Consistently ranked as one of the top 10 selling automobiles, Grand Am's combination of bold athletic design, spirited driving performance, confident stance, aero-sleek roof line and solid execution radiates well-built excitement to the American driving public. As the most lethal version of the long-time favorite, the GT1 two-door coupe comes standard with a Ram Air version of the 3400 V-6 engine featuring cold air induction and a lower-restriction exhaust. A robust Hydra-Matic 4T45-E four-speed automatic transmission communicates power to the pavement.

The Grand Am GT1 coupe features unique front and rear exterior treatments. The GT1's interior provides a full array of instrumentation and bucket seats that provide strong lateral support during hard cornering maneuvers.

A Monsoon speaker system is standard, along with a sunroof and steering wheel mounted audio controls. Speed-rated P225/50R16 blackwall tires and aluminum wheels designed for maximum grip complete the equipment roster.

On the road, the Grand Am is nimble and responsive. The unitized body structure is designed to optimize chassis stiffness while minimizing weight, while the Grand Am's power rack-and-pinion steering system is mounted directly to the hydroformed chassis cradle to provide precise on-center feel and excellent isolation of road disturbances.

The four-wheel independent suspension is built on this rigid foundation which features front-type MacPherson struts with lower control arms, coil springs and a 24-mm hollow stabilizer bar in front and a tri-link suspension, coil springs, MacPherson struts and a 15.3-mm solid stabilizer bar in the rear.

Interior design is focused on the driver with features like large, circular instruments backlit with warm, red illumination. The instrument panel is a seamless design of low gloss and soft touch. Large, round knobs make the climate control system easy to use. The center console accommodates large beverage cups -- up to three in the front and two in the rear -- while providing storage, a coin holder and armrest. Rear seat occupants are not neglected, with a comfortable environment for two adults. A split folding rear seat back is standard adding versatility to the cargo capacity of the trunk.