Pontiac Sunfire

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Pontiac Sunfire Coupé (1995-1999)
Pontiac Sunfire Coupé (1995-1999)
Sunfire
Production period: 1995-2005
Class : Compact class
Body versions : Sedan , coupe , convertible
Engines:
Petrol engines : 2.2–2.4 liters
(86–116 kW)
Length: 4618-4653 mm
Width: 1709-1737 mm
Height: 1318-1392 mm
Wheelbase : 2644 mm
Empty weight : 1190-1360 kg
Previous model Pontiac Sunbird , Asuna Sunfire
successor Pontiac G5

The Pontiac Sunfire is a lower middle class model from the car manufacturer Pontiac , which replaced the Sunbird in early 1995 .

The design was fundamentally revised. It had the new look in common with the Chevrolet Cavalier , which however kept its name. At that time, General Motors modified the J platform to meet current safety requirements.

The Sunfire was available as a sedan , coupe or convertible . The model was available in a standard and a GT version. The GT package was only intended for the two-door version and included a sporty front bumper, fog lights, twin pipe exhaust, 16-inch aluminum rims and a more powerful engine. In the United States , only the coupe was available from 2003 to 2005. The sedan continued to be sold in Canada and Mexico until the end of production.

The Sunfire was built in Lordstown, Ohio until 2004 (before production was converted for Chevrolet Cobalt and Pontiac Pursuit / G5), and in Ramos Arizpe , Mexico . The convertible models were made in Lansing , Michigan . In 2004, over 36,000 Sunfire units were sold in the United States and 33,724 in Canada, each priced at approximately US $ 11,500.

In mid-2006, GM replaced the Sunfire with the G5 . However, from the end of 2004 the Chevrolet Cobalt was offered under the name Pontiac G4 in Mexico or as a Pursuit in Canada, the latter being basically a model G5 Pursuit .

Model history

The basic model had a 2.2 l engine with 89 kW from the beginning of 1995 to autumn 2002. In 1995 the sporty GT model was optionally available with a significantly more powerful 2.3-liter in-line four-cylinder with an output of 116 kW, which was replaced by the optional 2.4-liter in 1996. However, this was only an improved version of the old unit.

The 2.3 and 2.4 l engines were also available as options for the base models.

  • Pontiac Sunfire Sedan (1995-1999)

  • Pontiac Sunfire Convertible (1995-1999)

Facelift

In the summer of 1999, the series received a revised front, which now had a larger grille. Furthermore, the rear license plate now moved from the bumper between the rear lights. The name "Sunfire" was only retained for the Asüna Sunfire offered in Canada .

In autumn 2002, both available engines (2.2 and 2.4) were replaced by a new 2.2 l Ecotec unit.

  • Pontiac Sunfire Sedan (1999-2003)

  • Pontiac Sunfire Coupé (1999-2003)

  • Rear view

At the end of 2002, the Sunfire was given a major external facelift, which was recognizable by the changed front headlights. However, the cabriolet was discontinued.

From the end of 2002 to mid-2005, a compressor kit was also available, which came from the Chevrolet Cobalt SS. A five-speed gearbox and a three- or four-speed automatic transmission were available. All models had front engines and front wheel drive .

The production of the sedan and coupé ended in June 2005.

  • Pontiac Sunfire Sedan (2002-2005)

  • Pontiac Sunfire Coupe (2002-2005)

Engines

construction time engine power Torque
1995 2.3 L (138 in³) Quad-4 R4 116 kW 203 Nm
1995-1997 2.2 L (134 in³) 2200 R4 89 kW 176 Nm
1998-2002 2.2 L (134 in³) 2200 R4 86 kW 182.83 Nm
1996-2002 2.4 L (146 in³) LD9 R4 116 kW 210 Nm
2002-2005 2.2 l (134 in³) Ecotec R4 104 kW 203 Nm

Web links

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