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  • Pontiac Star Chief 1st Gen (1954)

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    1950s
    Pontiac Star Chief 1st Gen (1954)

    Pontiac Star Chief First generation Model years 1954 Platform A-body Related Pontiac Chieftain Pontiac Strato-Streak Chevrolet Bel Air Engine 268 cu in (4.39 L) straight-eight I8 ...

  • Pontiac Star Chief 2nd Gen (1955-1957)

    Motor Cars
    1950s
    Pontiac Star Chief 2nd Gen (1955-1957)

    Pontiac Star Chief Second generation Model years 1955 to 1957 Class Motor Car Platform A-body Engine 287 cu in (4.7 L) V8 (1955) 316.6 cu in (5.2 L) V8 (1956) 347 cu in (5.7 L) ...

  • Pontiac Star Chief 3rd Gen (1958)

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    1950s
    Pontiac Star Chief 3rd Gen (1958)

    Pontiac Star Chief Third generation Model years 1958 Layout FR layout Platform GM B platform Related Pontiac Bonneville Chevrolet Impala Wheelbase 122 in (3,100 mm) (Safari) ...

  • Pontiac Star Chief 4th Gen (1959-1960)

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    1950s
    Pontiac Star Chief 4th Gen (1959-1960)

    Pontiac Star Chief Fourth generation Model years 1959-1960 Layout FR layout Platform GM B platform Related Pontiac Bonneville Chevrolet Impala Wheelbase 124 in (3,150 mm) Length ...

  • Pontiac Star Chief 5th Gen (1961-1964)

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    1960s
    Pontiac Star Chief 5th Gen (1961-1964)

    Pontiac Star Chief Fifth generation Model years 1961–1964 Class Motor Car Body style 4-door sedan 4-door hardtop Layout FR layout Platform B-body Wheelbase 123.00 in, 3124 mm ...

  • Pontiac Star Chief 6th Gen (1965-1966)

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    1960s
    Pontiac Star Chief 6th Gen (1965-1966)

    Pontiac Star Chief Sixth generation Make Pontiac Model years 1965 to 1966 Class Luxury car Layout FR layout Platform B-body Wheelbase 124 in (3,150 mm) Length 221.80 in, 5,634 mm ...

  • Pontiac Streamliner (1941-1948)

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    1940s
    Pontiac Streamliner (1941-1948)

    Pontiac Streamliner 1941-1948 Production period: 1941 to 1948 Body versions : Saloon , station wagon , coupe Engines: Gasoline : 3.9-4.1 liters(66-78 kW) Length: 5194-5477 mm ...

  • Pontiac Sunbird 1st Gen (1975-1980)

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    1970s 1980s
    Pontiac Sunbird 1st Gen (1975-1980)

    Pontiac Sunbird First generation Production 1975–1980 Assembly Lordstown, Ohio, U.S. (Lordstown Assembly) South Gate, California, U.S. (South Gate Assembly) Sainte-Thérèse, ...

  • Pontiac Sunbird 2nd gen (1981-1987)

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    1980s
    Pontiac Sunbird 2nd gen (1981-1987)

    Pontiac Sunbird Second generation Also called J2000 (1982) 2000 (1983) 2000 Sunbird (1983–1984) Production 1981–1987 Assembly United States: Body style 2-door coupe ...

  • Pontiac Sunbird 3rd Gen (1988-1994)

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    1980s 1990s
    Pontiac Sunbird 3rd Gen (1988-1994)

    Pontiac Sunbird Third Generation Production 1988–1994 Model years 1988½–1994 Assembly Lordstown, Ohio, United States Ramos Arizpe, Coahuila, Mexico Body style 2-door convertible ...

  • Pontiac Sunfire (1995-2005)

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    1990s 2000s
    Pontiac Sunfire (1995-2005)

    Pontiac Sunfire car range and history Make Pontiac Production period: 1995 to 2005 Class : Motor car Body versions : Saloon , Coupé , Cabriolet Engines: Gasoline 2.2-2.4 liters ...

  • Pontiac Sunfire concept (1995)

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    1990s
    Pontiac Sunfire concept (1995)

    PONTIAC SUNFIRE CONCEPT CAR from 1995 Make Pontiac Production period: 1995 Class : Concept car Body versions : Coupé Engine: Gasoline 2.0 liters The Pontiac Sunfire concept from ...

  • Pontiac Super Chief (1957-1958)

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    1950s
    Pontiac Super Chief (1957-1958)

    Pontiac Super Chief Production period: 1957 to 1958 Body versions: Saloon, station wagon, coupe Engines: Gasoline :5.7- 6.1 Liters Length: 5253-5276 mm Wheelbase: 3099 mm Curb ...

  • Pontiac T1000 (1981-1987)

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    1980s
    Pontiac T1000 (1981-1987)

    Pontiac T1000 Production period: 1981 to 1987 Class : Motor Car Body versions : hatchback Engines: Gasoline engine : 1.6 liters (52 kW) Length: 4112-4188 mm Width: 1570 mm ...

