Pontiac Phoenix
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| Pontiac Phoenix | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Pontiac |
| Model years | 1977–1984 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Pontiac Ventura |
| Successor | Pontiac Grand Am |
The Pontiac Phoenix was a
GM X platform designation. It was named for the mythological Phoenix, which would die in a self-inflicted fire and be reborn from the ashes. The Phoenix was replaced by the Grand Am
in 1985.
First generation (1977–1979)
| First generation | |
|---|---|
Chevrolet 350 V8 | |
| Transmission | 3-speed manual 4-speed manual 3-speed THM350 automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 111.1 in (2,821.9 mm) |
| Length | 203.4 in (5,166.4 mm) |
| Width | 72.4 in (1,839.0 mm) |
The
sedan, with a 3-door hatchback
available beginning in 1978. There were two trim levels available, the base and LJ, with a performance-oriented SJ package as an option.
Available engines included Pontiac's then-new 151 cu in (2.5 L) V6, a 140 hp (104 kW) 305 cu in (5.0 L) Chevrolet LG3 V8, and a 350 cu in (5.7 L) Chevrolet V8. Transmission choices included a 3-speed manual (available with either column or floor shift), 4-speed manual, or a 3-speed Turbo-Hydramatic automatic.
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Second generation (1980–1984)
| Second generation | |
|---|---|
V6 2.8 L LH7 V6 | |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual 3-speed TH125 automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 104.9 in (2,664.5 mm) |
For 1980, the Phoenix was downsized and moved to the
X platform, and was available as a 2-door coupe or a 5-door hatchback. The base and LJ models were still available for this generation, as was the SJ trim package; the SJ package was made as a full trim level for 1982.[2]
There was a minor exterior refresh and a new PJ model for 1983, followed by a name change for the LJ and SJ to LE and SE, respectively, for the 1984 model year.
Available engines were a 2.5 L and was available as an option for all other Phoenix models.
As with its sister cars (the
a dangerous tendency for the car to lock the rear wheels upon emergency braking
(1980 models only).
The Phoenix was replaced for 1985 by a revived
GM N-body platform
.
References
- ^ a b c d Encyclopedia of American Cars (2006)
- ^ a b Dunton, Pete (17 May 2015). "1982-1984 Pontiac Phoenix SJ/SE – Pontiac's First Front-Wheel Drive Muscle Car". Pete Dunton's Old Car Memories. Retrieved 9 March 2018.
- ^ 1981 Pontiac Phoenix Recalls, http://www.carcomplaints.com/Pontiac/Phoenix/1981/recalls/ (retrieved 22 July 2015)
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