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View Photos of the 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP

1997 pontiac grand prix gtp
View Photos of the 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP Aaron Kiley - Car and Driver

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We were expecting the all-new Grand Prix to be better than the old one, but we didn't expect it to be this much better. Keep reading for a full look at the '97 GTP.

"The ride isn't bad, and there's room aboard for the whole family," commented one of our editors back in '97.

1997 pontiac grand prix gtp
Aaron Kiley - Car and Driver

Grand Prix GTP has an understated look, with the same size wheels as other models and only a few small side badges to differentiate it. All '97 Grands Prix get Pontiac's trade­mark twin-kidney grille,

1997 pontiac grand prix gtp
Aaron Kiley - Car and Driver

The twin-kidney grille is found on every '97 Grand Prix.

1997 pontiac grand prix gtp
Aaron Kiley - Car and Driver

1997 Grand Prix's wheelbase has been lengthened three inches to 110.5 inches.

1997 pontiac grand prix gtp
Aaron Kiley - Car and Driver

All new for 1997, we think the Grand Prix is now one of the best-looking domestic four-doors on the market.

1997 pontiac grand prix gtp
Aaron Kiley - Car and Driver

A bit plasticky but all the modern conveniences, including a head-up display showing vehicle speed and radio-station choice, along with steering-wheel­-mounted radio con­trols.

1997 pontiac grand prix gtp
Aaron Kiley - Car and Driver

The transmission is a four-speed automatic. The leather bucket seats adjust nicely but could use some more lateral support.

1997 pontiac grand prix gtp
Aaron Kiley - Car and Driver
1997 pontiac grand prix gtp
Aaron Kiley - Car and Driver

The engine is a V-6 with an Eaton supercharger that makes 240 horsepower—up from 215 hp in the 1996 model year.

1997 pontiac grand prix gtp
Aaron Kiley - Car and Driver

Tires are Goodyear Eagle RS-A, sized 225/60HR-16.

1997 pontiac grand prix gtp
Aaron Kiley - Car and Driver
1997 pontiac grand prix gtp
Aaron Kiley - Car and Driver
1997 pontiac grand prix gtp
Aaron Kiley - Car and Driver

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