1997.E2.80.932004 Pontiac

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an early-2000s montana minivan



the new gto planned 3-year run fill gap left f-body (2006 ls2 v8 model shown)


beginning in 1996, pontiac began mining historic past. last year 5th-generation grand prix. 1997 led way all-new grand prix, debuted wide track chassis making return spearheaded wider better advertising campaign. in addition, gtp trim level added grand prix. featured supercharged 3.8l v6 putting out 240 hp (180 kw) , 280 lb·ft (380 n·m) of torque. pontiac days of fast cars. 1999 model year saw replacement of trans sport larger montana minivan. year 2000 marked first redesign of bonneville, since 1992. based on g-body, shared oldsmobile aurora , buick lesabre.


in 1998 firebird updated. featured sleeker styling , improved amenities. transam received ls-1 motor produced 305 hp (227 kw). ws6 option saw number increase 320 hp (240 kw) , addition of ram air , stiffer springs. though these ratings have been proven fall short. dyno tests on years since release have confirmed trim levels ls1 have closer 350 hp. however, despite handily outperforming redesigned 1999 mustang, firebird not large sales success. in 2002 both firebird/trans , camaro discontinued result of declining sales , saturated sport market. coupe version of grand prix discontinued.


the 2003 vibe arrived in spring 2002, toyota-based compact wagon built @ nummi joint-venture plant.


in 2003, announced grand prix in last year of generation, improved 7th generation on way 2004. pontiac s final year in nascar before leaving circuit good. pontiac s final victory in nascar achieved ricky craven in 1 of closest finishes in nascar history.


in 2004 re-introduction of pontiac gto (based on holden monaro australia) took place, replacing spot left firebird , camaro. gto powered 350 hp ls-1 v8 in 2004. had independent front , rear suspension , upscale full leather interior. clean lines , understated looks drew criticism. sales did not reach 18,000 units gm predicted. initial dealer mark ups, slow shipping transit australia, , lack of advertisement gm blame. due retirement of ls1 engine in 2004, pontiac added drive-by-wire 400 hp ls2 v8 2005–2006 model years @ no additional cost. additional upgrades consisted of stainless steel dual exhaust outlets, larger corvette sourced pbr brakes ebd, larger front vented rotors vented rear rotors, , functional heat extractor hood scoops. bonneville introduced gxp trim level replace ssei. bonneville gxp featured 4.6 northstar v8, borrowed cadillac, , replaced supercharged 3800 series ii. redesigned grand prix made appearance, , featured gt , gtp trim level. gtp s new 3.8l supercharged v6 made 260 horsepower (190 kw), 20 previous generation. tapshift introduced competition group package (comp g).







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