1978 Pontiac Sunbird Safari V6 Auto
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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
Photos show the Sunbird Safari (H-body) (1978–1979); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
- 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 1978 Pontiac Sunbird Safari V6 Auto is a 110-hp 3.8-liter V6 with a 3-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It is rated at 21 mpg combined.
It makes 110 horsepower. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (21 mpg combined).
The Sunbird Safari measures 178.0 inches long on a 97.0-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 231 CID OHV V6, 2-barrel carburetor |
| Displacement | 3.8 L |
| Horsepower | 110 hp |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Bore and Stroke | 96.5 x 86.4 |
| Injection Type | 2-barrel carburetor |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic (Turbo-Hydramatic) |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 18 MPG |
| Highway | 26 MPG |
| Combined | 21 MPG |
| 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 | 178 in |
| Height | 51.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 97 in |
| Cargo Volume | 25 ft³ |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1978 Pontiac Sunbird Safari V6 Auto with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
No NHTSA data available for the 1978 Pontiac Sunbird Safari.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov). US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.