Pontiac Grand Am third generation
The Pontiac Grand Am third generation (1985–1991): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 10 versions in the United States.
Model codes: N-body
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | – | – | 4,509–4,552 mm |
| Width | – | – | 1,689–1,694 mm |
| Height | – | – | 1,336 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,630 mm RDW | – | 2,626 mm |
| Weights and towing | |||
| Kerb weight | 1,249–1,260 kg RDW | – | – |
| Mass in running order | 1,349–1,360 kg RDW | – | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,650–1,740 kg RDW | – | – |
| Seats and space | |||
| Doors | 2–4 RDW | – | – |
| Luggage space (EPA) | – | 368 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | – | 2,549–2,605 L EPA | – |
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia, RDW type approvals (Netherlands), US EPA fuel economy data. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
238 complaints for model years 1985–1991. 24 crashes · 15 fires · 18 injuries · 3 deaths
- Engine 92
- Electrical system 20
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 10 versions of the Pontiac Grand Am third generation
United States 10 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988–1991(FFS), CLKUP | 2.3 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 23–25 MPG (9.4–10.2 L/100 km) EPA | 221–240 g/km |
| 1988–1991(FFS), SIL | 2.3 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 23–26 MPG (9.0–10.2 L/100 km) EPA | 212–240 g/km |
| 1985–1991(FFS), SIL | 2.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 23–25 MPG (9.4–10.2 L/100 km) EPA | 221–240 g/km |
| 1988–1991(FFS), CLKUP | 2.5 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 22–24 MPG (9.8–10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 230–251 g/km |
| 1987–1989(FFS,TRBO) | 2.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 21–22 MPG (10.7–11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 251–263 g/km |
| 1988–1989(FFS,TRBO), CLKUP | 2.0 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 20–21 MPG (11.2–11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 263–276 g/km |
| 1987(FFS,TRBO) | 2.0 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km |
| 1985–1987(FFS) | 2.5 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 23–24 MPG (9.8–10.2 L/100 km) EPA | 230–240 g/km |
| 1985–1987(FFS) | 3.0 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km |
| 1985(FFS) CA model | 3.0 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 291 g/km |
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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.