1975 PONTIAC
Full-Sized Cars
Model Designations:
Pontiac Catalina, Series 2BL, 8 Cylinder
Pontiac Bonneville, Series 2BP, 8 Cylinder
Pontiac Grand Ville Brougham, Series 2BR, 8 Cylinder
Pontiac Grand Prix, Series 2GK, 8 Cylinder
Pontiac Catalina, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 2BL69
Base Price: $4,612; Shipping Weight: 4,347 Pounds
Total Production: 40,398
2 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 2BL57
Base Price: $4,700; Shipping Weight: 4,334 Pounds
Total Production: 21,644
4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body Style #2BL35
Base Price: $5,149; Shipping Weight: 4,933 Pounds
Total Production: 3,964
4 Door Station Wagon, 9 Passenger, Body Style #2BL45
Base Price: $5,295; Shipping Weight: 5,000 Pounds
Total Production: 4,992
Total Catalina Production: 70,998
Pontiac Bonneville, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:
4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 2BP39
Base Price: $5,153; Shipping Weight: 4,503 Pounds
Total Production: 12,641
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 2BP47
Base Price: $5,085; Shipping Weight: 4,370 Pounds
Total Production: 7,854
4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body Style #2BP35
Base Price: $5,433; Shipping Weight: 5,035 Pounds
Total Production: 2,568
4 Door Station Wagon, 9 Passenger, Body Style #2BP45
Base Price: $5,580; Shipping Weight: 5,090 Pounds
Total Production: 4,752
Total Bonneville Production: 27,815
Pontiac Grand Ville Brougham, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:
4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body Style #2BR49
Base Price: $5,896; Shipping Weight: 4,558 Pounds
Total Production: 15,686
2 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body Style #2BR47
Base Price: $5,729; Shipping Weight: 4,404 Pounds
Total Production: 7,447
2 Door Convertible, 6 Passenger, Body Style #2BR67
Base Price: $5,858; Shipping Weight: 5,035 Pounds
Total Production: 4,519
Chasis Only: Total Production: 60
Total Grand Ville Production: 44,554
Pontiac Grand Prix, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:
Grand Prix J
2 Door Hardtop, 5 Passenger, Body Style #2GK57
Base Price: $5,296; Shipping Weight: 4,032 Pounds
Total Production: 64,581
Grand Prix SJ
2 Door 'SJ' Hardtop, 5 Passenger, Body Style #2GK57
Base Price: $5,573; Shipping Weight: Not Available
Total Production: 7,146
Grand Prix LJ
2 Door 'SJ' Hardtop, 5 Passenger, Body Style #2GK57
Base Price: $5,995; Shipping Weight: Not Available
Total Production: 14,855
Total Grand Prix Production: 86,582
Chassis:
Wheelbase:
All Wagons: 127"
Catalina Passenger Cars: 123.4"
Grand Ville & Bonneville Passenger Cars: 123.4"
Grand Prix: 116"
Tire Size:
Not Available
Engine Availability:
Engine Horsepower Model Availability
V-8 400 Cubic Inch 170 H.P. Standard on Catalina, except Wagons, Bonneville. Optional on Grand Prix..
V-8 400 Cubic Inch 185 H.P. Standard on Catalilna Wagon & Grand Ville.
V-8 455 Cubic Inch 200 H.P. Optional on all Full-Sized Models.