  • Pontiac Tempest 1st Gen (1961-1963)

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    1960s
    Pontiac Tempest 1st Gen (1961-1963)

    Pontiac Tempest First generation Model years 1961 to 1963 Assembly United States Class motor car Body style 4-door station wagon 4-door sedan 2-door coupe 2-door convertible ...

  • Pontiac Torpedo 1st gen (1940-1941)

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    1940s
    Pontiac Torpedo 1st gen (1940-1941)

    Pontiac Torpedo First Generation years 1940 to 1941 Body style various Engine 239 cu in (3.9 L) Flathead I6 249 cu in (4.1 L) Silver-Streak I8 Transmission ...

  • Pontiac Torpedo 2nd Gen (1941-1948)

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    1940s
    Pontiac Torpedo 2nd Gen (1941-1948)

    Pontiac Torpedo second generation Model years 1941 to 1948 Assembly U.S. A Body style 2-door Business and Club coupe 2-door sedan fastback and coupe 4-door 4-6 window sedan ...

  • Pontiac Trans Sport 1st gen (1990-1996)

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    1990s
    Pontiac Trans Sport 1st gen (1990-1996)

    Pontiac Trans Sport 1st generation (1990-1996) Manufacturer: Pontiac Type: Minivan Production period: 1990 to 1996 Body versions : station wagon Engines: Gasoline 2.3-3.8 liters ...

  • Pontiac Turbo Trans Am (1979)

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    Sports Cars
    1970s
    Pontiac Turbo Trans Am (1979)

    Pontiac Turbo Trans Am "20th anniversary " Overview Manufacturer Pontiac Production 1979 Body and chassis Class Sports Layout 2-door, hardtop,T Top Powertrain Engine 3.8 ...

  • Pontiac Ventura 1st Gen (1960-1970)

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    1960s
    Pontiac Ventura 1st Gen (1960-1970)

    Pontiac Ventura I First generation Production 1960–1970 Body style 2-door hardtop coupe 4-door hardtop sedan 2-door convertible Platform B-body Related Chevrolet Impala Pontiac ...

  • Pontiac Ventura II (1971-1977)

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    1970s
    Pontiac Ventura II (1971-1977)

    Pontiac Ventura II (Second generation) Model years 1971 to 1977 Assembly U.S.A Class Motor Car Body style 2-door coupe 3-door hatchback 4-door sedan Platform X-body Engine ...

  • Pontiac Vibe 1st Gen (2002-2008)

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    2000s
    Pontiac Vibe 1st Gen (2002-2008)

    Pontiac Vibe First Generation Production period: 2002 to 2008 Class: Motor Car Body versions: station wagon Engines: Gasoline :1.8 litres(88-135 kW) Length: 4351 mm Width: 1775 ...

  • Pontiac Vibe 2nd Gen (2008-2010)

    Motor Cars
    2000s
    Pontiac Vibe 2nd Gen (2008-2010)

    Pontiac Vibe Second generation Model years 2008 to 2010 Class Motor Car Related Toyota Matrix, Corolla Engine 1.8 L 2ZR-FE I4 ,2.4 L 2AZ-FE I4 Transmission 5-speed manual ...

  • Ponton styling

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    Ponton styling

    Ponton styling explained Ponton or Pontoon styling refers to a 1930s–1960s design genre—ultimately the precursor of modern automotive styling. The trend emerged as distinct ...

  • Pope Hartford (1897-1914)

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    1890s
    Pope Hartford (1897-1914)

    Pope-Hartford (Pope Manufacturing Company) Automotive manufacturer of Hartford, Connecticut United States from 1897 to 1914. The Pope Manufacturing Company was an American ...

  • Pope Toledo (1903-1909)

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    1900s
    Pope Toledo (1903-1909)

    Pope-Toledo (Pope Motor Car Company) Automotive manufacturer of Toledo Ohio United States from 1903 to 1909. 1903 Pope-Toledo The Pope Motor Car Company was an American ...

  • Pope Tribune (1904-1908)

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    1900s
    Pope Tribune (1904-1908)

    Pope-Tribune Automotive manufacturer of Hagerstown Maryland.United States from 1904 to 1908. Pope-Tribune Automotive model IV from 1904 Pope-Tribune was an American car brand, ...

  • Pope-Robinson (1903-1904)

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    1900s
    Pope-Robinson (1903-1904)

    Pope-Robinson Company Automotive manufacturer of Massachusetts United States from 1903 to 1904. The Pope-Robinson Company was an American automaker, which was located in Hyde ...

  • Pope-Waverley (1901-1916)

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    1900s
    Pope-Waverley (1901-1916)

    Pope-Waverley Automotive manufacturer of Indianapolis, Indiana United States from 1901 to 1916. 1901 Pope-Waverley Pope-Waverley was an American car brand under which the Pope ...

  • Popp (1898-1900)

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    1890s
    Popp (1898-1900)

    Popp automobiles. Basle; Switzerland from 1898 to 1900 Popp was a Swiss manufacturer of automobiles from the late part of the 19th century . History Lorenz Popp from Basel was ...

