🏷️ Basic Information Identification Make: Pontiac Publisher: Krause Publications (an imprint of F+W Media) Author: John Gunnell Codes Isbn: 0873494113 Isbn 13: 9780873494119 👋 Introduction Market Position Target Audience: Pontiac collectors, automotive historians, restoration enthusiasts, classic car dealers, and general automotive enthusiasts. Competitive Analysis Comparison To Other Catalogs: Stands as a definitive resource for Pontiac, offering a comprehensive year-by-year breakdown with specific data often surpassing general automotive encyclopedias. Key Features Primary Advantage: Provides a single, authoritative source for thousands of Pontiac listings, making it invaluable for identification and data retrieval. Unique Selling Point: Covers the entire lifespan of the Pontiac brand, from its early years to its modern iterations, offering a historical continuum. Historical Significance Value Proposition: Essential for identifying, dating, and valuing classic Pontiacs, providing a critical reference point for enthusiasts. 📋 Manual Details Coverage Areas Model Years Covered: 1926-2002 Vehicle Scope: All Pontiac models produced between 1926 and 2002 Geographic Coverage: Primarily North American market vehicles, reflecting Pontiac's main production and sales territories. Page Count Total Pages: Approximately 500-600 pages (typical for this series) Manual Type Type: Collector's Catalog / Reference Guide Function: Identification, specification, valuation, production data Language Language: English Format Format: Printed Book 📖 Manual Coverage Systems Covered Core Systems: Engine, drivetrain, chassis, body, electrical (overview of specifications for each) Identification Systems: Serial number information, VIN decoding (typical for catalog structure) Procedures Included Primary Procedures: Identification of models, verification of originality, historical data compilation, production volume tracking Technical Depth Depth Level: Detailed specifications and data for identification and collector reference, not a repair manual. Data Focus: Key specifications (engine type, displacement, horsepower, transmission), production numbers, body styles, trim levels, original MSRP, and identification codes. Scope Of Data: Comprehensive statistical and specification data, not procedural repair or maintenance guidance. Documentation Type Data Source: Compiled from historical factory records, automotive publications, and collector data. 📊 Manual Specifications File Format Digital Format: N/A (Printed Book) Print Quality Paper Quality: High-quality paper stock suitable for reference, with glossy pages for photographic content if included. Text Legibility: Clear, legible font for easy reading of specifications and data. Binding Type Binding: Perfect bound or hardcover (typical for reference books of this nature) Coverage Depth Data Granularity: Highly granular for specifications, production, and identification; not detailed for repair or maintenance procedures. ⚙️ Engine Specifications Primary Engine Engine Diversity: Covers a vast array of Pontiac engines, from early inline-six and V8s (e.g., "Flathead" V8s, '326', '400', '455' V8s) to later overhead cam (OHC) engines and modern V6s and V8s used up to 2002. Performance Horsepower Torque Range: Details horsepower and torque figures across numerous engine options and decades, ranging from modest output in early models to high-performance ratings in muscle cars (e.g., Ram Air IV, LS engines). Fuel System Fuel Delivery Systems: Lists carburetor specifications (single-barrel, two-barrel, four-barrel, Rochester, Quadrajet) and fuel injection systems (TBI, MPFI) for various model years and engine variants. Engine Codes Engine Identification: Often includes engine codes and casting numbers crucial for correct identification and parts sourcing. Engine Variants Specific Engine Examples: Mentions specific engine families like the Strato-Streak, OHC-6, 301, 350, 400, 428, 455, and later LS series V8s. 🔧 Transmission Standard Gearbox Options Standard: Details standard transmission types fitted to each model, which could include manual transmissions (3-speed, 4-speed) and automatic transmissions (e.g., Powerglide, Turbo Hydra-Matic 350, 400, 700R4). Optional Gearbox Options Optional: Lists available optional transmissions, including performance-oriented manual gearboxes and higher-spec automatic units. Features Transmission Features: May include information on clutch types, gear ratios, and drive axle specifications associated with each transmission offering. Drivetrain Configurations Drive Layouts: Covers rear-wheel drive (RWD) for most of the brand's history, and front-wheel drive (FWD) for models from the 1980s onwards (e.g., Grand Am, Grand Prix). 📐 Dimensions Exterior Body Styles Covered: Comprehensive listing of body styles (coupe, sedan, convertible, station wagon, hatchback, truck) and their associated dimensions (wheelbase, length, width, height). Interior Interior Dimensions: While not a primary focus of most collector catalogs, key interior volume figures or seating configurations may be referenced for specific models. Cargo Cargo Capacity: Cargo volumes or capacities are typically detailed for station wagons and trucks where applicable. Weights Curb Weight: Provides curb weight figures for different models and configurations, essential for historical accuracy and performance analysis. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: GVWR specifications for trucks and larger vehicles are often included. 🛡️ Safety Features Ratings Safety Ratings Historical: While formal crash test ratings (NHTSA/IIHS) were less prevalent or standardized in earlier years, the catalog would reflect available safety equipment of the era (e.g., safety glass, padded dashboards, seat belts). Active Features Active Safety Features: Lists standard and optional active safety features like power steering, power brakes, and, in later models, ABS. Passive Features Passive Safety Features: Details passive safety features such as seat belts (lap, shoulder), crumple zones (introduced in later decades), and airbags...