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The Pontiac Sunbird (also known as the Pontiac J2000 and Pontiac 2000) is a model line that was manufactured and marketed by
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from the 1976 to the 1994 model years. Loosely deriving its name from the
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, the Sunbird was introduced as the eventual replacement for the
Pontiac Astre The Pontiac Astre is a Subcompact car, subcompact automobile that was marketed by Pontiac (automobile), Pontiac as a badge engineering, rebadged variant of the Chevrolet Vega. Initially marketed in Canada for model years 1973–1974, the Astre deb ...
, replacing it entirely in 1978 as the smallest Pontiac (the later T1000 was slotted below it in size). The first generation of the Sunbird used the subcompact
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. Serving as the Pontiac counterpart of the
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, the Sunbird was offered as a two-door notchback coupé and three-door hatchback and station wagon. The model was manufactured alongside the Monza, Buick Skyhawk, and
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at
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(Lordstown, Ohio) and
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(
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). The second generation of the Sunbird used the compact
GM J platform The General Motors J platform, or J-body, is an automobile platform that was used by General Motors for compact cars from the 1982 to 2005 model years. The third generation of compact cars designed by GM, the J-body marked the introduction of fro ...
. Serving as the Pontiac counterpart of the
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, the Sunbird was marketed at various times as a two-door notchback coupé or convertible, three-door hatchback, four-door sedan, and five-door station wagon. The model line was manufactured alongside the Cavalier at
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(
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),
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( Ramos Arizpe, Mexico), and
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(
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) While not as long-running as the Bonneville, Grand Prix, and Firebird nameplates, Pontiac would use the Sunbird nameplate for 17 model years. After the Sunbird skipped the 1981 model year entirely, it was released as an early 1982 and renamed the J2000; the Sunbird name was returned for 1984. For 1995, the Sunbird underwent a substantial model update and was renamed the
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.


First generation (1976–1980)

Introduced in September 1975 for the 1976 model year, the first-generation Pontiac Sunbird was developed from the Pontiac Astre subcompact, slotted between the Astre and the Ventura/Phoenix within the Pontiac model line. The Pontiac counterpart of the
Chevrolet Monza The Chevrolet Monza is a subcompact automobile produced by Chevrolet for the 1975 through 1980 model years. The Monza is based on the Chevrolet Vega, sharing its wheelbase, width, and standard inline-four engine. The car was designed to accommoda ...
, the Sunbird was sportier than the Astre, competing against the
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,
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and imported vehicles such as the
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and
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. While sharing a nameplate, the Pontiac Sunbird shared no commonality with the Australian-market Holden LX Sunbird.


Overview

The first-generation Sunbird uses the GM subcompact H-body platform, sharing its 97-inch wheelbase with the Astre. Using a rear-wheel drive configuration, the Sunbird is fitted with coil springs for all four wheels, using short and long control arms for the front suspension and a torque-arm live rear axle rear suspension; both axles are fitted with an anti-roll bar. Front vented disc brakes were standard, along with rear drum brakes. For its 1976 introduction, the Sunbird shared its standard engine with the Astre/Vega, using a Chevrolet-designed 2.3-litre inline-four, producing with a standard one-barrel carburetor; an optional two-barrel carburetor increased output to . A Buick-supplied 231 cubic-inch V6 was also optional. A four-speed manual transmission was standard, with a five-speed manual and three-speed automatic offered as options. For 1977, the engine line was revised, with a Pontiac-developed 151 cubic-inch "Iron Duke" inline-four introduced; was produced with a two-barrel carburetor. For 1978, a Chevrolet-sourced 305 cubic-inch V8 was introduced as an option on Sunbird coupes and hatchbacks. For 1980, the V8 option was dropped from the model line.


Model year changes

For 1976, the Pontiac Sunbird was offered only in a two-door notchback coupe body, sharing a body with the Chevrolet Monza Towne Coupe. For 1977, a three-door hatchback version of the Sunbird was introduced, shared with the Chevrolet Monza, Buick Skyhawk, and Oldsmobile Starfire. A Formula option combined the handling package with a three-piece spoiler, special body decals, chrome valve cover, and a T/A steering wheel; the option was offered with the coupe and hatchback. For 1978, a Sunbird two-door station wagon was introduced, serving as a continuation of the previous Astre wagon (using a nearly front fascia). For 1979, the Sunbird wagon received a new horizontal grille. For 1980, the H-body Sunbird dropped the station wagon bodystyle and the optional V8 engine. The model year underwent a unusually long production run to provide inventory into calendar-year 1981, as it was replaced by the J2000 for the 1982 model year. In total, 479,967 examples of the H-body Sunbird were produced from the 1976 to 1980 model years.  


