What changes were made to the Pontiac Sunbird for each model year?
• 1976 The Sunbird is introduced a year later than its Monza/Starfire/ Skyhawk siblings. The front has quad-headlamps like the Monza 2+2, but the overall style of the car is like the Monza sport hatch with the large chome bumpers. The grille has an egg-crate pattern interrupted in the middle by a body-colored V section containing the Pontiac emblem. The Sunbird is available only as a coupe this year. Engines are the 2.3l L4 and 3.8l V6. Transmissions are a three-speed manual (std) and five-speed manual (opt). Other standard equipment includes heater/defroster, bucket seats, and wheel covers, drip moldings, and A78x13 tires. • 1977 The hatchback body style is added as the “Sport-Hatch,” with special paint and stripes. The front end gets a minor restyle with a more recessed grille with vertical strips. The base engine is the 2.5l L4. The 3.8l V6 and aluminum wheels are optional. • 1978 A Sport Coupe, with styling similar to the Hatch, as well as a Safari Wagon model are added. No other m
