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Pontiac Sunbird




  manufacturer General Motors
  production 1975 &ndash 1994
  predecessor Pontiac Astre
  successor Pontiac Sunfire
  similar Toyota Corolla <br> Plymouth Sundance <br> Ford Escort <br> Nissan Sentra



Automobile Information

  Name First generation
  Production 19751980
  Body Style 3-door Hatchback
  Class Subcompact
  Platform FR H-body
  Engine 140 in³ '' 2300 '' I4 <br>151 in³ '' Iron Duke '' I4 <br>231 in³ '' 231 '' V6
  Related Buick Skyhawk <br> Chevrolet Monza <br> Chevrolet Vega <br> Oldsmobile Starfire <br> Pontiac Astre



Automobile Information

  Name Second generation
  Aka Pontiac J2000<br>Pontiac 2000 Sunbird
  Production 19821987
  Class Compact
  Body Style 2-door Convertible <br>3-door Hatchback <br>4-door Sedan <br>4-door Station Wagon
  Platform FF J-body
  Related Buick Skyhawk <br> Cadillac Cimarron <br> Chevrolet Cavalier <br> Oldsmobile Firenza



Automobile Information

  Name Third generation
  Production 19881994
  Class Compact
  Body Style 2-door Convertible <br>2-door Coupe <br>4-door Sedan <br>4-door Station Wagon
  Platform FF J-body
  Related Buick Skyhawk <br> Cadillac Cimarron <br> Chevrolet Cavalier <br> Oldsmobile Firenza


There have been two different vehicles bearing the name Pontiac Sunbird.


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 .


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

  • 2.8 L '' 60° '' OHV V6

  • 3.1 L (191 in³) '' 60° '' V6


After 1994 , the Sunbird was replaced by the Sunfire .


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