PONTIACGrand Am Coupe 1998 - 2005

　　The 1999 Pontiac Grand Am Coupe screamed for attention, and it deserved it if not for its styling than for its performances as a sporty, two-door vehicle.

　　It was the last generation of the Grand Am. A name that appeared and disappeared in Pontiac's lineup a few times. The 1999 model was the last car produced at Lansing's old Fisher Body plant. It also marked a significant evolution in nameplate history, featuring independent suspension in all corners and punchy engines.

　　The Grand Am sported a front fascia with tear-shaped headlights and the ram-air hood grille at the front, with the Pontiac badge installed on a vertical slat. The carmaker added a wide cooling grille flanked by two round fog lights in the lower side of the plastic, wrapped-around bumper. It looked more aggressive in the two-door shape thanks to its wider doors and triangular rear side windows. A short trunk with curved edges created the impression of a compact vehicle. It was shorter than its predecessor, but not by much. The wheelbase, on the other hand, was longer by a few inches.

　　Inside, depending on the trim level, Pontiac installed velour upholstered seats. At the front, the bucket seats looked carried over from a regular car, not suitable for a sporty coupe. In the back, there was hardly room for two passengers. In front of the driver, the carmaker installed a double-curved instrument cluster with two large dials for the speedometer and tachometer and two smaller gauges.

　　Under the hood, the 1999 Grand Am started its journey with a choice of two gasoline engines: a 2.4-liter four-banger and a 3.4-liter V-6.