The Lowdown: 1997 Pontiac Sunfire
By Thomas Brillstein
The 1997 Pontiac Sunfire
Made in UNITED STATES for Pontiac, the Sunfire for 1997 is a leader in the 5-seat COUPE 2-DR segment. It retailed for $12,059 USD with a dealer cost of $11,155 USD.
Sunfire Dimensions
The 1997 Sunfire has standard length of 181.90 inches and a width of 68.40 inches. The Sunfire rides 53.00 inches off the ground, with a clearance of 5.70 inches. Front headroom is 37.60 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Sunfire a radius of 35.60 inches. It uses 195/70R14 tires with a wheelbase of 104.10 inches.
Drivetrain
The Sunfire comes standard with a 5-Speed Manual Overdrive or 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive or 3-Speed Automatic transmission and is a front-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 2707 lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Drum.
Fuel Economy
The Sunfire's standard 2.2L L4 OHV 8V engine has been measured to get 22 - 25 miles/gallon city driving using a 15.20 gallon tank. This is average for its class.
Pricing
The Sunfire retails for $12,059 USD with a invoice price of $11,155 USD for the base model with no options. A normal delivery charge of USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Normal equipment usually includes ABS Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Tachometer. Sunfire optional equipment may include Power Door Locks, Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Tilt Steering, Cassette Player.
Exterior color choices include with interior choices of . The Sunfire seats 5 people with 42.10 inches front leg room.
Warranty
The basic warranty period is months or miles. It also comes with a month/ mile drivetrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer. It is necessary to refer to the dealer to confirm all warranties.
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