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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