These are standard specifications for the 1990 Pontiac Grand Am, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
5 Manual with Overdrive , 3 Automatic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Front Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1985 - 1991 |
| Price : | $10,540-$15,200 |
| Weight : | 2560 lbs | 1161.196 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2474 cc | 151.0 cu in. | 2.5 L. |
| Power : | 110 HP (80.96 KW) @ 5200 RPM |
| Torque : | 135 Ft-Lbs (183 NM) @ 3200 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.0 in | 76 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| Electronic fuel injection | |
| Intake manifold : | Aluminum Intake Manifold |
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2261 cc | 138.0 cu in. | 2.3 L. |
| Power : | 160 HP (117.76 KW) @ 6200 RPM |
| Torque : | 155 Ft-Lbs (210 NM) @ 5200 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.6 in | 92 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.4 in | 85 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.5:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Multi Point Fuel Injection | |
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2261 cc | 138.0 cu in. | 2.3 L. |
| Power : | 180 HP (132.48 KW) @ 6200 RPM |
| Torque : | 160 Ft-Lbs (217 NM) @ 5200 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.6 in | 92 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.4 in | 85 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.0:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Cylinder Head : | Aluminum |
| Multi Point Fuel Injection | |
| Intake manifold : | Aluminum Intake Manifold |
5 Manual with Overdrive , 3 Automatic
Production Figures
| Total Pontiac Production for 1990 : | 641,820 |
| Total 1990 Grand Am production : | 197,020 |
| 1990 Pontiac Grand Am | |
Handling
Recall
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 06E043000 |
| Summary | CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON 'DOCUMENT SEARCH' AND THEN 'BUS APPLICATIONS'). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE. |
| Consequence | THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR. |
| Remedy | HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1). |
| Notes | THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET FRAM FUEL FILTERS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLES LISTED.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV. |
Data updated January 2023
1990 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $16,000 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $28,970 |
| Avg. Home : | $123,000 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $1.12 |
| Total Car Production : | 9,782,997 |
1990 Pontiac Grand Am FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1990 Pontiac Grand Am?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1990 Pontiac Grand Am? A: The 1990 Pontiac Grand Am has a wheelbase size of 103.40 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1990 Pontiac Grand Am? A: The 1990 Pontiac Grand Am has a length of 180.10 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1990 Pontiac Grand Am? A: The 1990 Pontiac Grand Am has a width of 66.50 inches.Q: How much did the 1990 Pontiac Grand Am cost when new?A: The 1990 Pontiac Grand Am cost approximately $10,540 to $15,200 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1990 Pontiac Grand Am? A: The 1990 Pontiac Grand Am was offered as a LE Coupe, LE Sedan, SE Coupe, SE Sedan.Q: How many vehicles did Pontiac produce in 1990? A: Pontiac produced 641,820 automobiles in 1990.Q: How many 1990 Grand Ams were produced? A: Pontiac produced 197,020 examples of the Grand Am in 1990.Q: What engines did the 1990 Pontiac Grand Am have? A: The 1990 Pontiac Grand Am had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2474 cc | 151.0 cu in. | 2.5 L.) with 110 HP (80.96 KW) @ 5200 RPM and 135 Ft-Lbs (183 NM) @ 3200 RPM Inline 4 (2261 cc | 138.0 cu in. | 2.3 L.) with 160 HP (117.76 KW) @ 6200 RPM and 155 Ft-Lbs (210 NM) @ 5200 RPM Inline 4 (2261 cc | 138.0 cu in. | 2.3 L.) with 180 HP (132.48 KW) @ 6200 RPM and 160 Ft-Lbs (217 NM) @ 5200 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1990 Pontiac Grand Am have? A: The 1990 Pontiac Grand Am had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Manual with Overdrive, 3 speed Automatic.