Pontiac Grand Prix - Revision history

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1997

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	===1997===		===1997===
	[[Image:Grand Prix Sedan (1997-2003).JPG\|250px\|right\|thumb\|1997-2003 Pontiac Grand Prix sedan.]]		[[Image:Grand Prix Sedan (1997-2003).JPG\|250px\|right\|thumb\|1997-2003 Pontiac Grand Prix sedan.]]
	In 1997, the [[GM W platform\|W-bodies]] got a major redesign. The first 1997 Grand Prix was built on August 12, 1996. Promoted widely for its "wide track" appearance, the second generation W-body Grand Prix sold well. There were 3 trim levels available in 1997; the SE, GT, and GTP. Also beginning in 1997 was the inclusion of a [[supercharger]] for the GTP, boosting power to 240 [[HP\|hp]]. The Grand Prix was made in the Fairfax plant in Kansas City, Kansas until 2003, when production was shifted to Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. The Fairfax plant was then retooled to build the current [[Chevrolet Malibu]]. The last Grand Prix coupe rolled off the assembly line on July 19, 2002, and the coupe was replaced by the [[Pontiac GTO]] for 2004.		In 1997, the [[GM W platform\|W-bodies]] got a major redesign. The first 1997 Grand Prix was built on August 12, 1996. Promoted widely for its "wide track" appearance, the second generation W-body Grand Prix sold well. There were 3 trim levels available in 1997; the SE, GT, and GTP. Also beginning in 1997 was the inclusion of a [[supercharger]] for the GTP, boosting power to 240 [[HP\|hp]]. This generation saw the introduction of a heads up display as well as performance shift which increased shift pressures for faster engagement. The Grand Prix was made in the Fairfax plant in Kansas City, Kansas until 2003, when production was shifted to Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. The Fairfax plant was then retooled to build the current [[Chevrolet Malibu]]. The last Grand Prix coupe rolled off the assembly line on July 19, 2002, and the coupe was replaced by the [[Pontiac GTO]] for 2004.

	===1996===		===1996===

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2004

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	===2004===		===2004===
	The Grand Prix was updated for 2004 on a revised version of the [[GM W platform]]. The first 2004 Grand Prix was built on May 5, 2003. A notable addition to the 2005 line is the GXP's [[GM LS engine\|small-block]] 5.3 L V8, the Grand Prix's first V8 since 1987. The GXP features Bilstine monotube shocks, a staggered tire fitment of 255 front and 225 rear, upgraded sway bars and upgraded cross drilled and directionally veined rotors. During production the engineers at GM noted a sizable difference in torque steer when using different tires. They approached Brigestone and requested a custom tire be made to further eliminate torque steer. The resulting tire is a variant of the Potenza RE050A. TPC Spec 1269 front and 1270 rear. In this spec the tires are rated as all season tires and are accepted for use in snow and on ice. In addition to the the V8 the V6 Supercharged GTP models now feature a Generation 5 Eaton M90 Supercharger and stronger internals. The result is a boost to 260 HP and 280 LBFT of torque. With the closing of the Oshawa plant that produces the car in 2008, the Grand Prix will likely end production, and for 2009 it will be replaced by the [[GM Zeta platform\|Zeta]]-based [[Pontiac G8\|G8]].		The Grand Prix was updated for 2004 on a revised version of the [[GM W platform]]. The first 2004 Grand Prix was built on May 5, 2003. A notable addition to the 2005 line is the GXP's [[GM LS engine\|small-block]] 5.3 L V8, the Grand Prix's first V8 since 1987. The GXP features Bilstine monotube shocks, a staggered tire fitment of 255 front and 225 rear, 18" aluminum forged Alcoa wheels through mid 2007 which were replaced by Korean manufactured similar looking wheels, upgraded sway bars and upgraded cross drilled and directionally veined rotors. During production the engineers at GM noted a sizable difference in torque steer when using different tires. They approached Brigestone and requested a custom tire be made to further eliminate torque steer. The resulting tire is a variant of the Potenza RE050A. TPC Spec 1269 front and 1270 rear. In this spec the tires are rated as all season tires and are accepted for use in snow and on ice. In addition to the the V8 the V6 Supercharged GTP models now feature a Generation 5 Eaton M90 Supercharger and stronger internals. The result is a boost to 260 HP and 280 LBFT of torque. With the closing of the Oshawa plant that produces the car in 2008, the Grand Prix will likely end production, and for 2009 it will be replaced by the [[GM Zeta platform\|Zeta]]-based [[Pontiac G8\|G8]].

