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1977 Pontiac Sunbird 4MT

The 1977 Pontiac Sunbird 4MT is a 90-hp 2.5-liter inline-4 with a 4-speed manual and rear-wheel drive.

It makes 90 horsepower.

The Sunbird measures 179.2 inches long on a 97.0-inch wheelbase.

Spec Value
Vehicle
PowertrainGas
Engine
Engine Type151 CID OHV inline-4 Iron Duke, 2-barrel carburetor
Displacement2.5 L
Horsepower90 hp
ValvetrainOHV, 2 valves per cylinder
Bore and Stroke101.6 x 76.2
Compression Ratio8.25:1
Injection Type2-barrel carburetor
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Transmission
Transmission4-speed manual
Fuel Economy
Recommended FuelUnleaded gasoline
Suspension
Front SuspensionShort- and long-arm, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear SuspensionLive axle, torque arm, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Front Stabilizer BarYes
Rear Stabilizer BarYes
Brakes
Front Brake DiscDisc
Rear Brake DiscDrum
Dimensions & Weight
Length179.2 in
Height49.6 in
Wheelbase97 in

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1977 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

Mar 30, 1979 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE IN A MANNER WHICH PRODUCES HARD BOTTOMING OUT OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION MAY CAUSE DEFORMATION OF THE LEFT ENGINE MOUNT SUPPORT STRUCTURE AND ALLOW THE ENGINE MOUNT BRACKET TO CONTACT THE STEERING PITMAN ARM OR STEERING LINKAGE.

Remedy: AN ENGINE MOUNT SUPPORT BRACKET REINFORCEMENT KIT WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE LEFT FRONT ENGINE MOUNT SUPPORT STRUCTURE WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

NHTSA campaign 79V081000

Feb 16, 1977 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE INCORRECT FUEL HOSE PIPE WAS INSTALLED. CONSEQUENTLY, THE NEEDED SPECIAL REINFORCEMENT, USED TO HELP PREVENT RUPTURE OF THE HOSE AND SPILLAGE OF FUEL RESULTING FROM AN IMPACT FROM THE SIDE, WAS OMITTED. THIS WOULD CONSTITUTE A NON-COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 310, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY".

Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL THE CORRECT FUEL HOSE WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

NHTSA campaign 77V024000

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1977 PONTIAC SUNBIRD. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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