2002 Pontiac Grand Prix Review
Turning 40 with style.
2002 Grand Prix Review Summary & Specifications
Pontiac has taken a lot of unfair raps for limited engineering refinement. But the Grand Prix doesn't pretend to be a BMW. The GTP, especially, is a very good effort: fast but not too fast, sporty but not too sporty, with excellent handling within limits, and great brakes. Despite some body gimmicks it's wonderfully sculpted and sleek, yet roomy inside.
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| Vehicle Category | Midsize Cars |
| Editor | Sam Moses |
| Model Lineup | SE Sedan $20,965; GT Sedan $23,085; GT Coupe $22,935; GTP Coupe $25,625; GTP Sedan $25,805 |
| Engines (standard) | 3.8-liter ohv 12-valve supercharged V6 |
| Engines (optional) | 175-hp 3.1-liter ohv 12-valve V6; 200-hp 3.8-liter ohv 12-valve V6; 240-hp 3.8-liter supercharged ohv 12-valve V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | four-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | four-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | ABS, traction control, driver and front passenger air bags |
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| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Kansas City, Kansas |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-762-2737 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.pontiac.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 20965 |
| Model Tested MSRP | GTP Sedan ($25,805) |
| Standard Equipment | dual-zone air conditioning; power windows, mirrors, locks; leather-wrapped steering wheel with radio controls; cruise control; 16-inch wheels; fog lamps; supercharger; sports suspension; rear spoiler; trip computer; traction control; high-performance tires |
| Destination Charge | 610 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | leather seating surfaces ($520), power glass sunroof ($795) |
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| Price as Tested | 27730 |
| Layout | front-engine, front-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 240 @ 5200 |
| Torque | 280 @ 3200 |
| Fuel Economy | 18/28 |
| Wheelbase | 110.5 |
| Length/Width/Height | 197.5/72.7/54.7 |
| Track Front/Rear | 61.7/61.1 |
| Turning Radius | 36.9 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.3/55.7/42.4 |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 36.7/54.3/35.8 |
| Trunk Volume | 16 |
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| Front Suspension | Independent |
| Rear Suspension | Independent |
| Ground Clearance | |
| Curb Weight | 359 |
| Stock Tires | P225/60R16 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | vented disc/disc with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.5 |
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