1975 PONTIAC LE MANS, GRAND AM & VENTURA
Model Designations:
Pontiac Base LeMans, Series 2AD, 6 & 8 Cylinder
Pontiac LeMans Sport, Series 2AF, 6 & 8 Cylinder
Pontiac Grand LeMans, Series 2AG, 6 & 8 Cylinder
Pontiac Grand AM, Series 2AH, 8 Cylinder
Pontiac Ventura S, Series 2XE, 6 & 8 Cylinder
Pontiac Ventura, Series 2XY, 8 Cylinder
Pontiac Ventura Custom, Series 2XZ, 6 & 8 Cylinder
Pontiac Ventura SJ, Series 2XB, 6 & 8 Cylinder
Pontiac LeMans, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles:
4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body Style #2D29
Base Price: $3,612; Shipping Weight: 3,729 Pounds
Total Production: 15,065*
2 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body Style #2D37
Base Price: $3,590; Shipping Weight: 3,656 Pounds
Total Production: 20,636*
* Includes 8 Cylinder Production.
Pontiac LeMans, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:
4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body Style #2D29
Base Price: $3,742; Shipping Weight: 3,948 Pounds
Total Production: *
2 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body Style #2D37
Base Price: $3,720; Shipping Weight: 3,875 Pounds
Total Production: *
4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 2D35
Base Price: $4,555; Shipping Weight: 4,401 Pounds
Total Production: 3,898
4 Door Station Wagon, 9 Passenger, Body Style # 2D45
Base Price: $4,688; Shipping Weight: 4,500 Pounds
Total Production: 2,393
* Included with 6 Cylinder Production.
Total Base LeMans Production: 41,992
Pontiac LeMans Sport, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles:
2 Door Hardtop, 5 Passenger, Body Style # 2F37
Base Price: $3,708; Shipping Weight: 3,688 Pounds
Total Production: 23,817*
* Includes 8 Cylinder Production.
Pontiac LeMans Sport, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:
2 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 2F37
Base Price: $3,838; Shipping Weight: 3,907 Pounds
Total Production: *
* Included with 6 Cylinder Production.
Total Lemans Sport Production: 23,817
Pontiac Grand Lemans, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles:
4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 2G29
Base Price: $4,157; Shipping Weight: 3,786 Pounds
Total Production: 4,906*
2 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 2G37
Base Price: $4,101; Shipping Weight: 3,723 Pounds
Total Production: 19,310*
* Includes 8 Cylinder Production.
Pontiac Grand Lemans, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:
4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 2G29
Base Price: $4,287; Shipping Weight: 3,905 Pounds
Total Production: *
2 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 2G37
Base Price: $4,231; Shipping Weight: 3,942 Pounds
Total Production: *
4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 2G35
Base Price: $4,749; Shipping Weight: 4,462 Pounds
Total Production: 1,393
4 Door Station Wagon, 9 Passenger, Body Style # 2G45
Base Price: $4,882; Shipping Weight: 4,500 Pounds
Total Production: 1,501
* Included with 6 Cylinder Production.
Total Grand Lemans Production: 27,110
Pontiac Grand AM, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:
2 Door Hardtop, 5 Passenger, Body Style # 2AH37
Base Price: $4,887; Shipping Weight: 4,008 Pounds
Total Production: 8,786
4 Door Hardtop, 5 Passenger, Body Style # 2AH29
Base Price: $4,976; Shipping Weight: 4,055 Pounds
Total Production: 1,893
Total Grand AM Production: 10,679
Pontiac Ventura S, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles:
2 Door Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body Style # 2XE27
Base Price: $3,162; Shipping Weight: 3,276 Pounds
Total Production: **
** Included with Base Ventura Produciton Figures.
Pontiac Ventura S, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:
2 Door Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body Style # 2XE27
Base Price: $3,292; Shipping Weight: 3,443 Pounds
Total Production: **
** Included with Base Ventura Produciton Figures.
Pontiac Ventura, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles:
2 Door Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body Style # 2XY27
Base Price: $3,293; Shipping Weight: 3,299 Pounds
Total Production: 28,473* ++
4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body Style # 2XY69
Base Price: $3,334; Shipping Weight: 3,502 Pounds
Total Production: 20,619*
2 Door Hatchback Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body Style # 2Y17
Base Price: $3,432; Shipping Weight: 3,383 Pounds
Total Production: 8,841 *
* Includes 8 Cylinder Production.
