1986 Pontiac Grand Prix

rear view of 1986 grand prix 2+2

an updated taillight design 3 sections major change 1986 grand prix. new 2+2 model offered homologation of aerodynamic coupe body nascar competition, chevrolet s 1986 monte carlo ss aerocoupe. 2+2-specific pieces aero nose, bubble rear glass , fiberglass trunklid integral spoiler. 2+2 models came equipped corporate 305 cu in (5.0 l) four-barrel engine, 200-4r four-speed automatic transmission , 3.08:1 rear axle ratio. have two-tone paint job silver on top , gray on bottom, 2+2 decals , striping , 15x7 steel rally ii wheels. modestly successful on superspeedways, bulbous rear end earned nickname of whale , 2+2 design flawed street use. since enormous rear glass fixed (not opening hatch), forced adoption of dramatically shortened trunk opening. although had modest horsepower, benign handling , design compromises, there approximately 1,225 grand prix 2+2s built in 1986 , found buyers.

while 3.8 l v6 remained standard regular grand prix, fuel-injected 4.3 l chevrolet 90° v6 added option list models other 2+2. engine available three-speed or four-speed automatic transmission.