2002 Pontiac Grand Prix Review (continued)
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Summary

Pontiac has taken a lot of unfair raps for limited engineering refinement. But the Grand Prix doesn't pretend to be a BMW. The GTP, especially, is a very good effort: fast but not too fast, sporty but not too sporty, with excellent handling within limits, and great brakes. Despite some body gimmicks it's wonderfully sculpted and sleek, yet roomy inside.

(Source: New Cars Test Drive)

Model Line Overview

Model Lineup:	SE Sedan $20,965; GT Sedan $23,085; GT Coupe $22,935; GTP Coupe $25,625; GTP Sedan $25,805
Engines:	3.8-liter ohv 12-valve supercharged V6
Transmissions:	four-speed automatic
Saftey Equipment (standard):	ABS, traction control, driver and front passenger air bags
Saftey Equipment (optional):
Basic Warranty:	3 years/36,000 miles
Assembled In:	Kansas City, Kansas

Specifications As Tested

Model Tested (MSRP):	GTP Sedan ($25,805)
Standard Equipment:	dual-zone air conditioning; power windows, mirrors, locks; leather-wrapped steering wheel with radio controls; cruise control; 16-inch wheels; fog lamps; supercharger; sports suspension; rear spoiler; trip computer; traction control; high-performance tires
Options As Tested (MSRP):	leather seating surfaces ($520), power glass sunroof ($795)
Destination Charge:	610
Gas Guzzler Tax:
Price As Tested (MSRP):	27730
Layout:	front-engine, front-wheel drive
Horsepower (hp @ rpm):	240 @ 5200
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):	280 @ 3200
Transmission:	four-speed automatic
EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:	18/28
Wheelbase:	110.5
Length/width/height:	197.5/72.7/54.7
Track, f/r:	61.7/61.1
Turning circle:	36.9
Seating capacity:	5
Head/hip/leg room, f:	38.3/55.7/42.4
Head/hip/leg room, m:
Head/hip/leg room, r:	36.7/54.3/35.8
Cargo volume:	16
Payload:
Towing capacity:
Suspension, f:	Independent
Suspension, r:	Independent
Ground clearance:
Curb weight:	359
Tires:	P225/60R16
Brakes, f/r:	vented disc/disc with ABS
Fuel capacity:	17.5