Pontiac Sunbird
J-body · 1982–1994 · 11 model years · 19 trims
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Photo: 1986 Pontiac Sunbird 4-dr, base, front left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Pontiac Sunbird in Taiwan by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1986 Pontiac Sunbird 4-dr, base, rear right by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1991 Pontiac Sunbird LE 2.0L, rear 9.8.19 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1986 Pontiac Sunbird SE Convertible Interior by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: 1986 Pontiac Sunbird 4-dr, base, front left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Pontiac Sunbird in Taiwan by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1986 Pontiac Sunbird 4-dr, base, rear right by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1991 Pontiac Sunbird LE 2.0L, rear 9.8.19 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1986 Pontiac Sunbird SE Convertible Interior by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | |||||||
| LE 2dr Coupe · Coupe | 2.0L I4 | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 21/29 (24) | $10,239 |
| LE 4dr Sedan · Sedan | 2.0L I4 | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 21/29 (24) | $10,339 |
| SE 2dr Coupe · Coupe | 2.0L I4 | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 21/29 (24) | $12,899 |
| LE 2dr Convertible · Convertible | 2.0L I4 | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 21/29 (24) | $15,999 |
| 1993 | |||||||
| LE 2dr Coupe · Coupe | 2.0L I4 | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 21/29 (24) | $9,857 |
| LE 4dr Sedan · Sedan | 2.0L I4 | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 21/29 (24) | $9,957 |
| SE 2dr Coupe · Coupe | 2.0L I4 | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 21/29 (24) | $10,855 |
| SE 4dr Sedan · Sedan | 2.0L I4 | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 21/29 (24) | $10,955 |
| GT 2dr Coupe · Coupe | 2.0L I4 | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 21/29 (24) | $13,295 |
| SE 2dr Convertible · Convertible | 2.0L I4 | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 21/29 (24) | $15,878 |
| 1992 | |||||||
| LE 2dr Coupe · Coupe | 2.0L I4 | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 21/28 (23) | $10,095 |
| LE 4dr Sedan · Sedan | 2.0L I4 | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 21/28 (23) | $10,195 |
| SE 2dr Coupe · Coupe | 2.0L I4 | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 21/28 (23) | $10,855 |
| SE 4dr Sedan · Sedan | 2.0L I4 | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 21/28 (23) | $10,955 |
| GT 2dr Coupe · Coupe | 2.0L I4 | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 21/28 (23) | $13,295 |
| SE 2dr Convertible · Convertible | 2.0L I4 | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 21/28 (23) | $15,878 |
| 1991 | |||||||
| 2dr Coupe · Coupe | 2.0L I4 | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 21/29 (24) | $10,324 |
| 4dr Sedan · Sedan | 2.0L I4 | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 21/29 (24) | $10,424 |
| LE 2dr Coupe · Coupe | 2.0L I4 | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 21/29 (24) | $11,084 |
| LE 4dr Sedan · Sedan | 2.0L I4 | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 21/29 (24) | $11,184 |
| SE 2dr Coupe · Coupe | 2.0L I4 | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 21/29 (24) | $12,334 |
| GT 2dr Coupe · Coupe | 2.0L I4 | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 21/29 (24) | $14,084 |
| LE 2dr Convertible · Convertible | 2.0L I4 | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 21/29 (24) | $16,054 |
| 1990 | |||||||
| LE 2dr Coupe · Coupe | 2.0L I4 | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 21/29 (24) | $8,799 |
| LE 4dr Sedan · Sedan | 2.0L I4 | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 21/29 (24) | $8,899 |
| SE 2dr Coupe · Coupe | 2.0L I4 | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 21/29 (24) | $9,204 |
| GT 2dr Coupe · Coupe | 2.0L I4 | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 21/29 (24) | $10,956 |
| GT Turbo 2dr Coupe · Coupe | 2.0L I4 turbocharged | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 18/26 (21) | $11,724 |
| LE 2dr Convertible · Convertible | 2.0L I4 | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 21/29 (24) | $13,924 |
| LE Turbo 2dr Convertible · Convertible | 2.0L I4 turbocharged | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 18/26 (21) | $15,326 |
| 1989 | |||||||
| LE 2dr Coupe · Coupe | 2.0L I4 | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 21/28 (23) | $9,249 |
| LE 4dr Sedan · Sedan | 2.0L I4 | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 21/28 (23) | $9,349 |
| SE 2dr Coupe · Coupe | 2.0L I4 | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 21/28 (23) | $9,499 |
| GT Turbo 2dr Coupe · Coupe | 2.0L I4 turbocharged | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 18/25 (20) | $11,799 |
| GT Turbo 2dr Convertible · Convertible | 2.0L I4 turbocharged | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 18/25 (20) | $17,299 |
| 1988 | |||||||
