2000
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 styling, performance, and
outstanding ride and handling
characteristics.
NEW FOR 2000: * All-new design (with comparable size to
previous year)
* New architecture - 27% increase in
bending stiffness and 62% higher
torsional rigidity
* Standard 17" wheels on SLE/SSEi with
H-rated tires
* StabiliTrak(tm) (Integrated Chassis
Control System III) - standard on SSEi
* Improved steering and suspension
geometry with wider stance and longer
wheelbase
* Four-wheel disc brakes
* Ride and handling updated
* Front seats are world class
"Catcher's Mitt" design with
self-aligning headrest (reduces effect
of whiplash); all belts to seat
* Dual zone air conditioning and air
filtration standard on SLE and SSEi
* Battery located under rear seat
* Automatic level control (standard)
* Driver and front passenger side impact
air bags (standard)
* Tire inflation monitor (standard)
* Oil life monitor (standard on SLE/SSEi)
* Heated front seats available on SSEi
model
* PASS-Key III® standard on all Bonneville
models
* Ignition switch mounted on instrument
panel
* Available 12-disc CD changer
(trunk-mounted)
* Universal transmitter-garage door plus
two other functions (available on SE
and SLE; standard on SSEi)
* Diversity antenna for improved FM
reception
* Power windows: driver and front
passenger express down
* Three integrated rear seat child
restraint top tether anchors (standard)
* Five new exterior colours (Spruce Green
Metallic, Maple Red Metallic, Light
Bronzemist Metallic, Midnight Blue
Metallic, and Red Violet Metallic)
MODELS: Bonneville SE (4-door sedan)
Bonneville SLE (4-door sedan)
Bonneville SSEi (4-door sedan)
VEHICLE CLASS: Large Sedan
ASSEMBLY LOCATION:
Orion (Lake Orion, 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 styling and
handling they desire, but they also
want roominess.
EXTERIOR FEATURES SE\SLE\SSEi
Antenna Integrated front and rear S S S
window, diversity
Mirrors Dual rearview, power, body S S S
colour
Heated
- S S
Spoiler Rear deck lid O S S
Sunroof Power, sliding glass with O O O
express open and manual
sunshade; includes garage
door opener (deletes overhead
storage and auxiliary power
outlet)
Wheels 16" x 6.5" steel S - -
17" x 7.5" multi-lace cast - S S
aluminum
16" x 7.0" spark silver O - -
painted, cast aluminum, 5-spoke
17" x 7.5" chrome swept, cast - O O
aluminum, 6-spoke
S - Standard Equipment. O - Optional Equipment.
INTERIOR FEATURES SE/SLE/SSEi
Air Conditioning Manual control with rear forced S - -
air vents
Dual zone automatic climate - S S
control with rear forced air
vents; two memory settings
Air Filtration Particulate and pollen - S S
Assist Straps Three passenger positions S S S
Carpet Front and rear with carpet S S S
savers
Deluxe SSEi embroidery - - S
Console Overhead with storage and S S S
auxiliary power outlet
Cruise Control Steering column mounted S S S
Defogger Front, sides and electric rear S S S
window
Garage Door Opener Three-function - in overhead O O S
console
Ignition Switch Instrument panel mounted S S S
Instrumentation Analogue rally gauges - speed, S S -
tachometer, fuel, oil, volts,
coolant temperature, trip
odometer, tire inflation
monitor, low oil level warning
indicator and door/trunk ajar
Same as analogue rally gauge - - S
package above, except
"boost/vacuum" gauge replaces
"volts" gauge
Driver information centre - S S
(trip, systems, compass and oil
life monitor)
Lighting Front and rear door courtesy, S S S
ashtray, glove box, trunk,
reading lamps, delayed
illumination, load protection,
illuminated entry, theatre
dimming and exit lighting
Mirrors Inside rearview auto dimming - - S
Visor vanity, driver/passenger - S S