Second generation (1982–1987)

For 1982, the rear-wheel-drive Sunbird was replaced by a new front-wheel-drive compact called the ''J2000''. Appearing as a sedan, coupe, wagon or hatchback, the J2000 was powered by a carbureted, overhead valve cast-iron 1.8-litre four-cylinder engine. Power was . During the year, this engine was joined by a new 1.8-litre four, a single overhead-cam unit with an aluminum head imported from GM of Brazil. This engine used throttle-body electronic fuel injection, in contrast to the carburetor that was used in the previous engine, making . It was initially only available in conjunction with the automatic transmission. The J2000 shared GM's internationally used J-Body platform with the
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,
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,
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, and
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in North America. The 1982 J2000 LE sedan was listed at $7,548 ($ in dollars ). The suspension was shared with the front-wheel-drive Phoenix and 6000, which consisted of MacPherson struts, lower control arms, coil springs and a stabilizer bar for the front, while a solid beam axle, trailing arms, variable-rate coil springs for the rear suspension on all body styles were unique to the J2000. For 1983, the ''J'' prefix was dropped. This was in an effort to market the J2000 as a smaller version of the
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, which had a similar appearance. A five-speed manual was newly optional along with adjustable and reclining bucket seats sourced from
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which were also installed in the Firebird, Chevrolet Camaro and Buick Grand National. The standard engine was replaced by the fuel injected Brazilian engine, while a stroked 2-litre fuel injected version of the overhead-valve 1.8 became the optional engine, producing . Gunnell and Kowalke (2012), p. 185 A convertible called the ''2000 Sunbird'' was also new for 1983, as the last Pontiac convertible had not been offered since the 1975
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. 1984 brought a new front fascia for a smoother, less angular look. The lineup was renamed ''2000 Sunbird'', a title used only on the convertible the previous year. A new turbocharged four-cylinder was available provided by a Garrett T25 turbocharger. Based on the standard 1.8L inline-four that powered other 2000 Sunbirds, it used multi-port fuel injection, for a total output of . This engine was popular, and more powerful than many V6 engines in competing brands. 1985 was a carryover year, except for the ''2000'' prefix being dropped, and the all-new
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with the 2.8L V6 was introduced which shared the front engine and transmission cradle from the Pontiac Phoenix. For 1986, the optional 2-litre four was discontinued. Gunnell and Kowalke (2012), p. 215 A GT model arrived at the top of the lineup. It featured fender flares, hidden headlamps, and the turbo engine standard. It was available in sedan, coupe, hatchback, or convertible. The GT sedan is very rare, with fewer than 5,000 sold. The GT convertible is the rarest variant, with fewer than 1,300 sold. A redesigned gauge cluster and new engines were introduced for the 1987 model year. The gauge cluster featured different graphics, and a speedometer on turbo equipped models, where 1984-1986 turbo models had an speedometer. The new engines were "punched out" versions of the 1.8L, displacing 2.0L. The base engine still used throttle-body injection, for a new total of , and the turbo still used port-injection, for a new total of . Also, the convertible could only be ordered in GT trim.


Third Generation (1988–1994)

Production under the Sunbird name was continued until 1994. The rear fascia was redesigned in 1988, composite headlights were installed on base models, coupes got a new semi-fastback roof line, and the four-speed manual was discontinued. The base model initially had the 1984-87 front fascia with exposed sealed beam headlamps. 1989 was the last year for the convertible GT, with the Turbo engine option dropped after 1990. The trim levels on both the sedan and coupe were base, SE and GT. The Sunbird SE coupe, SE sedan and the GT
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and
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had four partially concealed sealed beam headlamps, a feature that originally appeared on the Isuzu Impulse, that gave the appearance of "raised eyebrows" when the headlights were on. The engines were both the carryover 2.0L I4 and the turbocharged 165 horsepower 2.0L four. GM discontinued the Sunbird Safari station wagon, and 1988 was the last year models were offered. The 1988 Sunbird SE sedan was listed at $8,799 ($ in dollars ). In 1989, the base model received a smoother, more aerodynamic front fascia and the model was renamed "LE". An LE coupe joined the lineup also, with the same features as the LE sedan, but for a slightly lower price. The SE sedan was discontinued. In all models, however, a new dashboard was added. It somewhat resembled that of the larger
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, redesigned for 1988. The most notable change from the previous dashboard is the placement of the stereo. A redesigned AM/FM stereo unit was placed high in the dash. If a
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or
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(new for 1989) were ordered, they were relocated at the bottom of the dash. For 1990, the GT and SE coupes received a smoother front fascia with hidden headlamps. The GT convertible is discontinued, replaced by a turbocharged LE convertible, which also retains the GT suspension and steering. In all models, GM's passive seatbelt system was introduced. The seatbelts were mounted on the doors and would stretch out when latched. The turbo four was deleted for 1991, replaced by the
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's 3.1L V6. With Multi-Port
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, it produced at 5200 rpm, and of torque at 4800 rpm. Although there was less horsepower under the hood, power came much quicker and smoother than the Turbo, with about the same fuel economy. The V6 engine could be ordered in any model, save the new-for 1991 base value model. The SE coupe received the LE coupe front fascia, but the GT's fascia could still be ordered with a sport package exclusive to SE coupes. The largest change for the 1992 model year was a revision of the base engine. The 2.0 L
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TBI four was replaced with the 2.0 L
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four resulting in a fuel economy increase and power increase. Power was increased from to and torque increased from 118 to . NOTE: The intake manifold casting is a bit thick and responds well to port matching the head with a stock felpro gasket. An SE sedan was once again available, and the base models were dropped and the convertible moved from LE to SE. The only change for 1993 was the addition of a glass rear window with defroster on convertibles. As the Sunbird came to a close, the trims were pared down. The SE sedan, SE convertible and GT coupe were dropped for 1994. The LE sedan, LE coupe and LE convertible (moved from SE to LE), and SE coupe stood pat for one more year. The SE coupe was essentially the 1993 GT coupe with a lower price. Most Sunbirds were built in
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and
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,
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. The Sunbird was replaced by the
Pontiac Sunfire The Pontiac Sunfire is a compact car by Pontiac that was introduced for the 1995 model year to replace the Sunbird. Not only was the name changed, but dramatic styling changes were included as well. The new styling was shared with the redesigned C ...
in 1995.


