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Pontiac LeMans 4th Gen

1973 – 1977 — USA

The Pontiac LeMans is a historic model name that was used for a range of automobiles sold by Pontiac. The name was derived from the city of Le Mans in France, known for hosting the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race. Initially introduced as a trim upgrade for the Pontiac Tempest, the LeMans transitioned into a standalone model in 1963. The first generation of the Pontiac LeMans emerged in 1961, and subsequent generations continued until 1981 (1983 in Canada). During this period, the LeMans was a rear-wheel-drive vehicle, evolving from a compact car in the first generation to intermediate sizes in generations two through five. A significant revival of the Pontiac LeMans occurred from 1988 to 1993 with the introduction of a sixth generation model. This iteration marked a departure from its previous rear-wheel-drive setup, as it was now a front-wheel-drive subcompact car that was essentially a rebadged version of the Daewoo LeMans manufactured by Daewoo in South Korea. Key Points: - The Pontiac LeMans was named after the city of Le Mans in France, home to the renowned 24 Hours of Le Mans race. - Originally part of the Pontiac Tempest line, the LeMans later became a distinct model in 1963. - The first five generations of the LeMans (up to 1981) were rear-wheel-drive domestic cars