Is the 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix supercharged?
For now though, the Grand Prix limps on with even less feathers on its wings for 2008. The supercharged 260-horsepower V6 that used to reside in the Grand Prix GT is no longer available, leaving the underpowered 200-hp V6 and torque-steer-happy 303-hp V8 as the only choices.
When was the last year for the Pontiac Grand Prix?
2008. 2008 was the Pontiac Grand Prix’s last year as the sedan. For 2008, Pontiac did not offer the GT trim, but continued to offer both a base and GXP trim. The base trim is offered with a 200 hp (150 kW) V6 engine and 16 in (41 cm) wheels. Several new colors were also added for the 2008 model year.
How much horsepower does a Pontiac Grand Prix have?
The new Grand Prix sought to deliver performance as attention-getting as its styling, with increased installation percentages for manual transmissions and engine options up to the 390 hp (290 kW) 428 HO.
What was the wheelbase of the 1978 Pontiac Grand Prix?
1978 brought a downsizing of the Grand Prix and the other A-bodies. The 1978 GP was about 1 ft (0.3 m) shorter and 600 lb (270 kg) lighter than the 1977 model with an overall length of 200 in (5,100 mm) and a 108 in (2,700 mm) wheelbase. For the first time in Grand Prix history, a V8 engine was not standard equipment.
What kind of tire does a Pontiac Grand Prix use?
At mid-year, Pontiac released a radial tire option for the Grand Prix, which increased the wheel diameter from the standard 14 in (36 cm) to 15 in (38 cm). The radial donuts, provided by the division’s usual tire suppliers, included Firestone 500s and B.F. Goodrich Lifesaver T/As.
What’s the price of a 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix?
The comprehensively equipped Grand Prix GXP offers a single option package called the Sun and Sound package ($1195) that puts together a power sunroof, a nine-speaker Monsoon stereo system, and a six-CD in-dash changer. Dual front airbags, OnStar emergency services, and tire-pressure monitoring are standard across the Grand Prix lineup.
2008. 2008 was the Pontiac Grand Prix’s last year as the sedan. For 2008, Pontiac did not offer the GT trim, but continued to offer both a base and GXP trim. The base trim is offered with a 200 hp (150 kW) V6 engine and 16 in (41 cm) wheels. Several new colors were also added for the 2008 model year.
What kind of engine does a Pontiac Grand Prix have?
The front-wheel-drive Grand Prix is available with a fuel-efficient 200-hp, 3.8-liter V-6, and for those seeking more performance, the Grand Prix GXP comes with a 303-hp, 5.3-liter V-8 engine. The Grand Prix is a big car on the outside but smallish on the inside.
Is the Grand Prix GT a good car?
The V-8 model is amusing and has real performance, but putting 303 horsepower through the front wheels doesn’t make it a great car, just a quick one. Click here to read our full review of the Pontiac Grand Prix GT. Click here to read our full review of the Pontiac Grand Prix GXP.