illuminated
Visor vanity, driver/passenger S - -
non illuminated
Power Door locks, programmable S S S
delayed, central unlocking with
lockout protection
Retained accessory - S S
Trunk decklid release (switch - S S
in glove box)
Windows, driver/passenger S S S
'express down'
Radio AM/FM stereo, seek/scan, clock, S - -
auto-reverse cassette,
equalizer, 4-speaker system and
auto TheftLock(tm)
AM/FM stereo, 2 driver memory O S -
settings, seek/scan, clock,
equalizer, CD player, steering
wheel controls, 6-speaker sound
system and auto TheftLock(tm)
AM/FM stereo seek/scan, O O -
programmable equalizer, clock,
CD and cassette player, auto
tone and RDS
AM/FM stereo, 2 driver memory - - S
settings, seek/scan, clock,
auto-reverse cassette, CD
player, equalizer, steering
wheel controls, Bose® 8 speaker
sound system and auto
TheftLock(tm)
CD player, 12-disc, O O O
trunk-mounted
Six-speaker sound system O S -
Seats 45/45 bucket, cloth trim, seat S S -
back pockets, adjustable front
headrests, recliners, and
driver manual lumbar
Seat Equipment 45/45 bucket, cloth trim; O O -
includes seat back pockets,
adjustable front headrests,
recliners and driver manual
lumbar, floor console with
shifter and rear armrest with
dual cupholders and
pass-through (rear armrest with
storage on SLE)
45/45 bucket with leather trim; O O -
includes seat back pockets,
adjustable front headrests,
recliners and driver manual
lumbar, floor console with
shifter, leather wrapped
steering wheel with radio touch
controls, 6-speaker sound
system and rear armrest with
dual cupholders, storage and
pass-through
45/45 bucket, leather trim; - - S
includes seat back pockets,
driver seat front pocket,
adjustable articulating front
headrests, driver and passenger
8-way power seats, 4-way power
lumbar, and two driver memory
settings for seat and mirrors
(passenger mirror tilts down)
45/45 bucket, leather trim; - - O
includes seat back pockets,
driver seat cushion front
pocket, adjustable articulating
front headrests, floor console
with shifter, driver and
passenger power 8-way seats,
4-way power lumbar, two driver
memory settings for seat and
mirrors (with tilt down on
passenger side) and rear
armrest with dual cupholders,
storage and pass-through
Heated front seats, - - O
three-position switch on
console (high/low/off)
Driver 6-way power seats O S -
Power front seat adjuster, O O -
passenger side, 6-way
Rear seat trunk pass-through S S S
and armrest with cupholders
(with storage on SLE and SSEi)
Console Floor console with shifter, S S S
dual cupholders, cigar lighter,
power outlet, radio/HVAC
controls and front armrest with
rear ashtray
Steering Wheel Tilt feature S S S
Leather-wrapped O S
S
S - Standard Equipment. O - Optional Equipment.
MECHANICAL
SE\SLE\SSEi
Axle Ratio 3.05 axle ratio (F83) O - -
Battery Battery run-down protection S S S
Brakes Front and rear disc with ABS S S S
Engine 3800 Series II, V6, SFI S S -
Supercharged Engine Package - - S
(includes 3800 V6 Series II
Supercharged engine, 2.93 final
drive axle ratio, high-capacity
battery and badging, and
boost/vacuum gauge replaces
voltmeter)
Exhaust System Stainless steel S - -
Dual stainless steel - S S
Heater Engine block S S S
Steering Magnetic speed sensitive - - S
variable assist
Variable ratio, power steering S S -
Suspension Touring with automatic level S - -
control
Performance sport handling with - S S
automatic level control
Tires P225/60R16 blackwall all season S - -
touring
P235/55HR17 blackwall - S S
performance "H" rated
Transmission 4 speed automatic, overdrive, S S S
electronic, console shift
Vehicle Dynamic ICCS III StabiliTrak(tm) O O S
Control
S - Standard Equipment. O - Optional Equipment.
