These are standard specifications for the 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Automatic Turbo-Hydramatic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Separate body and frame |
| Production Years for Series : | 1973 - 1977 |
| Price : | $5,105-$5,740 |
| Weight : | 3800 lbs | 1723.651 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 90-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4933 cc | 301.0 cu in. | 4.9 L. |
| Power : | 135 BHP (99.36 KW) @ 3800 RPM |
| Torque : | 235 Ft-Lbs (319 NM) @ 2000 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.0 in | 76 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.2:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| 2-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 90-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L. |
| Power : | 170 BHP (125.12 KW) @ 4000 RPM |
| Torque : | 280 Ft-Lbs (380 NM) @ 1800 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.9 in | 99 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
| Compression : | 7.6:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| Rochester M4MC 4-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 90-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L. |
| Power : | 170 HP (125.12 KW) @ 3800 RPM |
| Torque : | 270 Ft-Lbs (366 NM) @ 2400 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 88 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| Rochester M4MC 4-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 90-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L. |
| Power : | 180 HP (132.48 KW) @ 3600 RPM |
| Torque : | 325 Ft-Lbs (441 NM) @ 1600 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 105 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
| Compression : | 7.6:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| Rochester 4-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 90-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6604 cc | 403.0 cu in. | 6.6 L. |
| Power : | 185 HP (136.16 KW) @ 3600 RPM |
| Torque : | 320 Ft-Lbs (434 NM) @ 2200 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.4 in | 110 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.4 in | 86 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Rochester 4-barrel carburetor | |
3 Automatic Turbo-Hydramatic
Production Figures
| Total Pontiac Production for 1977 : | 850,620 |
| Total 1977 Grand Prix production : | 288,430 |
| 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 168,247 |
| LJ Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 66,741 |
| SJ Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 53,442 |
Dimension(s)
Hardtop Coupe
| Fuel Capacity : | 25.0 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 212.7 in | 5403 mm. |
| Width : | 77.8 in | 1976 mm. |
| Height : | 52.6 in | 1336 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 116.0 in | 2946 mm. |
| Front Track : | 61.6 in | 1565 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 61.1 in | 1552 mm. |
SJ Hardtop Coupe
| Price : | $5,740 |
| Weight : | 3975 lbs | 1803.03 kg |
| Fuel Capacity : | 25.0 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 212.7 in | 5403 mm. |
| Width : | 77.8 in | 1976 mm. |
| Height : | 52.6 in | 1336 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 116.0 in | 2946 mm. |
| Front Track : | 61.6 in | 1565 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 61.1 in | 1552 mm. |
LJ Hardtop Coupe
| Price : | $5,470 |
| Weight : | 3815 lbs | 1730.455 kg |
| Fuel Capacity : | 25.0 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 212.7 in | 5403 mm. |
| Width : | 77.8 in | 1976 mm. |
| Height : | 52.6 in | 1336 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 116.0 in | 2946 mm. |
| Front Track : | 61.6 in | 1565 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 61.1 in | 1552 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Coil springs and anti-sway bar Rear : Rigid axle with coil springs, lower trailing radius arms, upper torque arms and anti-sway bar | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Recirculating Ball |
Recall
| Component | STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 76V132000 |
| Notes | GENERAL MOTOR CAMPAIGN NO 77-C-1.POSSIBILITY THAT THE STEERING INTERMEDIATESHAFT MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH COUPLING RETAINER LOCKING TABS NOT BENT OVERPROPERLY OR ONE OR MORE OF THE LOWER FLEXIBLE COUPLING RIVETS IMPROPERLYPEENED.IF EITHER OF THESE CONDITIONS EXISTS, THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLYCOULD SEPARATE CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, AND VEHICLE CRASH MAY OCCURWITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING, AND REPLACING SHAFT WHERENECESSARY).PASSENGER VEHICLE. |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 77V025000 |
| Summary | ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE INCORRECT STEERING LINKAGE ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED. AS A RESULT, THE RIGHT-HAND STEERING TIE ROD MIGHT INTERFERE WITH THE INTERMEDIATE ROD. THIS COULD CAUSE THE CONNECTION TO FAIL DUE TO EXCESSIVE STRESS AT THAT POINT. |
| Remedy | DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE STEERING LINKAGE ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: STEERING; STEERING LINKAGE ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL,AND AN ACCIDENT. |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Mfr Report Date | 19770101 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 78V138000 |
| Summary | THE REAR AXLE SHAFTS MAY CONTAIN A FLAW IN THE METAL. THIS FLAW COULD ALLOW THE SHAFT TO BREAK AND THE TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY TO SEPARATE. |
| Remedy | THE DEALER WILL REPLACE ONE OR BOTH REAR AXLE SHAFTS, IF NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; AXLE/SHAFT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD SEPARATION OCCUR WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION,LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AND AN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT.NOTE: DRIVER SHOULD AVOID FAST CORNERING, RAPID ACCELERATION, OR ANY TYPE OFDRIVING WHICH MAY PRODUCE ABNORMALLY HEAVY LOADS ON THE REAR AXLE SHAFTS UNTILTHE VEHICLE CAN BE INSPECTED. |
Data updated January 2023
1977 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $15,000 |
| Avg. Home : | $49,300 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.65 |
1977 Pontiac Grand Prix FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix? A: The 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix has a wheelbase size of 116.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix? A: The 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix has a length of 212.70 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix? A: The 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix has a width of 77.80 inches.Q: How much did the 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix cost when new?A: The 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix cost approximately $5,105 to $5,740 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix? A: The 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix was offered as a Hardtop Coupe, LJ Hardtop Coupe, SJ Hardtop Coupe.Q: How many vehicles did Pontiac produce in 1977? A: Pontiac produced 850,620 automobiles in 1977.Q: How many 1977 Grand Prixs were produced? A: Pontiac produced 288,430 examples of the Grand Prix in 1977.Q: What engines did the 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix have? A: The 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix had the following engine options: V 8 (4933 cc | 301.0 cu in. | 4.9 L.) with 135 BHP (99.36 KW) @ 3800 RPM and 235 Ft-Lbs (319 NM) @ 2000 RPM V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 170 BHP (125.12 KW) @ 4000 RPM and 280 Ft-Lbs (380 NM) @ 1800 RPM V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 170 HP (125.12 KW) @ 3800 RPM and 270 Ft-Lbs (366 NM) @ 2400 RPM V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 180 HP (132.48 KW) @ 3600 RPM and 325 Ft-Lbs (441 NM) @ 1600 RPM V 8 (6604 cc | 403.0 cu in. | 6.6 L.) with 185 HP (136.16 KW) @ 3600 RPM and 320 Ft-Lbs (434 NM) @ 2200 RPM Q: What transmission did the 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix have? A: The 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix had a 3 speed Automatic Turbo-Hydramatic gearbox.