GRAND PRIX

Pontiac Grand Prix Specs

The Pontiac Grand Prix measures 196.5″ long and weighs 3,391 lb in its latest generation. Across 4 generations since 1975 it grew -20.9″ and gained -776 lb — the same nameplate, a different size of car.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 4 generations · 1975–2009 · Updated Aug 5, 2026
Quick answer

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.

FIG.01·Pontiac Grand Prix dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
1975–1977217.3″78″52.8″116.1″4,167 lb
1978–1987201.2″72.8″53.1″108.3″3,183 lb
1988–1996194.1″70.9″53.1″107.5″3,038 lb
1997–2009196.5″72.8″54.7″110.6″3,391 lb
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

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.

FIG.02·Pontiac Grand Prix dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
2009198.4″71.7″110.6″3,538 lb2
2008198.4″71.7″110.6″3,538 lb2
2007198.4″71.7″110.6″3,558 lb2
2006198.4″71.7″110.6″3,558 lb2
2005198.4″71.7″110.6″3,530 lb2
2004198.4″71.7″110.6″3,530 lb2
2003196.9″72.8″110.6″3,428 lb3
2002196.9″72.8″110.6″3,428 lb3
2001196.9″72.8″110.6″3,428 lb3
2000196.9″72.8″110.6″3,428 lb3
1999196.5″72.8″110.6″3,428 lb3
1998196.5″72.8″110.6″3,419 lb3
1997196.5″72.8″110.6″3,391 lb2
1996194.9″72″107.5″3,461 lb2
1995194.9″72″107.5″3,327 lb2
1994194.9″72″107.5″3,327 lb2
1993194.5″70.9″107.5″3,172 lb2
1992194.5″70.9″107.5″3,172 lb2
1991194.5″70.9″107.5″3,172 lb3
1990194.5″70.9″107.5″3,172 lb2
1989194.1″70.9″107.5″3,025 lb1
1988194.1″70.9″107.5″3,038 lb1
1987202″72.4″108.3″3,232 lb3
1986202″72.4″108.3″3,234 lb3
1985202″72.4″108.3″3,234 lb3
1984202″72.4″108.3″3,258 lb1
1983202″72.4″108.3″3,258 lb1
1982202″71.7″108.3″3
1981202″72″108.3″3,384 lb1
1980201.6″72.8″108.3″3,232 lb1
1979201.6″72.8″108.3″3,228 lb1
1978201.2″72.8″108.3″3,183 lb1
1977218.1″78″116.1″3,940 lb1
1976217.3″78″116.1″4,182 lb1
1975217.3″78″116.1″4,167 lb1
ROWS 35·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

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.

FIG.02·Pontiac Grand Prix — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep16.4 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft16.4 ftFits comfortably
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide6.1 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

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.

FIG.03·Pontiac Grand Prix against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical car of this lengthDifference
Width72.8″74″-1.2″
Wheelbase110.6″113.4″-2.8″
Curb weight3,391 lb4,096 lb-705 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 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.

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.