++ Includes Ventura S & Ventura Custom Production.
Pontiac Ventura, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:
2 Door Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body Style # 2XY27
Base Price: $3,423; Shipping Weight: 3,466 Pounds
Total Production: * ++
4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body Style # 2XY69
Base Price: $3,434; Shipping Weight: 3,502 Pounds
Total Production: *
2 Door Hatchback Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body Style # 2XY17
Base Price: $3,562; Shipping Weight: 3,550 Pounds
Total Production: *
* Included with 6 Cylinder Production.
++ Includes Ventura S & Ventura CustomProduction.
Pontiac Ventura Custom, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles:
2 Door Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body Style # 2XZ27
Base Price: $3,449; Shipping Weight: 3,338 Pounds
Total Production: **
4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body Style # 2XZ69
Base Price: $3,464; Shipping Weight: 3,378 Pounds
Total Production: **
2 Door Hatchback Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body Style # 2XZ17
Base Price: $3,593; Shipping Weight: 3,398 Pounds
Total Production: **
** Included with Base Ventura Production:
Pontiac Ventura Custom, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:
2 Door Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body Style # 2XZ27
Base Price: $3,579; Shipping Weight: 3,505 Pounds
Total Production: **
4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body Style # 2XZ69
Base Price: $3,594; Shipping Weight: 3,545 Pounds
Total Production: **
2 Door Hatchback Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body Style # 2XZ17
Base Price: $3,608; Shipping Weight: 3,565 Pounds
Total Production: **
** Included with Base Ventura Production:
Pontiac Ventura SJ Option, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles:
2 Door Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body Style # 2XB27
Base Price: $3,829; Shipping Weight: 3,340 Pounds
Total Production: 2,571*
4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body Style # 2XB69
Base Price: $3,846; Shipping Weight: 3,370 Pounds
Total Production: 1,449*
2 Door Hatchback Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body Style # 2XB17
Base Price: $3,961; Shipping Weight: 3,400 Pounds
Total Production: 1,622*
*Includes 8 Cylinder Production. .
Pontiac Ventura SJ Option, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:
2 Door Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body Style # 2XB27
Base Price: $3,959; Shipping Weight: 3,507 Pounds
Total Production: *
4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body Style # 2XB69
Base Price: $3,976; Shipping Weight: 3,537 Pounds
Total Production: *
2 Door Hatchback Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body Style # 2XB17
Base Price: $4,091; Shipping Weight: 3,567 Pounds
Total Production: *
*Included with 6 Cylinder Production. .
Total Ventura Production: 63,575
Chassis:
Wheelbase:
Lemans & Grand Am 2 Door: 112"
Lemans & Grand AM 4 Door: 116"
Ventura: 111"
Tire Size:
Not Available
Engine Availability:
Engine Horsepower Model Availability
I-6 250 Cubic Inch 105 H.P. Standard on LeMans, Ventura, except Wagons, & Grand Am.
V-8 260 Cubic Inch 110 H.P. Standard on Ventura V-8.
V-8 350 Cubic Inch 145 H.P. Optional on Ventura
V-8 350 Cubic Inch 165 H.P. Optional on Ventura
V-8 350 Cubic Inch 155 H.P. Standard on LeMans V-8, except Wagons.
V-8 350 Cubic Inch 175 H.P. Optional on LeMans, except Wagons.
V-8 400 Cubic Inch 175 H.P. Standard on Grand AM & LeMans Wagons. Optional on other LeMans.
V-8 400 Cubic Inch 185 H.P. Optional on Grand AM & LeMans.
