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1985 Pontiac Bonneville

US · Midsize Cars

The 1985 Pontiac Bonneville is listed in the US market with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine
Varies by configuration: 3.8L 6-cylinder (FFS) CA model), 3.8L 6-cylinder (FFS), 5.0L 8-cylinder (GM-CHEV) (FFS) CA model), 5.0L 8-cylinder (GM-CHEV) (FFS)
Transmission
Automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Economy
16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km) to 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) combined
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Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:
Engine / Powertrain
3.8L 6-cylinder (FFS) CA model), 3.8L 6-cylinder (FFS), 5.0L 8-cylinder (GM-CHEV) (FFS) CA model), 5.0L 8-cylinder (GM-CHEV) (FFS)
Combined Economy
16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km) to 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) combined
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic
Market: US·Switch units to convert the figures shown.
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Engine

Engine
SpecificationValueSource
EngineVaries by configuration: 3.8L 6-cylinder (FFS) CA model), 3.8L 6-cylinder (FFS), 5.0L 8-cylinder (GM-CHEV) (FFS) CA model), 5.0L 8-cylinder (GM-CHEV) (FFS)
Displacement3.8 L to 5.0 L
Cylinders6 to 8
Fuel typeGasoline

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
SpecificationValueSource
TransmissionAutomatic
Gears3 to 4
DrivetrainRWD

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
SpecificationValueSource
Combined16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km) to 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km)
City14 mpg (16.8 L/100 km) to 17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km)
Highway20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) to 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km)

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Aspiration, Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

5 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Last checked November 9, 2026.

  • 07E088000: EQUIPMENT

    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…

    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.

    Reported October 24, 2007. View on NHTSA

Data sources

  • EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved October 24, 2026 · US Government public data
  • NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 24, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: October 24, 2026

Data verified: October 24, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

Related vehicles

  • Varies by configuration: 3.8L 6-cylinder ((FFS)), 4.3L 6-cylinder ((FFS)), 5.0L 8-cylinder ((305) (FFS)) · RWD
    19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) to 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km)

  • 1984 Pontiac Bonneville

    Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Diesel

    Varies by configuration: 3.8L 6-cylinder ((GM-BUICK)), 5.0L 8-cylinder ((GM-CHEV)), 5.7L 8-cylinder ((350 V8) (DIESEL)), 3.8L 6-cylinder ((GM-BUICK) CA model), 5.0L 8-cylinder ((GM-CHEV) CA model)
    21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) to 15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km)

Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 1985 Pontiac Bonneville have?

Varies by configuration: 3.8L 6-cylinder ((FFS) CA model), 3.8L 6-cylinder ((FFS)), 5.0L 8-cylinder ((GM-CHEV) (FFS) CA model), 5.0L 8-cylinder ((GM-CHEV) (FFS)). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 1985 Pontiac Bonneville?

Combined fuel economy is 16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km) to 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 1985 Pontiac Bonneville front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: RWD.

Are there recalls for the 1985 Pontiac Bonneville?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year (last checked November 9, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.