These are standard specifications for the 1980 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 : | 1978 - 1987 |
| Price : | $6,220-$7,300 |
| Weight : | 3140 lbs | 1424.28 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 6 90-degree | two-barrel Rochester carburetor; Buick built | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3785 cc | 231.0 cu in. | 3.8 L. |
| Power : | 110 HP (80.96 KW) @ 3800 RPM |
| Torque : | 190 Ft-Lbs (258 NM) @ 1600 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.8 in | 97 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.4 in | 86 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.0:1 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| 2 carburetors | |
| V 8 90-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4343 cc | 265.0 cu in. | 4.3 L. |
| Power : | 120 HP (88.32 KW) @ 3600 RPM |
| Torque : | 210 Ft-Lbs (285 NM) @ 1600 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.0 in | 76 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.3:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| 2-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 90-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4933 cc | 301.0 cu in. | 4.9 L. |
| Power : | 140 BHP (103.04 KW) @ 4000 RPM |
| Torque : | 240 Ft-Lbs (325 NM) @ 1800 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 103 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.1 in | 77 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.1:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| Rochester 4-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 90-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4933 cc | 301.0 cu in. | 4.9 L. |
| Power : | 155 HP (114.08 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
| Torque : | 240 Ft-Lbs (325 NM) @ 2200 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 103 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.1 in | 77 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.1:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| Rochester 4-barrel carburetor | |
3 Automatic Turbo-Hydramatic
Production Figures
| Total Pontiac Production for 1980 : | 770,100 |
| Total 1980 Grand Prix production : | 114,714 |
| 1980 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 72,659 |
| LJ Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 34,968 |
| SJ Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 7,087 |
Handling
Recall
| 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 | 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 | 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 | 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. |
Data updated January 2023
1980 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $7,210 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $19,170 |
| Avg. Home : | $68,714 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $1.22 |
| Total Car Production : | 8,009,841 |
1980 Pontiac Grand Prix FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1980 Pontiac Grand Prix?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1980 Pontiac Grand Prix? A: The 1980 Pontiac Grand Prix has a wheelbase size of 108.10 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1980 Pontiac Grand Prix? A: The 1980 Pontiac Grand Prix has a length of 201.40 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1980 Pontiac Grand Prix? A: The 1980 Pontiac Grand Prix has a width of 72.70 inches.Q: How much did the 1980 Pontiac Grand Prix cost when new?A: The 1980 Pontiac Grand Prix cost approximately $6,220 to $7,300 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1980 Pontiac Grand Prix? A: The 1980 Pontiac Grand Prix was offered as a Coupe, LJ Coupe, SJ Coupe.Q: How many vehicles did Pontiac produce in 1980? A: Pontiac produced 770,100 automobiles in 1980.Q: How many 1980 Grand Prixs were produced? A: Pontiac produced 114,714 examples of the Grand Prix in 1980.Q: What engines did the 1980 Pontiac Grand Prix have? A: The 1980 Pontiac Grand Prix had the following engine options: V 6 (3785 cc | 231.0 cu in. | 3.8 L.) with 110 HP (80.96 KW) @ 3800 RPM and 190 Ft-Lbs (258 NM) @ 1600 RPM V 8 (4343 cc | 265.0 cu in. | 4.3 L.) with 120 HP (88.32 KW) @ 3600 RPM and 210 Ft-Lbs (285 NM) @ 1600 RPM V 8 (4933 cc | 301.0 cu in. | 4.9 L.) with 140 BHP (103.04 KW) @ 4000 RPM and 240 Ft-Lbs (325 NM) @ 1800 RPM V 8 (4933 cc | 301.0 cu in. | 4.9 L.) with 155 HP (114.08 KW) @ 4400 RPM and 240 Ft-Lbs (325 NM) @ 2200 RPM Q: What transmission did the 1980 Pontiac Grand Prix have? A: The 1980 Pontiac Grand Prix had a 3 speed Automatic Turbo-Hydramatic gearbox.