V-8 455 Cubic Inch 200 H.P. Optional on Grand AM & LeMans.
General Engine Specifications:
See 1975 Pontiac Engines & Engine Accessories:
Tune Up Specifications:
6 Cylinder, 250 Cubic Inch Engine:
Spark Plug Type: AC R46TX
Spark Plug Gap: .060"
Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4
Ignition Timing: 10 Degrees BTDC
Engine Idle Speed:
Standard Transmission: 850 RPM
Automatic Transmission: 550 RPM in Drive; California: 600 RPM in Drive
8 Cylinder, 260 Cubic Inch Engine, with Standard Transmission & All California Cars:
Spark Plug Type: AC R46SX
Spark Plug Gap: .080"
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 16 Degrees BTDC @ 1,100 RPM
Engine Idle Speed:
Standard Transmission: 750 RPM
Automatic Transmission: 650 RPM, in Drive
8 Cylinder, 260 Cubic Inch Engine, with Automatic Transmission, except California Cars:
Spark Plug Type: AC R46SX
Spark Plug: Gap .080"
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 18 Degrees BTDC @ 1.100 RPM
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 650 RPM, in Drive
8 Cylinder, 350 Cubic Inch Engine, Ventura:
Spark Plug Type: AC R45TSX
Spark Plug Gap .060"
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 12 Degrees BTDC
Engine Idle Speed:
Standard Transmission: 800 RPM
Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM in Drive
8 Cylinder, 350 Cubic Inch Engine, Standard Transmission & California Cars:
Spark Plug Type: AC R46TSX
Spark Plug Gap: .060"
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 12 Degrees BTDC
Engine Idle Speed:
Standard Transmission: 775 RPM
Automatic Transmission:
2 Barrel Carburetor: 600 RPM in Drive
4 Barrel Carburetor, except California Cars: 650 RPM in Drive
4 Barrel Carburetor California Cars: 625 RPM in Drive
8 Cylinder, 350 Cubic Inch Engine, with Automatic Transmission, except California Cars:
Spark Plug Type: AC R46TSX
Spark Plug: Gap .060"
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 16 Degrees BTDC
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission:
2 Barrel Carburetor: 600 RPM
4 Barrel Carburetor: 650 RPM
8 Cylinder, 400 Cubic Inch Engine, Standard Transmission & California Cars:
Spark Plug Type:
2 Barrel Carburetor: AC R46TSX
4 Barrel Carburetor: AC R45TSX
Spark Plug Gap: .060"
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 12 Degrees BTDC
Engine Idle Speed:
Standard Transmission: 775 RPM
Automatic Transmission:
2 Barrel Carburetor: 650 RPM in Drive
4 Barrel Carburetor, except California Cars & Wagons: 650 RPM in Drive
4 Barrel Carburetor Wagons, except California Cars: 625 RPM
4 Barrel Carburetor California Cars: 600 RPM in Drive
8 Cylinder, 400 Cubic Inch Engine, with Automatic Transmission, except California Cars:
Spark Plug Type: AC R46TSX
Spark Plug: Gap .060"
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 16 Degrees BTDC
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission:
2 Barrel Carburetor: 650 RPM in Drive
4 Barrel Carburetor, except California Cars & Wagons: 650 RPM in Drive
4 Barrel Carburetor Wagons, except California Cars: 625 RPM
4 Barrel Carburetor California Cars: 600 RPM in Drive
8 Cylinder, 455 Cubic Inch Engine, except California Cars:
Spark Plug Type: AC R45TSX
Spark Plug: Gap .060"
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 10 Degrees BTDC
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 650 RPM in Drive
8 Cylinder, 455 Cubic Inch Engine, California Cars:
Spark Plug Type: AC R45TSX
Spark Plug: Gap .060"
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 16 Degrees BTDC
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 675 RPM in Drive
Valve Specifications:
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Pistons, Rings, Wrist Pin, Crankshaft, & Bearing Data:
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Engine Tightening Specifications:
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Capacities:
Ventura:6 Cylinder:
Cooling System:
With Heater: 13.1 Quarts
Radiator Pressure Cap:
With Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI
Without Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees
