Buick to offer cog-drive!

Post by **TireSmoker** » Mon Jan 04, 2010 4:57 pm

Autoblog wrote:... upon learning from vehicle line executive Jim Federico that the reborn 2011 Regal will receive a six-speed manual transmission option (mated to a blown 2.0-liter four, no less).

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/11/19/brea ... anual-tra/

That 2.0T should be the LNF, same as my SS.

Side note, autoblog.com is a pretty good site and I have no idea why I don't have it bookmarked. That has been corrected.

-Dave

MostMint · Post by **MostMint** » Tue Jan 05, 2010 9:08 pm

Anyone think this could be to cover some of the luxury sport types that can't buy Pontiacs anymore?

Post by **TireSmoker** » Tue Jan 05, 2010 9:30 pm

I read somewhere they GM mgmt felt that the Chevy SS models would placate those who would've otherwise bought a Pontiac. I can see the logic in that argument.

-Dave

markss327 · Post by **markss327** » Wed Jan 06, 2010 9:04 am

I agree. With the demise of Pontiac, the niche seems to be there for something with three pedals.
How did it go, "...this isn't your fathers Oldsmobile..."? Well, the Olds is gone.
And, "Pontiac, we build excitement..."! Well, I wasn't a real big fan of the G8 anyway.

How about a 300+hp SOHC 60deg V6 Buick, with a stick?
The base Challenger has a V6, auto only. Why?
Mustang V6 is available with a stick
Camaro, V6 standard equip is a 6spd stick