and was discontinued after 1985 2 1986 The fuel injected 2 8 made its way into the Base and LE models for the 1986 model year however in these trims it only made 125 hp 93 kW An S E model arrived with the STE powertrain but fewer features it was also available as a station wagon 2 1987 The quad rectangular sealed beam headlamps were replaced with composite units 2 The taillights were updated with separate amber colored turn signal indicators on the outboard side 1988 The coupe model was dropped the rest of the line received equipment changes such as new contour seats for the LE 2 1988 In Canada an Olympic edition was offered on S E models as a tie in to the Calgary Winter Olympics Offered only in monochrome white with all blackout trim exterior painted white to match the body The only interior colour trim was saddle with an Olympic logo mounted on the B pillar 2 1989 The 6000 received a more rounded roofline along with the Buick Century and Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera and was facelifted for the final time with slightly wider headlamps and a new grille The taillights were replaced with the one from 6000STE 1990 Passive front seatbelts were introduced and the 3 1 L 191 cu in V6 originally only seen in the STE replaced the 2 8 across the board After the STE model was dropped from the 6000 line for 1990 the S E model gained its all wheel drive option This was later dropped for the 1991 model year 1991 The 6000 is dropped being replaced by the Grand Prix sedan In addition the Pontiac 6000 wagon was the final GM designed station wagon offering from Pontiac as it was replaced by the Pontiac Trans Sport in 1990 The last Pontiac 6000 was assembled on July 22 1991 citation needed STE version Edit 1985 Pontiac 6000 STE By 1984 Pontiac was in the midst of a resurgence as the division began to reassert its 1960s role as GM s performance brand The 6000STE Special Touring Edition was introduced for the 1983 model year 5 passenger seating with front captain seats and power windows were standard on this trim level optional on some other trim levels It featured a High Output version of the 6000 s optional 2 8 L V6 Like that engine it sported a 2 barrel carburetor though it delivered 135 hp 101 kW rather than the usual 112 horsepower Although intended to compete with similar entries from BMW Audi Toyota and Nissan the 6000 used older technologies by comparison The fuel system was carbureted competitors had fuel injection and gauge cluster lacked a tachometer The 1984 6000STE featured a digital gauge cluster featuring a bar graph tachometer The STE featured a driver information center with a system which monitored functions such as lights doors tune ups and tire rotations For 1984 Road amp Track called the 6000 STE one of the top twelve enthusiast cars citation needed Special steering rack and suspension tuning with a self leveling rear air suspension yielded handling performance comparable to European vehicles Four wheel disc brakes improved stopping as did standard Goodyear Eagle GT tires size 195 70R14 large for the time In 1985 the carbureted engine was replaced by a multi port fuel injected version of the 2 8 L V6 still delivering 135 hp 101 kW Although the 3 speed automatic remained standard a Getrag 5 speed manual was a no charge option the new engine accelerated faster than the previous engine For 1986 a revised front fascia with composite headlamps anti lock brakes a revised tachometer steering wheel mounted audio controls the first of their kind and a new 4 speed automatic transmission became available Following this was a two position memory seat for the 8 way power drivers seat for 1987 New for 1988 was an optional All Wheel Drive system It was mated to a new 3 1 L LH0 V6 the first use of GM s then new 3 1 L in a production car but only a 3 speed automatic transmission which did not help acceleration or fuel economy The all wheel drive system became standard for 1989 but was moved to the SE model for 1990 since the STE model name was discontinued from the 6000 line and moved to the new four door Grand Prix lineup that year The STE trim level was later discontinued from the Grand Prix after 1993 1987 Pontiac 6000 coupe with Landau roof option This was the last year for this body style 1989 1991 Pontiac 6000 Safari 1987 1988 Pontiac 6000 LE rear view Engines EditYears Engine Power Notes1982 1991 2 5 L 151 cu in LR8 TBI Tech IV I4 90 hp 67 kW 1982 1986 2 8 L 173 cu in LE2 2 barrel V6 112 hp 84 kW 1982 1985 4 3 L 263 cu in LT7 diesel V6 85 hp 63 kW 1983 1984 2 8 L 173 cu in LH7 2 barrel V6 135 hp 101 kW STE1985 1986 2 8 L 173 cu in L44 MFI V6 140 hp 104 kW STE1987 1989 2 8 L 173 cu in LB6 MFI V6 130 hp 97 kW 1988 1989 3 1 L 191 cu in LH0 MFI V6 135 hp 101 kW STE AWD1990 1991 3 1 L 191 cu in LH0 MFI V6 135 hp 101 kW Transmissions Edit1984 1986 Muncie 4 speed manual w overdrive only available on 2 5 L 4 cyl amp 4 3 L diesel 1984 1988 Muncie Getrag 5T40 HM282 5 speed manual w overdrive only on 2 8 L V6 1982 1991 Turbo Hydramatic 125C 3T40 3 speed automatic Standard on all engines 1985 1991 Turbo Hydramatic 440 T4 4T60 4 speed automatic with overdrive optional only on V6 engines References Edit End of the line The last Pontiac 6000 made by General Motors of Getty Images a b c d e f g Gunnell John Kowalke Ron 2012 Standard Catalog of Pontiac 1926 2002 2nd ed Iola WI Krause Publications pp 189 200 ISBN 978 1 4402 3234 3 Daniel Strohl February 3 2021 How a single magazine cover photo changed the course of auto design at GM in the Eighties Hemmings Amy Wilson September 14 2008 Can t tell the Pontiacs from the Buicks That s the problem Automotive News Paul Niedermeyer November 17 2012 1983 Fortune Will Success Spoil General Motors Curbside Classics External links EditGM A body club and forum Yahoo Pontiac 6000 group Wikimedia Commons has 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