11th Oct 2013, 09:17

The 3.8 (3800) was built by Buick. The engine in that picture is a Pontiac V8.

11th Oct 2013, 18:01

16:36 is 100% correct, Pontiac never built a V6, they built many V8s and an inline 4.

Buick introduced the V6 in 1961, the 3.8 came out in 1975, and was used in late 70's through mid 80's full and midsized Pontiacs. Later on in the late 80's, the 3.8 was dubbed the 3800 and was used in the early 90's on the Pontiac Bonneville and Trans Port mini van, then was optional on the Grand Prix and Firebird in 1997.

There was also a Chevy 3.8 that didn't last very long, 1979-1984 I believe.