Pontiac Bonneville

Pontiac Bonneville
Overview
Manufacturer	Pontiac (General Motors)
Production	1958–2005 1982–2005 (Canada)
Body and chassis
Class	Full-size car (1957–1981 and 1987–2005) Mid-size car (1982–1986)
Chronology
Predecessor	Pontiac Star Chief
Successor	Pontiac Parisienne (original full-size model) Pontiac G8

First generation
Overview
Model years	1958
Body and chassis
Body style	2-door convertible 2-door hardtop
Layout	FR layout
Platform	B-body
Powertrain
Engine	370CID Tempest 395 255hp 4-bbl V8 370CID Tempest 395 300 hp "Tri-Power" V8 370CID Tempest 395 Fuel Injection 310 hp V8
Transmission	3-speed manual Super Hydra-Matic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	122 in (3,099 mm)
Length	211.7 in (5,377 mm)
Width	77.4 in (1,966 mm)

Second generation
Overview
Model years	1959–1960
Assembly	Pontiac, Michigan, United States Flint, Michigan, United States Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States Wentzville, Missouri, United States
Body and chassis
Body style	2-door convertible 2-door coupe 4-door sedan 4-door station wagon 4-door hardtop
Layout	FR layout
Platform	B-body
Powertrain
Engine	389CID Tempest 420 300 hp V8
Transmission	3-speed manual; Super Hydra-Matic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	124 in (3,150 mm)
Length	220 in (5,588 mm)

Third generation
1962 Pontiac Bonneville convertible
Overview
Model years	1961–1964
Assembly	Pontiac, Michigan, United States Flint, Michigan, United States Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States
Body and chassis
Body style	2-door convertible 2-door hardtop 4-door hardtop 4-door sedan 4-door station wagon
Layout	FR layout
Platform	B-body
Related	Buick LeSabre Chevrolet Impala Pontiac Catalina/Laurentian Chevrolet Bel Air
Powertrain
Engine	389 cu in (6.4 L) V8 421 cu in (6.9 L) V8 400 cu in (6.6 L) V8
Transmission	3-speed manual; 4-speed manual; Hydra-Matic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	123 in (3,124 mm)
Length	218.9 in (5,560 mm)
Width	78.7 in (1,999 mm)

Fourth generation
Overview
Model years	1965–1970
Assembly	Pontiac, Michigan, United States Flint, Michigan, United States Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States
Body and chassis
Body style	2-door convertible 2-door hardtop 4-door hardtop 4-door sedan 4-door station wagon
Layout	FR layout
Platform	B-body
Related	Buick LeSabre Chevrolet Impala Pontiac Catalina/Laurentian Chevrolet Bel Air Chevrolet Caprice
Powertrain
Engine	389 cu in (6.4 L) V8 421 cu in (6.9 L) V8 400 cu in (6.6 L) V8 428 cu in (7.0 L) V8 455 cu in (7.5 L) V8

Fifth generation
Overview
Model years	1971–1976
Assembly	Pontiac, Michigan, United States Flint, Michigan, United States Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States
Body and chassis
Body style	4-door hardtop 2-door coupe 4-door sedan
Layout	FR layout
Platform	B-body
Related	Buick LeSabre Chevrolet Impala Pontiac Catalina/Laurentian Chevrolet Bel Air Chevrolet Caprice Oldsmobile 88
Powertrain
Engine	455 cu in (7.5 L) V8 400 cu in (6.6 L) V8
Dimensions
Wheelbase	126"
Length	226.2"

Sixth generation
Overview
Model years	1977–1981
Assembly	Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States
Body and chassis
Body style	2-door coupe 4-door sedan 4-door station wagon
Layout	FR layout
Platform	B-body
Related	Buick LeSabre Chevrolet Impala Pontiac Catalina/Laurentian Chevrolet Caprice Oldsmobile 88
Powertrain
Engine	231 cu in (3.8 L) Buick V6 265 cu in (4.3 L) Pontiac V8 301 cu in (4.9 L) Pontiac V8 350 cu in (5.7 L) Pontiac V8 350 cu in (5.7 L) Buick V8 350 cu in (5.7 L) Chevrolet V8 305 cu in (5.0 L) Chevrolet V8 350 cu in (5.7 L) Oldsmobile diesel V8 400 cu in (6.6 L) Pontiac V8 403 cu in (6.6 L) Oldsmobile V8
Dimensions
Wheelbase	116.0 in (2,946 mm) (1979)
Length	214.3 in (5,443 mm) (1979)
Width	76.4 in (1,941 mm) (1979)

