What is a GTP Grand Prix?
The Grand Prix is a line of automobiles produced by the Pontiac Division of General Motors from 1962 to 2002 for coupes and 1989–2008 for sedans.
When did we think the Pontiac Grand Prix GTP was?
In fact, most of those 1997-2003 Grand Prix GTPs are wasting away with people who have no idea the GTP was anything special, as they’re more focused on simply keeping it running. But there was a time when that was a special car — really, there was. And I remember it.
What kind of power does a Pontiac Grand Prix have?
The standard 350 hp (260 kW) 400 cu in (6.6 L) V8 was revised to meet the new 1968 Federal and California emission regulations. Both optional 428 cu in (7.0 L) V8s received higher power ratings of 375 hp (280 kW) for the base version and 390 hp (290 kW) the HO. Interior trim only received minor changes from 1967 aside from revised door panels.
What was the power rating of the 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix?
Both optional 428 cu in (7.0 L) V8s received higher power ratings of 375 hp (280 kW) for the base version and 390 hp (290 kW) the HO. Interior trim only received minor changes from 1967 aside from revised door panels. This would be the final year for the B-bodied, full-sized Grand Prix.
What was the horsepower of a 1961 Pontiac Grand Prix?
Late in the model year a “street” version of the race-orientated 421 Pontiac offered in 1961-62 became available, but only in a four-barrel form rated at 320 hp (240 kW). Pontiac also offered the 421 cu in (7 L) Super Duty with two four-barrel carburetors, rated at 405 hp (302 kW), as a US$2,250 option.
How many horsepower does a Grand Prix GTP have?
And so wide! Looking back now, it’s all kinds of hilarious. The Grand Prix GTP used a supercharged V6, yes, but it made all of 240 horsepower — far less than top-end versions of run-of-the-mill modern midsize sedans like the Toyota Camry and Ford Fusion.
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.
What are the features of a Pontiac Grand Prix?
The center console-mounted transmission shifter included a storage compartment and a tachometer. The rear bench seat included a center fold-down armrest and a speaker grille that could be made functional with the extra-cost Bi-Phonic rear speaker. Included were a padded instrument panel, deluxe steering wheel, courtesy lights, and other features.
Late in the model year a “street” version of the race-orientated 421 Pontiac offered in 1961-62 became available, but only in a four-barrel form rated at 320 hp (240 kW). Pontiac also offered the 421 cu in (7 L) Super Duty with two four-barrel carburetors, rated at 405 hp (302 kW), as a US$2,250 option.