Pontiac Sunbird

Pontiac Sunbird
Overview
Manufacturer	General Motors
Production	1975–1994
Chronology
Predecessor	Pontiac Astre
Successor	Pontiac Sunfire

First generation
Overview
Production	1975–1980
Body and chassis
Class	Subcompact
Body style	2-door coupe 2-door station wagon 3-door hatchback
Platform	FR H-body
Related	Buick Skyhawk Chevrolet Monza Chevrolet Vega Oldsmobile Starfire Pontiac Astre
Powertrain
Engine	140 in³ 2300 I4 151 in³ Iron Duke I4 231 in³ 231 V6

Second generation
1983 Pontiac 2000
Overview
Also called	Pontiac J2000 Pontiac 2000 Pontiac 2000 Sunbird
Production	1982–1987
Body and chassis
Class	Compact
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
Overview
Production	1988–1994
Body and chassis
Class	Compact
Body style	2-door convertible 2-door coupe 4-door sedan 4-door station wagon
Platform	FF J-body
Related	Buick Skyhawk Cadillac Cimarron Chevrolet Cavalier 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 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
• 2.8 L 60° OHV V6
• 3.1 L (191 in³) 60° V6
• 3.8 L (231 in³) 60° V6

After 1994, the Sunbird was replaced by the Sunfire.

External link

• J-body FAQ at J-Body.Org