We drove the two-door Pontiac Grand Prix turbo coupe (Cartalk, Jan. 1)and now have had the opportunity to test the four-door Grand Prix STE turbosedan.
Other than the addition of two doors, you have basically the sameconcept, a fun-to-drive machine that packs a lot of power, above-average ride and handling and decent looks.
The coupe and sedan enjoy the same strengths-a 205-h.p., 3.1-literturbocharged V-6 engine teamed with 4-speed automatic for performance,antilock brakes for security and touring suspension for glue-like hugging incorners and turns.
The Grand Prix turbo coupe acts a lot like the pre-1990 Bonneville SSEbefore Pontiac stiffened the suspension too much in its full-size performance sedan.
The pair also share the same problems-a multi-adjustable bladder seatthat offers more angles of rock-hard inflation than it does comfort, a rearseat that stops short of supporting the thighs and makes long-distance travel uncomfortable at best and space age controls that overwhelm the driver withbuttons.
