1997 Pontiac Grand Prix

1997 to 2003 · Sedan

The fourth-generation Grand Prix marked Pontiac's bold departure from conservative styling, embracing the controversial 'wide-track' design language that would define the brand's final era. Built on GM's W-body platform from 1997-2003, these cars featured dramatically flared fenders and an aggressive stance that polarized critics but resonated with buyers seeking affordable performance attitude. The base model came with GM's reliable 3.1L V6 producing 160 horsepower, though the real action was in the GTP variant with its supercharged 3800 Series II V6. While not traditionally collectible, clean examples are gaining appreciation among enthusiasts who remember when Pontiac still meant excitement. The '97-'03 Grand Prix represents the last generation before Pontiac's decline, making well-preserved examples increasingly noteworthy as artifacts of GM's performance division during its final creative surge.