In 1986, Pontiac took away the GT's standard V6, but left everything else and called it SE. A new GT was introduced midyear.

It received new rear styling--the squires roofline was replaced with fastback-esque sail panels with full rear quarter windows. But this was an illusion; the engine cover remained as is. 

Taillights grew to taller, wraparound lenses with a reflective "Pontiac" callout in the center. The bodywork and new 15-inch "diamond spoke" rims were GT exclusives.

Color choices grew to five: Silver Metallic replaced Light Gray Metallic; red became Bright Red; and Gold Metallic was an all-new hue. By midyear, the long-awaited Get rag/Muncie 5-speed arrived.


 

Model Trans   Displ/bhp/Cyl  Axel  0-60 MPH 1/4 Mile Top Speed(Kph) Lat Acc(G) Brkng 60-0
 86 GT  4-Sp 2.8/140/V-6 3.61 7.5-8.4 15.9/85.0 128(204.8) 0.81 149

 

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