1996 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE
PRODUCT OVERVIEW:
The Bonneville is designed to appeal to those sedan buyers who want a
roomy, comfortable car but also want sporty, distinctive style, performance
and outstanding ride and handling characteristics.
NEW FOR 1996:
* New front, rear and side appearance, including fascias, grilles,
headlamps and decklid, steel fenders and bodyside mouldings
* Improved horsepower and torque ratings on 3800 Series II Supercharged
engine
* New standard interior features on the SE include uplevel bench seat,
trunk valet switch, flash-to-pass and automatic door locks
* New standard functional features such as extended life spark plugs and
battery rundown protection, long life coolant
* Remote Keyless Entry System enhanced; "Panic Button" and
personalization added
* New 16" 5-spoke aluminum wheels available on SE
* New 16" 3-blade aluminum wheels standard on SSE
* Five new exterior colours and two new interior colours
* Lighted HVAC knobs, recirculation button
MODELS: Bonneville SE (4-door sedan)
Bonneville SLE (4-door
sedan)
Bonneville SSE (4-door
sedan)
Bonneville SSEi (4-door
sedan)
VEHICLE CLASS: Full-size
ASSEMBLY LOCATION: "Buick City" (Flint, Michigan)
CUSTOMER PROFILE:
Bonneville customers are middle aged, married, professionals. They enjoy
the feeling of control that driving gives them. They're looking for a
performance car with the style and handling they desire, but they also need
"room for the kids." Interior and exterior styling are high
priorities.
PRODUCT MILESTONES:
*Information not currently available
EXTERIOR FEATURES SE/SLE
SSE
Antenna Fixed mast (black) S
NA
Antenna Power mast (chrome) O
S
Mirrors Dual outside rearview, power,
body colour S NA
Dual
outside rearview, power, body colour
with
defogger NA
S
Spoiler Rear deck O
S
Wheels 15" x 6" stamped
steel S
NA
16"
x 7" cast aluminum O
S
16"
x 7" gold cross lace O
O
16"
x 7" aluminum cross lace O
O
16"
x 7" 5-blade silver O
NA
16"
x 7" chrome O
O
INTERIOR FEATURES SE/SLE
SSE
Air Conditioning Automatic controls S
S
Assist Handles Passengers (3) S
S
Cargo
Convenience Net Cargo net S
S
Console Roof
mounted with power outlet
(deleted
if power sunroof ordered) O S
Cruise Control Electronic S
S
Defogger Front side
w/rear window, electric S S
Head Up Display Information display on windshield N/A
O
Illuminated Entry Convenience feature S
S
Instrumentation Cluster includes oil, coolant temp,
volts,
trip odometer, tachometer and
oil
level low warning indicator S
NA
Instrumentation Cluster includes oil, coolant temp,
volts,
trip odometer, tachometer,
Driver
Information Centre, compass,
oil
level low warning indicator NA
O
Lighting Front header
courtesy/reading lamps S S
Front
and rear door, courtesy S
S
Rear
roof rail lamps S
S
Mats, Floor Front and rear, carpeted
S
S
Mirror Visor,
driver and passenger
illuminated
S
S
Power Power
trunk release S
S
Power
door locks S
S
Window
"express down" on driver's side
with
lock-out feature S
S
Retained
accessory power for lights,
radio
and window S
S
Seat
adjuster, 6-way driver S
S
Seat
adjuster, 6-way passenger O
O
Radios/Speakers AM/FM stereo, seek up/down, clock,
auto-reverse
cassette, 4 speakers S NA
AM/FM
stereo, seek up/down, auto
reverse
music search cassette, graphic
equalizer,
clock, redundant steering
wheel
radio controls, 6 speakers O S
AM/FM
stereo w/seek/scan, compact disc
player,
clock and equalizer (includes
leather-wrapped
steering wheel w/
radio
controls and power antenna on
SE)
O
O
AM/FM
stereo w/seek/scan, compact disc
player,
clock and 4-speaker system O NA
6-speaker
system, dual F/D tweet and
woof,
dual extended range O
NA
8-speaker
system w/performance sound NA O
Rear Forced
Air Vent Air vent
NA
S
Seat 55/45
divided front, dual manual
recliners
w/front seatback pockets,
armrest,
cloth S
NA
45/45
bucket w/leather trim, includes
driver
and passenger seat back manual
recliners,
floor console w/shifter
and
