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Pontiac Grand Prix GXP

(2008 model)

Brief specs of 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix GXP

4-door 5-seater sedan (saloon), 8-cylinder 16-valve V engine, OHV (overhead valve, I-head), 5670 cm3 / 346.0 cu in / 346.0 cu in, 226.0 kW / 303.1 hp / 303.1 hp @ 5600 rpm / 5600 rpm / 5600 rpm, 438.0 N·m / 323.0 lb·ft / 323.0 lb·ft @ 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm, automatic 4-speed transmission, front wheel drive, consumption 12.4 l/100km / 22.8 mpg-UK / 19.0 mpg-US

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)PontiacIssued from2008
ModelGrand Prix GXPIssued until
SerieGrand PrixNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerPontiacCountryUS

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors4
Bodywork typesedan (saloon)Number of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)453 l / 16.00 cu ft / 16.00 cu ft
Passenger space (volume)2747 l / 97.01 cu ft / 97.01 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length5040 mm / 198.4 in / 198.4 inTotal (curb) weight1352 kg / 2981 lb / 2981 lb
Width1830 mm / 72.0 in / 72.0 inDry weight
Height1430 mm / 56.3 in / 56.3 inLoad capacity281 kg / 619 lb / 619 lb
Wheelbase2810 mm / 110.6 in / 110.6 inGross (max.) weight1633 kg / 3600 lb / 3600 lb
Track frontTowing weight454 kg / 1001 lb / 1001 lb
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity64 l / 14.1 UK gal / 16.9 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.79  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)0.4Frontal area (A)2.22 m2 / 23.9 sq ft / 23.9 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)0.89 m2 / 9.6 sq ft / 9.6 sq ft (est.)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)22.1 kW / 29.7 hp / 29.7 hp (est.)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders8
Engine TypeV engine (V8)Total number of valves16
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore
FuelStroke
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio
Fuel supplyInjection. Sequentially electronic fuel injectionEngine displacement5670 cm3 / 346.0 cu in / 346.0 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity
Cam DesignOHV (overhead valve, I-head)Compression ratio
SumpwetMax. output power226.0 kW / 303.1 hp / 303.1 hp at 5600 rpm / 5600 rpm / 5600 rpm
AspirationMax. torque438.0 N·m / 323.0 lb·ft / 323.0 lb·ft at 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)90.4 kW / 121.2 hp / 121.2 hp (est.)
CoolantSpecific output39.9 kW/l / 0.876 bhp/cu in / 0.876 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque77.2 N·m/l / 0.68 lb·ft/cu in / 0.68 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typeautomaticNumber of gears4
Wheel drivefront wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio227.1 kW/ton / 172.1 bhp/ton / 172.1 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)14.7 l/100km / 19.2 mpg-UK / 16.0 mpg-US
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)9.4 l/100km / 30.1 mpg-UK / 25.0 mpg-US
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)12.4 l/100km / 22.8 mpg-UK / 19.0 mpg-US
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions
  Range516 km / 321 mi / 321 mi

Chassis

Engine locationEngine alignment
SteeringSteering detailsTraction control
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle13.0 m / 42.7 ft / 42.7 ft
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front255/45-R18Tyres rear255/45-R18
Brakes frontdiscBrakes reardisc
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Pontiac Grand Prix GXP

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