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1979 Pontiac Grand Prix
United States
Gasoline
2WD
Coupe
Updated Aug 23, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1979
Make
Pontiac
Model
Grand Prix
Body Style
Coupe
Generation
4th Generation
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
5.0 V8 Hydra-Matic
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
142 hp
Power (kW)
104 kW
Torque
319 Nm (235 lb-ft)
Displacement
4,942 cc
Dimensions
Length
5,127 mm
(201.9 in)
Width
1,837 mm
(72.3 in)
Height
1,390 mm
(54.7 in)
Wheelbase
2,745 mm
(108.1 in)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
3,600 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,000 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-30
5W-40
10W-30
10W-40
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-30
5W-40
10W-30
10W-40
Engine Configuration
Bore
101.6 mm
(4.0 in)
Stroke
76.2 mm
(3.0 in)
Compression Ratio
8.2 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Dimensions & Weight
Weight
Max Roof Load
75 kg
(165 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Coupé
Platform
General Motors Platforms
A Platform (5th Generation)
Equipment
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Colour
Finish
Solid
Rims & Tires
Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
121
Central Bore (CB), front
70.3
Fastening Type
Lug Nuts
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Full-Size Luxury Car
British Classification
Luxury Car
Australian Classification
Large Car
European Segment
F-Segment
Car.info Classification
Luxury Car
Grand Prix
Model
7 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Coupe
Variant
Grand Prix Standard
1962–2003
Grand Prix Coupe Generations
4 of 5
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4th Generation
1978–1987
Year
1979
Powertrain
5.0 V8 Hydra-Matic
Horsepower
142 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Gasoline
CoupeCoupe
2WD
Automatic, 3-speed
Gasoline