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1999 Pontiac Sunfire 2dr Convertible GT

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Pontiac Sunfire 2dr Convertible GT
Pontiac Sunfire 2dr Convertible GT
Vehicle Specifications
Base MSRP:
$21,145
Base Invoice:
$19,559
Destination:
$510
Engine/Fuel:
2.4L/146 Gas L4
Transmission:
4 Speed Automatic w/OD,
Door/Body Style:
2 Door Convertible
Drive Type:
Front Wheel Drive
MPG (City / Hwy):
22/30

Specifications

Vehicle
EPA Classification : Subcompact
Engine
Engine Order Code : LD9
Engine Type : Gas L4
Displacement : 2.4L/146
Fuel System : SFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM : 150 @ 5600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM : 155 @ 4400
Transmission
Drivetrain : Front Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code : MM5
Trans Type : 5
Trans Description Cont. : Manual w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again :
First Gear Ratio (:1) : 3.73
Second Gear Ratio (:1) : 2.18
Third Gear Ratio (:1) : 1.45
Fourth Gear Rato (:1) : 0.92
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) : 0.74
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) :
Reverse Ratio (:1) : 3.58
Clutch Size (in) : 8.86
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) : 3.94
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) :
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) : 23
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) : 33
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) : 600
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) : 105
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) : 10.4
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) : 2998
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : N/A
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front : MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear : Trailing Arm
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) : w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) : w/Coil Springs
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) : 32
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) : 25
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) : 0.71
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) :
Brakes
Brake Type : Power
Brake ABS System : 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ) : Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) :
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : 10.2 x 0.79
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) :
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) : Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) : 7.87 x 1.77
Tires
Front Tire Order Code : QPD
Rear Tire Order Code : QPD
Spare Tire Order Code :
Front Tire Size : P195/65R15
Rear Tire Size : P195/65R15
Spare Tire Size : T115/70D14
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in) : 15 x 6
Rear Wheel Size (in) : 15 x 6
Spare Wheel Size (in) : 14 x 4
Front Wheel Material : Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material : Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material : - TBD -
Steering
Steering Type : Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall : 14.7
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) : 2.7
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) : 35.6
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) : 37.2
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) : 15.0
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in) : 104.1
Length, Overall (in) : 181.9
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) : 68.4
Height, Overall (in) : 54.1
Tread Width, Front (in) : 57.6
Tread Width, Rear (in) : 56.6
Min Ground Clearance (in) : 5.7
Liftover Height (in) : 27.5
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³) : 9.9
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity : 5
Passenger Volume (ft³) : 83.4
Front Head Room (in) : 34.1
Front Leg Room (in) : 42.1
Front Shoulder Room (in) : 54.1
Front Hip Room (in) : 48.7
Second Head Room (in) : 34.1
Second Leg Room (in) : 32.6
Second Shoulder Room (in) : 47.1
Second Hip Room (in) : 47.8
Summary
Vehicle Name : Sunfire
Body Style : 2 Door Convertible

Standard Features

EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS
City 22/hwy 30 (2.4L engine/4-speed auto trans)
City 23/hwy 33 (2.4L engine/5-speed manual trans)
EXTERIOR
Soft fascia front/rear bumpers
Rear decklid spoiler
Body-side moldings
GT-specific rocker panel moldings
GT-specific front/rear fascias
Composite halogen headlamps
Daytime running lamps
Dual pwr mirrors
Soft-Ray tinted glass
Controlled-cycle wet-arm windshield wipers
GT appearance pkg-inc: GT badging on doors
Body-color door handles
Extensive anti-corrosion protection
Extensive acoustical insulation
INTERIOR
Milliweave cloth reclining front bucket seats
3-passenger full-folding rear seat w/integrated headrests
Front storage console w/armrest
Front/rear carpeted floor mats
4-spoke sport steering wheel
Tilt steering wheel
Instrumentation-inc: analog speedometer, tachometer, odometer, trip odometer, coolant temp/oil pressure gauges
Headlamp-on warning light
Pwr windows
Pwr door locks
Remote keyless entry
Cruise control w/resume speed
PASSlock theft deterrent system
Custom air conditioning
Rear seat HVAC ducts
Electric rear window defogger
ETR AM stereo/FM stereo w/compact disc, graphic equalizer-inc: seek-up/down, digital clock, (4) front/(2) extended-range rear speakers
Rear fixed mast antenna
Lockable glove box w/lamp
Front door map pockets
Day/night rearview mirror
Dual covered visor vanity mirrors
Assist handles
Dual reading lamps
Theater dimming of interior lights
Luggage compartment w/lamp, full carpeting
Trunk net
MECHANICAL
2.4L (146) DOHC SFI 16-valve 4-cyl "Twin Cam" engine
4-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission w/OD
Brake/trans shift interlock
3.91 axle ratio
Enhanced Traction System
Front wheel drive
600-CCA Delco Freedom battery w/rundown protection (1998)
GM computer command control
Deflected-disc MacPherson strut front suspension
Trailing tubular control arm w/twist beam rear suspension
Front stabilizer bar
P195/65R15 touring SBR BSW tires
Compact spare tire
15" rally cast aluminum wheels
Pwr rack & pinion steering
Pwr front disc/rear drum brakes
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)
15.0 gallon fuel tank
Stainless steel exhaust system
Dual exhaust outlets
NOTE
**ALL STANDARDS ARE 1999 UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED**
SAFETY
Driver & front passenger next generation airbags
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Front/rear outboard manual lap/shoulder belts
Rear center lap belt
Rear shoulder belt child comfort guides
Enhanced Traction System
Brake/trans shift interlock
Side-guard door beams
Daytime running lamps

