Now you don't have to get the top of the line model to row your own gears.

http://www.leftlanenews.com/lutz-spe...six-speed.html

 

Sweet!!!
Maybe now I will get a GT and use the extra money for a magnacharger...

 

its about time, thank you Pontiac and GM for making the right decision

 

it should run strong with a 6 sp. with better mileage at a similar cost. good decision by GM.

 

It was bizarre that Pontiac never offered the G8 in M6 to begin with. In Australia more than 50% of SS/SSV models are optioned in M6.

 

I know the 2009 GXP is optioned to get a T6060-same as the vettes. Can't quote the source though, but it's coming with an LS3 which would make it cost effective with the vette possibly. I am most likely going to get one when the 2010 models hit, if not a new camaro

 

huh??? 6spd auto gets better mileage??

glad they are doing it though

 

Yeah, I thought was kinda funny also. Show us the proof the auto get better mileage. If I go to the Pontiac lot right now, and go compare window sticks of and auto G5 with a 5 speed G5, Chances are the 5 speed gets at least 2 more mpg. Oh, wait here you go:

(Taken from pontiac.com)

MPG mileage EPA estimates
2.2L engine (manual): 25/35 (city/highway mpg)

2.2 L engine (automatic): 22/31 (city/highway mpg)

2.4L engine (manual): 22/32 (city/highway mpg)

2.4L engine (automatic): 22/31 (city/highway mpg)

 

auto will 99% of the time get better gas mileage if it has as many gears as the manual. that was the only reason most manuals got better gas mileage was because extra gears. and ofcourse now better cpu onboard the cars to monitor when to shift. autos now are far superior will shift quicker and at the optimal points and now with gm finally introducing 6speed autos its inevitable.

 

good points... you can't have DOD/AFM with a manual either can u? maybe he's figuring that into it too

 

The GT is NOT getting the manual. The info in that article was false. Pontiac confirmed that it indeed will NOT have a manual in the GT for 2009. Sorry guys.

 

even with it being heavier and eating up more power and more moving parts itll get better mileage?

if so i might consider an auto for my new camaro.

 

any one know what they are going to be sold for?

 

Not totally true, a auto will down shift while a manual could hold a gear. People don't buy the manual for mileage anyway, even though they usually are better. They buy them because stock to stock they usually are quicker and are more fun to due more driver control and involvement.

 

Link?

 

http://www.g8nation.com/2008/06/g8na...or-2009-g8-gt/

Only the GXP is getting the 6 speed manual. I bet that's where the confusion was.

 

this is true I just read it on autoblog.

 

GAY Why doesn't GM want to listen to us! If the GT was going to get a manuel, I would have traded in my T/A today!

 

They are listening and the proof is in the GXP. It is a very small amount of buyers that opt for a manual transmission (something like 3%). With the 6 speed auto, there is very little argument to the advantage of a 6 speed manual, except for the fun factor.

Don't get me wrong, I'd prefer the 6 speed manual over auto, given that they perform the same. It's just way more fun to throw and row.

 

Except that over half of new GTO buyers got the manual.

And since GM likes to try to convince us all that Pontiac is now BMW I should also point out that pretty much every mainstream BMW can be had with a manual transmission.