1979 Pontiac Phoenix Auto
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- Photo: Pontiac Phoenix (3587401877) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1978 Pontiac Phoenix LJ Landau by Greg Gjerdingen, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 77 Pontiac Phoenix (7687879348) by Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 77 Pontiac Phoenix (7687866540) by Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Pontiac Phoenix rear (8576801156) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1979 Pontiac Phoenix Auto is a 110-hp 3.8-liter V6 with a 3-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It is rated at 19 mpg combined.
It makes 110 horsepower. It carries an EPA rating of 19 mpg combined.
The Phoenix measures 203.4 inches long on a 111.1-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 | |
| Combined | 19 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Unleaded gasoline |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | Drum |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 203.4 in |
| Width | 72.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.1 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1979 Pontiac Phoenix Auto 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
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1979 Pontiac PHOENIX. 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
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1979 PONTIAC PHOENIX. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.