1976 PONTIAC LE MANS, & VENTURA
Model Designations:
Pontiac LeMans, Series 2AD, 6 & 8 Cylinder
Pontiac LeMans Safari, Series 2AD, 8 Cylinder
Pontiac LeMans Sport, Series 2AF, 6 & 8 Cylinder
Pontiac Grand LeMans, Series 2AG, 6 & 8 Cylinder
Pontiac Grand LeMans Safari, Series 2AG, 8 Cylinder
Pontiac Ventura, Series 2XY, 8 Cylinder
Pontiac Ventura SJ, Series 2XZ, 6 & 8 Cylinder
Pontiac LeMans, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles:
4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body Style #2AD29
Base Price: $3,813; Shipping Weight: 3,760 Pounds
Total Production: 22,199*
2 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body Style #2AD37
Base Price: $3,768; Shipping Weight: 3,651 Pounds
Total Production: 21,130*
* Includes 8 Cylinder Production.
Pontiac LeMans, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:
4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body Style #2AD29
Base Price: $3,953; Shipping Weight: 3,935 Pounds
Total Production: *
2 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body Style #2AD37
Base Price: $3,908; Shipping Weight: 3,826 Pounds
Total Production: *
* Included with 6 Cylinder Production.
Total LeMans Production: 43,329
Pontiac LeMans Safari, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:
4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 2AD35
Base Price: $4,687; Shipping Weight: 4,336 Pounds
Total Production: 8,249**
4 Door Station Wagon, 9 Passenger, Body Style # 2AD45
Base Price: $5,061; Shipping Weight: 4,427 Pounds
Total Production: 5,901**
** Includes Grand LeMans Safari Production.
Pontiac LeMans Sport, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles:
2 Door Hardtop, 5 Passenger, Body Style # 2AF37
Base Price: $3,916; Shipping Weight: 3,668 Pounds
Total Production: 15,582*
* Includes 8 Cylinder Production.
Pontiac LeMans Sport, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:
2 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 2AF37
Base Price: $4,056; Shipping Weight: 3,843 Pounds
Total Production: *
* Included with 6 Cylinder Production.
Total Lemans Sport Production: 15,582
Pontiac Grand Lemans, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles:
4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 2AG29
Base Price: $4,433; Shipping Weight: 3,860 Pounds
Total Production: 8,411*
2 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 2AG37
Base Price: $4,330; Shipping Weight: 3,747 Pounds
Total Production: 14,757*
* Includes 8 Cylinder Production.
Pontiac Grand Lemans, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:
4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 2AG29
Base Price: $4,573; Shipping Weight: 4,035 Pounds
Total Production: *
2 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 2AG37
Base Price: $4,470; Shipping Weight: 3,922 Pounds
Total Production: *
* Included with 6 Cylinder Production.
Total Grand Lemans Production: 23,168
Pontiac Grand LeMans Safari, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:
4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 2AG35
Base Price: $4,928; Shipping Weight: 4,389 Pounds
Total Production: **
4 Door Station Wagon, 9 Passenger, Body Style # 2AG45
Base Price: $5,061; Shipping Weight: 4,427 Pounds
Total Production: **
**Included with LeMans Safari Production.
Total Safari Wagon Production: 14,150
Pontiac Ventura, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles:
2 Door Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body Style # 2XY27
Base Price: $3,326; Shipping Weight: 3,234 Pounds
Total Production: 28,473*
4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body Style # 2XY69
Base Price: $3,361; Shipping Weight: 3,271 Pounds
Total Production: 27,773*
2 Door Hatchback Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body Style # 2Y17
Base Price: $3,503; Shipping Weight: 3,348 Pounds
Total Production: 6,428 *
* Includes 8 Cylinder Production.
Pontiac Ventura, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:
2 Door Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body Style # 2XY27
Base Price: $3,416; Shipping Weight: 3,393 Pounds
Total Production: *
4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body Style # 2XY69
Base Price: $3,451; Shipping Weight: 3,430 Pounds
Total Production: *
2 Door Hatchback Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body Style # 2XY17
Base Price: $3,593; Shipping Weight: 3,507 Pounds
Total Production: *
* Included with 6 Cylinder Production.
Total Ventura Production: 62,674
Pontiac Ventura SJ, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles:
2 Door Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body Style # 2XZ27
Base Price: $3,612; Shipping Weight: 3,290 Pounds
Total Production: 4,815*
4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body Style # 2XZ69
Base Price: $3,673; Shipping Weight: 3,326 Pounds
Total Production: 4,804*
2 Door Hatchback Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body Style # 2XZ17
Base Price: $3,775; Shipping Weight: 3,380 Pounds
Total Production: 1,823*
** Included with Base Ventura Production:
Pontiac Ventura SJ, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:
2 Door Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body Style # 2XZ27
Base Price: $3,702; Shipping Weight: 3,290 Pounds
Total Production: *
4 Door Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body Style # 2XZ69
Base Price: $3,727; Shipping Weight: 3,485 Pounds
Total Production: *
2 Door Hatchback Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body Style # 2XZ17
Base Price: $3,865; Shipping Weight: 3,539 Pounds
Total Production: *
* Included with Base Ventura Production:
Total Ventura SJ Production: 11,442
Chassis:
Wheelbase:
LeMans 2 Door: 112"
LeMans 4 Door: 116"
Ventura: 111.1"
Tire Size:
LeMans Sedans: FR78 X 15"
LeMans Wagons: HR78 X 15"
Ventura: E78 X 14"
Engine Availability:
Engine Horsepower Model Availability
I-6 250 Cubic Inch 105 H.P. Standard on LeMans & Ventura.
