• In 1986, a sportier SE trim was added to Grand Am sub-models.1986 image by Anthony CALVO from Fotolia.com
  
  The 1986 Pontiac Grand Am is a mid- to large-sized car produced by the Pontiac division of General Motors. The production of the Grand Am was canceled in 1980 when it was replaced by the Pontiac 6000. It was reintroduced in 1985 when it replaced the Pontiac Phoenix. It was Pontiac's best-selling car until the Pontiac G6 was released, according to Pontiac. All Grand Ams produced from 1985 to 2005 were built in Lansing, Michigan at the Lansing Car Assembly.
  
  

Sub-models

• The 1986 Pontiac Grand Am had three sub-models, each featuring a sedan and coupe body. The Base, LE and SE sub-models had various engine sizes, ranging from the 2.5-liter L4 engine to the 3-liter V-6 engine.
  
  

Performance

• The Grand Am's maximum power is 66.67 kilowatts, or 88.56 horsepower, while its maximum torque is 131.34 pounds-feet at 2,800 rpm. The power per weight is 0.0805 kg.
  
  

Engine and Drivetrain Information

• The engine is an inline four-cylinder, whose size is 150.03 cubic inches, and is positioned in the vehicle's front. With two valves per cylinder, the bore by stroke is 3.98 by 3 inches, and its compression ratio is 9-to-1. The cooling system of the vehicle is liquid. It is a front-wheel drive vehicle with a three-speed automatic or five-speed manual transmission. The front brakes are discs and the rear brakes are drums.
  
  

Vehicle Dimensions

• The 1986 Pontiac Grand Am typically weighs 2,470 lbs. and has a wheelbase of 102.98 inches. Its total height is 52.54 inches, width is 66.96 inches, and length is 177.11 inches. Passenger space is estimated to be 156.7 cubic feet, making the car a four-seater.