1990-1994 Pontiac Sunbird: Technical Specifications
Updated: 11/23/08
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Specs for this generation Pontiac Sunbird include everything from fuel mileage to seating capacity to options availability.
Vehicle Dimensions
| Specification | 2-door convertible | 2-door coupe | 4-door sedan |
| Wheelbase, in. | 101.3 | 101.3 | 101.3 |
| Overall Length, in. | 180.7 | 180.7 | 180.7 |
| Overall Width, in. | 66.2 | 66.2 | 66.2 |
| Overall Height, in. | 52.4 | 52.2 | 53.9 |
| Curb Weight, lbs. | 2661 | 2484 | 2502 |
| Cargo Volume, cu. ft. | 10.4 | 12.6 | 15.2 |
| Standard Payload, lbs. | -- | -- | -- |
| Fuel Capacity, gals. | 13.6-15.2 | 13.6-15.2 | 13.6-15.2 |
| Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Front Head Room, in. | 38.2 | 37.8 | 38.8 |
| Max. Front Leg Room, in. | 42.1 | 42.1 | 42.1 |
| Rear Head Room, in. | 36.5 | 36.1 | 37.4 |
| Max. Rear Leg Room, in. | 32.0 | 32.0 | 33.7 |
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Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist. |
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Powertrain Options and Availability
Base engine for nearly all Sunbirds is a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder. It provides 96 horsepower at 4800 rpm and 118 pound-feet of torque at 3600 rpm in 1990. The addition of fuel injection in 1992 results in a boost to 110 horsepower at 5200 rpm and 124 pound-feet at 3600 rpm. The Sunbird GT features a turbocharged version of the same engine in 1990 (optional as well for the convertible), but switches to a 3.1-liter V6 the following year. The turbocharged version delivers 165 horsepower at 5500 rpm and 175 pound-feet of torque at 4000 rpm. The Sunbird's first V6, later optional on models by '93, provides 140 horsepower at 4200 rpm and 185 pound-feet of torque at 3600 rpm.
| Engines | cu. in |
Horse- power | Torque | Transmission: |
Consumer Guide Observed |
| ohc I4 | 2.0 / 121 | 96-110 | 118-124 | 5-speed manual: 26/36 3-speed automatic: 23/32 |
5-speed manual: 25.7 3-speed automatic: 22.4 |
| ohv V6 | 3.1 / 191 | 140 | 180-185 | 5-speed manual: 19/28 3-speed automatic: 20/28 |
5-speed manual: -- 3-speed automatic: 21.9 |
| Turbocharged ohc I4 | 2.0 / 121 | 165 | 175 | 5-speed manual: 21/30 3-speed automatic: 21/28 |
5-speed manual: -- 3-speed automatic: -- |
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Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist. |
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Built In: USA
Drive Wheels: transverse front-engine/front-wheel drive