Seventh generation
Overview
Model years	1982–1986
Assembly	Sainte-Thérèse, Quebec, Canada
Body and chassis
Body style	4-door sedan 5-door station wagon
Layout	FR layout
Platform	G-body
Related	Buick Regal Oldsmobile Cutlass Chevrolet Malibu
Powertrain
Engine	3.8 L (231 cu in) Buick V6 5.0 L (305 cu in) Chevrolet V8 5.7 L (350 cu in) Oldsmobile Diesel, V8 4.4l 267
Transmission	3-speed THM200 automatic 4-speed 200-4R automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	108.1 in (2,746 mm)
Length	198.6 in (5,044 mm)
Width	71.3 in (1,811 mm)

Eighth generation
Overview
Model years	1987–1991
Assembly	Ypsilanti, MI, United States 1986–1989 (early) Wentzville, MO, United States 1989 (late)–1991
Body and chassis
Body style	4-door sedan
Layout	Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive
Platform	H-body
Related	Buick LeSabre Buick Electra Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Cadillac DeVille Cadillac Seville
Powertrain
Engine	3.8L LG3 Buick V6 Specifications Years Used: 1987–1988  •Family: GM Buick 90° V6  •RPO/VIN: LG3/3  •Displacement: 3,791 cc (231 cu in)  •Stroke: 3.40 in (86 mm)  •Bore: 3.80 in (97 mm)  •Power: 150 hp (112 kW) at 4400 rpm  •Torque: 210 lb·ft (285 N·m) at 2200 rpm  •Fuel Type: Gasoline  •Fuel System:SFI  •Configuration: 12V/OHV  •Compression: 8.5:1  •Aspiration: Normal 3.8L LN3 3800 Buick V6 Specifications Years Used: 1988–1991  •Family: GM Buick 90° V6  •Model: 3800  •RPO/VIN: LN3/C  •Displacement: 3,791 cc (231 cu in)  •Stroke: 3.40 in (86 mm)  •Bore: 3.80 in (97 mm)  •Power: 165 hp (123 kW) at 4400 rpm  •Torque: 220 lb·ft (298 N·m) at 2800 rpm  •Fuel Type: Gasoline  •Fuel System:MPFI  •Configuration: 12V/OHV  •Compression: 8.5:1  •Aspiration: Normal
Transmission	4-speed THM440T4 automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	110.8 in (2,814 mm)
Length	198.7 in (5,047 mm) 1987–89 SE: 198.3 in (5,037 mm) 1990–91 SSE: 198.6 in (5,044 mm)
Width	1987–89: 72.4 in (1,839 mm) 1990–91: 72.1 in (1,831 mm)
Height	1987–89 LE & SE: 55.5 in (1,410 mm) 1987–89 SSE: 54.7 in (1,389 mm) 1990–91 LE & SE: 54.1 in (1,374 mm) 1990–91 SSE: 54.6 in (1,387 mm)
Curb weight	LE 3,325 lb (1,508 kg) SE 3,413 lb (1,548 kg) SSE 3,601 lb (1,633 kg)

