Pontiac Bonneville 0–60 Times
The Pontiac Bonneville 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 8 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and MotorWeek and more.
The fastest tested Pontiac Bonneville is the 2004 Pontiac Bonneville GXP Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 6.90 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 15.40 seconds at 91.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested Pontiac Bonneville is the 2000 Pontiac Bonneville SSEi Sedan, which took 7.90 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 16.40 seconds at 90.0 mph, according to Motor Week.
Out of all the Pontiac Bonneville tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 7.46 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 15.76 seconds at 89.70 mph.
Fastest 0–60
6.90sec
2004 GXP Sedan · stock
Average 0–60
7.46sec
Across 8 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
15.76sec
@ 89.7 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
7.90sec
2000 SSEi Sedan
Across 8 verified runs, the Pontiac Bonneville ranges from 6.90 to 7.90 seconds 0–60, with a 7.46-second average.
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Pontiac Bonneville Performance Overview
Pontiac’s 1995–2004 Bonneville data traces a full-size front-drive sedan through 8 verified tests spanning 1995 to 2004. In the late N-body years, performance centered on gasoline V6 power, moving from the 205–225 hp L36 and supercharged L67 range. The early benchmark came with the 1995 SE Sedan at 7.1 seconds to 60 mph, the quickest recorded Bonneville at that point, while the ninth-generation average settled at 7.37 seconds across three tests.
The 2000 shift to the G-body tenth generation brought revised packaging and a broader performance spread, still entirely gasoline-powered but now ranging from the supercharged L67 V6 to the 240–275 hp LD8 V8. Tested results varied from the 2000 SSEi Sedan’s 7.9-second 0–60 run to 7.4 seconds for the 2001 SSEi Sedan, before the line reached its peak with the 2004 GXP Sedan at 6.9 seconds to 60 mph and a 15.4-second quarter-mile at 91 mph. That makes the final-era GXP both the quickest Bonneville in this sample and the current endpoint of the model’s measured performance story.
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Pontiac Bonneville 0–60 Times by Generation: N-body to G-body
2 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G-body | 2000–2005 | 7.52s | 6.90s — 2004 GXP Sedan | 5 | The G-body generation (2000–2005) averaged 7.52 seconds to 60 mph across 5 tests, led by the 2004 GXP Sedan at 6.90 seconds. Output ranged from 240 to 275 hp across 3.8L Supercharger V6, 4.6L V8 configurations. |
| N-body | 1992–1999 | 7.37s | 7.10s — 1995 SE Sedan | 3 | The N-body generation (1992–1999) averaged 7.37 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 1995 SE Sedan at 7.10 seconds. Output ranged from 205 to 225 hp across 3.8L Supercharger V6, 3.8L V6 configurations. |
G-body
2000–2005
Avg 0–60
7.52s
Fastest
6.90s
Tests
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2004 GXP Sedan
The G-body generation (2000–2005) averaged 7.52 seconds to 60 mph across 5 tests, led by the 2004 GXP Sedan at 6.90 seconds. Output ranged from 240 to 275 hp across 3.8L Supercharger V6, 4.6L V8 configurations.
N-body
1992–1999
Avg 0–60
7.37s
Fastest
7.10s
Tests
3
1995 SE Sedan
The N-body generation (1992–1999) averaged 7.37 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 1995 SE Sedan at 7.10 seconds. Output ranged from 205 to 225 hp across 3.8L Supercharger V6, 3.8L V6 configurations.
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Pontiac Bonneville 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
8 tests · 5 years
▾
2004 Pontiac Bonneville
2 verified runs
Avg 0–60
7.35
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
15.70
sec
Recorded Tests
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#01
2004 Pontiac Bonneville GXP Sedan
6.90sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.40s
¼ mi @ 91.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.90 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.40 sec
- Trap Speed
- 91.0 mph
- Engine
- 4.6L V8
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 4A
- Horsepower
- 275 hp
- Torque
- 300 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,034 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 14.7 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 22 H / 14 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 8
#07
2004 Pontiac Bonneville GXP Sedan
7.80sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.00s
¼ mi @ 88.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.80 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.00 sec
- Trap Speed
- 88.0 mph
- Engine
- 4.6L V8
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 4A
- Horsepower
- 275 hp
- Torque
- 300 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,034 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 14.7 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 22 H / 18 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- MotorWeek
- Overall Rank
- #7 of 8
How we verify Pontiac Bonneville performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Pontiac Bonneville trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Pontiac Bonneville 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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Fastest
Recorded run
Slowest
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Pontiac Bonneville performance FAQs
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The 2004 Pontiac Bonneville GXP runs 0-60 mph in as quick as 6.9 seconds on record. Another verified test reached 60 mph in 7.8 seconds. Both 2004 GXP tests used the 275-hp, 300-lb-ft LD8 V8 with front-wheel drive, so real-world results vary depending on test source and conditions.
The quickest Pontiac Bonneville on record is the 2004 Bonneville GXP Sedan, with a 0-60 time of 6.9 seconds. That same car also owns the best quarter-mile result for the model at 15.4 seconds at 91 mph, making it the performance benchmark for the Bonneville range.
The fastest stock Pontiac Bonneville on record is also the 2004 GXP Sedan at 6.9 seconds from 0-60 mph. There are 8 production Bonneville tests in total, and none are classified as non-production builds, so the quickest overall run and quickest stock run are the same car.
Across 8 verified Pontiac Bonneville tests, the average 0-60 time is 7.46 seconds. The average quarter-mile is 15.76 seconds at 89.7 mph. Recorded 0-60 results range from a best of 6.9 seconds for the 2004 GXP Sedan to 7.9 seconds for the 2000 SSEi Sedan.
The G-body, or tenth-generation Pontiac Bonneville, covers model years 2000-2005. Across 5 tests, it averages 7.52 seconds from 0-60 mph. The quickest G-body Bonneville on record is the 2004 GXP Sedan at 6.9 seconds, making it the fastest example of this generation.
The N-body, or ninth-generation Pontiac Bonneville, spans 1992-1999. Across 3 tests, it posts an average 0-60 time of 7.37 seconds. The quickest N-body Bonneville on record is the 1995 SE Sedan at 7.1 seconds, which is slightly quicker than the generation's overall average suggests.
The fastest G-body Bonneville trim on record is the 2004 GXP Sedan, reaching 60 mph in 6.9 seconds. Within the 2000-2005 generation, that makes the GXP the performance leader. The generation as a whole averages 7.52 seconds to 60 mph across 5 verified tests.
The Bonneville GXP is quicker on record. The GXP Sedan has a best 0-60 time of 6.9 seconds, while the SSEi Sedan's best recorded 0-60 time is 7.5 seconds. Average results also favor the GXP, at 7.35 seconds versus 7.63 seconds for the SSEi across their recorded tests.
On recorded runs, the Bonneville SE Sedan is faster. The SE has a best 0-60 time of 7.1 seconds and an average of 7.37 seconds across 3 tests. The SSEi Sedan records a best of 7.5 seconds and a 7.63-second average across 3 tests.
The quickest Pontiac Bonneville quarter-mile on record is 15.4 seconds at 91 mph, set by the 2004 GXP Sedan. Across all 8 Bonneville tests, the average quarter-mile performance is 15.76 seconds at 89.7 mph. Another 2004 GXP test ran 16.0 seconds at 88 mph.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
MotorWeek
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Pontiac Bonneville can do, not a single marketing claim.
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