1997-2003 Pontiac Grand Prix Specs & Safety

Detailed safety information for this generation Pontiac Grand Prix include detailed crash test scores from the NHTSA. Specs for this generation Pontiac Grand Prixinclude everything from fuel mileage to seating capacity to options availability.

Vehicle Dimensions

Specification	2-door coupe	4-door sedan

Wheelbase, in.	110.5	110.5

Overall Length, in.	196.5	196.5

Overall Width, in.	72.7	72.7

Overall Height, in.	54.7	54.7

Curb Weight, lbs.	3396	3414

Cargo Volume, cu. ft.	16.0	16.0

Standard Payload, lbs.	--	--

Fuel Capacity, gals.	18.0	18.0

Seating Capacity	5	6

Front Head Room, in.	38.3	38.3

Max. Front Leg Room, in.	42.4	42.4

Rear Head Room, in.	36.5	36.7

Max. Rear Leg Room, in.	36.1	35.8

Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.

Powertrain Options and Availability

Three engines were available under Grand Prix hoods. A 3.1-liter V6, rated 160 horsepower, went in the base SE sedan. Optional in the SE and standard on Grand Prix GT coupes and sedans was a 195-horsepower, 3.8-liter V6, which later grew to 200 horsepower. Topping the performance chart was a supercharged variant of the 3.8-liter, whipping up 240 horses. All Grand Prix models had a 4-speed automatic transmission. For 2000, the base engine gained 15 horsepower.

Engines	Size liters / cu. in	Horse- power	Torque	Transmission: EPA city/hgwy	Consumer Guide Observed

ohv V6	3.1 / 191	160-175	185-195	4-speed automatic: 20/29	4-speed automatic: --

ohv V6	3.8 / 231	195-200	220-225	4-speed automatic: 19/30	4-speed automatic: 17.1

Supercharged ohv V6	3.8 / 231	240	280	4-speed automatic: 18/27	4-speed automatic: 18.8

Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.

NHTSA Crash-Test Results

Test	1999 Grand Prix	1999 Grand Prix

Front Impact, Driver	4	4

Front Impact, Passenger	4	4

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tests a vehicle's worthiness in front- and side-impact collisions and rates its resistance to rollovers. Front-impact crash-test numbers indicate the chance of serious injury: 5 = 10% or less; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-35%; 2 = 35-45%; 1 = More than 45%. Side-impact crash-test numbers indicate: 5 = 5% or less; 4 = 6-10%; 3 = 11-20%; 2 = 21-25%; 1 = More than 26%. Rollover resistance numbers indicate the chance for rollover when the vehicle leaves the roadway: 5 = Less than 10%; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-30%; 2 = 30-40%; 1 = More than 40%.

Built In: USA

Drive Wheels: transverse front-engine/front-wheel drive

< 1997-2003 Pontiac Grand Prix Prices

1997-2003 Pontiac Grand Prix Photos >

Also in the 1997-2003 Pontiac Grand Prix Review:

Pontiac Grand Prix

Pontiac Grand Prix Road Test

Pontiac Grand Prix Reliability

Pontiac Grand Prix Prices

Pontiac Grand Prix Specs & Safety

Pontiac Grand Prix Photos

Pontiac Grand Prix Full Review