1998 Pontiac Sunfire Review (continued)
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Summary

With a base price of $15,995 the Sunfire GT Coupe offers a good value in the competitive coupe market. Its price is very attractive when measured against the Mitsubishi Eclipse RS, Toyota Celica ST and Nissan 200SX SE-R.

Pontiac Sunfire offers buyers sporty, expressive styling and performance in an affordably priced, American-built car. Sunfire models appeal to a wide range of car enthusiasts, from economy sport sedan buyers to convertible lovers.

(Source: New Cars Test Drive)

Model Line Overview

Model Lineup:
Engines:	2.4-liter dohc 16v inline 4-cylinder
Transmissions:	4-speed automatic
Saftey Equipment (standard):	Dual airbags
Saftey Equipment (optional):
Basic Warranty:	3-year/36,000 miles
Assembled In:	Ramos, Mexico (coupes and sedans); Lansing, Michigan (convertibles)

Specifications As Tested

Model Tested (MSRP):	GT Coupe
Standard Equipment:	ABS, traction control, air conditioning, AM/FM radio, power steering, tachometer, dual vanity mirrors, intermittent wipers, folding rear seat, PASSlock theft deterrent system, rear window defroster, tilt steering
Options As Tested (MSRP):	Power mirrors, power door locks, power windows, steering wheel radio controls, cruise control, cargo net, map lights, overhead console, wet arm-controlled-cycle windshield wipers, smoker's package, leather-wrapped steering wheel, seat side bolsters
Destination Charge:
Gas Guzzler Tax:
Price As Tested (MSRP):	18255
Layout:
Horsepower (hp @ rpm):	150 @ 5600
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):	155 @ 4400
Transmission:	4-speed automatic
EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:	22/32
Wheelbase:	104.1
Length/width/height:	181.9/67.4/53.0
Track, f/r:	57.6/56.4
Turning circle:	37.2
Seating capacity:	5
Head/hip/leg room, f:	37.6/NA/42.1
Head/hip/leg room, m:
Head/hip/leg room, r:	36.6/NA/32.6
Cargo volume:	12.4
Payload:
Towing capacity:
Suspension, f:	Independent
Suspension, r:	Beam axle
Ground clearance:
Curb weight:	2822
Tires:	P205/55R-16
Brakes, f/r:	disc/drum
Fuel capacity:	15.2