Pontiac Sunbird

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Pontiac Sunbird

Manufacturer	General Motors
Production	1976–1994
Assembly	Lordstown, Ohio Ramos Arizpe, Mexico
Predecessor	Pontiac Astre
Successor	Pontiac Sunfire
Class	Subcompact (1976-1980) Compact (1982-1994)
Similar	Eagle Summit Honda Civic Mazda Protege

First generation

Production	1976–1980
Body style	2-door coupe 2-door station wagon 3-door hatchback
Layout	FR layout
Platform	H-body
Engine	140 in³ 2300 I4 151 in³ Iron Duke I4 231 in³ Buick V6 305 in³ Chevrolet V8 (78-79)
Wheelbase	97.0 in
Length	179.2 in coupe/hatchback 178.0 in Wagon
Height	49.6 in coupe/Hatchback 51.8 Wagon
Related	Buick Skyhawk Chevrolet Monza Oldsmobile Starfire

Second generation

Also called	Pontiac J2000 Pontiac 2000 Pontiac 2000 Sunbird
Production	1982–1988
Body style	2-door convertible 2-door coupe 3-door hatchback 4-door sedan 4-door station wagon
Layout	FF
Platform	J-body
Engine	2.0L 96 hp I4 2.0L 165 hp I4
Transmission	3-speed automatic 5-speed manual
Wheelbase	101.2 in
Length	169.5 in (sedan) 167.1 in (coupe)
Width	66.3 in (sedan) 66 in (coupe)
Height	53.6 in (sedan) 52 in (coupe)
Related	Buick Skyhawk Cadillac Cimarron Chevrolet Cavalier Oldsmobile Firenza

Third generation

Production	1988–1994
Body style	2-door convertible 2-door coupe 4-door sedan 4-door station wagon
Layout	FF
Platform	J-body
Engine	2.0L 110 hp I4 3.1L LG6 140 hp V6
Transmission	3-speed automatic 5-speed manual
Length	180.7 in
Width	66.3 in
Height	52.0 in 53.6 in
Fuel capacity	15.2 US gal
Related	Buick Skyhawk Cadillac Cimarron Chevrolet Cavalier

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

1 1976-1980
2 1982-1994
- 2.1 Engines
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[edit] 1976-1980

The 1976-1980 Sunbird was a version of the Chevrolet Monza on the GM H platform. This H Platform was produced from 1975-1980. Pontiac Sunbird was not added until a year later in 1976

1978 Pontiac Sunbird Sport Coupe

[edit] 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.