1976 PONTIAC
Full-Sized Cars
Model Designations:
Pontiac Catalina, Series 2BL, 8 Cylinder
Pontiac Catalina Safari, Series 2BL, 8 Cylinder
Pontiac Bonneville, Series 2BP, 8 Cylinder
Pontiac Bonneville Brougham, Series 2BR, 8 Cylinder
Pontiac Grand Safari, Series 2BP, 8 Cylinder
Pontiac Grand Prix, Series 2GJ, 8 Cylinder
Pontiac Catalina, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 2BL69
Base Price: $4,767; Shipping Weight: 4,276 Pounds
Total Production: 47,235
2 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 2BL57
Base Price: $4,844; Shipping Weight: 4,256 Pounds
Total Production: 15,262
Pontiac Catalina Safari, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:
4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body Style #2BL35
Base Price: $5,324; Shipping Weight: 4,944 Pounds
Total Production: 4,735
4 Door Station Wagon, 9 Passenger, Body Style #2BL45
Base Price: $5,473; Shipping Weight: 5,000 Pounds
Total Production: 5,513
Total Catalina Production: 72,745
Pontiac Bonneville, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:
4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 2BP49
Base Price: $5,312; Shipping Weight: 4,460 Pounds
Total Production: 14,942
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 2BP47
Base Price: $5,246; Shipping Weight: 4,308 Pounds
Total Production: 9,189
Total Bonneville Production: 24,131
Pontiac Bonneville Brougham, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:
4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 2BR49
Base Price: $5,906; Shipping Weight: 4,514 Pounds
Total Production: 20,236
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 2BR47
Base Price: $5,734; Shipping Weight: 4,341 Pounds
Total Production: 10,466
Total Bonneville Brougham Production: 30,742
Pontiac Grand Safari, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:
4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body Style #2BP35
Base Price: $5,746; Shipping Weight: 5,035 Pounds
Total Production: 3,462
4 Door Station Wagon, 9 Passenger, Body Style #2BP45
Base Price: $5,895; Shipping Weight: 5,091 Pounds
Total Production: 6,176
Total Grand Safari Production: 9,638
Pontiac Grand Prix, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:
Grand Prix J
2 Door Hardtop, 5 Passenger, Body Style #2GJ57
Base Price: $4,798; Shipping Weight: 4,048 Pounds
Total Production: 110,814
Grand Prix SJ
2 Door 'SJ' Hardtop, 5 Passenger, Body Style #2GK57
Base Price: $5,523; Shipping Weight: 4,052 Pounds
Total Production: 88,232
Grand Prix LJ
2 Door 'SJ' Hardtop, 5 Passenger, Body Style N/A
Base Price: N/A; Shipping Weight: Not Available
Total Production: 29,045
Total Grand Prix Production: 228,091
Chassis:
Wheelbase:
All Wagons: 127"
Catalina Passenger Cars: 123.4"
Bonneville Passenger Cars: 123.4"
Grand Prix: 116"
Tire Size:
Catalina & Bonneville Sedans: HR78 X 15"
All Wagons: LR78 X 15"
Grand Prix: GR78 X 15"
Engine Availability:
Engine Horsepower Model Availability
V-8 350 Cubic Inch 160 H.P. Standard on Grand Prix
V-8 350 Cubic Inch 165 H.P. Optional on Grand Prix
V-8 400 Cubic Inch 170 H.P. Standard on Catalina & Bonneville.
V-8 400 Cubic Inch 185 H.P. Standard on Grand Prix SJ. Optional on Catalina, Bonneville, & Grand Prix.
V-8 455 Cubic Inch 200 H.P. Standard on Wagons. Optional on Catalina, Bonneville, & Grand Prix.
General Engine Specifications:
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Tune Up Specifications:
8 Cylinder 350 Cubic Inch Engines:
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 Engines 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: 550 RPM in Drive
8 Cylinder 400 Cubic Inch Engines 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: 16 Degrees BTDC
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 575 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: 16 Degrees BTDC
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 550 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: 12 Degrees BTDC
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 600 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 350 Cubic Inch Engine:
Cooling System:
With Heater: 21.6 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 22 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 400 Cubic Inch Engine:
Cooling System:
With Heater: 22.2 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 22.2 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: 22.2 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 22.2 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:
Passenger Cars: 25.8 Gallons
Station Wagons: 22 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: 22.1 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 22.1 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: 1"
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: 0" to 1/8"
Catalina & 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:
Air Conditioning; Automatic Air Conditioning; Cruise Control; Power Windows; Power Seat; Cornering Lights; Power Sun Room on Grand Prix; Landau Top on Catalina & Bonneville; Rear Facing 3rd Seat on Wagons; Woodgrain Siding on Wagons, Automatic Level Control; Super Lift Shock Absorbers; Firm Ride Package; Saft-T-Track Differential; Heavy Duty Radiator; Engine Block Heater; Medium Trailer Package; Heavy Duty Trailer Package; California Emissions; Various Trim Options; Various Engine Options, and Much More.
1976 Pontiac Historical Data:
Introduction date for the 1976 Pontiac line was on September 25, 1975.
Total 1976 Pontiac Production for all models was 748,842.
Full-Sized Pontiac Production totaled: 365,307.
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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
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