These are standard specifications for the 1979 Pontiac LeMans, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual
Chassis # 2D27Y91515454
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Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1978 - 1982 |
| Price : | $4,600-$5,560 |
| Weight : | 3040 lbs | 1378.921 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 6 90-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3785 cc | 231.0 cu in. | 3.8 L. |
| Power : | 105 HP (77.28 KW) @ 3200 RPM |
| Torque : | 185 Ft-Lbs (251 NM) @ 2000 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.8 in | 97 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.4 in | 86 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 4 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| Rochester 2-barrel carburetor | |
3 Manual
Production Figures
| Total Pontiac Production for 1979 : | 907,434 |
| Total 1979 LeMans production : | 131,052 |
| 1979 Pontiac LeMans | |
| Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 14,197 |
| Grand LeMans Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 13,020 |
| Grand LeMans Safari Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : | 20,783 |
| Grand LeMans Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 28,577 |
| Safari Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : | 27,517 |
| Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 26,958 |
Dimension(s)
Coupe
Chassis # 2D27Y91515454
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| Fuel Capacity : | 18.1 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 198.5 in | 5042 mm. |
| Width : | 72.4 in | 1839 mm. |
| Height : | 53.5 in | 1359 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 108.1 in | 2746 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.5 in | 1486 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 57.8 in | 1468 mm. |
Sedan
| Price : | $4,700 |
| Weight : | 3045 lbs | 1381.189 kg |
| Fuel Capacity : | 18.1 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 198.5 in | 5042 mm. |
| Width : | 72.4 in | 1839 mm. |
| Height : | 54.4 in | 1382 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 108.1 in | 2746 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.5 in | 1486 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 57.8 in | 1468 mm. |
Safari Station Wagon
| Price : | $5,215 |
| Weight : | 3200 lbs | 1451.496 kg |
| Fuel Capacity : | 18.1 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 197.8 in | 5024 mm. |
| Width : | 72.4 in | 1839 mm. |
| Height : | 54.8 in | 1392 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 108.1 in | 2746 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.5 in | 1486 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 57.8 in | 1468 mm. |
Grand LeMans Coupe
| Price : | $4,870 |
| Weight : | 3060 lbs | 1387.993 kg |
| Fuel Capacity : | 18.1 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 198.5 in | 5042 mm. |
| Width : | 72.4 in | 1839 mm. |
| Height : | 53.5 in | 1359 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 108.1 in | 2746 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.5 in | 1486 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 57.8 in | 1468 mm. |
Grand LeMans Sedan
| Price : | $5,000 |
| Weight : | 3090 lbs | 1401.6 kg |
| Fuel Capacity : | 18.1 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 198.5 in | 5042 mm. |
| Width : | 72.4 in | 1839 mm. |
| Height : | 54.4 in | 1382 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 108.1 in | 2746 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.5 in | 1486 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 57.8 in | 1468 mm. |
Grand LeMans Safari Wagon
| Price : | $5,560 |
| Weight : | 3235 lbs | 1467.371 kg |
| Fuel Capacity : | 18.1 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 197.8 in | 5024 mm. |
| Width : | 72.4 in | 1839 mm. |
| Height : | 54.8 in | 1392 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 108.1 in | 2746 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.5 in | 1486 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 57.8 in | 1468 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Coil springs with lower trailing links and anti-sway bar Rear : Rigid axle with coil springs, lower trailing radius arms and upper torque arms | |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | P185/75R14 |
Recall
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 07E088000 |
| Summary | CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES. |
| Consequence | THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE. |
| Remedy | HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075. |
| Notes | 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. |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 85V048000 |
| Summary | EXCESSIVE ENLARGEMENT OF THE WHEEL CYLINDER PILOT HOLE IN THE REAR BRAKE BACKING PLATE COULD ALLOW THE WHEEL CYLINDER TO ROTATE AND CAUSE LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID LEADS TO LOSS OF REAR BRAKE ACTION, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT. FRONT BRAKES WOULD REMAIN OPERATIONAL. |
