Pontiac Sunfire

The Pontiac Sunfire is a compact car by Pontiac that was

introduced for the 1995 model year to replace the Sunbird. Pontiac Sunfire
Not only was the name changed, but dramatic styling
changes were included as well. The new styling was
shared with the redesigned Chevrolet Cavalier. The J
platform was updated structurally to meet more stringent
safety standards for the 1996 model year.

The Pontiac Sunfire went through two facelifts in its 11-

year run: a small redesign in 2000 featuring the heavy
plastic cladding look that was prevalent with Pontiac at the
time, and a more streamlined update in 2003. In the US, Overview
the coupe was the only model available from 2003 to Manufacturer General Motors
2005. The sedan continued to be sold in Canada and
Production 1994–2005
Mexico until the end of production on June 22, 2005. GM
replaced the Sunfire with the G5 for the 2006 model year Model years 1995–2005
in Canada and the 2007 model year in the United States. Assembly Lansing, Michigan, United
States (convertible only)
Lordstown, Ohio, United
Contents States
Ramos Arizpe, Coahuila,
Technical Mexico
Trim levels Body and chassis
References Class Compact/sport Compact
External links Body style 2-door convertible
2-door coupe
4-door sedan
Technical
Layout FF layout
1995 – 2.3 L (138 cu in) Quad 4 (RPO: LD2) I4, Platform J-body
150 hp (116 kW) and 150 lb⋅ft (203 N⋅m)
Related Chevrolet Cavalier
1995–1997 – 2.2 L (134 cu in) 2200 (RPO: LN2)
I4, 120 hp (89 kW) and 130 lb⋅ft (176 N⋅m) Powertrain
1998–2002 – 2.2 L (134 cu in) 2200 (RPO: LN2) Engine 2.2 L LN2 OHV I4
I4, 115 hp (86 kW) and 135 lb⋅ft (183 N⋅m)
2.2 L L61 DOHC I4
1996–2002 – 2.4 L (146 cu in) Twin Cam (RPO:
LD9) I4, 150 hp (112 kW) and 155 lb⋅ft (210 N⋅m) 2.3 L LD2 DOHC I4
2002–2005 – 2.2 L (134 cu in) Ecotec (RPO: 2.4 L LD9 DOHC I4
L61) I4, 140 hp (104 kW) and 150 lb⋅ft (203 N⋅m) Transmission 5-speed manual
3/4-speed automatic
The base model had the 2.2  L engine from 1994 until
2002. The GT trim level had an optional, more powerful Dimensions
2.3  L Quad 4 engine from 1994–1995, which was Wheelbase 104.1 in (2,644 mm)
replaced by the 2.4  L LD9 engine in 1995. The 2.3 and
Length 1995–97 Sedan & 2000–05
2.4 litre engines were optional in the 2 and 4 door LS trim Coupe: 182 in (4,623 mm)
level. In 2003, both the 2.2 L and the 2.4 L engines were 1998–99 Sedan: 181.7 in
replaced by the 2.2  L Ecotec engine, and would be the (4,615 mm)
only powertrain available for the remainder of production. 1995–99 Coupe &
The Ecotec engine was also an option for the 2002 model Convertible: 181.9 in
year.[1]
(4,620 mm)

2000–02 Sedan: 181.8 in
(4,618 mm)
2003–05 Sedan: 183.2 in
(4,653 mm)
Width Convertible & 1995–97
Coupe: 67.4 in (1,712 mm)
1995–97 Sedan: 67.3 in
(1,709 mm)
1998–2005 Coupe &
1997 Pontiac 2003 Pontiac
Sunfire Twin Cam Sunfire Ecotec Convertible: 68.4 in
engine engine (1,737 mm)
Sedan: 67.9 in (1,725 mm)
Height 1998–2005 Coupe: 53 in
At the time of introduction, the Sunfire was available with (1,346 mm)
a three-speed automatic or a five-speed manual. General 1998–2005 Sedan: 54.7 in
Motors had envisioned introducing a new four-speed
(1,389 mm)
automatic with the new car, but the company's cash
1998–2005 Convertible:
shortage delayed this option until the next year.
53.7 in (1,364 mm)
1995–97 Coupe: 53.2 in
Trim levels (1,351 mm)
1995–97 Sedan: 54.8 in
The Sunfire could be purchased as a sedan, coupe, or (1,392 mm)
convertible. All three variations came in the standard SE
1995–97 Convertible:
trim level. An upscale GT trim level was available on the
coupe and convertible. The GT trim level came standard 51.9 in (1,318 mm)
with the 2.3 litre LD2 engine from 1994 to 1995 or the 2.4 Curb weight 2,605 lb (1,182 kg)
litre LD9 "Twin Cam" engine (1996–2002), 16-inch alloy Chronology
wheels, dual exhaust, and a more aggressive looking front
fascia. The SE trim was the standard for the Sunfire which Predecessor Pontiac Sunbird
included the 2.2 litre 2200 OHV Engine. The 2.3/2.4 Successor Pontiac G5
DOHC Engine was optional. Both the SE and GT trim
levels were dropped after the 2002 model year, along with the 2.2 OHV and 2.4 DOHC engines. The 2.2
litre Ecotec was the only available engine as of the 2002 model year.[2]

Originally, the convertible was only in the SE trim level until the 1999 model year where it became only
available in the GT trim. The convertible was discontinued after the 2000 model year. All Sunfire
convertibles were assembled at the "Genesis" Lansing, Michigan Plant.[2]


1995-1999 Sunfire 1995–1999 Sunfire 2000–2002 Sunfire 2000-2002 Sunfire

coupe convertible sedan SE coupe

2001 Sunfire GT 2003-2005 Sunfire 2003-2005 Sunfire

coupe sedan coupe

References
1. "2002 Pontiac Sunfire Review, Prices, Photos" (http://newcartestdrive.com/review-intro.cfm?
Vehicle=2002_Pontiac_Sunfire&ReviewID=4160). New Car Test Drive. Retrieved
2010-04-02.
2. "Pontiac Sunfire Review" (http://www.edmunds.com/pontiac/sunfire/review.html).
Edmunds.com. Retrieved 2010-04-02.

External links
General Motors Sport Compact Forums (https://web.archive.org/web/20090619035318/http://
www.gmscf.com/)
The J-body Organization (http://www.j-body.org/)

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