Thread: Diffrence from a base model and a gt?

i just bought a 2005 GP and its not a gt. what is the trim called? and whats the diffrence in the base and gt? here is a pic of the car.

thanks

I don't know how many times this needs said, if its an 07, and not supercharged, its not a GT.

04-06
Base: Single Exhaust, Single exhaust fascia, basic single cd sound system, usually cloth, generally hubcaps
GT: Dual Exhaust, HUD and 5 button dic options, Monsoon option, leather option, sunroof option
GTP: Supercharged, all options available

07-08
Base: Leather option, 5 button dic option, hubcaps or premium wheels, sunroof option
GT: Supercharged, all options available


Basically 07-08 had every option available on either model where as the Base models 04-06 were typically just rentals/ fleet vehicles.

Not exactly right.

06 and 07 GT's were Supercharged. There was no GP GTP after 05.
There were no 08 GT's. Only bases, and GXP's.

Thanks for the correction, I didn't know there weren't GTs in 08.

Either way... Its an odd way that they sub-modeled and the sub-model name really doesn't matter for anything. Either you have a supercharged car or ya don't.

I'm dissapointed they didn't do any special edtions 04+ like the earnhardt monte or the daytonas the earlier gen.

Originally Posted by Explicit_Spade

04-06
Base: Single Exhaust, Single exhaust fascia, basic single cd sound system, usually cloth, generally hubcaps
GT: Dual Exhaust, HUD and 5 button dic options, Monsoon option, leather option, sunroof option
GTP: Supercharged, all options available

07-08
Base: Leather option, 5 button dic option, hubcaps or premium wheels, sunroof option
GT: Supercharged, all options available


Basically 07-08 had every option available on either model where as the Base models 04-06 were typically just rentals/ fleet vehicles.

I thought 04's only came in GT1/2 and GTP, no base model?

That's correct, as well as the comp g. The wiki explains it all


Wiki:

Seventh generation (2004–2008)Seventh generation
Production 2004–2008
Assembly Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
Successor Pontiac G8
Body style 4-door sedan
Layout FF layout
Platform W-body 3rd Gen
Engine 3.8 L V6
3.8 L supercharged V6
5.3 L V8
Transmission 4-speed automatic
Wheelbase 110.5 in (2,807 mm)
Length 198.3 in (5,037 mm)
GTP: 198.2 in (5,034 mm)
Width 71.6 in (1,819 mm)[25]
Height 55.9 in (1,420 mm)
Related Buick Allure (Canada)
Buick LaCrosse
Chevrolet Impala
Chevrolet Monte Carlo

[edit] 2004The Grand Prix was updated for 2004 on a revised version of the GM W platform. The Grand Prix came in four different option groups; GT1, GT2, GTP, and GTP Comp-G ("Competition Group").

The base model GT1 and fancier GT2 have the Series III 3800 V6 engine, putting out 200 hp (150 kW) and 230 ft·lbf (310 Nm) of torque, while both GTPs have the supercharged (Eaton Gen 5 Supercharger) 3800 Series III V6 engine with 260 hp (195 kW) and 280 ft·lbf (380 Nm) of torque.

A Competition Group (Comp-G) package was available for the GTP that included red painted brake calipers (same brakes as the 'standard' GTP), sport tuned suspension, heads-up display (also in GT2 model), 4 speed automatic transmission with paddle-style TAPShift, StabiliTrak dynamic control system, 3.29 axle ratio, performance tires and Magnasteer II. Also, a 10 spoke light weight wheel was standard with the Comp-G package but could be 'upgraded' to the GTP optional wheel.

The newly redesigned model mostly received positive reviews from critics regarding its distinctive styling, performance, and reliability. Commencing with this generation, the 2-door coupe version of the Grand Prix was no longer an available body style. The timing of the disappearance of the Grand Prix coupe coincided with GM's reintroduction of the 2-door Pontiac GTO. The Grand Prix came with a head-up display.[26]

[edit] 2005
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix GXPThe Grand Prix remains basically unchanged from 2004. With the Base sedan, GT, GTP, and the new GXP. The base model and GT still have the naturally aspirated 3.8 L V6 with the GTP having the 3.8 L V6 w/ supercharger. Also, the Comp-G package was still available for the GTP with an added door emblem denoting the Comp-G package.

The GXP powerplant is the LS4 V8, a 5.3 liter Displacement on Demand (active fuel management) engine based on the legendary LS1 block Output of this version is 303 hp (226 kW)/323 lb·ft (438 N·m). It has a shortened crankshaft, and a host of other modifications to make it fit into a FWD vehicle. The GXP also has a 4 speed automatic transmission with paddle-style TAPshift, heads-up display, vented cross drilled brakes with PBR calipers, performance tuned suspension with Bilstein gas-charged struts (sits about 9 mm (0.4 in) lower than other GP models), Magnasteer II, and StabiliTrak dynamic control system. Also, the DIC will display G-Force (maximum achieved for lateral, acceleration, and deceleration) information when the car is not moving. Cosmetically, the GXP differs from the other models with more aggressive bodywork including a different front clip, wheel well cooling vents on the front fenders, a different rear bumper, and twin-dual polished exhaust. The Grand Prix GXP also offers a unique feature of the different-width 18-inch (460 mm) polished Alcoa Forged aluminum wheels. The front wheels are eight inches (255 mm) wide, and the rear wheels are seven inches (225 mm) wide.

[edit] 2006For 2006, A "Special Edition" body package was added which came with a same colored grille, new front and rear "diffuser" type bumpers, lower side skirts, and wheels. The three options are the Grand Prix, powered by the 3800 Series III V6, the GT, now powered by the 3800 Series III Supercharged V6, and the GXP, powered by the LS4 V8. The GTP designation was discontinued from the Grand Prix line and applied as the top trim of the G6. All General Motors 3.8 Liter Buick V6 powered cars become the first SULEV compliant vehicles. That model year gave it the car's final update by adding GM badges near the front doors until the Grand Prix was pulled from Pontiac's lineup after the 2008 model year.

[edit] 2007For the 2007 Model Year the model designations remained Base, GT,and GXP. Also, the active displacement management capability on the 5.3L V8 (GXP) was renamed to "Active Fuel Management" from "Displacement on Demand".while the GXP trim includes a 303 horsepower (226 kW) V8 engine with a firmer suspension, performance tires, heated leather seats, a heads-up display and 18-inch (460 mm) wheels.[27]

[edit] 20082008 was the Pontiac Grand Prix's last year. For 2008, Pontiac did not offer the GT trim, but continued to offer both a base and GXP trim. The base trim is offered with a 200 horsepower (150 kW) V6 engine and 16-inch (410 mm) wheels, A few new colors were also added for the 2008 model year.

The Pontiac Grand Prix was replaced by the G8 for the 2008-2009 model year. Production of the G8, however, ended in June 2009. The Pontiac brand was dissolved in 2010 in accordance with GM's Chapter 11 reorganization.

Originally Posted by Explicit_Spade

04-06
Base: Single Exhaust, Single exhaust fascia, basic single cd sound system, usually cloth, generally hubcaps
GT: Dual Exhaust, HUD and 5 button dic options, Monsoon option, leather option, sunroof option
GTP: Supercharged, all options available

07-08
Base: Leather option, 5 button dic option, hubcaps or premium wheels, sunroof option
GT: Supercharged, all options available


Basically 07-08 had every option available on either model where as the Base models 04-06 were typically just rentals/ fleet vehicles.

My 06 base has actual rims and a 5 button dic but as stated has all the rest of the cheap crap

My 05 has the chrome 16's and leather.