1976 Pontiac Sunbird 4MT
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- Photo: Pontiac Sunbird (2662093745) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Pontiac (615678007) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Pontiac Sunbird - Flickr - dave 7 by dave_7 from Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1978 Pontiac Sunbird Sport Safari (41170619885) by Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1979 Pontiac Sunbird - 48740332407 by Greg Gjerdingen, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1976 Pontiac Sunbird 4MT is a 78-hp 2.3-liter inline-4 with a 4-speed manual and rear-wheel drive.
It makes 78 horsepower.
The Sunbird measures 179.2 inches long on a 97.0-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 140 CID SOHC inline-4 (Chevrolet 2300), 1-barrel carburetor |
| Displacement | 2.3 L |
| Horsepower | 78 hp |
| 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 |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| Recommended Fuel | Unleaded gasoline |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Short- and long-arm, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension | Live axle, torque arm, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | Yes |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | Yes |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | Drum |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 179.2 in |
| Height | 49.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 97 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1976 Pontiac Sunbird 4MT 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
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1976 Pontiac SUNBIRD. 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
Feb 12, 1976 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
NHTSA campaign 76V023000
Feb 10, 1976 · STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
NHTSA campaign 76V018000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1976 PONTIAC SUNBIRD. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.