2001 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE - Vehicle Information

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2001 Pontiac Bonneville: Enhanced Luxury with Unparalleled Attitude

DETROIT — Pontiac Bonneville stands for "Luxury With Attitude." Following its complete redesign for the 2000 model year, the 2001 Bonneville focuses on improvements that increase luxury, convenience and safety for driver and passengers.

"Bonneville is designed for those who want a vehicle offering excitement and adventure combined with power and luxury. It's a true luxury sports sedan, and the interior enhancements in the 2001 model serve to enhance that luxury for the customer," said Bonneville Brand Manager Jim Murray.

Model Lineup
Bonneville is available in three models – SE, SLE and SSEi – each with a high level of standard equipment that puts the driver in control of their environment in comfort, convenience and security.

The Bonneville SE is a true sport sedan that seats five or six comfortably in its roomy interior. Standard features on the SE include independent front and rear touring suspension with electronic level control, tire pressure monitor, daytime running lamps with twilight sentinel, Pass Key III security system, power windows with express-down driver and passenger, power outside rearview mirrors, and trunk pass-through.

Bonneville SLE places an even stronger emphasis on style, performance and convenience. Among its standard features are a six-way power driver's seat, remote keyless entry, anti-theft alarm system, dual zone climate control, independent front and rear performance suspension with electronic level control, a 3.05 performance axle ratio, a rear deck spoiler, and a Driver Information Center.

Bonneville SSEi takes content to the highest level with the StabiliTrak system, Head-Up display, variable-effort steering, 12-way articulating driver and passenger leather bucket seats with memory, trunk accessory kit, and more.

Heated driver and passenger seats, previously an option on SSEi only, are now available on all Bonneville models.

Powerful Performance
Bonneville SE and SLE are powered by the acclaimed 3800 Series II V6 that generates 205 horsepower and 230 lb.-ft. (312 Nm) of torque, mated to the 4T65-E four-speed electronic automatic transmission. Bonneville SSEi's standard engine adds a supercharger and heavy-duty transaxle with a lower axle ratio for higher power – 240 horsepower and 280 lb.-ft. (380 Nm) of torque.

Standard Antilock Disc Brakes
Four-wheel antilock disc brakes are standard on all Bonnevilles, with a Delco-Bosch 5.3 system providing electronic proportioning. Available traction control uses brake application and engine torque modulation to increase driver control in slippery conditions.

Bold Distinctive Pontiac Styling
One look at Bonneville tells you it's all Pontiac. Bonneville features the widest overall track in its competitive set at 62.6 inches (1590.04 mm) in the front and 62.1 inches (1577.34 mm) in the rear.

The Pontiac heritage shows in the robust silhouette, the cat-eyed headlamps, integrated wide bodyside sculpting, wide dihedral V-shapes in the hood and decklid, and muscular haunches. One exterior color, Ivory White, freshens Bonneville's 2001 palette.

Next Generation OnStar
OnStar's innovative, in-vehicle safety, security and information service combines Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite technology and wireless communication to link the driver and vehicle with the OnStar Center, where advisors are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to offer real-time, personalized help.

Sport-Oriented Wheels and Tires
Bonneville SE features standard, large five-spoke 16-inch (406-mm) cast aluminum wheels with bolt-on wheel covers, along with steel belted radial, blackwall P225/60R16 touring tires.

A 17-inch (432 mm) multi-lace cast aluminum wheel is standard on SLE and SSEi, with a chrome high-polished multi-spoked 17-inch (432 mm) wheel available. Steel belted P235/55R17 blackwall speed-rated tires are standard on SLE and SSEi.

Large Mirror Surfaces
Heated, tinted power outside rearview mirrors are standard on SLE and SSEi, providing a wide viewing surface. Parallel parking gets easier in the SSEi with passenger-side mirrors that dip automatically to give the driver a better view of the curb.

Interior Personalization
Inside Bonneville, drivers will find an amazing array of programmable personalization. Two drivers can easily program their preferences, which are activated by their individual key fobs. Programmable features include:

* Available dual climate control with separate temperature and fan controls for the driver and front seat passenger
* Heated seats with position memory, including seat lumbar, entry and exit positions
* Specialized seek, scan and memory functions on the premium sound system with Bose speakers
* Automatic power door locks, outside rearview mirror position and perimeter lighting

Seat Selection
Bonneville's occupants ride in comfort and style with standard 45/45 bucket seats in Geneva Cloth or available leather. Convenient storage comes in the form of a center console. A 55/45 bench seat with fold down center storage armrest is available on the SE in cloth only for six passenger seating.

