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True to its long heritage, the Pontiac Grand Prix is a big car promising performance-car excitement. The standard model offers...

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2008 Pontiac Grand Prix Comparisons

Base Sedan

General Pricing

Resale Value $22,210.00 $22,220.00 $28,550.00
Destination $750.00 $675.00 $695.00

Engines & Power

Standard Engine 3.8L V6 3.3L V6 3.8L V6
Horsepower 200 @ 5200 RPM 234 @ 6000 RPM 263 @ 6000 RPM
Torque 230 @ 4000 RPM 226 @ 3500 RPM 257 @ 4500 RPM
Valves 2 4 4
Displacement (cc) 3791 3342 3778
Bore X Stroke (in.) 3.8 X 3.4 3.6 X 3.3 3.8 X 3.4
Compression Ratio 9.4:1 10.4:1 10.4:1

Fuel Economy

City (mpg) 18 19 17
Highway (mpg) 28 28 26

Exterior Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.) 3476.7 3459.1 3628.8
Wheelbase (in.) 110.5 107.4 109.4
Length (in.) 198.3 188.9 192.7
Width (in.) 73.8 72.1 72.8
Height (in.) 55.9 58.0 58.7
Track Front (in.) 61.7 62.0 62.2
Track Rear (in.) 61.3 61.4 61.6
Ground Clearance (in.) N/A N/A N/A

Interior Dimensions

Standard Seating 5 5 5
Front Headroom (in.) 38.5 40.1 40.2
Rear Headroom (in.) 36.5 38.2 38.2
Front Legroom (in.) 42.4 43.7 43.7
Rear Legroom (in.) 36.5 37.4 38.2
Front Shoulder Room (in.) 57.9 57.4 57.9
Rear Shoulder Room (in.) 55.5 56.9 57.1
Front Hip Room (in.) 54.6 55.5 55.5
Rear Hip Room (in.) 53.5 55.3 55.1

Payload & Towing

Passenger Volumn (cu. ft.) 114.0 105.4 106.9

Steering, Suspension & Brakes

Front Suspension strut wishbone wishbone
Rear Suspension multi-link multi-link multi-link
Tires 225/60R16 215/55R17 235/55R17

Anti-Theft & Locks

Power Door Locks Std. Std. Std.

Braking & Traction

4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive front wheel drive front wheel drive front wheel drive
ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel) N/A Std. Std.
Limited Slip Differential or Axle N/A N/A N/A
Vehicle Stability Control System N/A Std. Std.

Entertainment, Communication & Navigation

Radio AM/FM satellite satellite
Cassette Player N/A N/A N/A
CD Player Yes Yes N/A
CD Changer N/A N/A Yes
DVD Player N/A N/A N/A
Navigation Aid N/A N/A N/A

Interior

Cruise Control Std. Std. Std.
Tilt Steering Yes Yes Yes
Telescopic Steering Column N/A Yes Yes

Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning

Air Conditioning Std. Std. Std.

Safety

Driver Airbag Std. Std. Std.
Front Side Airbag N/A Std. Std.
Passenger Side Airbag Std. Std. Std.
Rear Side Airbag N/A N/A Std.

Seats

Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat Yes Yes Yes

Roof

Sunroof / Moonroof N/A N/A Std.

Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Power Windows Std. Std. Std.

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