Although ranked as a midsize, it looks like a big old American car, but it's sloping hood and rear deck lines and the stylish coupe trims add a touch of sportiness to what is a roomy, practical, and affordable family car. In the words of one fan, the Grand Prix is "better and faster than any Mustang!"
For the 1991 Grand Prix, there's a new SE sedan to go along with the LE and sportier STE. The Turbo coupe is history in place of a GTP coupe, which features a brand new engine - a 3.4-liter, DOHC V6 that hits 210 hp when paired with a 5-speed manual transmission and 200 hp with a new 4-speed automatic. The STE, which shares a lot of performance features with the GTP, has a 3.1-liter, 140-hp V6. The new 3.4 V6 is an option on all trims but the LE sedan. Otherwise, the standard engine is the 2.3-liter, 160-hp Quad 4 with the automatic transmission. The LE coupe is also gone in 1991. Other minor changes include a new grille and four headlights on all coupes.
As always, the 1991 Grand Prix suffers from brake problems along with a growing list of other repairs that are usually expensive, say owners. Some drivers mention that the door handles seem to break off easily and the fuel light never goes off. Limited legroom in the backseat, particularly in the coupe, is also mentioned. Grand Am fans like its sporty handling, V6 speed and power, and its stylish looks. The interior is roomy, well laid out, and full of a lot of standard features.
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my grand prix was always fun to drive and i felt confident when driving it, it had a
very spirited v6 and the car was very cheap to maintain i really liked the full
length tail lights and front light-bar but really wanted traditional fog lightsFeb 19, 2014
by Anonymous
Jun 21, 2013
The 4th year for the W body platform, gone were the modular front headlights on the coupe models, being replaced by miniquads, the flanks got a new *boy racer* plastic cladding added to them, first year for the GTP & the GT.
The electrics were prone to problems if one had the electric lumbar seats and the airbags for the headrest would often leak & deflate, the seats themselves are a blessing for long distance drives, one can set then to whatever one needs to get comfortable in them, the headlights leave something to be desired (mini quads), they just don't throw a good beam for viewing at night, the heater tubing/hose routing caused the supply side to rot because of it's location to the passenger side front wheel and the mud & debris thrown up on it. The cars that were equipped with the power moonroof are definitely a *want list* feature.
Overall I like the model, no car is perfect, I always will despite it's shortcomings.Jun 21, 2013
by Anonymous
Apr 19, 2013
The power of the 3.4 DOHC was decent, not the fastest car out there but what you loose in power it makes up for in handling. The independent suspension with disc brakes at all four corners helps the car carve. I really liked the HUD (Heads up Display) on these cars. This car got about 32 mpg average. (My other 3.4's are lower at around 26 mpg.) Change the oil on this motor often and it will be good.Apr 19, 2013
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by Felando W
Feb 19, 2014
my grand prix was always fun to drive and i felt confident when driving it, it had a
very spirited v6 and the car was very cheap to maintain i really liked the full
length tail lights and front light-bar but really wanted traditional fog lightsFeb 19, 2014
by Anonymous
Jun 21, 2013
The 4th year for the W body platform, gone were the modular front headlights on the coupe models, being replaced by miniquads, the flanks got a new *boy racer* plastic cladding added to them, first year for the GTP & the GT.
The electrics were prone to problems if one had the electric lumbar seats and the airbags for the headrest would often leak & deflate, the seats themselves are a blessing for long distance drives, one can set then to whatever one needs to get comfortable in them, the headlights leave something to be desired (mini quads), they just don't throw a good beam for viewing at night, the heater tubing/hose routing caused the supply side to rot because of it's location to the passenger side front wheel and the mud & debris thrown up on it. The cars that were equipped with the power moonroof are definitely a *want list* feature.
Overall I like the model, no car is perfect, I always will despite it's shortcomings.Jun 21, 2013
by Anonymous
Apr 19, 2013
The power of the 3.4 DOHC was decent, not the fastest car out there but what you loose in power it makes up for in handling. The independent suspension with disc brakes at all four corners helps the car carve. I really liked the HUD (Heads up Display) on these cars. This car got about 32 mpg average. (My other 3.4's are lower at around 26 mpg.) Change the oil on this motor often and it will be good.Apr 19, 2013
by Blake B
Aug 28, 2010
Good performance overall=) Good handling, good quality... Appearance?! Appearance?! Its a Beaut! It has a really good gas mileage=) Fun factor? FUN FACT! fast.. good handling... super super duper mega funn! '91 GP's are amazzzzzing! Enjot the excitment=) no regret.. what so ever=DAug 28, 2010
by Fred B
Apr 13, 2010
Build Quality: 250k KMs and no leaks or squeaks
Car Comparisons: This is the last year you can get a manual tranny and the automatics have a scaled back motor as well
Performance: ran 13.8 and 13.9 at the non V-8 drag night
More About My Car: It's supposedly quite rare in this color, most 5-speeds were red or black. Mine was ordered wiApr 13, 2010
by Blake H
Feb 18, 2010
first of all it was a gtp 3.4 dohc v6 honeycomb rims lots of balls never let no one pass me while i had it was a great car for eveyday travel or raceing obviously it was fast enuf because its a crumpled can now haha the interior like all gp's was great very functional cruise power everything gm spared nothing on these cars if i wasent looking to buy a fire bird id have another one of these in the garage for sure good on gas super fun to drive Feb 18, 2010
by Jonathan N
Mar 11, 2009
this was as close as i could find to a picture of my very first car a 1991 pontiac grand prix GTP and how i miss my first car though mine did not have the wing on the back it was a great car for the time i had it and i wish i could find one again somedayMar 11, 2009
by Alex W
Sep 07, 2008
I picked this up because it is a very rare factory 5 speed car... It has the 3.4L DOHC in it... There are a couple minor things i need to fix but that is expected on a 17 year old car... I have many plans for the future with it. It is currently red but will later be painted black.Sep 07, 2008
by Jordan J
Jun 21, 2008
well it works fine and drives good i just want something more sporty and better on gas although i dont mind
that i at least have a car to drive!Jun 21, 2008
by Shawn F
Apr 30, 2008
The car is a little to heavyApr 30, 2008
by Erin M
Apr 16, 2008
First car, bought used and kept it longer than anyone expected. still runs as far as i know.Apr 16, 2008
by Brian S
Mar 14, 2008
Very Bold and agressive looking in its time!Mar 14, 2008
by Michael N
Jan 24, 2008
excellent car all aroundJan 24, 2008
by Michael L
Jan 07, 2008
this car is a piece, the damn thing literally broke in half on me, enouh said.Jan 07, 2008
by Anonymous
Dec 16, 2007
this car is a lemon, everything that has gone wrong didDec 16, 2007
We have a 1991 Pontiac Grand Prix se coup that we just purchased and when you put it in drive or reverse it dies but after you drive it around the block it'll stay running and run fine could you tell me what could possibly be the problem
91 Pontiac grand prix 93k miles, upon start up it idles normal, then idles pretty high and check engine line comes on and then engine starts to surge, always dies at idle, there is hesitation in accelerating and decelerating plus after driving a bit on the road the check engine light eventually goes away but once I let off the gas it comes back on, brand new map sensor and iacv, still won't run right pleas help.
I have a 91 pontiac grand prix 93k miles on it in amazing shape. Here lately I have noticed my car starts a little rougher when it is warmed up, the idle is worse than normal but not terrible, and upon accelerating it shakes what it feels like is the engine, it gets worse once it shifts into 3rd gear and I have to pull over and restart it and that fixes it. Please help.