GT

The Sunbird GT model was introduced in 1986 as a coupe, sedan, convertible or hatchback with a 1.8 L Garrett T25 turbocharged
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of the Family II range (
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) as standard equipment but was never installed with an intake
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. The 1986 Sunbird GT convertible was listed at $14,399 ($ in dollars ). When the 1.8 L turbocharged engine was first offered in 1984 the optionaly listed price was listed between $1,309 ($ in dollars ) and $1,546 ($ in dollars ) in addition to the listed retail price. All turbos were also equipped with the WS6 performance handling package, 28mm front stabilizer bar, 21mm rear stabilizer bar, 14" aluminum alloy wheels, turbo boost gauge, four speed manual transmission, or optional automatic transmission, and a tachometer. The and of torque 1.8-liter turbo engine had been available since 1984 as standard equipment in the SE and optional in the base model and LE except the station wagon. In 1987 the engine was upgraded to the 2.0-liter and of torque LT3. All GTs featured semi-concealed headlamps over sealed beam halogen headlights, fender flares and "Turbo GT" badges replacing "Sunbird" badges. The sedan and hatchback were discontinued for 1988 and the interior for the coupe was redesigned for 1989. The convertible was dropped for 1990 and the turbo followed in 1991. Replacing the turbo four-cylinder for 1991 was GM's 3.1-liter V6 that produced , but was quieter and smoother than the turbo. After 1993, the GT coupe became the SE coupe when the lineup was consolidated prior to the new model arriving for 1995.


Sunbird in Mexico

From 1990 to 1992, Chevrolet sold the
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in Mexico, replacing the
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as its basic model offering. For 1993, the Mexican-market Chevrolet Cavalier adopted the Pontiac Sunbird body, rebranding it as a Chevrolet. For the Mexican market, the only engine offered was a LB6 MPFI 2.8L V6 engine, paired to either a 5-speed manual or a 3-speed automatic transmission. The Sunbird GT was rebranded as the Cavalier Z24, standardizing the LH0 3.1L MPFI V6 engine. For 1995, the Pontiac Sunfire was introduced to Mexico, with the Cavalier again sharing the body of its U.S. counterpart.


Related models

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(Germany and other European countries). While sharing chassis underpinnings with Sunbird, Opel and Vauxhall used their own powertrains and a slightly different exterior design; a 5-door hatchback was exclusive to the European market. In Australia and New Zealand, the
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was a rebranded version of the Vauxhall Cavalier. Though similar in design to its American counterpart, the 5-door station wagon configuration was designed in Australia (Vauxhall Cavalier wagons/estates were produced from CKD kits). In 1989, GM began to phase out the J platform outside of North America; the Opel Ascona was replaced by the Opel Vectra, with the Vauxhall Cavalier returning as a rebranded version of the latter. For 1990, the Holden Camira was replaced by the
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(a rebranded Toyota Camry). In South America, the Opel Ascona was produced in Brazil as the Chevrolet Monza from 1983 to 1996; the Ascona name did not translate favorably in Portuguese or Spanish. Sharing the body of the Ascona/Cavalier sedan, the Monza was also offered in a three-door hatchback (similar roofline to the 1982-1987 Sunbird hatchback) until 1989.


Engines

The 1982–1994 Sunbird came with one of these engines: * 1982: 1.8 L '' L46'' carbureted OHV I4 * 1982–1986: 1.8 L '' LH8'' TBI SOHC I4 * 1983–1985: 2.0 L '' LQ5'' TBI OHV I4 * 1984–1986: 1.8 L ''
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'' turbocharged MPFI SOHC I4 * 1987–1991: 2.0 L ''
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'' TBI SOHC I4 * 1987–1990: 2.0 L '' LT3'' turbocharged MPFI SOHC I4 * 1991–1994: 3.1 L ''
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'' MPFI OHV V6 * 1992–1994: 2.0 L '' LE4'' MPFI SOHC I4


See also

* Chevrolet Vega: Vega variants-Pontiac Sunbird Safari Wagon * General Motors H-platform


References


Sources

* Gunnell, John, ''Standard Catalog of American Cars: 1946–1975, Revised 4th Edition'' (Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2002)


External links

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