	===1997===		===1997===

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2004

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	===2004===		===2004===
	The Grand Prix was updated for 2004 on a revised version of the [[GM W platform]]. The first 2004 Grand Prix was built on May 5, 2003. A notable addition to the 2005 line is the GXP's [[GM LS engine\|small-block]] 5.3 L V8, the Grand Prix's first V8 since 1987. With the closing of the Oshawa plant that produces the car in 2008, the Grand Prix will likely end production, and for 2009 it will be replaced by the [[GM Zeta platform\|Zeta]]-based [[Pontiac G8\|G8]].		The Grand Prix was updated for 2004 on a revised version of the [[GM W platform]]. The first 2004 Grand Prix was built on May 5, 2003. A notable addition to the 2005 line is the GXP's [[GM LS engine\|small-block]] 5.3 L V8, the Grand Prix's first V8 since 1987. The GXP features Bilstine monotube shocks, a staggered tire fitment of 255 front and 225 rear, upgraded sway bars and upgraded cross drilled and directionally veined rotors. During production the engineers at GM noted a sizable difference in torque steer when using different tires. They approached Brigestone and requested a custom tire be made to further eliminate torque steer. The resulting tire is a variant of the Potenza RE050A. TPC Spec 1269 front and 1270 rear. In this spec the tires are rated as all season tires and are accepted for use in snow and on ice. In addition to the the V8 the V6 Supercharged GTP models now feature a Generation 5 Eaton M90 Supercharger and stronger internals. The result is a boost to 260 HP and 280 LBFT of torque. With the closing of the Oshawa plant that produces the car in 2008, the Grand Prix will likely end production, and for 2009 it will be replaced by the [[GM Zeta platform\|Zeta]]-based [[Pontiac G8\|G8]].

	===1997===		===1997===

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External links

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	This page uses content from Wikipedia; see [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pontiac_Grand_Prix Pontiac Grand Prix], which includes these [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Pontiac_Grand_Prix&action=history contributors].		This page uses content from Wikipedia; see [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pontiac_Grand_Prix Pontiac Grand Prix], which includes these [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Pontiac_Grand_Prix&action=history contributors].

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External links

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	==External links==		==External links==
			* [http://www.GPONA.com Grand Prixs Of North America]
	* [http://www.clubgp.com Club Grand Prix]		* [http://www.clubgp.com Club Grand Prix]
	* [http://www.gtpworld.com GTP World]		* [http://www.gtpworld.com GTP World]

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1990

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	===1990===		===1990===
	In 1990, a 4-door sedan version was available for the first time in the Grand Prix line, entering production on September 12, 1989. LE and SE models were available with the 2.3L Quad 4 and 3.1L V6, either with manual or automatic trannys. The new Grand Prix STE (Special Touring Edition) had special seats, audio systems, and Driver Information Centers. The seats were 8-way pneumatic with adjustable lumbar supports. The audio systems were 8-speaker with full graphic equalizer and a "gain" slider to control bass. The Driver Information Centers were quite a step up from the more basic ones available in the SE and [[Turbo Engine\|Turbo]]. In addition to the basic information that the SE LCD counterparts displayed, the STE [[vacuum fluorescent display]] DICs had a full light and door monitor with icons for all the major vehicle systems. The STE also had a front and rear lightbar in addition to a trunk-panel. The Turbo model carried on this year, again available in red~~, pink,~~ or black only. A [[Turbo Engine\|turbocharged]] STE sedan was also available for this year.		In 1990, a 4-door sedan version was available for the first time in the Grand Prix line, entering production on September 12, 1989. LE and SE models were available with the 2.3L Quad 4 and 3.1L V6, either with manual or automatic trannys. The new Grand Prix STE (Special Touring Edition) had special seats, audio systems, and Driver Information Centers. The seats were 8-way pneumatic with adjustable lumbar supports. The audio systems were 8-speaker with full graphic equalizer and a "gain" slider to control bass. The Driver Information Centers were quite a step up from the more basic ones available in the SE and [[Turbo Engine\|Turbo]]. In addition to the basic information that the SE LCD counterparts displayed, the STE [[vacuum fluorescent display]] DICs had a full light and door monitor with icons for all the major vehicle systems. The STE also had a front and rear lightbar in addition to a trunk-panel. The Turbo 2-door model carried on this year, again available in red or black only. A [[Turbo Engine\|turbocharged]] STE sedan was also available for this year, in white or maroon only.