SAFETY AND SECURITY SE\SLE\SSEi
Air Bags Driver and passenger frontal, S S S
next generation reduced force
deployment
Seat mounted driver/ passenger S S S
side
Child Safety Rear doors locks, child seat S S S
Features top tether anchors (3 rear
positions)
Head Up Display Electronic, displays speed, - - S
radio station, turn signal,
high beam, low fuel
Lighting Daytime running lamps with S S S
Twilight Sentinel(tm), fog lamps
and flash-to-pass
Remote Keyless Activation notification, - S S
Entry personalization, panic feature
and perimeter lighting
Seats Catcher's Mitt(tm) seat with S S S
self-aligning headrest
Seat Belts Outboard belts to seat and S S S
centre rear lap
Theft Deterrent PASS-Key III® theft-deterrent S S S
System system
Alarm, audible/visible for fuel - S S
filler door and door locks
Traction Control Electronic full function all - - S
speed with console on/off
switch
Trunk Accessory Roadside emergency kit, deck - - S
Kit lid liner, inflator air hose
S - Standard Equipment. O - Optional Equipment.
TECHNICAL PRODUCT INFORMATION
FRAME Integral body-frame
BODY MATERIAL Two-sided galvanized steel body panels
(except roof and aluminum hood)
SUSPENSION front Independent, MacPherson strut, coil
springs, 29-mm stabilizer bar
rear Independent, automatic level control,
variable-rate coil springs, independent
lower control arm, 30-mm stabilizer bar
BRAKES Power-assisted, front (vented) and rear
disc with new Delco-Bosch 5.3 anti-lock
brake system
STEERING
Type Rack-and-pinion; power-assisted,
variable-ratio (SE/SLE)
Rack-and-pinion, Magnasteer(tm)variable
ratio (SSEi only)
Turns 3.2
Turning Diameters 12.3 m (40.5 ft.) - SE
12.0 m (39.5 ft.) - SLE/SSEi
WHEELS SE SLE/SSEi
16" x 7" 17" x 7.5"
cast aluminum cast aluminum
TIRES P225/60R16 P235/55HR17
Firestone Affinity Goodyear Eagle RSA
(all-season (all-season
touring) performance)
ENGINES 3.8L "3800" Series 3.8L "3800" SC
II V6 Series II V6
(Supercharge
d)
Type OHV, 90-degree V6 OHV, 90-degree V6
Block Cast Iron Cast Iron
Cylinder Head Cast Iron Cast Iron
Bore x Stroke 96.52 x 86.36 mm 96.52 x 86.36 mm
(3.80 x 3.40") (3.80 x 3.40")
Displacement 3791 cc 3791 cc
(231 cu.in.) (231 cu.in.)
Compression Ratio 9.4:1 8.5:1
Fuel Regular, Unleaded Premium, Unleaded
Fuel Induction Sequential-Port Sequential-Port
Fuel Injection Fuel Injection
Horsepower 205 hp 240 hp
@ 5200 rpm @ 5200 rpm
Torque 230 lb.-ft. 280 lb.-ft.
@ 4000 rpm @ 3600 rpm
LAYOUT Front engine(transverse)
/ Front-wheel drive
TRANSMISSION 4-Speed Electronic Automatic with
Overdrive
Gear Ratios 1st 2.92
2nd 1.56
3rd 1.00
4th 0.70
Reverse 2.38
Final Drive Ratios 2.86 - SE
2.93 - SSEi
3.05 - SLE
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase 2850 mm (112.2")
Length 5145 mm (202.6")
Width 1885 mm ( 74.2")
Height 1423 mm ( 56.0")
Track front 1586 mm ( 62.4")
rear 1582 mm ( 62.3")
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Head Room 984/ 948 mm
front/rear (38.7/37.3")
Leg Room 1083/ 965 mm
front/rear (42.6/38.0")
Shoulder Room 1499/1485 mm
front/rear (59.0/58.5")
Hip Room 1415/1432 mm
front/rear (55.7/56.4")
WEIGHTS/CAPACITIES
Curb Weights 1650 kg (3635 lb.) - SE
1670 kg (3680 lb.) - SLE
1690 kg (3715 lb.) - SSEi
Fuel Capacity 70 L (15 gal.)
Passenger Seating 2/3
Liftover Heights 705 mm (27.8")
Trunk Volume 510 L
( 18.0 cu.ft.)
Interior Volume 2939 L
( 103.8 cu.ft.)
Towing (maximum) 455 kg.
(1000 lb.)
NOTE: Interior volume specifications do
not include trunk volume.