What is a G-Body Car?
G-body is a General Motors designation for a group of mid-size rear-wheel-drive automobiles produced from 1978 to 1988. The G-body cars were built on the GM A platform and were available in two-door coupe, four-door sedan, and five-door station wagon body styles.
History
The G-body cars were developed as a replacement for the A-body intermediates. The A-body cars were smaller and lighter than the G-body cars, but they were also less powerful and less fuel-efficient. The G-body cars were designed to be more spacious and comfortable than the A-body cars, and they were also more powerful and fuel-efficient.
The first G-body car was the 1978 Chevrolet Malibu. The Malibu was a two-door coupe and four-door sedan. The Malibu was followed by the 1979 Pontiac Grand Prix, 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass, and 1981 Buick Regal. The G-body cars were a success for GM, and they were produced for 10 years.
Models
The G-body cars were available in a variety of models, including:
- Chevrolet Malibu
- Chevrolet Monte Carlo
- Pontiac Grand Prix
- Oldsmobile Cutlass
- Buick Regal
Features
The G-body cars were available with a variety of features, including:
- V6 and V8 engines
- Automatic and manual transmissions
- Air conditioning
- Power windows and locks
- Cruise control
Legacy
The G-body cars were a significant part of GM’s history. They were the first mid-size cars to be built on the A platform, and they were the first GM cars to be offered with a V6 engine. The G-body cars were also popular with performance enthusiasts, and they were often used in drag racing and other forms of motorsport.
The G-body cars are still popular today, and they are often sought after by collectors. They are a reminder of a time when GM was producing some of the most iconic cars in American history.
