| | | | | 2006 / 2007 BMW 330i - 330 i | 2006 / 2007 Pontiac GTO | | Base Price : | $37,000 (free price quote) | $31,290 (free price quote) | | Engine : | 3.0 L | 6.0 L | | Layout : | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | | Displacement : | 2,966 cc | 5970 cc. | | Valve : | 24 valves, 4 valves per cylinder | 18 | | Transmission : | 6-Speed Manual, 6-Speed Steptronic Automatic | 4-Speed Automatic | | Fuel Capacity : | 15.9 | 18 gal. | | Fuel Economy - City : | 21 mpg | 16 | | - Highway : | 29 mpg | 21 | | | | | | Suspension - F : | Independent MacPherson strut | Independent | | - R : | Independent five-link | Independent | | | | | | Brakes - F : | Vented discs | Disc | | - R : | Vented discs | Disc | | | | | | Horsepower : | 255 @ 6600 rpm | 400 @ 5200 rpm | | Torque : | 220 @ 2750rpm | 400 @ 4000 rpm | | Redline : | 7000 rpm | 6500 | | | | | | Top Speed : | 130 mph | 175 mph | | 0-60 mph : | 6.0 sec. | 5.8 sec. | | 0-¼ mile : | 14.7 sec. | 13.5 @ 106.0 mph | | 60-0 Breaking Distance : | 120 ft | 128.96 ft. | | 200 ft skid pad : | 0.89 g | 0.85 g | | | | | | CurbWeight : | 3417 lbs | 3725 lbs. | | Overall length : | 178.0 in. | 189.8 in. | | Wheelbase : | 108.7 in. | 109.8 in. | | Overall width : | 71.5 in. | 72.5 in. | | Height : | 55.9 in. | 54.9 in. |
2006 / 2007 BMW 330i - 330 i Pros : - Attractive not-too-daring styling
- The best handling of them all
- Super-smooth inline six now with more power
- Complicated iDrive system is optional
- Extensive choice of transmissions Cons : - Priced high as usual
- Power increase offset by weight increase
- Uninspired rear end styling
- Boring interior details
- Rear legroom shortage
2006 / 2007 Pontiac GTO Pros : - One of the best V8s ever made under the hood
- Comfortable enough to drive every day
- Interior design and quality worthy of the price tag Cons : - Soft suspension tuning more suited for a Grand Prix than a high-performance coupe
- Long shifter throws
- Small trunk
Missing key amenities and safety features
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