1981 Pontiac Grand Prix Base
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- Photo: 1985 Pontiac Grand Prix LE, front left (Hershey 2019) by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1987 Pontiac Grand Prix, front right, 06-21-2026 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Pontiac Grand Prix coupe by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Pontiac Grand Prix ('11 Auto classique Bellepros Vaudreuil-Dorion) by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1978 Pontiac Grand Prix LJ, rear left (Cruisin' the River Lowellville Car Show, July 10th, 2023) by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1981 Pontiac Grand Prix Base is a 3.8-liter V6 with a 3-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive.
The Grand Prix measures 201.8 inches long on a 108.0-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Coupe |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.8L (231 cu in) Buick-built V6 |
| Displacement | 3.8 L |
| Injection Type | Carbureted |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 21 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Unleaded regular |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 201.8 in |
| Width | 72.76 in |
| Wheelbase | 108 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1981 Pontiac Grand Prix Base with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1981 Pontiac GRAND PRIX. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Feb 25, 1981 · SUSPENSION:REAR
THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE LOWER REAR CONTROL ARM TO THE FRAME MAY FRACTURE. THE REAR CONTROL ARM SUPPORTS AND POSITIONS THE REAR AXLE. FRACTURE OF THE BOLTS WOULD ALLOW THE CONTROL ARM TO DROP FREE.
Remedy: BOTH REAR CONTROL ARM ATTACHMENT BOLTS WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE.
NHTSA campaign 81V025000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1981 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.