  • Porsche 2708 CART (1988-1990)

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    1980s
    Porsche 2708 CART (1988-1990)

    Porsche 2708 CART Production period: 1988-1990 Class : race car Body versions : monoposto Engines: Gasoline :2.6 liters (551 kW) Length: 4660 mm Width: 2010 mm Height: 980 mm ...

  • Porsche 356 1st Gen (1948-1955)

    Sports Cars
    1940s 1950s
    Porsche 356 1st Gen (1948-1955)

    Porsche 356 original First generation Production period: 1948 to 1955 Class : sports car Body versions : coupé , roadster Engines: 1.1–1.5 liters Length: 3950-4001mm Broad: ...

  • Porsche 356 A (1955-1959)

    Sports Cars
    1950s
    Porsche 356 A (1955-1959)

    Porsche 356 A Production period: 1955-1959 Class: sports car Body versions: coupé, roadster Engines: 1.5–1.6 litres Length: 3950-4001mm Broad: 1670mm Height: 1290-1330mm ...

  • Porsche 356 B (1959-1963)

    Sports Cars
    1950s 1960s
    Porsche 356 B (1959-1963)

    Porsche 356 B Production period: 1959 to 1963 Class: sports car Body versions: coupé, roadster Engines: 1.6–2.0 litres Length: 3950-4001mm Broad: 1670mm Height: 1290-1330mm ...

  • Porsche 356 C (1963-1965)

    Sports Cars
    1940s
    Porsche 356 C (1963-1965)

    Porsche 356 C Manufacturer Porsche Production 1963 to 1965 Class Sports car Body style 2-door coupe 2-door convertible Layout RR layout Engine 1.6 L B4, 60-95 PS 1.6 L DOHC-B4, ...

  • Porsche 550 (1953-1956)

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    1950s
    Porsche 550 (1953-1956)

    Porsche 550 Manufacturer Porsche Production 1953-1956 Assembly Stuttgart, Germany Class Sports car Body style 2-door coupe 2-door spyder Layout MR layout The Porsche 550 was a ...

  • Porsche 597 (1953-1958)

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    1950s
    Porsche 597 (1953-1958)

    Porsche 597 Production period: 1953-1958 Class : SUVs Body versions : Kübelwagen Engines: Gasoline engines : 1.5-1.6 liters (37 kW) Length: 3700 mm Width: 1600 mm Height: 1430 mm ...

  • Porsche 645 (1956)

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    1950s
    Porsche 645 (1956)

    Porsche 645 Presentation Year: 1956 Class : sports car Body design : Roadster Engine: Gasoline :1.5 liters (85 kW) Length: 3775 mm Width: 1420 mm Height: 900 mm Wheelbase: 2000 ...

  • Porsche 718 Cayman Type 982 (2016-)

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    2010s
    Porsche 718 Cayman Type 982 (2016-)

    Porsche 718 Cayman (Type 982) Production period: since 2016 Class : sports car Body versions : combi Coupé Engines: Gasoline :2.0-4.0 liters (220-309 kW) Length: 4379-4456 mm ...

  • Porsche 718 race (1957-1962)

    Race cars
    1950s 1960s
    Porsche 718 race (1957-1962)

    Porsche 718 Race car Production period: 1957 to 1962 Class : race car Body versions : Coupe , Roadster , Monoposto Engines: Gasoline :1.5-2.0 liters (104-176 kW) Length: ...

  • Porsche 787 (1960-1961)

    Race cars
    1960s
    Porsche 787 (1960-1961)

    Porsche 787 F1 F2 car Production period: 1960 to 1961 Class : race car Body versions : monoposto Engines: Gasoline :1.5 liters (139 kW) Length: 3600 mm Width: 1520 mm Height: 900 ...

  • Porsche 804 (1962)

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    Race cars
    1960s
    Porsche 804 (1962)

    Porsche 804 race car history Production period: 1962 Class : race car Body versions : Single seat Engines: 1.5 liters Length: 3600 mm The Porsche 804 was a Formula 1 race car ...

  • Porsche 901 (1963-1964)

    Sports Cars
    1960s
    Porsche 901 (1963-1964)

    Porsche 901 Production period: 1963 to 1964 Class : sports car Body versions : Coupe Engines: Gasoline:2.0 liters (96 kW) Length: 4163 mm Width: 1610 mm Height: 1320 mm ...

  • Porsche 904 (1963-1965)

    Race cars
    1960s
    Porsche 904 (1963-1965)

    Porsche 904 (Carrera GTS) Sales designation: Carrera GTS Production period: 1963-1965 Class : sports car Body versions : Coupe , Roadster Engines: Gasoline : 2.0-2.2 liters ...

  • Porsche 906 (1965-1966)

    Race cars
    1960s
    Porsche 906 (1965-1966)

    Porsche 906 Production period: 1965 to 1966 Class : race car Body versions : Coupe , Roadster Engines: Gasoline : 2.0-2.2 liters (155-198 kW) Length: 3580-4600 mm Width: 1680 mm ...