These are standard specifications for the 1985 Pontiac Grand Prix, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Automatic Turbo Hydra-Matic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Production Years for Series : | 1978 - 1987 |
| Price : | $9,570-$10,750 |
| Weight : | 3150 lbs | 1428.816 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 6 90-degree | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Main Bearings : | 4 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| Rochester 2-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 90-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4998 cc | 305.0 cu in. | 5.0 L. |
| Power : | 165 HP (121.44 KW) @ 4200 RPM |
| Torque : | 250 Ft-Lbs (339 NM) @ 2400 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.7 in | 95 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 88 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| 4-Barrel Carburetor | |
3 Automatic Turbo Hydra-Matic
Production Figures
| Total Pontiac Production for 1985 : | 519,390 |
| Total 1985 Grand Prix production : | 59,783 |
| 1985 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| Brougham Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 8,223 |
| Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 30,365 |
| LE Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 21,195 |
Handling
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 | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Mfr Report Date | 19850701 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 87V046000 |
| Summary | DRIVERS SIDE POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH MAY SEPARATE DURING ACTUATION, EXPOSING THE ELECTRICAL TERMINAL. |
| Consequence | THE TERMINAL MAY CONTACT THE STEEL REMOTE MIRROR CABLE,A SHORT CAN OCCUR WITHOUT BLOWING A FUSE. THIS MAY ALLOW THE CABLE TO OVERHEATAND COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE. |
| Remedy | INSPECT AND MODIFY POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH AS REQUIRED. |
| Notes | SYSTEM:ELECTRICAL/DOOR LOCKS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PONTIAC GRAND PRIX LE AND BROUGHAM EQUIPPED WITH POWERDOOR LOCKS. |
Data updated January 2023
1985 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $9,005 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $22,100 |
| Avg. Home : | $89,330 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $1.09 |
| Avg. Stamp : | $0 |
1985 Pontiac Grand Prix FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1985 Pontiac Grand Prix?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1985 Pontiac Grand Prix? A: The 1985 Pontiac Grand Prix has a wheelbase size of 108.10 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1985 Pontiac Grand Prix? A: The 1985 Pontiac Grand Prix has a length of 201.90 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1985 Pontiac Grand Prix? A: The 1985 Pontiac Grand Prix has a width of 72.30 inches.Q: How much did the 1985 Pontiac Grand Prix cost when new?A: The 1985 Pontiac Grand Prix cost approximately $9,570 to $10,750 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1985 Pontiac Grand Prix? A: The 1985 Pontiac Grand Prix was offered as a Brougham Coupe, Coupe, LE Coupe.Q: How many vehicles did Pontiac produce in 1985? A: Pontiac produced 519,390 automobiles in 1985.Q: How many 1985 Grand Prixs were produced? A: Pontiac produced 59,783 examples of the Grand Prix in 1985.Q: What engines did the 1985 Pontiac Grand Prix have? A: The 1985 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 (4998 cc | 305.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 165 HP (121.44 KW) @ 4200 RPM and 250 Ft-Lbs (339 NM) @ 2400 RPM Q: What transmission did the 1985 Pontiac Grand Prix have? A: The 1985 Pontiac Grand Prix had a 3 speed Automatic Turbo Hydra-Matic gearbox.