1996 Pontiac Grand Prix

1996 Pontiac Grand Prix SE

Set for a much-needed overhaul in the coming year, the front-wheel drive 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix failed to tinker with much re looks or performance. Offered as a coupe or sedan in either SE or GT trims, the Grand Prix is a well-liked, cheap family car that has attempted to take advantage of the Pontiac Excitement branding.

The 3.4-liter 24-valve V6, which is standard in the 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix GT and GTP and a choice in the SE trims, gets a power boost to 215-horsepower. The 3.1-liter V6 stays at 160-hp. Both engines come only with a 4 speed automated. Also new in 1996 is a special Sport Package on coupe models, which adds 5-spoke alloy wheels and twin exhaust pipes.

Whether you get a sedan or coupe, the mid-size 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix has plenty of room for use as family car. The GT and GTP models are more performance-oriented, with special supportive seats, ground effects, standard ABS brakes, and mist lights, though even the base SE sedan comes well loaded. Dual front airbags are standard across the line.

Acceleration performance and V6 engine power stand out for owners of the 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix. They like the overall interior and exterior style and layout, and the snug legroom. The weight of the car hampers taking full advantage of the engine, and numerous repairs accompany Grand Prix possession. Drivers mention rattling, paint chipping, and a check engine light that is eternally on.

The1996 Pontiac Grand Prix exterior dimensions: overall length ( mm ) : 4,950, overall width ( mm ) : 1,826, overall height ( mm ) : 1,392, wheelbase ( mm ) : 2,731, front track ( mm ) : 1,511, rear track ( mm ) : 1,473 and curb to curb turning circle (mm): 11,186.

Interior

Standard safety features include dual airbags, 1997 side-impact protection and power door locks. An anti-lock brake system (ABS) is available. Further features include air-con and a theft-deterrent system. Options include cruise control, an alert instrument display, power moonroof, power 6-way driver’s seat, electrical back window defroster and a remote keyless entry.

Another 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix standart features are :

- CFC free liquid air
- Fixed mast antenna
- Front illuminated ashtray
- Stereo audio system with AM/FM
- automated drive indicator on dashboard
- Cargo area light
- Cargo capacity: rear seat up; to lower window (liters): 439 and all seats in place (liters): 439
- Front seats cigar lighter
- Digital clock
- Delayed/fade pleasantness lights with 4 switches
- Front seats cup holders
- Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
- Floor covering : carpet in passenger compartment and carpet in load area
- Driver and passenger front airbag
- Split bench seat
- 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat
- Folding front seat center armrest with integral box
- Lockable illuminated glove compartment with lid
- Height adjustable head restraints on front seats.

1996 Pontiac Grand Prix internal dimensions are: front headroom : 980, rear headroom : 958, front hip room : 1,349, rear hip room : 1,379, front leg room : 1,077, rear leg room : 919, front shoulder room : 1,453, rear shoulder room (mm): 1,458 and interior volume (liters): 2,832.

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