It's not easy being a trendsetter. They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but try telling that to the 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix, whose sales dove nearly 40% due to the introduction of the Monte Carlo and Cutlass Supreme, which were clearly copying the styling of the successful mid-sized two-door coupe.
The big change in the 1970 Grand Prix was a new engine. The 428 vanished, its powerful spot taken up by the new 455 V8, supposedly the largest engine ever put inside a Grand Prix. It hit 370-hp and 500 lb-ft of torque. The 400 V8s remained the same, at either 265-hp with the 2-barrel carb or 350-hp with the 4-barrel. In addition to the J and SJ trims, a limited number of custom-built Hurst SSJ Grand Prix were sold in 1970. These were J models shipped out to Hurst, who installed an electric sunroof, Hurst shifter, gold Rally II wheels, and special body-colored sport mirrors.
Outside, vertical slats replaced horizontal ones in the grille and the nameplate was moved to the side rear of the car. Also new in the 1970 Grand Prix were standard power front brakes. The bench seat returned as an option, but as part of a package that forced you to get automatic transmission and a steering wheel-mounted shifter. While bucket seat models featured the shifter and glove box in the center floor console, the glove box in bench models was now in the dashboard.
5 Overall rating
(5 reviews)Feels like an overgrown monster sportscar
My Baja Gold Model "J" is really nice. Bench seat option, all original including paint, #'s matching 400/TH400, bought from 2nd owner, 157,000 original miles, S. Calif car, zero rust, like new undercarriage, runs great. Bought on eBay 7/23/10 for $866!
My first Grand Prix is a blast to drive! Acceleration is excellent, love to hear the 4bbls kick in and sometimes do burnouts. Always reliable, driven across country a few times in it since 1993. Gets about 16 mpg on average. Can't wait to drive my Baja Gold Gp, it's not home in Indiana yet, still in storage at sister in laws in California.
It was a fantastic vehicle. Bought it from an older gentleman andd it was immaculate. 455 engine was super fast and solid. In 1975 cost was nothing and it was extremely fun to drive. God, wish I sill had it.
This was the same model as my first car.
1970 Pontiac Grand Prix FAQs
How many 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles in Philadelphia, PA have no reported accidents or damage?
2 out of 2 for sale near Philadelphia, PA have no reported accidents or damage.
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