Pontiac Sunbird Safari
Sunbird Safari (H-body) · 1978–1979 · 2 model years · 3 trims
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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
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
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | ||||||
| 4MT | 2.5 L 151 CID OHV inline-4 Iron Duke, 2-barrel carburetor | 90 | 128 lb-ft | 4-speed manual | RWD | 24 |
| Auto | 2.5 L 151 CID OHV inline-4 Iron Duke, 2-barrel carburetor | 90 | 128 lb-ft | 3-speed automatic (Turbo-Hydramatic) | RWD | 22 |
| V6 Auto | 3.8 L 231 CID OHV V6, 2-barrel carburetor | 110 | — | 3-speed automatic (Turbo-Hydramatic) | RWD | 19 |
| 1978 | ||||||
| 4MT | 2.5 L 151 CID OHV inline-4 Iron Duke, 2-barrel carburetor | 85 | 123 lb-ft | 4-speed manual | RWD | 24/34 (28) |
| Auto | 2.5 L 151 CID OHV inline-4 Iron Duke, 2-barrel carburetor | 85 | 123 lb-ft | 3-speed automatic (Turbo-Hydramatic) | RWD | 23/31 (26) |
| V6 Auto | 3.8 L 231 CID OHV V6, 2-barrel carburetor | 110 | — | 3-speed automatic (Turbo-Hydramatic) | RWD | 18/26 (21) |
Safety & recalls by model year
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.