Few changes occurred this year, except that traction control now was available with the supercharged engine.
Airbags were "depowered" to deploy with reduced force.
The tire-pressure monitor was dropped.
Also on models equipped with 3.8L N/A powerplants (VIN K), the 4T65E 4 speed automatic transmission was used in favor of the 4T60E previously used.
To add some excitement, Pontiac also launched a special pace car model.
This model celebrated the 40th running of the Daytona 500 on February 15, 1998.
The pace-car replicas had special Medium Gulf Blue Metallic paint, unique "Sparkle Silver" 16-inch torque star aluminum wheels, custom decaling, a plaque notating the specific model number and custom door panels.
Also standard was a heads-up-display that projected the speed onto the windshield.
1,500 were produced, with 200 of the 1,500 getting sunroofs.
Few changes occurred this year, except that traction control now was available with the supercharged engine. Airbags were "depowered" to deploy with reduced force. The tire-pressure monitor was dropped. Also on models equipped with 3.8L N/A powerplants (VIN K), the 4T65E 4 speed automatic transmission was used in favor of the 4T60E previously used. To add some excitement, Pontiac also launched a special pace car model. This model celebrated the 40th running of the Daytona 500 on February 15, 1998. The pace-car replicas had special Medium Gulf Blue Metallic paint, unique "Sparkle Silver" 16-inch torque star aluminum wheels, custom decaling, a plaque notating the specific model number and custom door panels. Also standard was a heads-up-display that projected the speed onto the windshield. 1,500 were produced, with 200 of the 1,500 getting sunroofs.
Pontiac Grand Prix