Options

NO OPTION KIND
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER $20
FRONT LICENSE PLATE BRACKET STANDARAD
SMOKERS PKG -inc: lighter, ashtray $15
MANUFACTURERS STATEMENT OF ORIGIN STANDARAD
PRELIMINARY INVOICE STANDARAD
ETR AM STEREO/FM STEREO W/CASSETTE, GRAPHIC EQUALIZER -inc: seek-up/down, search & play feature, (6) speakers,digital clock *CREDIT* STANDARAD
STEERING WHEEL RADIO CONTROLS $125
CUSTOMER DIALOGUE NETWORK STANDARAD
Emission System
FEDERAL EMISSIONS STANDARAD
NORTHEAST STATES EMISSIONS *required in CT, DC, DE, MA, MD, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI or VA* STANDARAD
CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS STANDARAD
CALIFORNIA/NORTHEAST STATES EMISSION OVERRIDE *must be ordered for units shipped to dealers in CA, CT, DC, DE, MA, MD, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI & VA w/Federal Emissions* (REQ:FE9 Emissions) STANDARAD
FEDERAL EMISSION OVERRIDE *must be ordered for units shipped to dealers in Federal areas w/California or Northeast States Emissions* (REQ: YF5 or NG1 Emissions) STANDARAD
Engine
2.4L (146) DOHC SFI 16-VALVE 4-CYL "TWIN CAM" ENGINE (STD) STANDARAD
Transmission
4-SPEED ELECTRONICALLY-CONTROLLED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD (STD) STANDARAD
5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION W/OD *CREDIT* STANDARAD
Tires
P195/65R15 TOURING SBR BSW TIRES (STD) STANDARAD
Option Package
OPT PKG -inc: base vehicle STANDARAD
Seat Type
MILLIWEAVE CLOTH RECLINING FRONT BUCKET SEATS (STD) STANDARAD
PATINA/REDONDO CLOTH RECLINING FRONT BUCKET SPORT SEATS -inc: leather-wrapped steering wheel/parking brake/shift handle, passenger seatback pocket, seat side bolsters, driver lumbar adjuster $180
SANTOS VINYL RECLINING FRONT BUCKET SPORT SEATS -inc: leather-wrapped steering wheel/ parking brake handle/shift handle, passenger seatback pocket, seat side bolsters, driver lumbar adjuster $180
Paint Type
SOLID PAINT (STD) STANDARAD

Warranty and Incentives

Warranty
Basic:
3 Years/36,000 Miles

Roadside Assistance:
3 Years/36,000 Miles
Recall
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
99V218

Potential Number Of Units Affected:
6,584

Summary:
These cars do not comply with requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 101, "Control and Displays". The instrument panel backlighting may not function after the driver adjusts the interior light intensity. If the instrument panel is not lit at night, the driver may not be able to see the controls and displays.

Remedy:
Dealers will test the body control module and, if necessary, replace it. Owner notification began during late August 1999. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.

Dates of Manufacture:
May - August 1999

Manufacturer Recall Number:
99047