A Turbo Grand Prix Ever in Production?

[83turbomon]

I know chevrolet and fisher bodies made performace versions of G-Bodied cars... We have the buick t-type, grand national, and gnx, the Oldsmobile 442, and hurst olds of 83-84, and the monte carlo SS... but did pontiac make a turbo version or a HIPO version of the 79-83 grand prix? maybe a turbo model or v8 version. If so SOME ONE PLEASE POST PICS:biggrin::biggrin:

 

[novaderrik]

Fisher body had nothing to do with making any high performance verions of cars- they just built bodies to the specs of the other divisions.
there is a possibility that there might have been some turbo V6 GP's in the late 70's- when they also did the turbo Monte Carlos- but i don't think they did any turbo V8 cars. i've never heard of such a beast, tho, and i think a turbo 301 V8 like they used in late 70's Trans Ams would have been more likely, given that the GP tended to be a more heavily optioned- and thus heavier- car than the rest of the G bodies.
but there were a lot of V8 powered 78 and later GP's- altho i think the only "performance" version was the 2+2 with the fugly nose and slanted rear window like the Monte SS aerocoupes had.

 

[kh440]

There was a turbo(2.8) W-body model in 88-89 but do not recall a high performance G-body GP.

 

[bmackinnon]

There was a V8 GP version similar to the MCSS Aerocoupe... 'nascar' style... no turbo version... I think UNGN on here has one with a big block and richmond 6-speed and road races it..

 

[theCATman]

The Grand Prix only had what was called the 2+2. It was produced in 1986. 1225 of them made. Powered by a weak tit 305 V8

 

[charlief1]

Yes, there was a GP turbo produced but it is even more limited than the 82 GN. I've actually seen one but it was a krispy criter when I saw it. It had the 301 turbo motor in it.

 

[By-Tor]

A local guy selling a salvage '90 3.1 Turbo ASC/McLaren GP. Probably the closest thing you would ever see with Turbo and Grand Prix in the same title.

Deeper in thought.....I wonder if I could add that turbo system to my '95 GP, hmmmm?

 

[supercrackerbox]

Here's the Grand Prix 2+2. Beautiful cars, but nothing really special performance-wise. Same as the Monte SS Aerocoupes, they were built to meet NASCAR homogalation rules for the 80's aero wars, so GM could compete with the Thunderbird.

 

[alwayscode390]

I know you didnt ask this, but they made a Turbo Pontiac Sunbird J-body back in the early 90's that was pretty rare ---

 

[79TurboCutlass]

They made turbo Grand Prix's in the early part of the 90's. Front driver though. Can't think of any rare performance Pontiac G bodies. The 2+2 Aero Coupe is the only rare oddity I know of, but not really a hot rod.

 

[forcefed3.8's]

C'mon, those 305's will run. She run guud!

 

[Silver Fox]

They made turbo Grand Prix's in the early part of the 90's. Front driver though. Can't think of any rare performance Pontiac G bodies. The 2+2 Aero Coupe is the only rare oddity I know of, but not really a hot rod.

I test drove one back in the early 90's. Fairly quick for that time with a 0-60 time of about 7.1 seconds if I recall correctly.

Here are some specs I just found (they were made in 1989-1990):

Stock Specs
Model: McLaren Turbo (limited edition) Grand Prix
Engine: 3.1L Intercooled Turbocharged V6
Horsepower: 205 bhp @ 5200rpm
Torque: 225 ft-lbs @ 2100rpm
0-60: 7.0 sec (source: Road & Track)
1/4-mile: 15.3 sec @ 89.5mph (source: Road & Track)
Transaxle: 4T60 4-speed automatic w/shift points and oil pressure unique to the TGP
Suspension: Y99 Sport Suspension (factory), TGP-specific springs
Wheels: Factory 16"x8" metallic gold aluminum crosslace manufactured by Alcoa, 5x115 bolt pattern, +25mm offset
Tires: 245/50R16
Exterior Features: Factory stock, McLaren Turbo special ground-effects, factory gold plated "TURBO Grand Prix" emblems

Rob

 

[BASS]

[/QUOTE]

That car looks absolutely atrocious, almost as bad as the Pontiac Aztek..

 

[supercrackerbox]

That car looks absolutely atrocious, almost as bad as the Pontiac Aztek..

Seriously? I think it's gorgeous. Can I guess you're also not a fan of the Monte SS Aerocoupes either?

 

[garyk1970]

i think the 2+2 is cool and looks good......i dont have to worry about someone calling it a cutlass or monte....but my mom bought one new and it grew on me.....restoring it now...

 

[88 CuttyClassic]

the 2+2 didnt have the HO version of the 305 and only sported a 3:08 gear... the production number was 1118.... the glass was larger than that on the MCSS aero..

 

[GregInAtl]

That car looks absolutely atrocious, almost as bad as the Pontiac Aztek..[/QUOTE]

Agreed, It looks swollen, like the plastic nose is overtaking the headlights and the rear window is trying to pop.
I see why its cool, but not my thing...like aero coupes....Diff strokes for diff folks!

 

[83turbomon]

Yes, there was a GP turbo produced but it is even more limited than the 82 GN. I've actually seen one but it was a krispy criter when I saw it. It had the 301 turbo motor in it.

please describe it...

 

[charlief1]

please describe it...

Not much to describe. It was the SJ option and a long time ago. I think it was an 81 but don't hold me on this. It's been over 20 years since I saw it at one of the salvage yards I used to frequent. I'm guessing that the turbo got to hot because the under hood stuff was burned up pretty bady.

 

[supercrackerbox]

A buddy of mine had an '87 SS Aerocoupe in high school. At the time, I'd only ever seen the notchback cars, and had never heard of the Aerocoupe. I thought it was very odd looking. But being around that car over the next couple years, I fell in love with it. Now I prefer that style; it's the notchbacks I find odd looking.

Sadly that car was lost in a fire 10 1/2 years ago. :frown: