What is the Pontiac Sunbird?
The Pontiac Sunbird was a compact car sold in the United States through 1994. It occupied the smaller end of Pontiac’s range and came in several body styles, including coupe and sedan forms. Earlier J-body versions also offered other layouts, giving the model a broad role as a small everyday car.
The Sunbird joined General Motors’ J-body family in 1984. Pontiac updated the car for 1988, bringing revised styling that included a new roofline for coupes. The range included sportier versions, and some Sunbirds were available with a turbocharged four-cylinder engine.
Generations, engines and power
The listed Sunbird generations are the third (1984–1987) and fourth (1988–1994), both on the J-body platform. US EPA versions use petrol engines from 1.8 L to 3.1 L, with choices varying across the years and versions.
How economical is the Pontiac Sunbird?
US EPA figures cover model years 1984–1994. The best combined rating is 29 MPG, or 8.1 L/100 km, for petrol versions.
Where was the Sunbird sold?
The figures cover the United States, where EPA listings span 54 petrol versions from 1984 to 1994. The engine range runs from 1.8 L to 3.1 L.
Questions and answers
Which Sunbird generations are listed?
The third generation ran from 1984 to 1987, followed by the fourth from 1988 to 1994.
What engines did the Sunbird use?
The US EPA versions use petrol engines from 1.8 L to 3.1 L.
What is the Sunbird’s best official fuel economy figure?
Its best US EPA combined rating is 29 MPG, or 8.1 L/100 km.
