2002
Pontiac Grand Am reviews and buying guide.
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2002 Pontiac Grand Am
In the crowded, fiercely
competitive compact coupe and sedan segment, the Grand
Am has long enjoyed a solid reputation for delivering
uncommon performance and solid reliability - the 2002
Pontiac Grand Am is no exception. Its athletic design,
responsive handling, fully independent suspension and
driver-focused interior set it apart from the rest of
its class.
New four-cylinder powerplant
for the 2002 Grand Am
For the 2002 model year,
Pontiac Grand Am features a new base engine, a frugal
yet responsive 2.2-liter Twin Cam four-cylinder powerplant.
The Ecotec 2.2L inline four delivers excellent performance
(140-horsepower at 5600 rpm) without sacrificing smooth,
unobtrusive operation. Its twin balance shafts, all-aluminum
construction and outstanding structural rigidity mean
first-rate noise, vibration and harshness control. The
Ecotec four was designed for minimal maintenance, and
features an innovative paper-only oil filter cartridge
for easy replacement and disposal. A hydraulic tensioner
keeps the timing chain adjusted for life, and extended-life
spark plugs deliver 100,000 miles of service.
At 305 pounds fully dressed,
the Ecotec 2.2L is the lightest engine GM has produced
in its displacement class, and one of the most compact
four-cylinders in the world. It’s also more powerful
and fuel-efficient than major competitors, according
to published output figures and EPA mileage ratings—mated
to a five-speed manual transmission it earns about 33
miles per gallon on the highway, for example. Just as
importantly, thanks in part to its high-compression
application (compression ratio 10.0:1) it delivers superb
performance for its size, with a broad, flat torque
curve that customers interpret as "good driveability."
For the customer, Pontiac
Grand Am’s new DOHC, 16-valve base powerplant delivers
performance, efficiency, low maintenance and smooth
operation, with technology familiar in premium V-configured
engines, including all-aluminum construction and hydraulic
roller-finger valve operation.
Pontiac Grand Am’s
other engine choices offer even more power. The 3400
V6 engine that’s optional in SE editions delivers
170 horsepower at 4800 rpm and 195 lb-ft (264 Nm) of
torque at 4000 rpm to set the pace in the compact class.
Pontiac Grand Am GTs up the ante with a standard Ram
Air version of the same engine equipped with cold-air
induction and lower-restriction exhaust. These enhancements
boost output to 175 horsepower at 4800 rpm and 205 lb-ft
(278 Nm) of torque at 4000 rpm.
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