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Pontiac Bonneville 10th Gen

2000 – 2005 — USA

The Pontiac Bonneville is a well-known model line of full-size or mid-size front-engine rear drive cars produced by Pontiac from 1957 to 2005, with a break between 1982 and 1986. It was branded as the Parisienne in Canada until 1981. Along with its platform partner, the Grand Ville, the Bonneville was one of the largest Pontiac vehicles, with some models exceeding 230 inches in length and weighing over 5,000 pounds. The Bonneville name was first used on a limited production performance convertible in 1957, inspired by the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, known for its historical association with land speed records. The name itself honors U.S. Army officer Benjamin Bonneville. In terms of the car's origins, the Bonneville name made its debut in 1954 on two GM Motorama concept vehicles called the Bonneville Special, which shared design elements with the Chevrolet Corvette. This marked the start of Pontiac's trend of using French words for model names. Key points: - The Pontiac Bonneville was manufactured from 1957 to 2005, excluding the years 1982-1986. - It was one of the largest Pontiac models, reaching over 230 inches in length and weighing over 5,000 pounds. - The name Bonneville was inspired by the Bonneville Salt Flats and U.S. Army officer Benjamin Bon