Driver and passenger six-way power adjusters are offered on the SE and SLE. SSEi buyers enjoy standard twelve-way articulating power driver and passenger bucket leather seats with driver position memory.

Entertainment Systems with RDS
Bonneville features Delco Electronics 100 Series radios with TheftLock™. These radios feature Radio Data Systems (RDS) technology that can search for radio stations with the customer's preferred formats, such as jazz, classic rock, or talk radio. The system can also be programmed to temporarily interrupt audio programs to alert the driver of important traffic or weather conditions.

SE and SLE provide entertainment via an AM/FM stereo auto-reverse cassette system with automatic tone control and remote CD changer capability. Three optional SE sound systems include an AM/FM stereo with CD only, stereo cassette and CD, or trunk-mounted 12-disc CD changer.

The top-of-the-line Delco radio, standard on SSEi, includes a seven-band equalizer. Also standard on SSEi is an exclusive eight-speaker Bose system with four-inch (101.6 mm) combination tweeter/midrange speakers in each rear door panel.

Redundant steering radio controls, which place commonly used audio control functions at the driver's fingertips, are standard on SE (1SC), SLE and SSEi.

Safety and Security
Safety and security are inherent to the concept of luxury. That's why Bonneville's interior components were engineered to help minimize trauma to occupants in the event of a collision.

Bonneville's steering column has enhanced energy-absorbing capability to help reduce the driver's chance of chest injuries. Instrument panel knee bolsters are stiff enough to resist diving forward toward occupants, but resilient enough to reduce lower-extremity injuries.

Bonneville's structural reinforcements are the foundation for excellent crashworthiness. An integral quarter panel with one-piece side frame inner and outer stampings, a stiff overall body, strong seat and safety belt anchors, and excellent cross-car integrity work together, allowing the 2001 Bonneville to exceed requirements in roof crush, side intrusion and off-center collisions.

Bonneville's self-aligning headrests, built into the front seat backs, help reduce the incidence and severity of whiplash by rotating closer to the occupant's head in rear end collisions. Catcher's Mitt-style seats provide additional support, surrounding the occupants like a ball in a catcher's mitt in the event of a rear collision.

Front and Side Impact Air Bags
When used with safety belts and proper child restraints, Bonneville's standard driver and passenger front and side-impact air bags provide additional occupant protection in both frontal and side-impact collisions.

"All-Belts-to-Seats" Technology
Lap and shoulder belts for driver and front passenger are integrated into the seat design. This "all-belts-to-seats" technology provides the passenger and driver with enhanced comfort and convenience. Because the front belts are mounted directly to the seats, they move with the occupants for greater comfort.

Child Seat Tether Anchors
Uniform Child Restraint Anchors, or "top tether anchors," are located at all three rear seat locations to provide a solid upper attachment for child seats. Anchors increase child protection by limiting the movement of a child seat in a frontal collision.

Bonneville for 2001 represents an excellent blending of style, luxury, driving dynamics and safety. For drivers with a youthful attitude, Bonneville provides a bold, exciting alternative to traditional luxury.

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2001 Bonneville Quick Facts


New For 2001

* Next-generation OnStar System is standard on SE (1SC), SLE and SSEi
* Heated driver and passenger seats are now optional on all models
* One new exterior color: Ivory White

Model Lineup
Bonneville SE, Bonneville SLE, Bonneville SSEi

Competition
Bonneville SE: Nissan Maxima, Chrysler Concorde and Toyota Avalon
Bonneville SLE/SSEi: Chrysler 300M, Mazda Millenia and Lexus ES300


Reason for Purchase
A comprehensive approach to safety, bold styling, superior power, driver-focused interior, nimble ride and handling

Body Style
Large sedan

Powertrains

* 3.8-liter 3800 Series II V6
* 3.8-liter 3800 Series II Supercharged V6
* Four-speed automatic transmission

Manufacturing Location
Lake Orion, Michigan

Model Year Sales
1997 – 77,105
1998 – 59,638
1999 – 50,311