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1996 Pontiac Grand Prix Overview

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Trims

2 Dr GTP Coupe
1 national listings
Avg. Price: $2,995
2 Dr SE Coupe
13 national listings
Avg. Price: $3,180
4 Dr GT Sedan
4 Dr SE Sedan
16 national listings
Avg. Price: $2,869

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3.65 stars

Based on 17 reviews

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 — Its a freakin mechanical nightmare, but 9 grand later its slowly starting to purrr once again. Its body is goin to hell, exhaust is falling off, but it does have sum get up and go after rebuilding mos... Read More
Amazing Power And Performance, Looks Pretty Decent, Too! by David
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1996 Pontiac Grand Prix Overview

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1996 Pontiac Grand Prix

Set for a much-needed overhaul in the coming year, the front-wheel drive 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix didn't tinker with much in terms of looks or performance.  Offered as a coupe or sedan in either SE or GT trims, the Grand Prix is a popular, affordable family car that has tried to capitalize on the Pontiac Excitement branding.  
The 3.4-liter 24-valve V6, which is standard in the GT and GTP and an option in the SE trims, gets a power boost to 215-horsepower.  The 3.1-liter V6 remains at 160-hp.  Both engines come only with a 4-speed automatic.  Also new in 1996 is a special Sport Package on coupe models, which adds 5-spoke alloy wheels and dual exhaust pipes.  Whether you get a sedan or coupe, the mid-size 1996 Grand Prix has plenty of room for use as family car.  The GT and GTP models are more performance-oriented, with special supportive seats, ground effects, standard ABS brakes, and fog lights, though even the base SE sedan comes well loaded.  Dual front airbags are standard across the line.
Acceleration performance and V6 engine power stand out for owners of the 1996 Grand Prix.  They like the overall interior and exterior style and layout, and the comfortable legroom.  The weight of the car hampers taking full advantage of the engine, however, and numerous repairs accompany Grand Prix ownership.  Drivers mention rattling, paint chipping, and a check engine light that is perpetually on.

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Gas Mileage (highway) 26 24 30
Horsepower 160 260 150
Crash Test Rating 4 4
Front Leg Room (inches) 42.4 42.2 43.1

Pontiac Grand Prix Questions

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Where Is The Throtle Position Sensor

I need to change this sensor where is it?

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Need To Replace Drivers Door Handle 1996 Grand Prix Se Coupe

How do I replace the drivers door handle on my 1996 Grand Prix SE Coupe

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How Do I Get Car To Run For More Than 5 Seconds?

Car will start but will only run for 5 seconds then shuts off.

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