Pontiac Sunbird
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| Pontiac Sunbird | |
| Image:Pontiac-Sunbird-coupe.jpg | |
| Manufacturer: | General Motors |
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| Production: | 1975–1994 |
| Predecessor: | Pontiac Astre |
| Successor: | Pontiac Sunfire |
| Class: | Subcompact (1975-1980) Compact (1982-1994) |
| Similar: | Eagle Summit Honda Civic Mazda Protege |
| First generation | |
| Production: | 1975–1980 |
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| Body style: | 2-door coupe 2-door station wagon 3-door hatchback |
| Platform: | FR H-body |
| Engine: | 140 in³ 2300 I4 151 in³ 2500 I4 231 in³ 3800 V6 305 in³ 5000 V8 |
| Related: | Buick Skyhawk Chevrolet Monza Chevrolet Vega Oldsmobile Starfire Pontiac Astre |
| Second generation | |
| Also called: | Pontiac J2000 Pontiac 2000 Pontiac 2000 Sunbird |
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| Production: | 1982–1987 |
| Body style: | 2-door convertible 2-door coupe 3-door hatchback 4-door sedan 4-door station wagon |
| Platform: | FF J-body |
| Related: | Buick Skyhawk Cadillac Cimarron Chevrolet Cavalier Oldsmobile Firenza |
| Third generation | |
| Image:Pontiac Sunbird (1989).jpeg | |
| Production: | 1988–1994 |
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| Body style: | 2-door convertible 2-door coupe 4-door sedan 4-door station wagon |
| Platform: | FF J-body |
| Engine: | 2.0L 110 hp I4 3.1L 140 hp V6 |
| Transmission: | 3-Speed Automatic 5-Speed Manual Overdrive |
| Length: | 180.70 in. |
| Width: | 66.30 in. |
| Height: | 52.00 in. 53.60 in. |
| Fuel capacity: | 15.2 gal. |
| Related: | Buick Skyhawk Cadillac Cimarron Chevrolet Cavalier Oldsmobile Firenza |
There have been two different vehicles bearing the name Pontiac Sunbird.
Contents |
1975-1980
The 1975-1980 Sunbird was a version of the Chevrolet Monza on the GM H platform.
1982-1994
The 1985 Sunbird was a compact car that was first produced as the J2000 in 1981 for the 1982 model year. In 1983, the "J" was dropped from the name, and a limited-run convertible version was dubbed 2000 Sunbird. In 1984, all 2000s were called 2000 Sunbirds, and for the 1985 model year, the "2000" was dropped altogether. Production under the Sunbird name was continued until 1994.
The Pontiac Sunbird was built on the GM J platform which it shared with sibling brands under various names. Most Sunbirds were built in Lordstown, Ohio and Ramos Arizpe, Mexico.
Engines
The Sunbird depending on the model year came with one of these engines:
- 1.8 L carbureted SOHC I4
- 1.8 L TBI SOHC I4
- 1.8 L turbocharged MPFI SOHC I4
- 2.0 L TBI SOHC I4
- 2.0 L MPFI SOHC I4
- 2.0 L turbocharged MPFI SOHC I4
- 3.1 L (191 in³) 60° V6
After 1994, the Sunbird was replaced by the Sunfire.
External links
- Ad for Pontiac Sunbird from 1970s on YouTube
- J-body FAQ at J-Body.Org
- Pontiac Sunbird custom owners at CarDomain.com
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