It appears that 1969 was the first year that Pontiac offered the "Bonneville salt flats" 2.29 rear end ratio! I've owned a 2.56 geared 69 427 Grande Parisienne, but never had 2.29's. That must feel crazy! You would think it would almost go the speed limit in first gear at red line..........
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1966 Strato Chief 2 door, 427 4 speed, 45,000 original miles
1966 Grande Parisienne, 396 1 of 23 factory air cars (now converted to a "factory" 4 speed)
Someone looking for fuel mileage? When I arrived in Ontario,40 years ago ,the speed limit was 60 and everyone drove 70mph I used to drive faster. My Ratochief w/2.73 and P225/75R-15 TIRES gave me up to 19 mpg, last year @ 70 mph and every car on 401 & hwy 20 & Trans Canada passed me! lol avarage 16.9 for 1185 miles.. Carl
