Pontiac Phoenix
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| Manufacturer | Pontiac |
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| Parent company | General Motors |
| Model year(s) | 1977–1984 |
| Assembly | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
| Predecessor | Pontiac Ventura |
| Successor | Pontiac Grand Am |
| Class | Compact |
| Platform | X-body |
The Pontiac Phoenix is a compact car sold from 1977 to 1984 by the Pontiac division of General Motors. There were two generations of the Phoenix, both based on popular Chevrolet models, and both using the GM X platform designation.
The Phoenix was replaced by the Grand Am in 1985.
[edit] 1977–1979 Rear Wheel Drive
| Model year(s) | 1977–1979 |
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| Body style(s) | 2-door coupe 4-door sedan |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Engine(s) | 3.8L V6 5.0L V8 |
| Transmission(s) | 3-speed manual 3-speed automatic 4-speed manual |
| Wheelbase | 111 in (2819 mm) |
| Related | Chevrolet Nova Oldsmobile Omega Buick Skylark Cadillac Seville |
The rear wheel drive Phoenix was introduced in 1977 as the top-level trim of the Pontiac Ventura, before completely replacing the Ventura nameplate in 1978. It was available as a 2-door coupe or a 4-door sedan, with a 2-door hatch offered in 1979 only. Available engines included a 110 hp (82 kW) Buick-built 3.8 L V6 and a 140 hp (104 kW) Chevy 305 cubic inch V8, mated to a 3 speed either manual or automatic and a 4 speed floor mounted manual transmission.
[edit] 1980–1984 Front Wheel Drive
| Model year(s) | 1980–1984 |
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| Body style(s) | 2-door coupe 5-door hatchback |
| Layout | FF layout |
| Engine(s) | 2.5L I4 2.8L V6 |
| Transmission(s) | 3-speed automatic 4-speed manual |
| Related | Chevrolet Citation Oldsmobile Omega Buick Skylark |
In 1980, the Phoenix was moved to front wheel drive, and was available as 2-door coupe or a 5-door hatchback. Available engines were a 2.5 L 4 cylinder and a 2.8 L V6, mated to a 3 speed automatic or 4 speed manual transmission.
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