| 4dr Sedan · Sedan | 2.0L I4 turbocharged | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 18/25 (20) | $8,899 |
| SE 2dr Coupe · Coupe | 2.0L I4 turbocharged | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 18/25 (20) | $8,999 |
| SE 4dr Sedan · Sedan | 2.0L I4 turbocharged | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 18/25 (20) | $9,199 |
| GT Turbo 2dr Coupe · Coupe | 2.0L I4 turbocharged | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 18/25 (20) | $11,299 |
| GT Turbo 2dr Convertible · Convertible | 2.0L I4 turbocharged | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 18/25 (20) | $16,599 |
| 1987 | |||||||
| SE 2dr Coupe · Coupe | 2.0L I4 turbocharged | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 18/25 (21) | $8,349 |
| 4dr Sedan · Sedan | 2.0L I4 turbocharged | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 18/25 (21) | $8,369 |
| SE 2dr Hatchback · Hatchback | 2.0L I4 turbocharged | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 18/25 (21) | $8,869 |
| GT Turbo 2dr Coupe · Coupe | 2.0L I4 turbocharged | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 18/25 (21) | $10,669 |
| GT Turbo 4dr Sedan · Sedan | 2.0L I4 turbocharged | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 18/25 (21) | $10,719 |
| GT Turbo 2dr Hatchback · Hatchback | 2.0L I4 turbocharged | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 18/25 (21) | $11,069 |
| SE 2dr Convertible · Convertible | 2.0L I4 turbocharged | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 18/25 (21) | $14,169 |
| GT Turbo 2dr Convertible · Convertible | 2.0L I4 turbocharged | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 18/25 (21) | $15,939 |
| 1986 | |||||||
| SE 2dr Coupe · Coupe | 1.8L I4 | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 21/28 (24) | $7,839 |
| 4dr Sedan · Sedan | 1.8L I4 | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 21/28 (24) | $7,865 |
| SE 2dr Hatchback · Hatchback | 1.8L I4 | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 21/28 (24) | $8,199 |
| GT Turbo 2dr Coupe · Coupe | 1.8L I4 turbocharged | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 18/24 (20) | $9,829 |
| GT Turbo 4dr Sedan · Sedan | 1.8L I4 turbocharged | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 18/24 (20) | $9,869 |
| GT Turbo 2dr Hatchback · Hatchback | 1.8L I4 turbocharged | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 18/24 (20) | $10,189 |
| SE 2dr Convertible · Convertible | 1.8L I4 | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 21/28 (24) | $13,149 |
| GT Turbo 2dr Convertible · Convertible | 1.8L I4 turbocharged | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 18/24 (20) | $14,769 |
| 1985 | |||||||
| 2dr Coupe · Coupe | 1.8L I4 turbocharged | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 18/23 (20) | $7,365 |
| 4dr Sedan · Sedan | 1.8L I4 turbocharged | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 18/23 (20) | $7,505 |
| 2dr Hatchback · Hatchback | 1.8L I4 turbocharged | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 18/23 (20) | $7,735 |
| LE 2dr Coupe · Coupe | 1.8L I4 turbocharged | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 18/23 (20) | $8,065 |
| LE 4dr Sedan · Sedan | 1.8L I4 turbocharged | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 18/23 (20) | $8,265 |
| SE Turbo 2dr Coupe · Coupe | 1.8L I4 turbocharged | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 18/23 (20) | $9,849 |
| SE Turbo 4dr Sedan · Sedan | 1.8L I4 turbocharged | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 18/23 (20) | $10,019 |
| SE Turbo 2dr Hatchback · Hatchback | 1.8L I4 turbocharged | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 18/23 (20) | $10,349 |
| LE 2dr Convertible · Convertible | 1.8L I4 turbocharged | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 18/23 (20) | $12,665 |
| 1984 | |||||||
| 2dr Coupe · Coupe | 1.8L I4 | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 21/29 (24) | $7,045 |
| 4dr Sedan · Sedan | 1.8L I4 | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 21/29 (24) | $7,169 |
| 2dr Hatchback · Hatchback | 1.8L I4 | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 21/29 (24) | $7,365 |
| LE 2dr Coupe · Coupe | 1.8L I4 | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 21/29 (24) | $7,703 |
| LE 4dr Sedan · Sedan | 1.8L I4 | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 21/29 (24) | $7,869 |
| SE Turbo 2dr Coupe · Coupe | 1.8L I4 turbocharged | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 18/24 (20) | $9,389 |
| SE Turbo 4dr Sedan · Sedan | 1.8L I4 turbocharged | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 18/24 (20) | $9,555 |
| SE Turbo 2dr Hatchback · Hatchback | 1.8L I4 turbocharged | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 18/24 (20) | $9,859 |
| LE 2dr Convertible · Convertible | 1.8L I4 | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 21/29 (24) | $12,119 |
Safety & recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 2 | — |
| 1993 | 3 | Not rated |
| 1992 | 4 | Not rated |
| 1991 | 4 | Not rated |
| 1990 | 2 | Not rated |
| 1989 | 3 | — |
| 1988 | 3 | — |
| 1987 | 2 | — |
| 1986 | 2 | — |
| 1985 | 1 | — |
| 1984 | 2 | — |
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.