What was the Chevy version of the Pontiac Sunfire?

What was the Chevy version of the Pontiac Sunfire?

The Pontiac Sunfire is a compact car by Pontiac that was introduced for the 1995 model year to replace the Sunbird….

Pontiac Sunfire
Related Chevrolet Cavalier
Powertrain
Engine 2.2 L LN2 I4 2.2 L L61 I4 2.3 L LD2 I4 2.4 L LD9 I4

Is a Pontiac Sunfire considered a sports car?

A compact sports coupe, the 2005 Pontiac Sunfire seats five passengers and is powered by a 140 hp 2.2L four-cylinder engine good for 36 mpg on the highway.

Is the Pontiac Sunfire a good car?

In editorial reviews, the Pontiac Sunfire scored decent marks for overall handling, though its manual shifter drew some fire for being somewhat imprecise. The Ecotec engine was also praised for its power and smooth delivery.

How reliable is a Sunfire?

Sunfire owners have made 240 complaints over 11 model years. It ranks 7th in reliability out of 17 eligible Pontiac models.

Is the engine and transmission of a Pontiac Sunfire interchangeable?

The engine and transmission of the Pontiac Sunfire are fully interchangeable with the engine and transmission of the Cavalier or with any other year Pontiac Sunfire. The only difference between the engine units of both cars is the plastic molded covers that serve as vanity plates on the engine.

Are there any parts that are interchangeable between Cavalier and Sunfire?

There is some differentiation between the Cavalier and the Sunfire with regards to exterior panels. However, the doors and quarter panels are the same, as are the sunroof parts, rear view mirrors and the windshield wipers. Body parts that are not interchangeable include the hood, front and rear bumper, spoiler and fenders.

Is the Chevy Cavalier the same as the Pontiac Sunbird?

The Cavalier in Mexico was identical to the Pontiac Sunbird before the Pontiac brand was officially introduced there in 1992. After that time, the Cavaliers sold there featured Sunbird body panels, as opposed to US-spec Cavalier panels. From 1993 on, the sibling marques were both offered, much in the same way as in the United States.

Can you change the front bumper on a 1995 Pontiac Sunfire?

For instance, you can change a 1995 Sunfire’s front and rear bumper for a 2005 front and rear bumper without modifying the bumper itself. The engine and transmission of the Pontiac Sunfire are fully interchangeable with the engine and transmission of the Cavalier or with any other year Pontiac Sunfire.

The engine and transmission of the Pontiac Sunfire are fully interchangeable with the engine and transmission of the Cavalier or with any other year Pontiac Sunfire. The only difference between the engine units of both cars is the plastic molded covers that serve as vanity plates on the engine.

There is some differentiation between the Cavalier and the Sunfire with regards to exterior panels. However, the doors and quarter panels are the same, as are the sunroof parts, rear view mirrors and the windshield wipers. Body parts that are not interchangeable include the hood, front and rear bumper, spoiler and fenders.

For instance, you can change a 1995 Sunfire’s front and rear bumper for a 2005 front and rear bumper without modifying the bumper itself. The engine and transmission of the Pontiac Sunfire are fully interchangeable with the engine and transmission of the Cavalier or with any other year Pontiac Sunfire.

Who was the manufacturer of the Pontiac Sunfire?

by Don Kress. The Pontiac Sunfire was produced by General Motors between 1995 and 2005, and is closely related to the Chevrolet Cavalier, which was built during the same period.