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05 BONNEVILLE 05 BONNEVILLE THE 05 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. Pontiac Bonneville GXP, shown in Graystone Metallic. ALL-OUT PERFORMANCE. ALL-IN LUXURY. YOU ARE ABOUT TO BE CAPTIVATED. Not simply by blazing acceleration, taut handling and two pace-setting engines. But also by a tremendously spacious TION and exceptionally refined interior environment that enables you to travel in style. It also offers a wealth of technologically advanced features, such as the standard OnStar System and available Head-Up Display instrumentation. For the ultimate expression of everything Bonneville represents, study the specifications of the Bonneville GXP, powered by the renowned 4.6L Northstar V8 engine. A sport sedan that delivers a form of driving that is at once both refined and exhilarating. Pontiac Bonneville. Built for Drivers. Find more information about Pontiac Bonneville at gmcanada.com EXHILARA EXTERIOR Taut in the corners, smooth on the straights – that describes GXP’s high-performance suspension system. It employs strut and shock mounts, performance-tuned deCarbon monotube dampers and progressive spring rates, providing exceptional command of the road. Pontiac Bonneville GXP, shown in Graystone Metallic. PREPARE TO BE MOVED. IT DOESN’T TAKE LONG TO FEEL YOUR SPIRITS SOAR BEHIND THE WHEEL OF THE BONNEVILLE GXP. About as long as it takes for the GXP to accelerate from 0–60 mph (0–96 km/h) – less than six seconds. That’s faster than either BMW 330xi or the Lexus ES 300.* This performance feat is the product of the 275 horsepower 4.6L 32-valve Northstar V8 engine and the enhanced acceleration capabilities delivered by the most aggressive final drive ratio in any full-size sedan.* So it won’t only be the large exhaust pipes that emit a distinctive growl. So will GXP’s drivers. *All competitive claims are based on 2004 model year data and the latest information available at time of printing. What makes the 275 hp 32-valve The Northstar V8 is designed to be extremely Bigger is better with GXP: the standard Talk about reaction times – GXP’s StabiliTrak 4.6L Northstar V8 one of the durable, with a series of extended-life features, aluminum wheels and speed-rated tires system responds in thousandths of a second most technologically advanced including a steel timing chain instead of a are 18 inches in diameter. The front rotors when a lateral skid is detected. The system engines on the planet? Everything, conventional rubber belt. are 14 inches; the rear are 13 inches – applies brake pressure at the appropriate from its all-aluminum block and the largest brakes in any Pontiac wheel to optimize stability and keep you polymer-coated pistons to its production vehicle. headed in your intended direction. centre-feed intake manifold and chain-driven cams. 5 INTERIOR Bonneville GXP interior, shown with Dark Pewter leather-appointed seating and suede fabric inserts. HOW THE OTHER HALF DRIVES. NOW THAT YOU’RE UP TO SPEED ON GXP’S PERFORMANCE, it’s time to luxuriate in your surroundings. That task is facilitated with the assistance of multi-adjustable power front bucket seats. The leather-appointed seating with suede fabric inserts adds to the ambience and helps you remain in your preferred driving position. As for the temperature inside GXP, it can be controlled with flawless precision, thanks to the automatic dual-zone climate system. High-performance driving – with an exceptionally high level of refinement. GXP. A B C D Take note of the carbon A. GXP’s available Head-Up B. GXP’s specially designed C. The 8-speaker premium D. Inspired by the design and fibre look that provides Display instrumentation transmission shifter with Monsoon sound system is materials found in racing cars accents throughout GXP’s uses aerospace technology to satin inlay doesn’t only look engineered specifically for on the world’s most elite cockpit: around the door project vital information onto distinctive. It connects you the GXP cabin, ensuring circuits, these stainless steel handles and vents, and on the windshield in your line of with the automatic transmission accurate sound reproduction. pedals have the look and feel the steering wheel. sight, allowing you to maintain that reprograms itself to The system features both CD of serious performance. your focus on the road ahead. function more like a manual. and cassette players, as well as a programmable equalizer. 7 SLE EXTERIOR LOREM IPSUM DOLORES DE DONDE Lorem ipsum dolores de donde cresce lorem ipsum dolores de ores de donde cresce lorem ipsum dolores de donde cresce donde cresce lorem ipsum dolores de donde cresce lorem ipsum dolores de donde cresce.Lorem ipsum dolores de donde cresce lorem ipsum dolores de ores de donde cresce lorem ipsum dolores de donde cresce donde cresce lorem ipsum dolores de donde cresce lorem ipsum dolores de donde cresce . Bonneville SLE, shown in Crimson Tintcoat. THE VIEW IS EVEN BETTER FROM THE PASSING LANE. WHILE POWER ALONE MAY NOT GENERATE PURE DRIVER ENTHUSIASM, it is a prerequisite. And the 205 horsepower output of Bonneville SLE’s 3800 Series II V6 engine surpasses such highly regarded contenders as the BMW 525i and the Jaguar X-Type 2.5.