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1999 Pontiac Sunfire 2dr Cpe SE

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Pontiac Sunfire 2dr Cpe SE
Pontiac Sunfire 2dr Cpe SE
Vehicle Specifications
Base MSRP:
$12,745
Base Invoice:
$11,789
Destination:
$510
Engine/Fuel:
2.4L/146 Gas L4
Transmission:
5 Speed Manual w/OD
Door/Body Style:
2 Door Coupe
Drive Type:
Front Wheel Drive
MPG (City / Hwy):
24/34

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 : MX1
Trans Type : 3
Trans Description Cont. : Automatic
Trans Description Cont. Again : Electronic
First Gear Ratio (:1) : 3.73
Second Gear Ratio (:1) : 1.60
Third Gear Ratio (:1) : 1.00
Fourth Gear Rato (:1) : 0.92
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) :
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) :
Reverse Ratio (:1) : 2.07
Clutch Size (in) :
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) : 3.91
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) :
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) : 23
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) : 30
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) : 2630
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : 1000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : 100
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 : Chrome
Rear Wheel Material : Chrome
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) : 53.0
Tread Width, Front (in) : 57.6
Tread Width, Rear (in) : 56.4
Min Ground Clearance (in) : 5.7
Liftover Height (in) : 27.4
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³) : 12.4
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity : 5
Passenger Volume (ft³) : 87.2
Front Head Room (in) : 37.6
Front Leg Room (in) : 42.1
Front Shoulder Room (in) : 54.1
Front Hip Room (in) : 48.7
Second Head Room (in) : 37.6
Second Leg Room (in) : 32.6
Second Shoulder Room (in) : 54.8
Second Hip Room (in) : 49.5
Summary
Vehicle Name : Sunfire
Body Style : 2 Door Coupe

Standard Features

EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS
City 24/hwy 34 (2.2L engine/5-speed manual trans)
City 23/hwy 31 (2.2L engine/4-speed auto trans)
City 23/hwy 29 (2.2L engine/3-speed auto trans)
City 23/hwy 33 (2.4L engine/5-speed manual trans)
City 22/hwy 30 (2.4L engine/4-speed auto trans)
EXTERIOR
Soft fascia front/rear bumpers
Rear decklid spoiler
Body-side moldings
Rocker panel moldings
Composite halogen headlamps
Daytime running lamps
Dual sport breakaway mirrors (LH remote/RH manual)
Soft-Ray tinted glass
Wet-arm windshield wipers w/fixed delay pulse feature
Extensive anti-corrosion protection
Extensive acoustical insulation
INTERIOR
Milliweave cloth reclining front bucket seats
Easy-entry passenger seat feature
3-passenger full-folding rear seat w/integrated headrests
Front storage console w/armrest
Front/rear carpeted floor mats
4-spoke sport steering wheel
Instrumentation-inc: analog speedometer, tachometer, odometer, trip odometer, coolant temp/oil pressure gauges
Headlamp-on warning light
PASSlock theft deterrent system
Rear seat HVAC ducts
ETR AM/FM stereo-inc: seek-up/down, digital clock
Rear fixed mast antenna
Lockable glove box w/lamp
Front door map pockets
Day/night rearview mirror
Dual covered visor vanity mirrors
Theater dimming of interior lights
Luggage compartment w/lamp, full carpeting
MECHANICAL
2.2L (133) MPFI 4-cyl engine
5-speed manual transmission w/OD
3.58 axle ratio
Front wheel drive
525-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
P195/70R14 all-season SBR BSW tires
Compact spare tire
14" custom bolt-on wheel covers
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
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
Side-guard door beams
Daytime running lamps