	===1989===		===1989===

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1990

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	===1990===		===1990===
	In 1990, a 4-door sedan version was available for the first time in the Grand Prix line, entering production on September 12, 1989. LE and SE models were available with the 2.3L Quad 4 and 3.1L V6, either with manual or automatic trannys. The new Grand Prix STE (Special Touring Edition) had special seats, audio systems, and Driver Information Centers. The seats were 8-way pneumatic with adjustable lumbar supports. The audio systems were 8-speaker with full graphic equalizer and a "gain" slider to control bass. The Driver Information Centers were quite a step up from the more basic ones available in the SE and [[Turbo Engine\|Turbo]]. In addition to the basic information that the SE LCD counterparts displayed, the STE [[vacuum fluorescent display]] DICs had a full light and door monitor with icons for all the major vehicle systems. The STE also had a front and rear lightbar in addition to a trunk-panel. The Turbo model carried on this year, again available in red or black only. A [[Turbo Engine\|turbocharged]] STE sedan was also available for this year.		In 1990, a 4-door sedan version was available for the first time in the Grand Prix line, entering production on September 12, 1989. LE and SE models were available with the 2.3L Quad 4 and 3.1L V6, either with manual or automatic trannys. The new Grand Prix STE (Special Touring Edition) had special seats, audio systems, and Driver Information Centers. The seats were 8-way pneumatic with adjustable lumbar supports. The audio systems were 8-speaker with full graphic equalizer and a "gain" slider to control bass. The Driver Information Centers were quite a step up from the more basic ones available in the SE and [[Turbo Engine\|Turbo]]. In addition to the basic information that the SE LCD counterparts displayed, the STE [[vacuum fluorescent display]] DICs had a full light and door monitor with icons for all the major vehicle systems. The STE also had a front and rear lightbar in addition to a trunk-panel. The Turbo model carried on this year, again available in red, pink, or black only. A [[Turbo Engine\|turbocharged]] STE sedan was also available for this year.

	===1989===		===1989===

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	===2004===		===2004===
	The Grand Prix was updated for 2004 on a revised version of the [[GM W platform]]. The first 2004 Grand Prix was built on May 5, 2003. A notable addition to the ~~2006~~ line is the GXP's [[GM LS engine\|small-block]] 5.3 L V8, the Grand Prix's first V8 since 1987. With the closing of the Oshawa plant that produces the car in 2008, the Grand Prix will likely end production, and for 2009 it will be replaced by the [[GM Zeta platform\|Zeta]]-based [[Pontiac G8\|G8]].		The Grand Prix was updated for 2004 on a revised version of the [[GM W platform]]. The first 2004 Grand Prix was built on May 5, 2003. A notable addition to the 2005 line is the GXP's [[GM LS engine\|small-block]] 5.3 L V8, the Grand Prix's first V8 since 1987. With the closing of the Oshawa plant that produces the car in 2008, the Grand Prix will likely end production, and for 2009 it will be replaced by the [[GM Zeta platform\|Zeta]]-based [[Pontiac G8\|G8]].

	===1997===		===1997===

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1989

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	===1989===		===1989===
	In 1989, air conditioning became standard on all models, and a 3.1 L [[fuel injection\|multi-port fuel injected]] [[V6\|V6]] replaced the 2.8 L engine. Another model designation to appear in 1989 was the '''[[Turbo Engine\|Turbo]] Grand Prix'''. This version started as an SE minus three available options: leather seats, a sunroof, and in 1990, a [[CD player]]. These were shipped to [[McLaren Cars\|McLaren]]/[[American Specialty Cars\|ASC]] to get a "B4M" body kit with special molding and hood louvers, and a modified 3.1 L [[V6\|V6]] with a [[Garrett]] T-25 [[turbocharger]] and [[intercooler]] and available only with a 4-speed automatic transmission. The [[Turbo Engine\|Turbo]] also included a full-analog instrument cluster that would soon become the base of the 1990–1993 sport cluster.		In 1989, air conditioning became standard on all models, and a 3.1 L [[fuel injection\|multi-port fuel injected]] [[V6\|V6]] replaced the 2.8 L engine. Another model designation to appear in 1989 was the '''[[Turbo Engine\|Turbo]] Grand Prix'''. This version started as an SE minus three available options: leather seats, a sunroof, and in 1990, a [[CD player]]. These were shipped to [[McLaren Cars\|McLaren]]/[[American Specialty Cars\|ASC]] to get a "B4M" body kit with special molding and hood louvers, and a modified 3.1 L [[V6\|V6]] with a [[Garrett]] T-25 [[turbocharger]] and [[intercooler]] and available only with a modified THM 440-T4 4-speed automatic transmission. The [[Turbo Engine\|Turbo]] also included a full-analog instrument cluster that would soon become the base of the 1990–1993 sport cluster.

	===1988===		===1988===

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	==Criticisms==		==Criticisms==
	~~Please make sure to '''''keep critiques in a third~~-~~person point of view'''''. If using criticisms from a reputable automotive source, then '''''please make sure~~ to ~~cite~~ the ~~quote'''''.~~		Front Wheels have trouble putting those 303-horses to the ground

	==Generations==		==Generations==