* Inside, the driver-oriented design will help you savour the performance with standard features such as steering wheel-mounted sound system controls and the Driver Information Centre. Enter the passing lane. In Bonneville SLE. *All competitive claims are based on 2004 model year data and the latest information available at time of printing. Bonneville SLE interior, shown in Taupe with available leather-appointed seating. 9 SE EXTERIOR Bonneville SE, shown in Liquid Silver Metallic with available 5-spoke painted aluminum wheels and rear spoiler. BUILT TO A VERY HIGH STANDARD. WELL EQUIPPED, WELL APPOINTED – that’s the definition of Bonneville SE. The performance equipment list is headlined by the 3.8L 3800 Series II V6-engine, the sophisticated four-wheel independent suspension system, plus four-wheel disc brakes with ABS and an automatic load-levelling rear suspension system. The interior sets an equally lofty standard, with appointments that range from a power six-way driver’s seat to a six-speaker sound system with a CD player and equalizer. The sport sedan for drivers with high standards: Bonneville SE. The rear-seat trunk pass-through allows you to transport longer The 205 hp 3.8L 3800 Series II V6 engine was named items, such as skis, without having to use an exterior rack. one of the Ten Best of the Century by the prestigious auto industry publication, Ward’s. 11 IT’S NOT JUST ENGINEERING – IT’S A CALLING. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 1. 15. 2. 16. 3. 17. 18. 4. 5. 6. 7. TECHNOLOGY SOME PEOPLE ARE FORTUNATE ENOUGH to know exactly Bonneville GXP’s Northstar V8 isn’t only extraordinarily powerful, it is also exceptionally durable. An example – what they want to do and then dedicate themselves to fulfilling their the exclusive Limp Home mode allows you to drive up to ambitions. To someone who chooses automotive engineering, working 200 km at a reduced speed, should your engine coolant on Pontiac Bonneville must feel something like Nirvana. Because here run completely dry. And the first scheduled tune-up isn’t for 166,000 km (100,000 mi.).* they get to take full advantage of their expertise to solve challenges such *Maintenance needs vary with different uses and conditions. Please refer to the as determining the best angles for the tri-link trailing arm suspension. Bonneville Owner’s Manual for more information. Not everyone’s idea of the perfect job – but it is to our engineers. 1. LONG-LIFE FLUIDS Bonneville features automatic transmission, engine coolant, brake and power steering fluids that provide extended service intervals. 2. PERFORMANCE ENGINES The 205 hp 3.8L 3800 Series II V6 is standard on Bonneville SE and SLE models. It was ranked among the Ten Best of the Century by Ward’s. The 275 hp 4.6L 32-valve Northstar V8 is standard on the GXP. 3. SOLID STRUCTURE On top of a super-rigid body structure, the GXP’s tower-to-tower car-cross brace and refined engine cradle mount help reduce chassis flex. 4. PIVOT BUSHINGS Bonneville’s ride is renowned for its superior road isolation and pinpoint steering action, thanks in part to the suspension’s lower control arm pivot bushings. 5. TRACTION CONTROL An all-speed traction control system reduces wheel slippage when accelerating on most slippery PONTIAC’S PERFORMANCE ENGINEERING includes more than just surfaces. Standard on GXP and SLE, available on SE. powertrains and suspension systems. It also includes the unparalleled safety 6. STABILITRAK and security of OnStar. OnStar uses advanced communications technology to One of the most advanced stability enhancement systems in any car in Bonneville’s class, enhance your peace of mind whenever you’re in your Pontiac. All it takes is StabiliTrak is standard on GXP. the touch of a single OnStar button inside your vehicle to connect you with 7. TIRE INFLATION MONITORING SYSTEM one of our Advisors at the OnStar Centre.* They are standing by, ready to The standard tire inflation monitoring system alerts you if a tire’s pressure becomes low. provide support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. 8. MAGNASTEER GXP’s Magnasteer variable-assist steering adjusts steering effort based on the speed of What can OnStar Advisors do for you? They not only provide information and your vehicle. a range of other direct assistance services – but also, in an emergency, they 9. PRECISION BUILT STEERING ASSEMBLY will contact emergency service providers. And if air bags are deployed in your Bonneville’s steering system is the product of an exacting manufacturing process.