1992 Pontiac Grand Prix

The Grand Prix name was used by Pontiac for coupes from 1962 through 2002 and from 1988 through 2008 for sedans. In 1988, Pontiac introduced the fifth-generation Grand Prix. It used a front-wheel drive W-Body platform and trim levels included the base, LE and SE coupes. Power was from a MPFI 2.8-liter V6 that offered 130 horsepower. A five-speed manual or four-speed automatic were the transmission options.

For 1992 the overhead valve six-cylinder engine, with its 191 cubic-inch displacement, delivered 140 horsepower and 185 ft-lb of torque. An optional 3.4-liter V6 delivered 210 horsepower and 215 ft-lb of torque. The 2.3-liter Quad 4 engine was dropped. Anti-lock braking became optional on all models and trim levels including the LE, SE, STE, and GT. A special edition (1992 only) 'Richard Petty Edition' was limited to 1000 units. They came with a special red, white or blue paint, the 210 horsepower Chevrolet LQ1 3.4-liter DOHC, special badging with Richard Petty's signature, spoiler, ground effects, and special wheel well. It also had Richard Petty black and white center caps, combination locking glove box, blue paint on inner web on wheel matching exterior paint, transmission shift modification which allowed a button for 2nd gear start or normal use, and 'fan appreciation tour' badging.

The SE trim level had the 3.1-liter V6, P215/60R16 touring tires, grid pattern GT taillights, red molding insert stripes (sedans), and new 16-inch five-blade aluminum wheels (sedans). The GT coupe had a base price of $20,340, ABS brakes, 16-inch cast aluminum wheels, P225/60R16 Eagle Gt +4 tires, power door locks, power windows, air conditioning, power bucket seats, cruise control and Delco ETR AM/FM stereo cassette with equalizer and steering wheel controls.

The GTP Coupe had the 3.4-liter Twin Dual Cam V6 mated to a five-speed manual transmission. Other amenities included Y99 Rally Tuned suspension, ABS brakes, air conditioning, power driver's seat, cruise control, power door locks, power windows, and the Delco ETR AM/FM stereo cassette.

The LE sedan came with the 3.1-liter MFI V6 with a three-speed automatic transmission. There were 15-inch bolt-on wheel covers, P215/60R16 touring tires, 45/55 split reclining front seats, air conditioning, and Delco ETR AM/FM stereo with a clock.

The STE sedan had the 3.1-liter engine with a four-speed automatic, Y99 Rally Tuned suspension, electronic information center, power windows, power door locks, power driver's seat, air conditioning, cruise control, Delco ETR AM/FM cassette stereo with equalizer and steering wheel controls, eight speaker sound system, subwoofer amplifier, and remote keyless entry system.

Total Grand Prix production reached 106,583 vehicles. Bodystyles included a sedan and coupe.

by Daniel Vaughan | Jun 2019