Pontiac Bonneville Fourth Generation

Pontiac Bonneville Picture

From 1971 to 1975, Pontiac Bonneville has de-emphasized somewhat as Pontiac Grand Ville name for the highest price model. During these years, fell to the midline Pontiac Bonneville state (rather than the Executive) the cheaper Pontiac Catalina and Grandville. During these years, Pontiac Bonneville offered in three body, including the four pillars-door sedan, four-door hardtop sedan and two-door hardtop coupe. The standard engine for 1971-72 was 455 cubic inch V8 with two-barrel carburetor that was rated 280 hp at 1971 gross and 185 net horsepower in 1972 and had four optional 455 barrel version rated at 325 HP 1971 gross and 250 net horse power in 1972. (on thick paper evaluations in both years reflect changes in the showdown between the two years were common throughout the automotive industry at the time).

Pontiac Bonneville was introduced as a limited production performance car

In 1971, it was also the first for Pontiac and other General Motors Manufacturer divisions to reduce the compression on all engines across the board, use lower octane regular leaded, low lead or unleaded gasoline due to corporate edict preparation for the introduction of catalysts in 1975 to respond to the increasing stringent federal (and California) emission standards .

Pontiac Bonneville Front Side View

In mid-1971, Turbo Hydra-Matic transmission, power steering and power front disc brakes became standard on the Pontiac Bonneville and other full-size Pontiac (and other full-size GM cars).

From 1973 to 1976 decreased Pontiac Bonneville standard engine with 170 hp 400 cubic inch V8. Optionally available is a 455 four barrel V8 rated at 250 hp (190 kW) and 200 for 1973-74 and 1975-76. In 1973, Pontiac Bonneville is the only full-size Pontiac on "Radial Tuned Suspension" option package, steel-bias-belted radial tires, along with private Pliacell suspension with shock absorbers and front and rear stabilizer bars offer. RTS option for 1974 has been extended to all full-size Pontiac and radial tires are standard on all models 1975 to upgrade "RTS" package is still available as an option.

1976 Pontiac Bonneville Wallpaper Picture shown

Upon conclusion of the series after 1975 Grand Ville, Pontiac Bonneville once again emerged as the top line of full-size models of the series for 1976 Pontiac Bonneville Brougham of the same features luxurious interior and left Grandville.

Cadillac DeVille Fifth generation

Cadillac DeVille Picture

As with all GM's large size, the Cadillac DeVille was redesigned in 1971. The standard deville parts engine was a 472, still rated at 375 SAE gross hp · and 365 ft lbf (495 N m) of torque. The Cadillac DeVille was still essentially Calais more options and various external devices.

Cadillac DeVille was originally a trim level and later a model of General Motors Manufacturer Cadillac marque

In November 1971, showroom-stock 1971 Cadillac DeVille was third in the annual coast-to-coast Cannonball Run, posting the highest average speed of events, 84.6 mph (136.2 kmh) (without stopping) and average 8.9 mpg - USA (26 l/100 km, 10.7 mpg-imp).

1971 Cadillac DeVille Sedan

The Cadillac DeVille front has been redesigned with the newly approved quad rectangular headlamps, for the 1975, 210 hp 500 V8 replaced the standard 472 deville parts engine. 1974 with the introduction of the optional "Air Cushion Restraint System". Today is known as airbags, to protect the front occupants in the event of a frontal collision. A bag was placed in the wheel, the other in the dashboard of the passenger. Glovebox was replaced by a lockable storage compartment under the dashboard. After the 1976 Cadillac DeVille model was offered.

The Cadillac DeVille "d'Elegance" Packet-In 1974 Cadillac DeVille series is available with an optional "d'Elegance" package. Like Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham package of the name, but offered velvet cloth seats, custom carpet and exterior badges.

Cadillac DeVille Coupe Wallpaper Picture shown

The Cadillac DeVille package is available in both coupe and sedan models. "D'Elegance 'name was on the Cadillac DeVille series as a package by the 1984. In 1997 it became a separate model name for the sedan deville parts.