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Pontiac J2000

Pontiac Sunbird
1992 Pontiac Sunbird Convertible at Confederation Bridge.jpg
1992 Pontiac Sunbird SE Convertible
Overview
Manufacturer Pontiac (General Motors)
Production 1975–1994
Model years 1976–1980
1982–1994
Body and chassis
Class Subcompact (1976–1980)
Compact (1982–1994)
Chronology
Successor Pontiac Sunfire
First generation
1978 Pontiac Sunbird Sport Coupe.jpg
1978 Pontiac Sunbird Sport coupe
Overview
Production 1975–1980
Model years 1976–1980
Assembly Lordstown Assembly, United States
South Gate Assembly, United States
Sainte-Thérèse Assembly, Canada
Body and chassis
Body style 2-door coupe
2-door hatchback
2-door station wagon
Layout FR layout
Platform H-body
Related Buick Skyhawk
Oldsmobile Starfire
Pontiac Astre
Chevrolet Monza
Chevrolet Vega
Powertrain
Engine 140 cu in (2.3 L) 2300 I4
151 cu in (2.5 L) Iron Duke I4
231 cu in (3.8 L) Buick V6
305 cu in (5.0 L) Chevrolet V8 (79)
Dimensions
Wheelbase 97.0 in (2,460 mm)
Length 179.2 in (4,550 mm) coupe/hatchback
178.0 in (4,520 mm) Wagon
Height 49.6 in (1,260 mm) coupe/Hatchback
51.8 in (1,320 mm) Wagon
Chronology
Predecessor Chevrolet Vega
Second generation
'86 Sunbird Coupe.jpg
1986 Pontiac Sunbird Coupe
Overview
Also called J2000 (1982)
2000 (1983)
2000 Sunbird (1983-84)
Production 1981–1988
Model years 1982–1988
Assembly United States:
Lordstown, Ohio, (Lordstown Assembly)
South Gate, California, (South Gate Assembly)
Mexico:
Ramos Arizpe (Ramos Arizpe Assembly)
Body and chassis
Body style
Layout Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive
Platform J-body
Related Cadillac Cimarron
Buick Skyhawk
Oldsmobile Firenza
Chevrolet Cavalier
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission 4/5-speed manual
3-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase 101.2 in (2,570 mm)
Length 169.5 in (4,310 mm)
Width 66.3 in (1,680 mm)
Height 53.6 in (1,360 mm)
Third generation
Pontiac-Sunbird-coupe.jpg
1989–'94 Pontiac Sunbird Coupe
Overview
Production 1988–1994
Model years 1988.5–1994
Assembly Lordstown, Ohio, United States
Ramos Arizpe, Mexico
Body and chassis
Body style 2-door convertible
2-door coupe
4-door sedan
4-door station wagon
Layout Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive
Platform J-body
Related Buick Skyhawk
Cadillac Cimarron
Chevrolet Cavalier
Powertrain
Engine 2.0 L LT2 I4 (gasoline)
2.0 L LE4 I4 (gasoline)
2.0 L LT3 I4 (turbocharged gasoline)
3.1 L LH0 V6 (gasoline)
Transmission 3-speed automatic
5-speed manual
Dimensions
Length 180.7 in (4,590 mm) (1991–94)
181.3 in (4,610 mm) (1989–90)
Width 66.3 in (1,680 mm)
Height 1988–90 & 1993–94 Convertible & 1993–94 Coupe: 52.1 in (1,320 mm)
1988–92 Coupe & 1990–91 Convertible: 52.0 in (1,320 mm)
1988–92 Sedan: 53.6 in (1,360 mm)
1993–94 Sedan: 53.7 in (1,360 mm)
Curb weight 2,696–2,745 lb (1,223–1,245 kg)

The Pontiac Sunbird is an automobile that was produced by Pontiac, initially as a subcompact for the 1976 to 1980 model years, and later as a compact for the 1982 to 1994 model years. The Sunbird model ran for 18 years (with a lapse during the 1981 and 1982 model years, as the 1982 model was called J2000) and was then replaced in 1995 by the Pontiac Sunfire. Through the years the Sunbird was available in notchback coupe, sedan, hatchback, station wagon, and convertible body styles.

The Pontiac Sunbird is a subcompact, four-passenger automobile introduced in September 1975, and produced for the 1976 through 1980 model years. The first-generation Sunbird is derived from the Chevrolet Vega sharing the Vega's wheelbase and width, Built on the H-body platform, its intended competitors were other small sporty two-door vehicles including the Toyota Celica, Datsun 200SX, Ford Capri, and the Ford Mustang II. It did not share any mechanical relation to the Holden LX Sunbird.

The Sunbird has a 97.0-inch (2,460 mm) wheelbase and a 65.4-inch (1,660 mm) width. The first generation Sunbird is a rear-wheel-drive vehicle with a live rear axle design. The standard engine is the Vega aluminum-block 140 CID inline-four. Equipped with a single-barrel carburetor, it generates a peak power output of 78 horsepower (58 kW) at 4200 rpm. the standard transmission was a four-speed manual, with a five-speed manual and three-speed automatic transmission options. This engine was also available with a two-barrel carburetor that increased peak power to 87 horsepower (65 kW) at 4400 rpm, as well as Buick's 3.8 L (231 cid) V6 engine rated at 110 horsepower (82 kW) at 4000 rpm. The front suspension is short and long control arms with coil springs, and anti-roll bar; the rear suspension is a torque-arm design with coil springs and an anti-roll bar. Variable-ratio power steering was standard of a recirculating ball type. The brake system features front disc brakes with vented rotors, and rear drum brakes. Power-assist was standard.


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