Pontiac Sunbird
| Pontiac Sunbird | |
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1992 Pontiac Sunbird SE Convertible
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| 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 | |
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1978 Pontiac Sunbird Sport coupe
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| 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 | |
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1986 Pontiac Sunbird Coupe
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| 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 | |
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| 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 | |
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1989–'94 Pontiac Sunbird Coupe
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| 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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