BodyTypeFilter selectedBodyTypeGroupIdList, bodyTypeGroupIdToNameMap, null ; bodyTypeFilter. Inside, the burled-elm trim was replaced by a new teakwood design and upholstery trim patterns for vinyl and cloth selections were revised for both bucket and bench seat offerings. But it's clearly a Pontiac with fat rocker panel fascia, deep recesses for the foglights, horizontal black bars in the taillamps, a rear deck spoiler that's low enough but beneath the rest of the car's style, and finally, definition grooves in the wraparound bumpers. The Grand Prix came with a. During rebound, the dummy moved toward the driver door and its head hit the B-pillar.
Because Pontiac's own V8 engines could not meet the more stringent California emission standards set for 1977, all Grand Prixs and other Pontiac models sold in California were powered by Oldsmobile-built engines including Lansing's 350 cu in 5. A four-speed automatic was the only transmission offered. Both the Monte Carlo and Cutlass Supreme were also much lower in price, primarily due to smaller 350 cu in 5. The Pontiac Grand Prix was replaced by the for the 2008—2009 model year. The base trim is offered with a 200 hp 150 kW V6 engine and 16 in 41 cm wheels.
Ford and Chrysler responded by producing plusher versions of their intermediate and Charger, but both eventually created newer entries to the intermediate personal luxury car battle—the in 1974 and in 1975. In January 1996, the 1997 Grand Prix was unveiled at the. The standard drivetrain consisted of the four-barrel 400 cu in 6. For the first time in Grand Prix history, a V8 engine was not standard equipment. The first Grand Prix coupes were built in October 1987, and released on January 12, 1988 for the 1988 model year. New options included an automatic air conditioning system. Under the hood, the 389 V8 was replaced by a new 400 cu in 6.
FuelTypeFilter selectedFuelTypeList, null ; fuelTypeFilter. It was rescinded by Congressional action. The car seen here was raced at. This would be the last year for the G-body Grand Prix, which would be replaced by the all-new W-body version in 1988. The key fob if applicable , should also be removed from the key ring.
The 11-inch four-wheel discs are vented in front, and don't get hot when being overused down steep hills. To see it look straight down about 24 inches below the back corner of the engine. The interior trim remained virtually unchanged from 1973, with standard seating choices, including Strato bucket seats with center console or notchback bench seat with an armrest and cloth or Morrokide upholstery. One notable exception was the available optional Heads Up Display only shared with the Cutlass Supreme. WheelSystemFilter selectedWheelSystemList, null ; wheelSystemFilter.
Out back, the boattail effect was softened somewhat due to a new federally mandated 5 mph 8. The standard three-speed and optional four-speed manual transmissions were carried over from 1964, however, a new three-speed Turbo Hydra-matic transmission with torque-converter that was similar in principle to Ford's Cruise-O-Matic and Chrysler's Torqueflite replaced the older three-speed fluid coupling Roto Hydra-matic along with the four-speed Super Hydra-matic in Bonneville and Star Chief models. Yet its price is impressively low when compared against imported sports sedans. ColorFilter selectedColorList, 'exteriorColorFilter', 'exteriorColorName', 'Color', 'colors', null ; colorFilter. The introduction of radial-ply tires was also a boon for handling. There's a pocket on the back of the front seats, but no storage in the rear doors, which have a reflector but no light to warn traffic of an open door at night.
A Turbo Hydra-Matic transmission, variable-ratio power steering, and power brakes were standard equipment on both models. Aside from grillework, taillight covering and bumpers, chrome trim was limited to lower rocker panels, wheel arches and roofline. The base 400 cu in 6. There was a special edition model with metallic green paint, as well as gold wheels and pinstriping. The strike also delayed the production of the third generation Grand Prix by one year in 1973. The center console was now built into the instrument panel and featured a vacuum gauge to go along with a dash mounted tachometer manual transmission. This model celebrated the 40th running of the Daytona 500 on February 15, 1998.
Use has been kept to a minimum, but where absolutely necessary, they are referred to in the text by the part number of the tool manufacturer. Summary Pontiac has taken a lot of unfair raps for limited refinement regarding its engineering. These option packages included the revised 3. Inside, a new instrument panel hosted dual airbags, much larger and easier to use controls, and seatbelts were moved to the B-pillars rather than the doors on sedans only; coupes retained the automatic seatbelt design. Prices do not include manufacturer's destination and delivery charges. The Pontiac Grand Prix and Buick Century and Regal were redesigned for the 1997 model year, and the Oldsmobile Intrigue was introduced in the 1998 model year.
All models got a new simulated rosewood trim for the dash, door panels and console with bucket seats that replaced the African Crossfire Mahogany trim of previous years. Its the piece with the light for the passanger flour board in it. And speaking of long drives, the Grand Prix offers an eight-speaker Bose sound system, with no less than nine adjustments. A new and one-year-only option this year was a four-speed manual transmission available with the 301 cu in 4. The parking lamps were now positioned between the quad headlamps same setup as a 1967 or 1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass , and the previous year's 'waterfall' grille was replaced by a narrower one that extended into the lower portion of the bumper. It was the first year for the full-sized Grand Prix.