Verified Performance Tests Updated May 2026 · 13 recorded runs

Pontiac Grand Prix 0–60 Times

The Pontiac Grand Prix 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 13 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver and Motor Trend and more.

The fastest tested Pontiac Grand Prix is the 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix GXP Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 5.7 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 14.30 seconds at 98.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested Pontiac Grand Prix is the 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix SE Coupe, which took 9.5 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 16.80 seconds at 82.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

Out of all the Pontiac Grand Prix tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 6.92 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 15.09 seconds at 92.37 mph.

Fastest 0–60 5.7sec 2005 GXP Sedan
Average 0–60 6.92sec Across 13 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 15.09sec @ 92.4 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 9.5sec 1988 SE Coupe
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix

Across 13 verified runs, the Pontiac Grand Prix ranges from 5.7 to 9.5 seconds 0–60, with a 6.92-second average.

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Pontiac Grand Prix 0–60 times by model year

13 tests · 8 years

2005

Pontiac Grand Prix · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 5.85 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.30 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#01
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix GXP Sedan
5.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.30s ¼ mi @ 98.0 mph
0–60 mph
5.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.30 sec
Trap Speed
98.0 mph
Engine
5.3L V8
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
16 C / 25 H / 14 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#1 of 13
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix GXP Sedan
#03
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix GXP Sedan
6.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.30s ¼ mi @ 98.1 mph
0–60 mph
6.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.30 sec
Trap Speed
98.1 mph
Engine
5.3L V8
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
16 C / 25 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#3 of 13
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix GXP Sedan

2004

Pontiac Grand Prix · 3 verified runs
Avg 0–60 7.20 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.39 sec
Recorded Tests 3
#05
2004 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP Competition Group Sedan
6.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.00s ¼ mi @ 93.0 mph
0–60 mph
6.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.00 sec
Trap Speed
93.0 mph
Engine
3.8L Supercharger V6
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
16 C / 25 H / 17 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#5 of 13
2004 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP Competition Group Sedan
#10
2004 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP Competition Group Sedan
6.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.97s ¼ mi @ 92.8 mph
0–60 mph
6.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.97 sec
Trap Speed
92.8 mph
Engine
3.8L Supercharger V6
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
16 C / 25 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#10 of 13
2004 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP Competition Group Sedan
#12
2004 Pontiac Grand Prix GT2 Sedan
8.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.20s ¼ mi @ 85.0 mph
0–60 mph
8.10 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.20 sec
Trap Speed
85.0 mph
Engine
3.8L V6
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
18 C / 28 H / 23 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#12 of 13
2004 Pontiac Grand Prix GT2 Sedan

2000

Pontiac Grand Prix · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 6.80 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.10 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#07
2000 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP Coupe
6.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.10s ¼ mi @ 90.8 mph
0–60 mph
6.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.10 sec
Trap Speed
90.8 mph
Engine
3.8L Supercharger V6
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
16 C / 25 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#7 of 13
2000 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP Coupe

1998

Pontiac Grand Prix · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 6.50 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.00 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#04
1998 Pontiac Grand Prix SLP GTX Coupe
6.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.00s ¼ mi @ 94.7 mph
0–60 mph
6.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.00 sec
Trap Speed
94.7 mph
Engine
3.8L Supercharger V6
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
16 C / 25 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#4 of 13
1998 Pontiac Grand Prix SLP GTX Coupe

1997

Pontiac Grand Prix · 3 verified runs
Avg 0–60 6.40 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.83 sec
Recorded Tests 3
#02
1997 Pontiac Grand Prix 300 GPX Sedan
5.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.30s ¼ mi @ 98.2 mph
0–60 mph
5.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.30 sec
Trap Speed
98.2 mph
Engine
3.8L Supercharger V6
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
4A
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#2 of 13
1997 Pontiac Grand Prix 300 GPX Sedan
#06
1997 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP Sedan
6.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.00s ¼ mi @ 92.3 mph
0–60 mph
6.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.00 sec
Trap Speed
92.3 mph
Engine
3.8L Supercharger V6
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
16 C / 26 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#6 of 13
1997 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP Sedan
#08
1997 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP Sedan
6.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.20s ¼ mi @ 93.0 mph
0–60 mph
6.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.20 sec
Trap Speed
93.0 mph
Engine
3.8L Supercharger V6
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
16 C / 26 H / 17 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#8 of 13
1997 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP Sedan

1988

Pontiac Grand Prix · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 9.50 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 16.80 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#13
1988 Pontiac Grand Prix SE Coupe
9.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.80s ¼ mi @ 82.0 mph
0–60 mph
9.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.80 sec
Trap Speed
82.0 mph
Engine
2.8L V6
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
5M
MPG EPA
17 C / 26 H / 19 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#13 of 13
1988 Pontiac Grand Prix SE Coupe

1970

Pontiac Grand Prix · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 7.80 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.50 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#11
1970 Pontiac Grand Prix 455 Coupe
7.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.50s ¼ mi @ 88.0 mph
0–60 mph
7.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.50 sec
Trap Speed
88.0 mph
Engine
7.5L V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
3A
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#11 of 13
1970 Pontiac Grand Prix 455 Coupe

1969

Pontiac Grand Prix · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 6.80 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.50 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#09
1969 Pontiac Grand Prix 428 H.O. Coupe
6.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.50s ¼ mi @ 94.9 mph
0–60 mph
6.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.50 sec
Trap Speed
94.9 mph
Engine
7.0L V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
4M
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#9 of 13
1969 Pontiac Grand Prix 428 H.O. Coupe

How we verify Pontiac Grand Prix 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 Grand Prix trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Pontiac Grand Prix 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster
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Pontiac Grand Prix performance FAQs

6 questions
The quickest Pontiac Grand Prix on record is the 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix GXP Sedan, which runs 0–60 mph in 5.7 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 14.30 seconds at 98.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Pontiac Grand Prix is the 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix SE Coupe, which takes 9.5 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 16.80 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 13 verified runs, a Pontiac Grand Prix reaches 60 mph in 6.92 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 15.09 seconds at roughly 92.4 mph.
We have verified test data for 8 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver and Motor Trend. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.

Sources

Car and Driver
Motor Trend

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 Grand Prix can do, not a single marketing claim.

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