<Tr> <Th> Curb weight </Th> <Td> Coupe: 3,396 lb (1,540 kg) Sedan: 3,414 lb (1,549 kg) </Td> </Tr> <P> In 1990, work began on a redesigned Grand Prix alongside other W - body full - size vehicles under design chief John Manoogian II . It was the first year for the full - sized Grand Prix sedans . By 1993, a final design was approved and show concept developed during the latter half of 1994 . On January 4, 1995, General Motors unveiled the 300 GPX Concept at the 1995 Detroit Auto Show in Detroit . This was a near - exact preview of a redesign for the Grand Prix, due within the 1996 calendar year . In January 1996, the 1997 Grand Prix was unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show . Promoted for its "wide track" appearance and racy styling, the mildly coke bottled second generation W - body Grand Prix sold well . A police interceptor model was offered . </P> <P> The first 1997 Grand Prix was built on August 12, 1996 . There were two trim levels available from 1996; the SE and GT (GT available in coupe and sedan body styles). The Grand Prix came as a base SE sedan or a sportier GT coupe and sedan, as well as with a high - performance GTP package--available for GT models in either body style . Coupes and sedans shared similar styling, except for rear doors and quarter panels . The GTP was an option package under the GT trim level and later became its own trim level . The base engine on the SE was the only engine carried over from the previous generation, the 3.1 L V6 . The GT had a 3.8 L V6 (3800 Series II) which was an option on the SE . The 3800 Series II was on the Ward's 10 Best Engines list for 1995--1997 . The GTP added an Eaton M90 supercharger (also used in the 1996--2003 Bonneville) to the 3.8 L, boosting power from 195 hp (145 kW) to 240 hp (180 kW). GTP trim level featured a "performance shift" button on the shifter that raised the transmission shift points . Front bucket seats came standard, while a 45 / 55 split bench seat was available as an option on the SE sedan only . </P> <P> 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 3.8 LN / 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 . </P>

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