For sale: 1998 Pontiac Bonneville
Luxurious with attitude, this SSEI supercharged Bonneville is an attractive show car. It's powered by a 3.8-liter 3800 Series II SFI V6 engine mated to a 4-speed automatic transmission. This top-of-the-line SSEI model comes loaded with all factory options available. Original and collector-owned, this example has 159,475 actual miles and has always been garaged. Its exterior black finish is matched with dark pewter leather electric bucket 12-way seats, electric sunroof, heads-up display, power windows, tilt, dual climate-zone air, Rally gauges, air bags, OnStar and AM/FM/CD stereo with Bose eight-speaker sound. All performance and luxury options are documented, and a copy of the Window Sticker shows it was over $32,000 new. Other features include 17" chrome aluminum wheels, keyless remote with auto adjust to driver one and two, Magnasteer power steering, power brakes, StabiliTrak traction control, leather wrapped steering wheel with radio controls, daytime running lamps, ground effects package, theft-deterrent system, electric-level control, independent front and rear suspension tire pressure monitor, power mirrors and electric air pump with accessory kit. An unassuming rocket with impressive handling, P225/60H-16 performance tires, it can accommodate five, plus large trunk. It offers a comfortable ride with agility and unsurpassed power.
Engine manufacturer:
GM 3800 Series II (Ecotec)
Engine type:
spark-ignition 4-stroke
Fuel type:
gasoline (petrol)
Fuel system:
gasoline indirect injection
Charge system:
roots type supercharger
Valves per cylinder:
2
Valves timing:
Additional features:
sequential tuned port fuel injection; Roots Eaton supercharger
OHV
Emission control:
3-way catalyst, Lambda-Sensor
Emission standard:
Cylinders alignment:
V 6
Displacement:
3791 cm3 / 231.4 cui
What power?
Horsepower net:
179 kW / 243 PS / 240 hp (SAE net)
/ 5200
Torque net:
380 Nm / 280 ft-lb
/ 3200
Horsepower gross:
Torque gross:
Car power to weight ratio net:
106.9 watt/kg / 48.5 watt/lb
Car power to weight ratio gross:
Car weight to power ratio net:
9.4 kg/kW / 6.9 kg/PS / 15.4 lbs/hp