| Remedy | ADD A PART TO PREVENT WHEEL CYLINDER FROM ROTATING. |
| Notes | NOTE: OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BEGIN AFTER SEPTEMBER 1, 1985 AND SHOULD BE COMPLETED BY SEPTEMBER 30, 1985.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MIDSIZE PASSENGER CARS AND SMALL TRUCKS. SYSTEM: REAR BRAKES. |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Mfr Report Date | 19770801 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 81V025000 |
| Summary | THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE LOWER REAR CONTROL ARM TO THE FRAME MAY FRACTURE. THE REAR CONTROL ARM SUPPORTS AND POSITIONS THE REAR AXLE. FRACTURE OF THE BOLTS WOULD ALLOW THE CONTROL ARM TO DROP FREE. |
| Remedy | BOTH REAR CONTROL ARM ATTACHMENT BOLTS WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE. |
| Notes | SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; REAR CONTROL ARM ATTACHING BOLTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES AND LIGHT TRUCKS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE FRACTURE OCCURS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION,IT COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Mfr Report Date | 19770801 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 84V149000 |
| Summary | REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE AXLES THAT WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE AXLE SHAFT AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY FROM THE VEHICLE. |
| Remedy | THE DEALER WILL INSPECT THE REAR AXLE TO DETERMINE WHETHER IT WAS MANUFACTURED AT THE BUFFALO PLANT. IF SO, THEY WILL MAKE AXLE MEASUREMENTS AND IF NECESSARY REPLACE OR MODIFY AFFECTED AXLE COMPONENTS WITHOUT CHARGE. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES AND LIGHT TRUCKS.SYSTEM: POWER TRAIN; REAR AXLE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY COULD LEAD TO LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. |
| Component | VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Mfr Report Date | 19790101 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 81V022000 |
| Summary | THE ELECTRO-CLEAR REAR WINDOW DEFOGGERS CONTAIN A DEFECT WHICH CAUSES THE GLASS TO SHATTER WITHOUT IMPACT DURING OR SOME TIME AFTER USE OF THE DEFOGGER. VERTICAL ELECTRICAL STRIPS MAY DETERIORATE AND CAUSE HOT SPOTS THAT CAN RESULT IN BREAKAGE OF THE REAR GLASS. |
| Remedy | VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED FOR PRESENCE OF A PARTICULAR WEATHERSTRIP. IF PRESENT, A LAYER OF A SPECIAL CONDUCTIVE EPOXY WILL BE ADDED TO THE VERTICAL BAR ON THE REAR WINDOW GLASS. THIS EPOXY IS A NEW CONDUCTIVE MATERIAL WHICH WILL NOT REACT WITH THE WEATHERSTRIP. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRO-CLEAR REAR WINDOWDEFOGGERS.SYSTEM: DEFOGGER; REAR WINDOW.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: DRIVER DISTRACTION FROM THE EXPLOSION COULD RESULT IN AVEHICLE ACCIDENT. BROKEN OR HOT GLASS COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY TO VEHICLEPASSENGERS, OTHER DRIVERS, AND NEARBY PEDESTRIANS.NOTE: OWNERS ARE ADVISED NOT TO USE REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER UNTIL VEHICLE ISINSPECTED. |
Data updated January 2023
1979 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $17,500 |
| Avg. Home : | $58,100 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.86 |
1979 Pontiac LeMans FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1979 Pontiac LeMans?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1979 Pontiac LeMans? A: The 1979 Pontiac LeMans has a wheelbase size of 108.10 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1979 Pontiac LeMans? A: The 1979 Pontiac LeMans has lengths of 197.80 and 198.50 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1979 Pontiac LeMans? A: The 1979 Pontiac LeMans has a width of 72.40 inches.Q: How much did the 1979 Pontiac LeMans cost when new?A: The 1979 Pontiac LeMans cost approximately $4,600 to $5,560 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1979 Pontiac LeMans? A: The 1979 Pontiac LeMans was offered as a Coupe, Grand LeMans Coupe, Grand LeMans Safari Wagon, Grand LeMans Sedan, Safari Station Wagon, Sedan.Q: What tires did the 1979 Pontiac LeMans have? A: The 1979 Pontiac LeMans had P185/75R14 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Pontiac produce in 1979? A: Pontiac produced 907,434 automobiles in 1979.Q: How many 1979 LeManss were produced? A: Pontiac produced 131,052 examples of the LeMans in 1979.Q: What engine did the 1979 Pontiac LeMans have? A: The engine powering the 1979 Pontiac LeMans was a V 6 (3785 cc | 231.0 cu in. | 3.8 L.) with 105 HP (77.28 KW) @ 3200 RPM and 185 Ft-Lbs (251 NM) @ 2000 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1979 Pontiac LeMans have? A: The 1979 Pontiac LeMans had a 3 speed Manual gearbox.