These are standard specifications for the 1976 Pontiac LeMans, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual Turbo Hydramatic , 3 Automatic Turbo Hydra-Matic , 5 Manual
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1970 - 1977 |
| Price : | $3,770-$5,060 |
| Weight : | 3650 lbs | 1655.612 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4097 cc | 250.0 cu in. | 4.1 L. |
| Power : | 110 BHP (80.96 KW) @ 3600 RPM |
| Torque : | 185 Ft-Lbs (251 NM) @ 1200 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.9 in | 98 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 90 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.3:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 7 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| 1-barrel Rochester carburetor | |
| V 8 90-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4261 cc | 260.0 cu in. | 4.3 L. |
| Power : | 110 BHP (80.96 KW) @ 3400 RPM |
| Torque : | 205 Ft-Lbs (278 NM) @ 1600 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.5 in | 89 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.4 in | 86 mm. |
| Compression : | 7.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| Rochester 2-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 90-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L. |
| Power : | 160 HP (117.76 KW) @ 4000 RPM |
| Torque : | 280 Ft-Lbs (380 NM) @ 2000 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.9 in | 99 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
| Compression : | 7.6:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| Rochester 2-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L. |
| Power : | 170 HP (125.12 KW) @ 4000 RPM |
| Torque : | 310 Ft-Lbs (420 NM) @ 1600 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 105 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
| Compression : | 7.6:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| Rochester 2-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L. |
| Power : | 185 HP (136.16 KW) @ 3600 RPM |
| Torque : | 310 Ft-Lbs (420 NM) @ 1600 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 105 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
| Compression : | 7.6:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| Rochester 4-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 90-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 7456 cc | 455.0 cu in. | 7.5 L. |
| Power : | 200 HP (147.2 KW) @ 3500 RPM |
| Torque : | 330 Ft-Lbs (447 NM) @ 2000 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.2 in | 105 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.2 in | 107 mm. |
| Compression : | 7.6:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Rochester 4-barrel carburetor | |
3 Manual Turbo Hydramatic , 3 Automatic Turbo Hydra-Matic , 5 Manual
Production Figures
| Total Pontiac Production for 1976 : | 746,430 |
| Total 1976 LeMans production : | 96,229 |
| 1976 Pontiac LeMans | |
| Grand HardTop Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 14,757 |
| Grand Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 8,411 |
| HardTop Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 21,130 |
| HardTop Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 22,199 |
| HardTop Sport Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 15,582 |
| Safari Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : | 8,249 |
| Safari Station Wagon 4 dr. 9 P : | 5,901 |
Handling
Recall
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 07E088000 |
| Summary | CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES. |
| Consequence | THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE. |
| Remedy | HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075. |
| Notes | CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 75V214000 |
| Notes | CHEVROLET CAMPAIGN NO 76C04, PONTIAC CAMPAIGN NO. 76C7, OLDSMOBILE CAMPAIGN NO.76C1, BUICK CAMPAIGN NO. 76C1.POSSIBILITY THAT THE COMBINATION VALVE, WHICHIS A PART OF THE HYDRAULIC SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLYMANUFACTURED AND COULD MALFUNCTION.SHOULD THIS CONDITION OCCUR WHILE VEHICLEIS IN MOTION AT A TIME WHEN MINIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE IS REQUIRED.A VEHICLECRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACINGVALVE WHERE NECESSARY.) PASSENGER CARS AND LIGHT TRUCKS. |
Data updated June 2024
1976 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $1 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $16,000 |
| Avg. Home : | $43,400 |
1976 Pontiac LeMans FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1976 Pontiac LeMans?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1976 Pontiac LeMans? A: The 1976 Pontiac LeMans has wheelbase sizes of 112.00 and 116.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1976 Pontiac LeMans? A: The 1976 Pontiac LeMans has lengths of 208.00 and 212.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1976 Pontiac LeMans? A: The 1976 Pontiac LeMans has a width of 77.40 inches.Q: How much did the 1976 Pontiac LeMans cost when new?A: The 1976 Pontiac LeMans cost approximately $3,770 to $5,060 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1976 Pontiac LeMans? A: The 1976 Pontiac LeMans was offered as a Grand HardTop Coupe, Grand Safari Station Wagon, Grand Sedan, HardTop Coupe, HardTop Sedan, HardTop Sport Coupe, Safari Station Wagon.Q: How many vehicles did Pontiac produce in 1976? A: Pontiac produced 746,430 automobiles in 1976.Q: How many 1976 LeManss were produced? A: Pontiac produced 96,229 examples of the LeMans in 1976.Q: What engines did the 1976 Pontiac LeMans have? A: The 1976 Pontiac LeMans had the following engine options: Inline 6 (4097 cc | 250.0 cu in. | 4.1 L.) with 110 BHP (80.96 KW) @ 3600 RPM and 185 Ft-Lbs (251 NM) @ 1200 RPM V 8 (4261 cc | 260.0 cu in. | 4.3 L.) with 110 BHP (80.96 KW) @ 3400 RPM and 205 Ft-Lbs (278 NM) @ 1600 RPM V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 160 HP (117.76 KW) @ 4000 RPM and 280 Ft-Lbs (380 NM) @ 2000 RPM V 8 (6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L.) with 170 HP (125.12 KW) @ 4000 RPM and 310 Ft-Lbs (420 NM) @ 1600 RPM V 8 (6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L.) with 185 HP (136.16 KW) @ 3600 RPM and 310 Ft-Lbs (420 NM) @ 1600 RPM V 8 (7456 cc | 455.0 cu in. | 7.5 L.) with 200 HP (147.2 KW) @ 3500 RPM and 330 Ft-Lbs (447 NM) @ 2000 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1976 Pontiac LeMans have? A: The 1976 Pontiac LeMans had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual Turbo Hydramatic, 3 speed Automatic Turbo Hydra-Matic, 5 speed Manual.