PRODUCT HISTORY:

1958
Bonneville debuts - lineup includes two hardtops, and one convertible; standard four-barrel V8 engine with 260- or 300-hp; deluxe steering wheel, chrome wheel discs, and special upholstery; available electromatic radio, air suspension, and bucket seats; optional Rochester Fuel Injection

1959
All Pontiacs move to a new chassis with "wide-track" stance - the Pontiac Wide-Track is born!

1962
With the introduction of the Grand Prix, the Bonneville takes on the role of Pontiac'* luxury leader; longer wheelbase; Sport coupe receives a new "convertible-style" roof line

1964
Minor facelift; new Bonneville Brougham option on Sport Coupe - includes special interior trim and roof pillar nameplates

1969
New 360-hp V8 engine

1970
New radiator grille; larger 455-cid V8 engine producing 360-hp; 370-hp version available

1972
Base V8 engine horsepower rating reduced to 185; a new 250-hp four-barrel engine is available; models now include two and four door hardtops and a sedan

1975
Two models offered - two and four door hardtops (Bonneville and Bonneville Brougham)

1977
Bonneville downsized along with all GM full-size "B" body cars

1978
Broughams now include power windows; 4.9L engine increased to 140-hp and larger 5.7L V8 offers 155- and 170-hp

1979
Restyled grilles; optional cloth bucket seats; new 150-hp version of 4.9L V8 engine

1980
Complete restyling; electronically tuned digital AM/FM radio, extended range speakers and power outside mirrors; base 3.8L V6 engine; Bonneville Brougham includes standard 4.3L V8 engine; wagons offer 4.9L V8 engine

1982
New "G" body with rear-wheel drive; smaller 108.1" wheelbase; base 3-speed automatic transmission; optional 4.1L V6 and 5.7L diesel V8 engines; standard power brakes and steering, P195/75R14 tires, body-coloured bumpers, front bumper guards, and wide rocker panels with extensions

1984
Discontinued station wagon; new LE added to Bonneville and Bonneville Brougham sedans

1985
Three trim levels available: base, LE and Brougham; electronic tuning sound system available

1987
Bonneville returns to its role as a full-size luxury/performance car, now for the first time as a front-wheel drive on the GM "H" platform

1988
SE models receive variable ratio power steering; new "3800" V6 engine

1989
16" x 7" wheels available; new center console with storage bin; two accessory power plugs; power seat controls; LE models receive engine upgrade to "3800" series V6 with MPFI and 165-hp; new steering wheel with hub mounted radio and climate controls available on LE/SE and standard on SSE

1990
Redesigned front body/frame structure; new wheel and tire combinations; new grille, taillights, and decklid lock cover for SE; seat-mounted safety belts; express-down power windows; remote keyless entry system; 3.8L SFI V6 engine with four-speed automatic transmission

1992
Major redesign including both interior and exterior enhancements; new sport package added

1993
New SLE model introduced; standard anti-lock braking system (ABS)

1994
Standard dual air bags; electronic brake and engine traction control; rear deck spoiler; 15" bolt-on-wheel covers for SE; 16" torque-star cast aluminum wheels for SSE/SSEi

1995
Standard 3.8L "3800" series II V6 engine with 205-hp; "3800" supercharged engine now available on SE; standard rear child shoulder belt comfort guides

1996
New front, rear and side appearance - includes fascias, grilles, headlamps and decklid, steel fenders and bodyside mouldings; standard functions include extended life spark plugs, and battery rundown protection and long life coolant; SE models receive standard uplevel bench seat, trunk valet switch, flash-to-pass and automatic door locks

1997
Standard fog lamps; new Goodyear P225/60R16 tires; end-release safety belts; electronic adjustable Head-Up Display (HUD)

1998
Standard bucket seats, rear deck spoiler, 6-speaker sound system, steering wheel radio controls and 16-inch aluminum wheels; SSE models receive standard leather bucket seats and auto-dimming inside rearview mirror

1999
Carryover

2000
All-new design and architecture; four-wheel disc brakes; standard driver and front passenger side impact air bags, tire inflation monitor, oil life monitor, PASS-key III, and "Catcher'* Mitt" design front seats with self-aligning headrest; SLE/SSEi receive standard 17" wheels with `H'-rated tires, and dual zone air conditioning; Stabilitrak standard on SSEi

2001
Passenger front air bag features dual-stage deployment; factory-installed OnStar includes one year safety and security service plan; internal trunk release handle; standard spoiler; heated seats now available on SE/SLE models

2002
Redesigned center console with cupholder; SE models receive new front and rear fascias; LATCH child seat safety restraint system standard on all models

2003
Revised appearance for optional 16" aluminum wheels; SE models receive standard 16" steel wheel with deluxe wheel cover; SE and SLE models receive standard AM/FM/CD radio, manual control air conditioning, and cloth trim bucket seats

2004
Bonneville GXP introduced (first quarter 2004 availability)

Someone posted this already, I think :?:

Info is still good tho...as an update

What I don't get is how they said in 1997 that the car comes with standard foglamps. Hasn't it been this way since 92 or earlier?

yea, all potiacs have standard fog lamps except Sunfire and firebird/ta (early nineties)for some reason? Also in 92 the SSEi was introduced I guess that'* the special package they mentioned?