Anthony Fontanelle is a 35-year-old automotive buff who grew up in the Windy City. He does freelance work for an automotive magazine when he is not busy customizing cars in his shop.
Eighty years ago, General Motors produced a marque of automobile that is soon to be recognized as one of the most promising car makes in the automotive industry. Manufactured as a mid-level brand, Pontiac features a high performance and sportier driving experience that is very much appealing to younger drivers. Because of those inherent features, the powerful line up of Pontiac models has earned an impressive reputation in the automotive industry since its early beginnings. Among the current models of Pontiac include the Pontiac GTO, Pontiac Vibe, Pontiac GXP Series, Pontiac Torrent, Pontiac Grand Prix, Pontiac Solstice, Pontiac G5, Pontiac G6 convertible, Pontiac G6 coupe, as well as Pontiac G6 sedan. Pontiac vehicles are able to stand among the rest because they are all equipped with highly engineered and durable Pontiac Parts. They perfectly match the performance and features of your Pontiac vehicle in order to provide you with an efficient and exceptional driving and handling experience.
The evolution of performance of Pontiac vehicles can be traced way back in 1955 when the first models of Pontiac have been equipped with a 173-horsepower overhead valve V-8 engine. It then evolved into a 285-horsepower 6 cylinder engine to cater to the needs of performance enthusiasts. Current Pontiac models have been equipped with a 3.9 L 3900 V6 SFI engine that provides the performance, agility and utility that every enthusiast driver demands. Every Pontiac model has been equipped with a low-RPM high-torque engine model. Not only that, compared to other vehicle makes, Pontiac engines has integrated a timing chain cover and an integrated water pump a well as a separate intake and valley pan. Some of the other performance Pontiac parts installed on every Pontiac vehicle includes a 6-speed or 4-speed transmission that is either in manual or automatic control. On the other hand, the mechanical performance of Pontiac vehicles can be attributed to the suspension system that features “stabilitrak” and a fully-functional traction control. Ride and handling is also a breeze because your Pontiac vehicles are equipped with a hydraulic power steering.
Pontiac Parts are not only limited to engine, transmission and mechanical parts. They is also made up of external and interior features that add to the over all stance of Pontiac vehicles. Some of the exterior Pontiac parts include solar-ray light tinted windshields and window glass which are heat resistant, dual or single chrome tipped exhaust system, daytime running lamps and front fog lamps. It also includes halogen composite headlamps that feature an automatic exterior lamp control and 20-second delay off feature. Interior Pontiac parts include the standard seats, pedals, steering wheel controls, trunk release, power windows, shift knobs, cruise control and audio system among others. There are also some Pontiac Parts that are designed to provide you with an absolute occupant protection. Some of these include 3 point safety seat belts for any position; seat mounted airbags, side curtains, as well as a PASS Lock theft-deterrent system that immobilizes the fuel system of the vehicle if an improper key is used. Pontiac Parts may be highly durable, but they still need to be properly maintained in order to provide you with a longer service life.
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