1995-2005 Pontiac Sunfire: Overview

Vehicle Highlights

Pontiac shelved its Sunbird subcompact after 13 years and launched a new Sunfire for 1995, sharing its front-drive chassis and mechanical components with Chevrolet's Cavalier. Dual airbags and antilock brakes were standard, along with a tachometer and a tilt steering wheel. At first, Sunfire was available as a 4-door sedan and a coupe. Later in the season came a convertible and a sportier GT coupe. SE models used a 2.2-liter 4-cylinder engine, rated at 120 horsepower. A 150-horsepower, 2.3-liter Quad 4 with dual-overhead camshafts was standard in the GT, optional in SE. A 5-speed manual transmission was standard; 3-speed automatic transmission optional with the 2.2-liter, 4-speed automatic with the Quad 4.