1975 Pontiac Astre S Hatch 3MT
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- Photo: Pontiac Astre (2458614026) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1976 Pontiac Astre in Starlight Black, front left, 09-20-2025 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Pontiac Astre 1975 by Bene Riobó, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: PontiacAstre (1) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1976 Pontiac Astre in Starlight Black, rear left, 09-20-2025 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1975 Pontiac Astre S Hatch 3MT is a 78-hp 2.3-liter inline-4 hatchback with a 3-speed manual and rear-wheel drive.
It makes 78 horsepower at 4,200 rpm and 120 lb-ft of torque at 2000 rpm.
The Astre measures 175.4 inches long on a 97.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,760 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.3L Inline-4 SOHC (Chevrolet 2300) |
| Displacement | 2.3 L |
| Horsepower | 78 hp @ 4,200 rpm |
| Torque | 120 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Bore and Stroke | 88.9 x 92.1 |
| Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 |
| Injection Type | 1-barrel carburetor |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Differential Type | Live rear axle |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| Recommended Fuel | Unleaded gasoline |
| Tank Capacity | 16 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Short- and long-arm independent, coil springs |
| Rear Suspension | Four-link live axle, coil springs |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | Drum |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Tires Front | A78-13 |
| Tires Rear | A78-13 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 175.4 in |
| Width | 65.4 in |
| Height | 50 in |
| Wheelbase | 97 in |
| Front Track | 54.7 in |
| Rear Track | 53.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,760 lbs |
| Weight Distribution (F/R) | 53.2% / 46.8% |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37.1 in |
| Headroom Rear | 35.3 in |
| Legroom Front | 43.5 in |
| Legroom Rear | 29.8 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 51.3 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 49.2 in |
| Hip Room Front | 47.2 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 42.5 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1975 Pontiac Astre S Hatch 3MT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1975 Pontiac ASTRE. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Oct 24, 2007 · EQUIPMENT
CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
NHTSA campaign 07E088000
Oct 30, 1974 · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
NHTSA campaign 74V198000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1975 PONTIAC ASTRE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.