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1981 Pontiac Grand Prix
United States
Diesel
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
1981
Make
Pontiac
Model
Grand Prix
Body Style
Coupe
Generation
4th Generation
Doors
2
Fuel
Diesel
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
5.7 V8 Hydra-Matic
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
107 hp
Power (kW)
788 kW
Torque
278 Nm (205 lb-ft)
Displacement
5,737 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
3,200 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
1,600 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
103.05 mm
(4.1 in)
Stroke
85.98 mm
(3.4 in)
Compression Ratio
22.5 :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
G Platform RWD
Equipment
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Colour
Finish
Solid
Rims & Tires
Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
121
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M12x1.5
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
1981
Powertrain
5.7 V8 Hydra-Matic
Horsepower
107 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Diesel
CoupeCoupe
2WD
Automatic, 3-speed
Diesel