GRAND AM

Pontiac Grand Am Specs

The Pontiac Grand Am measures 186.2″ long and weighs 3,082 lb in its latest generation. Across 4 generations since 1973 it grew -26.4″ and gained -1,067 lb — the same nameplate, a different size of car.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 4 generations · 1973–2005 · Updated Aug 5, 2026
Quick answer

The current Pontiac Grand Am is 186.2″ long, 70.5″ wide, on a 106.7″ wheelbase, weighing 3,082 lb. At 15.5 feet it fits a standard garage and fits a street parking space.

Every Pontiac Grand Am generation, measured

One row per generation. Watch the weight column — that is where most of the change happens, and it is the number that decides fuel use, tyre wear and how far the car takes to stop.

FIG.01·Pontiac Grand Am dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
1973–1975212.6″77.6″54.3″116.1″4,149 lb
1985–1991177.6″66.9″52.4″103.5″2,493 lb
1992–1998186.6″68.5″53.1″103.5″2,555 lb
1999–2005186.2″70.5″55.1″106.7″3,082 lb
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

Grand Am year by year

Measured every model year, not just at generation changes — 23 years on record. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are new platforms.

FIG.02·Pontiac Grand Am dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
2005186.2″70.5″107.1″3,124 lb1
2004186.2″70.5″107.1″3,097 lb2
2003186.2″70.5″107.1″3,082 lb2
2002186.2″70.5″107.1″3,082 lb2
2001186.2″70.5″107.1″3,082 lb2
2000186.2″70.5″107.1″3,082 lb2
1999186.2″70.5″106.7″3,082 lb2
1998187″68.5″103.5″2,912 lb4
1997187″68.5″103.5″2,765 lb2
1996187″68.5″103.5″2,765 lb2
1995187″67.7″103.5″2,780 lb2
1994187″67.7″103.5″2,780 lb2
1993186.6″68.5″103.5″2,555 lb2
1992186.6″68.5″103.5″2,555 lb2
1991177.6″66.5″103.5″2,555 lb2
1990177.6″66.5″103.5″2,555 lb2
1989177.6″66.9″103.5″2,575 lb4
1988177.6″66.5″103.5″2,531 lb4
1987177.6″66.9″103.5″2,533 lb6
1986177.6″66.9″103.5″2,533 lb2
1985177.6″66.9″103.5″2,493 lb1
1975215″77.2″116.1″4,191 lb1
1973212.6″77.6″116.1″4,149 lb1
ROWS 23·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Will a Grand Am fit

The practical question behind every dimensions search. A single-car garage in the US is typically 20 feet deep; a street parking space is about 18. We allow a foot of clearance in both — nobody parks to the millimetre.

FIG.02·Pontiac Grand Am — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep15.5 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft15.5 ftFits comfortably
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide5.9 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

Compared with 1,030 vehicles within ten inches of the same length — a fair proxy for «cars of this size», regardless of what the marketing calls them.

FIG.03·Pontiac Grand Am against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical car of this lengthDifference
Width70.5″72.4″-1.9″
Wheelbase106.7″108.3″-1.6″
Curb weight3,082 lb3,673 lb-591 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

A longer wheelbase for the same overall length means shorter overhangs — usually more cabin space and a steadier ride. Lighter than typical for its size generally means better fuel economy and shorter stopping distances.

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How we measure

Dimensions come from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records — manufacturer-declared figures, held in metric and converted to inches and pounds for display.

One row per generation, not per model year: manufacturers rarely change the body between facelifts, and a table of forty near-identical rows helps nobody. Where a generation offered several body styles, the figures are the base measurements for that generation.

Frequently asked questions

How long is a Pontiac Grand Am?

186.2″ (15′ 6″) in its current generation, 70.5″ wide and 55.1″ tall.

How much does a Pontiac Grand Am weigh?

3,082 lb at the kerb.

Will a Grand Am fit in a garage?

At 15.5 feet it fits a standard 20-foot single garage with room to spare. A street parking space of 18 feet is comfortable.

Has the Grand Am got bigger over the years?

Not materially, by the generations we hold.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation ranges approximate. Fit verdicts computed by ForCar against typical US garage and parking dimensions. Last updated Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.