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- 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix
- Grand Prix 4dr Sdn SE
- 2000 Pontiac Grand Am
- Grand Am 4dr Sdn SE
| Vehicle | |
|---|---|
| EPA Classification | |
| Mid-Size | Compact |
| Engine | |
|---|---|
| Engine Order Code | |
| L82 | LD9 |
| Engine Type | |
| Gas V6 | Gas 4-Cyl |
| Displacement | |
| 3.1L/191 | 2.4L/146 |
| Fuel System | |
| SFI | SFI |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | |
| 160 @ 5200 | 150 @ 5600 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | |
| 185 @ 4000 | 155 @ 4400 |
| Transmission | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | |
| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Trans Order Code | |
| MX0 | |
| Trans Type | |
| 4 | 4 |
| Trans Description Cont. | |
| Automatic w/OD, | Automatic w/OD, |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | |
| Electronic | Electronic |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | |
| 2.92 | 2.92 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | |
| 1.57 | 1.57 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | |
| 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | |
| 0.71 | 0.71 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | |
| 2.39 | 2.13 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | |
| 3.29 | 3.42 |
| Mileage | |
|---|---|
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) | |
| 20 | 22 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) | |
| 29 | 31 |
| Electrical | |
|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | |
| 600 | |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | |
| 105 | 105 |
| Cooling System | |
|---|---|
| Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) | |
| 11.6 | |
| Weight Information | |
|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | |
| 3346 | 3116 |
| Trailering | |
|---|---|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) | |
| 1000 | |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) | |
| 100 | |
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front | |
| MacPherson Strut | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear | |
| Tri-Link | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | |
| w/Coil Springs | MacPherson Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | |
| w/Coil Springs | Tri-Link |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) | |
| 32 | |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) | |
| 32 | |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) | |
| 1.18 | 0.94 |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) | |
| 0.71 | 0.60 |
| Brakes | |
|---|---|
| Brake Type | |
| Power | Power |
| Brake ABS System | |
| 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | |
| Yes | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | |
| Yes | |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | |
| 10.8 x 1.26 | 10.9 x 1.02 |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | |
| 10.9 x 0.43 | |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | |
| Yes | |
| Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) | |
| 7.9 x - TBD - | |
| Tires | |
|---|---|
| Front Tire Order Code | |
| QIN | QCD |
| Rear Tire Order Code | |
| QIN | QCD |
| Front Tire Size | |
| P205/70R15 | P215/60R15 |
| Rear Tire Size | |
| P205/70R15 | P215/60R15 |
| Spare Tire Size | |
| T125/70D15 | T115/70D15 |
| Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Front Wheel Size (in) | |
| 15 x 6 | 15 x 6.0 |
| Rear Wheel Size (in) | |
| 15 x 6 | 15 x 6.0 |
| Spare Wheel Size (in) | |
| 15 x 4 | 15 x 4 |
| Front Wheel Material | |
| Steel | Steel |
| Rear Wheel Material | |
| Steel | Steel |
| Spare Wheel Material | |
| Steel | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Steering Type | |
| Power Rack & Pinion | Power Rack & Pinion |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | |
| 17.6 | 14.7 |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | |
| 2.3 | 2.5 |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | |
| 36.9 | 37.7 |
| Fuel Tank | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | |
| 18.0 | 15.2 |
| Exterior Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase (in) | |
| 110.5 | 107.0 |
| Length, Overall (in) | |
| 196.5 | 186.3 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | |
| 72.7 | 70.4 |
| Height, Overall (in) | |
| 54.7 | 55.1 |
| Tread Width, Front (in) | |
| 61.7 | 59.0 |
| Tread Width, Rear (in) | |
| 61.1 | 59.1 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | |
| 5.5 | |
| Liftover Height (in) | |
| 30.9 | |
| Cargo Area Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Trunk Volume (ft³) | |
| 16.0 | 14.6 |
| Interior Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Passenger Capacity | |
| 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Volume (ft³) | |
| 99.5 | 90.8 |
| Front Head Room (in) | |
| 38.3 | 38.3 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | |
| 42.4 | 42.1 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | |
| 58.5 | 53.6 |
| Front Hip Room (in) | |
| 55.7 | 52.6 |
| Second Head Room (in) | |
| 36.7 | 37.6 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | |
| 35.8 | 35.5 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | |
| 57.2 | 52.8 |
| Second Hip Room (in) | |
| 54.3 | 52.4 |
| Summary | |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Name | |
| Grand Prix | Grand Am |
| Body Style | |
| 4 Door Sedan | 4 Door Sedan |
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