"Not only are Bonneville's standard horsepower and torque output higher than any key competitor," said Bonneville Brand Manager Mary Boland, "it produces that power and torque at a lower rpm level than do most competitors. Also, Bonneville's uplevel engine power output is one of the highest in its competitive set - that means Bonneville's power is produced more easily and efficiently, with less engine wear."
Standard 3800 Series II V6 - Bonneville's standard engine is a 3800 Series II V6 that generates 205 horsepower and 230 ft-lb of torque mated to the 4T65-E four-speed electronic automatic transmission. Its available uplevel engine adds a supercharger and heavy-duty transaxle with a higher axle ratio - resulting in more powerful ratings of 240 horsepower and 280 ft-lb of torque. High Torque Output - Bonneville's torque output is consistently high over a broad operating range, making it more useful and robust. The net result for Bonneville drivers is more efficient, available power for acceleration and passing. Integrated Chassis Control System - Complementing this power is a system that offers Bonneville SSEi drivers the utmost in control and accident-avoidance capability. The Integrated Chassis Control System (ICCS) helps the vehicle react more predictably to its driver's steering and braking input in situations when the car would normally skid or spin out of control. The system employs a number of sensors that monitor steering, wheel speed and "yaw" (the rotation of a car around its center of gravity). These sensors interact with an onboard computer to adjust the brakes during sudden evasive maneuvers, helping prevent skids or spinouts.Magnetic Variable-Assist Steering - Magnetic Variable-Assist Steering (MSVA) is yet another technology affording the Bonneville driver more articulated control. MVSA adjusts the level of steering sensitivity to changing driving needs, requiring greater input at higher speeds when desired steering response is lower and less effort at slower speeds when more sensitive response is required such as when parallel parking.
"The 2000 Bonneville's superb power and confident handling characteristics make it the most attractive choice among sport sedans," said Boland, "and put it on a level playing field with premium road cars costing thousands more."