The current Pontiac Grand Prix is 196.5″ long, 72.8″ wide, on a 110.6″ wheelbase, weighing 3,391 lb. At 16.4 feet it fits a standard garage and fits a street parking space.
Every Pontiac Grand Prix 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.
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975–1977 | 217.3″ | 78″ | 52.8″ | 116.1″ | 4,167 lb |
| 1978–1987 | 201.2″ | 72.8″ | 53.1″ | 108.3″ | 3,183 lb |
| 1988–1996 | 194.1″ | 70.9″ | 53.1″ | 107.5″ | 3,038 lb |
| 1997–2009 | 196.5″ | 72.8″ | 54.7″ | 110.6″ | 3,391 lb |
Grand Prix year by year
Measured every model year, not just at generation changes — 35 years on record. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are new platforms.
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 198.4″ | 71.7″ | 110.6″ | 2 | |
| 2008 | 198.4″ | 71.7″ | 110.6″ | 2 | |
| 2007 | 198.4″ | 71.7″ | 110.6″ | 2 | |
| 2006 | 198.4″ | 71.7″ | 110.6″ | 2 | |
| 2005 | 198.4″ | 71.7″ | 110.6″ | 2 | |
| 2004 | 198.4″ | 71.7″ | 110.6″ | 2 | |
| 2003 | 196.9″ | 72.8″ | 110.6″ | 3 | |
| 2002 | 196.9″ | 72.8″ | 110.6″ | 3 | |
| 2001 | 196.9″ | 72.8″ | 110.6″ | 3 | |
| 2000 | 196.9″ | 72.8″ | 110.6″ | 3 | |
| 1999 | 196.5″ | 72.8″ | 110.6″ | 3 | |
| 1998 | 196.5″ | 72.8″ | 110.6″ | 3 | |
| 1997 | 196.5″ | 72.8″ | 110.6″ | 2 | |
| 1996 | 194.9″ | 72″ | 107.5″ | 2 | |
| 1995 | 194.9″ | 72″ | 107.5″ | 2 | |
| 1994 | 194.9″ | 72″ | 107.5″ | 2 | |
| 1993 | 194.5″ | 70.9″ | 107.5″ | 2 | |
| 1992 | 194.5″ | 70.9″ | 107.5″ | 2 | |
| 1991 | 194.5″ | 70.9″ | 107.5″ | 3 | |
| 1990 | 194.5″ | 70.9″ | 107.5″ | 2 | |
| 1989 | 194.1″ | 70.9″ | 107.5″ | 1 | |
| 1988 | 194.1″ | 70.9″ | 107.5″ | 1 | |
| 1987 | 202″ | 72.4″ | 108.3″ | 3 | |
| 1986 | 202″ | 72.4″ | 108.3″ | 3 | |
| 1985 | 202″ | 72.4″ | 108.3″ | 3 | |
| 1984 | 202″ | 72.4″ | 108.3″ | 1 | |
| 1983 | 202″ | 72.4″ | 108.3″ | 1 | |
| 1982 | 202″ | 71.7″ | 108.3″ | 3 | |
| 1981 | 202″ | 72″ | 108.3″ | 1 | |
| 1980 | 201.6″ | 72.8″ | 108.3″ | 1 | |
| 1979 | 201.6″ | 72.8″ | 108.3″ | 1 | |
| 1978 | 201.2″ | 72.8″ | 108.3″ | 1 | |
| 1977 | 218.1″ | 78″ | 116.1″ | 1 | |
| 1976 | 217.3″ | 78″ | 116.1″ | 1 | |
| 1975 | 217.3″ | 78″ | 116.1″ | 1 |
Will a Grand Prix 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.
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 16.4 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 16.4 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 6.1 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
Against cars of the same length
Compared with 818 vehicles within ten inches of the same length — a fair proxy for «cars of this size», regardless of what the marketing calls them.
| Measure | This car | Typical car of this length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 72.8″ | 74″ | -1.2″ |
| Wheelbase | 110.6″ | 113.4″ | -2.8″ |
| Curb weight | 3,391 lb | 4,096 lb | -705 lb |
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 Prix?
196.5″ (16′ 4″) in its current generation, 72.8″ wide and 54.7″ tall.
How much does a Pontiac Grand Prix weigh?
3,391 lb at the kerb.
Will a Grand Prix fit in a garage?
At 16.4 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 Prix got bigger over the years?
Not materially, by the generations we hold.