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Oprah isn't the only one showing off the new Pontiac G6. But Oprah only had the sedans, and we've caught the upcoming convertible and coupe versions.

The sporty coupe will reach dealerships in early 2005, but the convertible will not make its retail appearance until the third quarter of 2005 as a 2006 model.

The convertible, with an annual projection of 40,000 sales, will be equipped with a retractable hardtop, much like those on models priced far more expensively. No word on powerplants, but a V-6 with at least 250 hp is expected.

Original article: http://www.thecarconnection.com/index.asp?article=7763

Looks like this is aimed squarely at the Sebring and Solara market. The G6 dashboard looks like crap (and I'm assuming it will be used here too) but the hardtop convertible will definitely lure more than a few buyers into Pontiac showrooms.

I don't have my hopes up about GM yet though. This is a glimmer of one intelligent decision overshadowed by a whole slew of other crappy models.