Fuel Tank: 20-1/2 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*
Manual Transmission:
Three Speed: 3-1/2 Pints
Automatic Transmission:
Pan Only: 2-1/2 Quarts
Complete Refill: 10-1/2 Quarts
Rear Axle: 3-3/4 Pints
* With New Oil Filter
Ventura 8 Cylinder, 260 Cu. Inch Engine:
Cooling System:
With Heater: 22.4 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 22.9 Quarts
Radiator Pressure Cap:
With Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI
Without Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees
Fuel Tank: 20.5 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*
Manual Transmission:
Three Speed: 3-1/2 Pints
Four Speed: 2-1/2 Pints
Automatic Transmission:
Pan Only: 2-1/2 Quarts
Complete Refill: 10-1/2 Quarts
Rear Axle: 3-3/4 Pints
* With New Oil Filter
Ventura 8 Cylinder, 350 Cu. Inch Engine:
Cooling System:
With Heater: 20 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 20 Quarts
Radiator Pressure Cap:
With Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI
Without Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees
Fuel Tank: 20.5 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*
Manual Transmission:
Four Speed: 2-1/2 Pints
Automatic Transmission:
Pan Only: 2-1/2 Quarts
Complete Refill: 10-1/2 Quarts
Rear Axle: 3-3/4 Pints
* With New Oil Filter
6 Cylinder, LeMans:
Cooling System:
With Heater: 14.7 Quarts
Radiator Pressure Cap:
With Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI
Without Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees
Fuel Tank: 21 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*
Manual Transmission:
Three Speed: 3-1/2 Pints
Automatic Transmission:
Pan Only: 4 Quarts
Complete Refill: 9-1/2 Quarts
Rear Axle: 3 Pints (With "C" Type: 4.9 Pints)
* With New Oil Filter
8 Cylinder, 350 Cubic Inch Engine, LeMans:
Cooling System:
With Heater: 21.3 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 23.6 Quarts
Radiator Pressure Cap:
With Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI
Without Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees
Fuel Tank: 21 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts*
Automatic Transmission:
Pan Only: 4 Quarts
Complete Refill: 9-1/2 Quarts
Rear Axle: 3 Pints (With "C" Type Ring Gear: 4.9 Pints)
* With New Oil Filter
8 Cylinder, LeMans & Grand AM, 400 Cubic Inch Engine:
Cooling System:
With Heater: 21.3 Quarts
With Air Conditioning:
With 2 Barrel Carburetor: 21.9 Quarts
With 4 Barrel Carburetor: 23.3 Quarts
Radiator Pressure Cap:
With Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI
Without Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees
Fuel Tank:
Passenger Cars: 21 Gallons
Station Wagons: 22 Gallons
Grand Am: 25 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts*
Automatic Transmission:
Pan Only: 3-3/4 Quarts
Complete Refill: 9-1/2 Quarts
Rear Axle: 3 Pints (With "C" Type Ring Gear: 4.9 Pints)
* With New Oil Filter
8 Cylinder, Grand AM & LeMans, 455 Cubic Inch Engine:
Cooling System:
With Heater: 19.9 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 21.6 Quarts
Radiator Pressure Cap:
With Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI
Without Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees
Fuel Tank:
Passenger Cars: 21 Gallons
Station Wagons: 22 Gallons
Grand Am: 25 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts*
Automatic Transmission:
Pan Only: 3-3/4 Quarts
Complete Refill: 9-1/2 Quarts
Rear Axle: 3 Pints (With "C" Type Ring Gear: 4.9 Pints)
* With New Oil Filter
Delco-Remy Distributor Specifications:
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Delco-Remy Alternator & Regulator Specifications:
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Delco-Remy Starting Motor Specifications:
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Rear Axle Specifications:
All Models:
Carrier Type: Integral
Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash:
Method: Shims
Adjustment: .005"-.009"
Pinion Bearing Preload:
Method: Tighten pinion shaft nut with inch-pound torque wrench.
