These are standard specifications for the 1979 Pontiac Bonneville, 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 : | 1971 - 1986 |
| Price : | $6,200-$7,150 |
| Weight : | 3615 lbs | 1639.736 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 90-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4933 cc | 301.0 cu in. | 4.9 L. |
| Power : | 140 HP (103.04 KW) @ 3600 RPM |
| Torque : | 235 Ft-Lbs (319 NM) @ 2000 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 103 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.0 in | 77 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.1:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| Rochester 2-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 90-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4933 cc | 301.0 cu in. | 4.9 L. |
| Power : | 150 HP (110.4 KW) @ 4000 RPM |
| Torque : | 240 Ft-Lbs (325 NM) @ 2000 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 103 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.0 in | 77 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.1:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| Rochester 4-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L. |
| Power : | 155 HP (114.08 KW) @ 3400 RPM |
| Torque : | 280 Ft-Lbs (380 NM) @ 1800 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.8 in | 97 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.9 in | 98 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.0:1 |
| V 8 90-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L. |
| Power : | 160 HP (117.76 KW) @ 3800 RPM |
| Torque : | 260 Ft-Lbs (353 NM) @ 2400 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 88 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.2:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| Rochester 4-barrel carburetor | |
3 Automatic Turbo-Hydramatic
Production Figures
| Total Pontiac Production for 1979 : | 907,434 |
| Total 1979 Bonneville production : | 179,416 |
| 1979 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Brougham Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 39,094 |
| Brougham Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 17,364 |
| Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 34,127 |
| Safari Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : | 16,925 |
| Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 71,906 |
Handling
Recall
| Component | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Mfr Report Date | 19780901 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 79V247000 |
| Summary | THE HEADS MAY BREAK OFF THE FRONT OUTBOARD SEAT BELT ANCHOR BOLTS DURING NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION EVEN UNDER NO LOAD CONDITIONS. THIS IS DUE TO THE COMBINATION OF BOLTS USED, HIGH INSTALLATION TORQUE AND ARRANGEMENT OF THE BODY ANCHORAGE. |
| Remedy | DEALER WILL REPLACE ALL ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT FRONT OUTBOARD SEAT BELT ANCHOR BOLTS ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES AT NO COST TO OWNER. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: INTERIOR; SEAT BELT ANCHORS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, FAILURE OF A SEAT BELTANCHORAGE WILL INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE WEARER. |
Data updated January 2023
1979 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $17,500 |
| Avg. Home : | $58,100 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.86 |
1979 Pontiac Bonneville FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1979 Pontiac Bonneville?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1979 Pontiac Bonneville? A: The 1979 Pontiac Bonneville has a wheelbase size of 116.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1979 Pontiac Bonneville? A: The 1979 Pontiac Bonneville has a length of 214.30 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1979 Pontiac Bonneville? A: The 1979 Pontiac Bonneville has a width of 76.40 inches.Q: How much did the 1979 Pontiac Bonneville cost when new?A: The 1979 Pontiac Bonneville cost approximately $6,200 to $7,150 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1979 Pontiac Bonneville? A: The 1979 Pontiac Bonneville was offered as a Brougham Coupe, Brougham Sedan, Coupe, Safari Station Wagon, Sedan.Q: How many vehicles did Pontiac produce in 1979? A: Pontiac produced 907,434 automobiles in 1979.Q: How many 1979 Bonnevilles were produced? A: Pontiac produced 179,416 examples of the Bonneville in 1979.Q: What engines did the 1979 Pontiac Bonneville have? A: The 1979 Pontiac Bonneville had the following engine options: V 8 (4933 cc | 301.0 cu in. | 4.9 L.) with 140 HP (103.04 KW) @ 3600 RPM and 235 Ft-Lbs (319 NM) @ 2000 RPM V 8 (4933 cc | 301.0 cu in. | 4.9 L.) with 150 HP (110.4 KW) @ 4000 RPM and 240 Ft-Lbs (325 NM) @ 2000 RPM V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 155 HP (114.08 KW) @ 3400 RPM and 280 Ft-Lbs (380 NM) @ 1800 RPM V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 160 HP (117.76 KW) @ 3800 RPM and 260 Ft-Lbs (353 NM) @ 2400 RPM Q: What transmission did the 1979 Pontiac Bonneville have? A: The 1979 Pontiac Bonneville had a 3 speed Automatic Turbo-Hydramatic gearbox.