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There have been several award-winning cars from Pontiac over the years, including the Pontiac GTO of 2006. There are one trim levels to the GTO, including Base. The Base version is one of the more popular options, outselling other configurations. Like in 2005 the popular 6.0 liter has made this a popular choice for coupe buyers nationwide.

Stop and Go

The GTO Base is equipped with a General Motors 6.0 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The engine is mated to a Tremec 6-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Pontiac.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The GTO comes equipped with power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.

Statistics

The dimensions of the GTO Base are 72.50 inches wide by 189.80 inches long. It sits 54.90 inches off the ground. It seats a standard four passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 109.80 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The listed retail price in 2006 (MSRP) was $31,290, with a dealer invoice cost of $29,569. This price is in line with the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2006 GTO is a SFI design, using gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 18.00 gallons.

The GTO Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of 16 - 17 in-city driving and 21 - 25 when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was within normal parameters.

Parting Shots

The 2006 model year was very successful for the Pontiac GTO. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.

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