Segment: Large MPV
Production years: 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996
GM tried to use the "Trans" badge for a minivan and bring the hype from the Trans Am to the MPV segment. In a way, it succeeded since the Trans Sport didn't look dull at all. Even though it was not a sports car, it looked better than most other minivans on the market.
But the Trans Sport was not the only minivan in GM's stable. It had two siblings named Oldsmobile Silhouette and the Chevrolet Lumina APV. But the other two didn't have the same stance as the Pontiac.
The Trans Sport featured a sportier design than the classic-looking minivans made by Ford or Chrysler. Its sleek front fascia with slim headlights and the grille moved on the lower bumper and apron, it resembled more of a sports car. It debuted on the market with hinged doors, but later on, a sliding door was added to the options list. The back of the vehicle was still flat and wide, half-covered by the rear windscreen.
Inside, the base version featured five seats, with those three in the back being removable so the car could either carry more loads or the occupants could place them on the ground and sit there. As an option, the carmaker also offered a seven-seat layout, while the top-of-the-range version featured six seats.
Under the hood, Pontiac installed a 3.1-liter powerplant, but that was too weak to carry such a heavy vehicle. A 3.8-liter V6 was added later on and provided the punchy behavior that could match the half-bullet look of the car.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.3i 16V 5MT FWD (137 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2260 cm3 |
Power: | 101 KW @ 6000 RPM 137 HP @ 6000 RPM 135 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 138 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM 187 Nm @ 2800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 20.1 gallons (76.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 115 mph (185 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/65R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 194.9 in (4950 mm) |
Width: | 74.4 in (1890 mm) |
Height: | 65.74 in (1670 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.1/61.4 in (1,501/1,560 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 109.8 in (2789 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.9 in (175 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.4 cuFT (521 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3825 lbs (1735 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5125.7 lbs (2325 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 22.2 mpg US (10.6 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.1L V6 3AT FWD (120 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3135 cm3 |
Power: | 88 KW @ 4600 RPM 120 HP @ 4600 RPM 118 BHP @ 4600 RPM |
Torque: | 173 lb-ft @ 2200 RPM 235 Nm @ 2200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 20.1 gallons (76.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 106 mph (171 km/h) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 3-Speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/65R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 194.9 in (4950 mm) |
Width: | 74.4 in (1890 mm) |
Height: | 65.7 in (1669 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.1/61.4 in (1,501/1,560 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 109.8 in (2789 mm) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3767.7 lbs (1709 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5125.7 lbs (2325 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 15.7 mpg US (15 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.8i V6 4AT FWD (175 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3791 cm3 |
Power: | 129 KW @ 4700 RPM 175 HP @ 4700 RPM 173 BHP @ 4700 RPM |
Torque: | 225 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM 305 Nm @ 3200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 20.1 gallons (76.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 107.5 mph (173 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/65R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 194.9 in (4950 mm) |
Width: | 74.4 in (1890 mm) |
Height: | 65.7 in (1669 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.1/61.4 in (1,501/1,560 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 109.8 in (2789 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.9 in (175 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.4 cuFT (521 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3798.6 lbs (1723 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5125.7 lbs (2325 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 20.6 mpg US (11.4 L/100Km) |