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Pontiac Bonneville 7th Gen

1982 – 1986

The Pontiac Bonneville is a model line of full-size or mid-size front-engine rear-drive cars produced by Pontiac from 1957 to 2005, with a break from 1982 to 1986. In Canada, the model was marketed as the Parisienne until 1981. The Bonneville and its platform partner, the Grand Ville, were some of the largest Pontiac cars ever built, with station wagon models reaching over 230 inches in length and weighing 5,000 pounds or more. The Bonneville nameplate was initially used for a limited production performance convertible in 1957, inspired by the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, which has historical significance in U.S. auto racing and land speed records. The name itself pays tribute to U.S. Army officer Benjamin Bonneville. The origin of the Bonneville name dated back to 1954 when it was first featured on a pair of bubble-topped GM Motorama concept cars called the Bonneville Special, which resembled the Chevrolet Corvette. This introduction marked the beginning of Pontiac's tradition of using French words for model names. Key Points: 1. The Pontiac Bonneville was manufactured by Pontiac from 1957 to 2005. 2. The model was also known as the Parisienne in Canada until 1981. 3. It was one of the largest Pontiac cars ever produced, with station wagon versions exceeding 230 inches in length and