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Pontiac Sunbird Sport Coupé

(1979 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)PontiacIssued from1979
ModelSunbird Sport CoupéIssued until
SerieSunbirdNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerPontiacCountryUS

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typefixed-head coupéNumber of seats2+2
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
  Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4550 mm / 179.1 in / 179.1 inGround clearance124 mm / 4.9 in / 4.9 in
Width1660 mm / 65.4 in / 65.4 inLength/wheelbase ratio1.85
Height1260 mm / 49.6 in / 49.6 inTotal (curb) weight1181 kg / 2604 lb / 2604 lb
Wheelbase2460 mm / 96.9 in / 96.9 inDry weight
Track front1405 mm / 55.3 in / 55.3 inWeight distribution (front)
Track rear1374 mm / 54.1 in / 54.1 inFuel capacity70 l / 15.4 UK gal / 18.5 US gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficientFrontal Area
Cx  

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) Total number of valves8
Engine ManufacturerGMValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore101.6 mm / 4.00 in / 4.00 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke76.2 mm / 3.00 in / 3.00 in
Fuel supplyBore/Stroke ratio1.33
Engine Main bearings5Engine displacement2471 cm3 / 150.8 cu in / 150.8 cu in
Cam DesignOHV (overhead valve, I-head)Unitary capacity617.75 cm3/cylinder / 37.697 cu in/cylinder / 37.697 cu in/cylinder
SumpCompression ratio8.2 : 1
AspirationnaturalMax. output power67.1 kW / 91.2 hp / 91.2 hp at 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMax. torque173.0 Nm / 127.6 lbft / 127.6 lbft at 2400 rpm / 2400 rpm / 2400 rpm
IntercoolernoneMaximum rpm
CoolantwaterMax. net output66.2 kW / 90.0 bhp / 90.0 bhp
Catalytic converteryesSpecific output36.4 kW/l / 0.811 bhp/cu in / 0.811 bhp/cu in
  Specific torque70.01 Nm/l / 0.612 lbft/cu in / 0.612 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears4
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio1.00
  Final gear (drive) ratio2.73

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed140 km/h / 87 mph / 87 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio76.21 kW/ton / 103.62 bhp/ton / 103.62 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
0-Quarter-mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
0-Kilometer time CO2 emissions

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
Steeringrecirculating ball  
Turns lock-to-lock4.40Turning circle11.70 m / 38.39 ft / 38.39 ft
Suspension frontI.W.CS.Suspension rearLA.RA.TA.CS.
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontdiscBrakes reardrum, servo-assisted
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Braked area  

Technical specifications and performance data of Pontiac Sunbird Sport Coupé

 
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