interior roof-mounted console O S
45/45
bucket w/leather trim NA
O
45/45
bucket w/leather trim, includes
8-way
adjusters and power lumbar,
floor
console w/shifter and rear seat
armrest
w/storage NA
O
Steering Leather-wrapped
S
S
Tilt
S
S
Sunroof Power
sliding glass O
O
Wiper System Variable intermittent S
S
POWER TEAMS/CHASSIS/MECHANICAL SE/SLE
SSE
Brakes Front
disc and rear drum S
S
Engines 3800
V6 SFI Series II S
S
3800
V6 SFI Series II Supercharged
(standard
on SSEi) O
O
Exhaust Dual
w/polished tips NA
O
Heater Engine
block heater S
S
Ride and Handling Computer Control Ride w/adjustable
damper
for touring or performance NA O
Computer
Control Ride, 16" touring
tires,
traction control and console
w/floor
shifter O
NA
SSEi Package Includes 3800 SC V6, 2.93 axle
ratio,
floor
console w/electronic
transmission
shift, traction control,
high-capacity
battery and deluxe
mats
w/carpet insert, P225/60HR16
performance
tires NA
O
Steering Magnetic,
speed variable assist S S
Suspensions Soft Ride S
NA
Sport
NA
S
Tires P215/65R15
all-season touring S
NA
P225/60R16
all-season touring NA
S
Traction Control Electronic (includes 16" tires on SE
or
SLE models) O
O
Transmissions 4-speed electronic automatic with
overdrive
S
NA
4-speed
electronic automatic with
overdrive,
normal/performance modes NA O
SAFETY/SECURITY SE/SLE
SSE
Airbags Driver
and front passenger S S
Anti-lock Brakes 4-wheel ABS S
S
Child-safety Locks Rear door S
S
Fog Lamps Fog
lamps S
S
Head Up Display Information
display system N/A O
Keyless Entry Remote
Keyless Entry System,
including
"panic," "chirp" and
"personalization"
S
S
Daytime Running Lights Reduced intensity, low beam S
S
PASSKey Theft-deterrent
system S
S
Restraint System Rear seat comfort
guides S S
Traction Control Electronic O
O
Trunk Accessory Kit Emergency kit O
S
TECHNICAL
PRODUCT INFORMATION
CHASSIS/BODY Integral body-frame
Front
engine (transverse) / front-wheel drive
BODY MATERIAL Two-sided galvanized steel body
panels and fenders
(except
roof)
SUSPENSION Front Independent, MacPherson strut, coil spring,
stabilizer
bar
Rear
Independent, Chapman strut, variable-rate coil
spring,
stabilizer bar
BRAKES Power-assisted,
vented front disc/rear drum
with
Bosch anti-lock brake system
STEERING Rack-and-pinion,
power-assisted, variable-effort
WHEELS SE/SLE
SSE
SSEi
15"
x 6" 16"
x 7" 16" x 7"
steel
w/full wheel cast aluminum cast
aluminum
covers
TIRES P215/65R15
P225/60R16
P225/60HR16
all-season
all-season
performance
touring
touring
ENGINES 3.8L
"3800" Series II V6 3.8L "3800"
SC
[supercharged] V6
Type 90-degree
OHV V6 90-degree
OHV V6
Bore x Stroke 96.5 x 86.4 mm 96.5
x 86.4 mm
(3.80
x 3.40") (3.80
x 3.40")
Displacement 3791 cc (231 cu.in.) 3791
cc (231 cu.in.)
Compression Ratio 9.4:1 8.5:1
Fuel, Recommended Regular Unleaded Premium
Unleaded
Fuel Induction Sequential Sequential
Fuel
Injection Fuel
Injection
Horsepower 205 hp @ 5200 rpm
240
hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque 230
lb.-ft. @ 3600 rpm 280 lb.-ft @ 3200
rpm
TRANSMISSION 4-speed electronic automatic
w/overdrive
Gear Ratios 1st 2.92
2nd
1.57
3rd
1.00
4th
0.71
Reverse 2.39
Final Drive Ratio 2.84 - (std. - 3.8L)
3.06
- (opt. - 3.8L)
2.93
- (std. - 3.8L SC)
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS SE/SSE
Wheelbase 2814
mm (110.8")
Length 5093
mm (199.5")
Width 1892
mm (74.5")
Height 1416
mm (55.7")
Track, front/rear 1535/1535
mm (60.4/60.4")
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS SE/SSE
Leg Room, front/rear 1081/ 986 mm (42.6/38.8")
Head Room, front/rear 997/ 972 mm (39.2/38.3")
Shoulder Room, front/rear 1530/1518 mm (60.2/59.6")
Hip Room, front/rear 1413/1445 mm (55.6/56.9")
WEIGHTS/CAPACITIES SE/SSE
Curb Weights 1550
kg (3418 lbs.) - SE
1603
kg (3534 lbs.) - SSE
Fuel Capacity 68.1
L. (18.0 gal.)
Passenger Seating 3/3 (2/3 -
std. on SSE/SSEi)
Trunk Volume 506
L. (18.0 cu.ft.)
Lift-over Heights 701 mm (27.6")
- SE
699
mm (27.5") - SSE
Interior Volume 3078
L (108.7 cu.ft.)