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Pontiac Bonneville II 3.8 i V6 SSE (205 Hp)
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Pontiac Bonneville:
The Pontiac Bonneville is a model line of full-size or mid-size rear-wheel drive or front-wheel drive cars manufactured and marketed by Pontiac from 1957 until 2005.
The Bonneville , and its platform partner, the Grand Ville, are some of the largest Pontiacs ever built; in station wagon body styles they reached just over 230 inches long. They were also some of the heaviest cars produced at the time at 5,000 pounds or more....(Read more on Wikipedia)
II Overview:
Pontiac Bonneville (II). With 305 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1627 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Pontiac Bonneville II was not tested by Euro NCAP. Safety features typical for its era included dual airbags and optional ABS, but it predates modern crash test standards.
3.8 i V6 SSE (205 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
A strong naturally aspirated L36 option, offering a good blend of power and efficiency for a full-size sedan, suitable for most driving scenarios.
Fuel Economy
Good fuel economy for its power output, making it a balanced choice for performance and running costs among the non-supercharged options.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious and comfortable interior
- • Powerful supercharged V6 engine options (L67)
- • Smooth ride quality, ideal for long journeys
- • Generally reliable 3.8L V6 engine (L36/L67)
- • Affordable on the used market
Cons:
- • Outdated interior design by modern standards
- • Fuel economy can be high, especially with supercharged engines
- • Soft handling, not very agile or sporty in corners
- • Rear drum brakes on some trims (less effective than discs)
- • Lack of modern active safety features
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Bonneville: 1986 - 1991).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Pontiac |
| Model: | Bonneville |
| Generation: | II |
| Modification (Engine): | 3.8 i V6 SSE (205 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1991 |
| End of production: | 1999 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 205 Hp @ 5200 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 54.1 Hp/l [67mm more] |
| Torque: | 305 Nm @ 3200 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | L36 More details about the engine L36 |
| Engine displacement: | 3791 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.3 l |
| Coolant: | 12.3 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 96.5 mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 86.4 mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 10.6 l/100 km |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 7.9 kg/Hp, 126 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.3 kg/Nm, 187.5 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1627 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 506 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 5107 mm [67mm more] |
| Width: | 1892 mm [37mm more] |
| Height: | 1415 mm [30mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2815 mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1545 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1547 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 225/60 R16 |
| Front suspension | Spring Strut |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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