General Engine Specifications:
See 1975 Pontiac Engines & Engine Accessories:
Tune Up Specifications:
8 Cylinder 400 Cubic Inch California Engines:
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:
Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM in Drive
8 Cylinder 400 Cubic Inch Engines, except 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: 16 Degrees BTDC
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission:
2 Barrel Carburetor: 650 RPM in Drive
4 Barrel Carburetor, except Wagons: 650 RPM in Drive
Wagons: 625 RPM in Drive
8 Cylinder 455 Cubic Inch Engines, 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 Engines, 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:
Grand Prix with 400 Cubic Inch Engine:
Cooling System:
With Heater: 21.5 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 24 Quarts
Radiator Pressure Cap:
With Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI
Without Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees
Fuel Tank:
Passenger Cars: 25 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts*
Automatic Transmission:
Oil Pan Only: 3-3/4 Quarts
Total Capacity: 9-1/2 Quarts
Rear Axle: 3 Pints (With "C" Type: 3.9 Pints)
* With New Oil Filter
Grand Prix with 455 Cubic Inch Engine:
Cooling System:
With Heater: 20.2 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 22.5 Quarts
Radiator Pressure Cap:
With Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI
Without Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees
Fuel Tank:
Passenger Cars: 25 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts*
Automatic Transmission:
Oil Pan Only: 3-3/4Quarts
Total Capacity: 9-1/2 Quarts
Rear Axle: 3 Pints (With "C" Type: 3.9 Pints)
* With New Oil Filter
Other Full-Sized Models with 400 Cubic Inch Engine:
Cooling System:
With Heater: 21.6 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 22.4 Quarts
Radiator Pressure Cap:
With Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI
Without Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees
Fuel Tank: 25.8 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts*
Automatic Transmission:
Oil Pan Only: 3-3/4 Quarts
Total Capacity: 9-1/2 Quarts
Rear Axle: 5-1/2 Pints
* With New Oil Filter
Other Full-Sized Models with 455 Cubic Inch Engine:
Cooling System:
With Heater: 19.8 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 22.3 Quarts
Radiator Pressure Cap:
With Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI
Without Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees
Fuel Tank:
Passenger Cars: 25.8 Gallons
Station Wagons: 22 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts*
Automatic Transmission:
Oil Pan Only: 3-3/4Quarts
Total Capacity: 12 Quarts
Rear Axle: 5-1/2 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:
Carrier Type: Integral
Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash:
Method: Shims
Adjustment: .005"-.009"
Pinion Bearing Preload:
Method: Slip fit plus .008" Tight
Adjustment:
New Bearings: 24-32 Inch Lbs.
Used Bearings: 8-12 Inch Lbs
Differential Bearing Preload:
Method: Shims
Adjustment: Tighten pinion shaft nut with an inch pound torque wrench
Brake Specifications:
All Full-Size Models, except Grand Prix:
Brake Drum Diameter:
Passenger Cars: 11"
Station Wagons: 12"
Wheel Cylinder Bore:
Disc Brakes: 2-15/16"
Rear: 15/16"
Master Cylinder Bore:
Disc Brakes: 1-1/8"
Grand Prix:
Brake Drum Diameter:
Passenger Cars: 11"
Wheel Cylinder Bore:
Disc Brakes: 2-15/16"
Rear: 15/16"
Master Cylinder Bore:
Disc Brakes: 1-1/8"
Wheel Alignment Specifications:
Grand Prix:
Caster: +3 Degrees
Camber:
Left: + 1 Degrees
Right: +1/2 Degrees
Toe In: 1/8" to 1/4"
Catalina, Grand Ville Brougham, & Bonneville:
Caster: +1-1/2 Degrees
Camber:
Left: + 1 Degrees
Right: + 1/2 Degrees
Toe In: 0-1/8"
Carburetor Specifications:
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Popular Options:
Automatic Air Conditioning; Automatic Level Control; Luggage Carrier for Station Wagon; Electric Clock; Tinted Glass; Cruise Control; Cornering Lights; Electric Rear Window Defogger; Bench Seat with 6-Way Power Adjustment; Power Windows; Grand Prix Power Bucket Seats; AM/FM Stereo Radio; AM/FM Stereo Radio & 8 Track Tape Deck; Grand Prix Rally Gauge Cluster including Tachometer & Clock; Cordova Top; Wire Wheel Discs; Rally II Wheels; Grand Prix Sun Roof; Custom Grand Ville Trip; Custom Safari Option Package; Grand Prix 'SJ' Option; Grand Prix 'LJ' Option; Various Trim Options; Various Engine Options & Much More.
1975 Pontiac Historical Data:
Introduction date for the 1975 Pontiac line was on September 27, 1974.
Total 1975 Pontiac Production for all models was 531,912.
Full-Sized Pontiac Production totaled: 213,017.
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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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