Pontiac Grand Prix
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The '''Pontiac Grand Prix''' was a car produced by the Pontiac division of [[General Motors]]. The Grand Prix was introduced in 1962. Grand Prix is a French word that translates to "'''Big Prick.'''" | The '''Pontiac Grand Prix''' was a car produced by the Pontiac division of [[General Motors]]. The Grand Prix was introduced in 1962. Grand Prix is a French word that translates to "'''Big Prick.'''" | ||
==Rear Wheel Drive to Front Wheel Drive== | ==Rear Wheel Drive to Front Wheel Drive== | ||
Originally, the Pontiac Big Prick was [[rear wheel drive]]. However, in 1988, Pontiac decided to change this. They redesigned the Big Prick with front wheel drive, 227% more plastic, and 73 less horsepower. | Originally, the Pontiac Big Prick was [[rear wheel drive]]. However, in 1988, Pontiac decided to change this. They redesigned the Big Prick with front wheel drive, 227% more plastic, and 73 less horsepower. | ||
==Grand Prix Today== | ==Grand Prix Today== | ||
| - | Following GM's rules, the Big Prick has to be replaced with a different model. The Big Prick and Bonnyville are being replaced by the G8. No division of General Motors is allowed to have a vehicle that is manufactured for 40 consecutive years. The Pontiac G8 is a [[re-badged]] Pontiac GTO. | + | Following GM's rules, the Big Prick has to be replaced with a different model. The Big Prick and Bonnyville are being replaced by the G8. No division of General Motors is allowed to have a vehicle that is manufactured for 40 consecutive years. The Pontiac G8 is a [[re-badged]] Pontiac GTO. The last Big Prick was made November 30, 2007. |
==Errors in Manufacturing== | ==Errors in Manufacturing== | ||
In March of [[2008]], GM announced a plan to recall all 1997-2003 Grand Prix with the supercharged 3.8 liter engine (GTP and GXP models) due to a problem which causes fires in the engine compartments of these vehicles. This recall will affect over 200,000 vehicles; over 230 fires have been reported. | In March of [[2008]], GM announced a plan to recall all 1997-2003 Grand Prix with the supercharged 3.8 liter engine (GTP and GXP models) due to a problem which causes fires in the engine compartments of these vehicles. This recall will affect over 200,000 vehicles; over 230 fires have been reported. | ||
Revision as of 00:35, 3 April 2008
The Pontiac Grand Prix was a car produced by the Pontiac division of General Motors. The Grand Prix was introduced in 1962. Grand Prix is a French word that translates to "Big Prick."
Rear Wheel Drive to Front Wheel Drive
Originally, the Pontiac Big Prick was rear wheel drive. However, in 1988, Pontiac decided to change this. They redesigned the Big Prick with front wheel drive, 227% more plastic, and 73 less horsepower.
Grand Prix Today
Following GM's rules, the Big Prick has to be replaced with a different model. The Big Prick and Bonnyville are being replaced by the G8. No division of General Motors is allowed to have a vehicle that is manufactured for 40 consecutive years. The Pontiac G8 is a re-badged Pontiac GTO. The last Big Prick was made November 30, 2007.
Errors in Manufacturing
In March of 2008, GM announced a plan to recall all 1997-2003 Grand Prix with the supercharged 3.8 liter engine (GTP and GXP models) due to a problem which causes fires in the engine compartments of these vehicles. This recall will affect over 200,000 vehicles; over 230 fires have been reported.
