As a product belonging to the GM A platform and utilizing front-engine and front-wheel-drive technology the Pontiac 6000 avoided the design qualities of a mid-engine sports car. The vehicle underwent development at Pontiac's engineering facility since the team planned this car as a front-engine front-wheel-drive model which belonged to the GM A platform. Depending on different driving situations the Pontiac 6000 equipped with the 2.5L Iron Duke four-cylinder engine delivered between 20–30 mpg. Owners could opt for a 3.1L V6 engine which gave their Pontiac 6000 50–55 extra horsepower compared to the standard 4-cylinder engine. The Pontiac 6000 used its 4-speed automatic transmission to deliver reliable gear shifts that increased its total performance capabilities. The Pontiac 6000 model series had a wheelbase length of 104.3 inches (2,650 millimeters) and it weighed between 2,600 to 3,000 pounds (1,179–1,361 kilograms) at the curb. The Pontiac 6000 received new suspension components and broadened tires in 1991 to improve handling and keep its position in the mid-size sedan market. Owners of Pontiac 6000 series cars depend on manufacturer-produced authentic parts since these products focus intensely on product toughness and extended service life.