Ninth generation
Overview
Model years	1992–1999
Assembly	Wentzville, MO, United States 1991–1993 Lake Orion, MI, United States 1993–1995 Flint, Michigan, United States 1995–1999
Designer	John Folden 92-93 3.8L SC Series I L67 V6 94-95 3.8L SC Series I L67 V6 95-99 3.8L Series II L36 V6 96-99 3.8L SC Series II L67 V6 Chuck Jordan (1988)
Body and chassis
Body style	4-door sedan
Layout	Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive
Platform	H-body
Related	Buick LeSabre Oldsmobile 88 Oldsmobile LSS
Powertrain
Engine	3.8L Series I L27 V6 Specifications Years used: 1992–1994  •Family: GM Buick 90° V6  •Model: Series I 3800  •RPO/VIN: L27/L  •Displacement: 3,791 cc (231 cu in)  •Stroke: 3.40 in (86 mm)  •Bore: 3.80 in (97 mm)  •Power: 170 hp (127 kW) @ 4800 rpm  •Torque: 225 lb·ft (305 N·m) @ 3200 rpm  •Fuel type: gasoline  •Fuel system:SEFI  •Configuration: 12V/OHV  •Compression: 9.0:1  •Aspiration: normal 3.8L Series I L67 V6 Specifications Years used: 1992–1993  •Family: GM Buick 90° V6  •Model: Series I supercharged 3800  •RPO/VIN: L67/1  •Displacement: 3,791 cc (231 cu in)  •Stroke: 3.40 in (86 mm)  •Bore: 3.80 in (97 mm)  •Power: 205 hp (153 kW) @ 4400 rpm  •Torque: 260 lb·ft (353 N·m) @ 2600 rpm  •Fuel type: gasoline  •Fuel system:SEFI  •Configuration: 12V/OHV  •Compression: 8.0:1  •Aspiration: supercharged 3.8L Series I L67 V6 Specifications Years used: 1994–1995  •Family: GM Buick 90° V6  •Model: Series I supercharged 3800  •RPO/VIN: L67/1  •Displacement: 3,791 cc (231 cu in)  •Stroke: 3.40 in (86 mm)  •Bore: 3.80 in (97 mm)  •Power: 225 hp (168 kW) @ 5000 rpm  •Torque: 275 lb·ft (373 N·m) @ 3200 rpm  •Fuel type: gasoline  •Fuel system:SEFI  •Configuration: 12V/OHV  •Compression: 8.0:1  •Aspiration: supercharged 3.8L Series II L36 V6 Specifications Years used: 1995–1999  •Family: GM Buick 90° V6  •Model: Series II 3800  •RPO/VIN: L36/K  •Displacement: 3,791 cc (231 cu in)  •Stroke: 3.40 in (86 mm)  •Bore: 3.80 in (97 mm)  •Power: 205 hp (153 kW) @ 5200 rpm  •Torque: 230 lb·ft (312 N·m) @ 4000 rpm  •Fuel type: gasoline  •Fuel system:SEFI  •Configuration: 12V/OHV  •Compression: 9.4:1  •Aspiration: normal 3.8L Series II L67 V6 Specifications Years used: 1996–1999  •Family: GM Buick 90° V6  •Model: Series II supercharged 3800  •RPO/VIN: L67/1  •Displacement: 3,791 cc (231 cu in)  •Stroke: 3.40 in (86 mm)  •Bore: 3.80 in (97 mm)  •Power: 240 hp (179 kW) @ 5200 rpm  •Torque: 280 lb·ft (380 N·m) @ 3600 rpm  •Fuel type: gasoline  •Fuel system:SEFI  •Configuration: 12V/OHV  •Compression: 8.5:1  •Aspiration: supercharged
Transmission	1992–97: 4-speed 4T60-E automatic 1992–96: 4-speed 4T60E-HD auto 1998–99: 4-speed 4T65-E automatic 1997–99: 4-speed 4T65E-HD automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	110.8 in (2,814 mm)
Length	1992–95 SE: 199.5 in (5,067 mm) 1992–95 SSE & 1992–93 SSEi: 201.1 in (5,108 mm) 1996–97 SE: 201.7 in (5,123 mm) 1996–99 SSE: 203.1 in (5,159 mm) 1998–99 SE: 202.0 in (5,131 mm)
Width	1992–97: 74.5 in (1,892 mm) 1998–99: 74.4 in (1,890 mm)
Height	55.7 in (1,415 mm) 1998–99 SSE: 56.0 in (1,422 mm)

The Pontiac Bonneville was a full-sized automobile (mid-size car from 1982 to 1986) which was built by Pontiac from 1957 to 2005. It was introduced as a limited production performance convertible during the 1957 model year. The Bonneville (known as the Parisienne in Canada until 1981), and its platform partner, the Grand Ville, are some of the largest Pontiacs ever built; in station wagon body styles they reached just over 19 feet (5.8 m) long, and were also some of the heaviest cars produced at the time (2.5 short tons, 5,000 lb or 2,300 kg).

The Bonneville name first appeared in 1954 on a pair of bubble-topped GM Motorama concept cars called the Bonneville Special. It entered the production lineup as a high-performance, fuel-injected luxury convertible within the Star Chief line in the 1957 model year and was loaded with every conceivable option as standard equipment with the exception of optional air conditioning and continental kit, This put the Bonneville in a Cadillac-like price range of $5,782.00 - more than double the base price of a Chieftain four-door sedan. A fully equipped Bonneville could cost more than a Cadillac. Only 630 units were produced that first year, making it one of the most collectible Pontiacs of all time. The following year it became a separate model, and it would endure until 2005 as the division's top-of-the-line model. The name was taken from the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, the site of much early auto racing and most of the world's land speed record runs, which was named in turn after U.S. Army officer Benjamin Bonneville.

Bonneville became a separate model in 1958, available as a two-door hardtop or a convertible. It paced the Indianapolis 500 in its first year. As a separate model Bonneville had a significantly lower price tag of around $3,000 thanks to the demotion of most of the luxury items found on the 1957 Star Chief bodystyle from standard equipment to the option list. Also a 300 horsepower (220 kW) 370 cubic inches (6,100 cc) V8 with four-barrel carburetor and dual exhausts was now standard equipment. The fuel-injection system offered with the standard engine on the 1957 Star Chief bodystyle was now listed as an extra cost option but very few 1958 Bonnevilles were so equipped due to a towering price tag of over $500 USD, which was not considered a very good value considering that for less than $100 USD, a Tri-Power option was available with three two-barrel carburetors and even more power. The electric clock was standard.