Adjustment:
New Bearings: 24-32 Inch Lbs
Used Bearings: 8-12 Inch Lbs.
Differential Bearing Preload:
Method: Shims
Adjustment: Slip fit plus .008" Tight
Brake Specifications:
Ventura:
Brake Drum Diameter: 9-1/2"
Wheel Cylinder Bore:
Disc Brakes: 2-15/16"
Rear: 7/8"
Master Cylinder Bore:
Disc Brakes: 1"
Power Brakes: 1-1/8"
Grand AM & LeMans Models:
Brake Drum Diameter:
Passenger Cars: 9-1/2"
Station Wagons: 11"
Wheel Cylinder Bore:
Disc Brakes: 2-15/16"
Rear:
Passenger Cars: 7/8"
Station Wagons: 15/16"
Master Cylinder Bore:
Disc Brakes: 1"
Power Brakes: 1-1/8"
Wheel Alignment Specifications:
All Models, except Ventura, with Manual Steering:
Caster: +1 Degrees
Camber:
Left: + 1 Degrees
Right: + 1/2 Degrees
Toe In: 0 to 1/8"
All Models, except Ventura, with Power Steering:
Caster: +2 Degrees
Camber:
Left: + 1 Degrees
Right: + 1/2 Degrees
Toe In: 0 to 1/8"
Ventura with Manual Steering:
Caster: -1 Degrees
Camber:
Left: +3/4 Degrees
Right: +3/4 Degrees
Toe In: 0 to 1/8"
Ventura with Power Steering:
Caster: +1 Degrees
Camber:
Left: +3/4 Degrees
Right: +3/4 Degrees
Toe In: 0 to 1/8"
Carburetor Specifications:
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Popular Options:
LeMans:
Air Conditioning; Heater & Defroster; AM Radio; AM-FM Push Button Radio; 8 Track Stereo Tape Player; Rear Seat Speaker; Electric Antenna; Power Steering; Power Brakes; Electric Clock; Tinted Windshield; Padded Dash; Remote Control Side Mirror; LeMans Console Shift; Bucket Seats; Reclining Passenger Side Bucket Seat; Head Rests; Tilt Steering Wheel; Custom Sports Steering Wheel; Tachometer; Rally Gauge Cluster; Two Speed Wipers & Washer; Luggage Carrier for Wagons; Power Tailgate Window for Wagons; Custom Wheel Discs; Wire Wheel Discs; Rally Wheels; Back Up Lights; Bumper Guards; Cordova Top; Handling & Ride Package; Safe-T-Track; Various Trim Options; Various Engine & Transmission Options, and much more.
Ventura:
Manual Air Conditioning; Custom Carpets; Front Seat Console; Rear Window Defogger; Left Remote Control Mirror; Front Disc Brakes; Wonder Touch Brakes; Power Steering; Custom Steering Wheel; Sun Roof; Rally II Wheels; Chrome Wheel Trim Rilngs; Custom Bucket Seat Group; Sprint Option Package; Radio Options; Various Trim & Paint Options; Various Engine & Transmission Options, and much more.
1975 Pontiac Historical Data:
Introduction date for the 1975 Pontiac line was on September 27, 1974.
Total 1975 Pontiac Production was 531,912, including 213,017 LeMans, Grand AMs & Venturas.
1975 Pontiac Colors & Codes:
Code Color
11 Cameo White
13 Sterling Silver
15 Graystone
19 Starlight Black
24 Artic Blue
26 Bimini Blue
29 Stellar Blue
31 Gray
39 Burgundy
44 Lakemist Green
45 Augusta Green
49 Alpine Green
50 Carmel Beige
51 Sunstorm Yellow
55 Sandstone
58 Ginger Brown
59 Oxford Brown
63 Copper Mist
64 Persimmon
66 Fire Coral Bronze
72 Roman Red
74 Honduras Maroon
75 Buccaneer Red
80 Tampico Orange
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