General information
BrandPontiac
Model Grand Prix
Generation Grand Prix VI (W)
Modification (Engine) 3.8 i V6 GTP (243 Hp)
Start of production 1996 year
End of production 2003 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 13.1 l/100 km 17.96 US mpg21.56 UK mpg7.63 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 8.4 l/100 km 28 US mpg33.63 UK mpg11.9 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph 8.1 sec
Maximum speed 225 km/h 139.81 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 6.4 kg/Hp, 156.8 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 4.1 kg/Nm, 245.2 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 243 Hp @ 5200 rpm.
Power per litre 64.1 Hp/l
Torque 380 Nm @ 3600 rpm. 280.27 lb.-ft. @ 3600 rpm.
Engine location Front, Transverse
Engine displacement 3791 cm3 231.34 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Position of cylinders V-engine
Cylinder Bore 96.5 mm 3.8 in.
Piston Stroke 86.4 mm 3.4 in.
Compression ratio 8.5
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel System Multi-point indirect injection
Engine aspiration Mechanical supercharging (Compressor)
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1550 kg 3417.17 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 455 l 16.07 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 68 l 17.96 US gal | 14.96 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4990 mm 196.46 in.
Width 1845 mm 72.64 in.
Height 1390 mm 54.72 in.
Wheelbase 2805 mm 110.43 in.
Front track 1565 mm 61.61 in.
Rear (Back) track 1550 mm 61.02 in.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Front wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission) 4
Front suspension Spring Strut
Rear suspension Double wishbone
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDisc
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 225/60 R16