Options

NO OPTION KIND
SUN & SOUND SAVINGS *DISCOUNT* STANDARAD
ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER $180
CRUISE CONTROL W/RESUME SPEED (N/A w/1SA Opt Pkg, R6B Sun & Sound Pkg) $235
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/FM STEREO W/CASSETTE -inc:auto-reverse, seek-up/down, digital clock (REQ: 1SA or 1SB Opt Pkg) (N/A w/R6B Sun & Sound Pkg) $195
ETR AM STEREO/FM STEREO W/CASSETTE, GRAPHIC EQUALIZER -inc: seek-up/down, search & play feature, (6) speakers, digital clock (N/A w/R6B Sun & Sound Pkg) $270
ETR AM STEREO/FM STEREO W/COMPACT DISC, GRAPHIC EQUALIZER -inc: seek-up/down, digital clock, (6) speakers $370
PWR PKG -inc: pwr mirrors/windows (REQ: R7X Security Pkg) (N/A w/1SA Opt Pkg, R6B Sun & Sound Pkg) $380
SECURITY PKG -inc: remote keyless entry, pwr door locks (N/A w/1SA Opt Pkg,R6B Sun & Sound Pkg) $370
PWR GLASS SUNROOF (N/A w/1SA Opt Pkg) *deletes overhead storage from 1SC Opt Pkg* $595
15" CHROME WHEEL COVER DELETE *Replaces 15" chrome wheel covers w/15" wheel covers* (REQ: R6B Sun & Sound Pkg) STANDARAD
15" BOLT-ON WHEEL COVERS (REQ: QPD Tires, 1SB or 1SC Opt Pkg) (N/A w/R6B Sun & Sound Pkg) STANDARAD
15" CAST ALUMINUM WHEELS (REQ: QPD Tires) (REQ: 1SC Opt Pkg) $295
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
2.2L (133) MPFI 4-CYL ENGINE (STD) STANDARAD
2.4L (146) DOHC SFI 16-VALVE 4-CYL "TWIN CAM" ENGINE -inc: front stabilizer bar (N/A w/MX1 Trans) (N/A w/1SA Opt Pkg) $450
Transmission
5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION W/OD (STD) STANDARAD
3-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION -inc: brake/ trans shift interlock (REQ: LN2 Engine) (N/A w/1SC Opt Pkg) $600
4-SPEED ELECTRONICALLY-CONTROLLED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD -inc: Enhanced Traction System, brake/trans shift interlock (N/A w/1SA Opt Pkg) $210
Tires
P195/70R14 ALL-SEASON SBR BSW TIRES (STD) (N/A w/LD9 Engine) STANDARAD
P195/65R15 TOURING SBR BSW TIRES (N/A w/1SA Opt Pkg) (REQ: PG1 Wheel Covers, PF7 Wheels or R6B Sun & Sound Pkg) $135
Option Package
OPT PKG -inc: base vehicle STANDARAD
OPT PKG -inc: tilt steering wheel, air cond, elect rear window defogger, ETR AM/FM stereo w/compact disc/graphic equalizer/6-speakers, 3-speed auto trans *NET* $2,130
SUN & SOUND PKG -inc: pwr glass sunroof, P195/65R15 touring tires, 15" bolt-on chrome wheel covers, special headrest embroidery & 3D applique *Affects Color Availability* (REQ: LN2 Engine, 1SB Opt Pkg, __D9 Seats) *GROSS* $2,915
OPT PKG -inc: tilt steering wheel, air cond, elect rear window defogger, ETR AM/FM stereo w/compact disc/graphic equalizer, 6-speakers, 4-speed auto trans, cruise control w/resume speed, controlled-cycle windshield wipers, trunk net, reading lamps, overhead console, assist handles, remote keyless entry, pwr locks, 15" bolt-on wheel covers, P195/65R15 touring tires *NET* $3,225
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 (REQ: 1SC Opt Pkg) $180
Paint Type
SOLID PAINT (STD) STANDARAD
Air Cond Option
NON AIR CONDITIONING (STD) (REQ: 1SA Opt Pkg) STANDARAD
CUSTOM AIR CONDITIONING $830

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
News - Crash Test Results
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS:

Frontal crash ratings:
Driver: * * * Passenger: * * * *

Side crash ratings:
Driver: * Rear Passenger: * *

Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.