V-8 260 Cubic Inch 110 H.P. Standard on Ventura V-8. Optional on LeMans
V-8 350 Cubic Inch 145 H.P. Optional on Ventura
V-8 350 Cubic Inch 155 H.P. Optional on Ventura
V-8 350 Cubic Inch 160 H.P. Standard on LeMans V-8.
V-8 350 Cubic Inch 165 H.P. Optional on LeMans.
V-8 400 Cubic Inch 185 H.P. Optional on LeMans.
V-8 455 Cubic Inch 200 H.P. Optional on LeMans.
General Engine Specifications:
See 1976 Pontiac Engines & Engine Accessories:
Tune Up Specifications:
6 Cylinder, 250 Cubic Inch Engine:
Spark Plug Type: AC R46T
Spark Plug Gap: .035"
Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4
Ignition Timing:
Standard Transmission: 6 Degrees BTDC
Automatic Transmission: 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:
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
8 Cylinder, 260 Cubic Inch Engine, with Automatic Transmission:
Spark Plug Type: AC R46SX
Spark Plug: Gap .080"
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 18 Degrees BTDC; California Cars: 14 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:
Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM in Drive
8 Cylinder, 350 Cubic Inch Engine:
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: 550 RPM in Drive
8 Cylinder, 400 Cubic Inch Engine, with 2 Barrel Carburetor:
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: 650 RPM in Drive
8 Cylinder, 400 Cubic Inch Engine, with 4 Barrel Carburetor:
Spark Plug Type: AC R45TSX
Spark Plug Gap: .060"
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing:
Standard Transmission: 12 Degrees BTDC
Automatic Transmission: 16 Degrees BTDC
Engine Idle Speed:
Standard Transmission: 775 RPM
Automatic Transmission: 575 RPM in Drive
8 Cylinder, 455 Cubic Inch Engine, Standard Transmission & all California Cars:
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: 775 RPM
Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM in Drive
8 Cylinder, 455 Cubic Inch Engine, Automatic Transmission, except 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: 550 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: 13.0 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: 11 Quarts
Rear Axle: 3-3/4 Pints
* With New Oil Filter
Ventura 8 Cylinder, 260 Cu. Inch Engine:
Cooling System:
With Heater: 20.6 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 21.3 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
Five Speed: 3 Pints
Automatic Transmission:
Pan Only: 2-1/2 Quarts
Complete Refill: 11 Quarts
Rear Axle: 3-3/4 Pints
* With New Oil Filter
Ventura 8 Cylinder, 350 Cu. Inch Engine:
Cooling System:
With Heater: 17.3 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 18 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*
Automatic Transmission:
Pan Only: 2-1/2 Quarts
Complete Refill: 11 Quarts
Rear Axle: 3-3/4 Pints
* With New Oil Filter
6 Cylinder, LeMans:
Cooling System:
With Heater: 15.0 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, 260 Cubic Inch Engine, LeMans:
Cooling System:
With Heater: 23.5 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 26 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: 3.5 Pints
Five Speed: 3.0 Pints
Automatic Transmission:
Pan Only: 2-1/2 Quarts
Complete Refill: 10-1/2 Quarts
Rear Axle: 3-1/4 Pints
8 Cylinder, 350 Cubic Inch Engine, LeMans:
Cooling System:
With Heater: 21.4 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, 400 Cubic Inch Engine:
Cooling System:
With Heater: 21.4 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, LeMans, 455 Cubic Inch Engine:
Cooling System:
With Heater: 21.6 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
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: 15/16"
Master Cylinder Bore:
Disc Brakes: 1"
Power Brakes: 1-1/8"
LeMans Models:
Brake Drum Diameter: 11"
Wheel Cylinder Bore:
Disc Brakes: 2-15/16"
Rear: 15/16"
Master Cylinder Bore:
Disc Brakes: 15/16"
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:
Air Conditioning; Automatic Air Conditioning; Cruise Control; Power Windows; Power Seat; Power Sun Roof; Landau Top on LeMans; LeMans Custom Trim; Ventura Special Appearance Package, Safe-T-Track Differential; Super Lift Shock Absorbers for Lemans; Engine & Transmission Options and Much More.
1976 Pontiac Historical Data:
Introduction date for the 1976 Pontiac line was on September 25, 1975
Total 1976 Pontiac Production was 748,842, including 170,345 LeMans & Venturas.
1976 Pontiac Colors & Codes:
Code Color
11 Cameo White
13 Sterling Silver
16 Medium Gray
19 Starlight Black
28 Athena Blue
35 Polaris Blue
36 Firethorn Red
37 Cordovan Maroon
40 Lime
49 Dark Green
50 Bavarian Cream
51 Golden Rod Yellow
55 Anniversary Gold
57 Cream-Gold
65 Light Buckskin
67 Durango Bronze
72 Red
78 Carousel Red
Promotional Model Cars Available:
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