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Pontiac Phoenix Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1977–1979) — First Generation

The first-generation Pontiac Phoenix arrived as a compact with everyday manners, offered in Coupe and Sedan form. Here is what its rear-wheel-drive mechanicals mean for the way it drives.

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Pontiac Phoenix Engines and Transmissions

Each Pontiac Phoenix engine here is gasoline-fed and sends drive rearward. The 2.5 is the economical choice, seen as 2.5 MT with a manual or 2.5 AT with an automatic that smooths city traffic. The larger 3.8 MT trades some frugality for easier highway pulling; other powertrain combinations existed too.

Coupe — Pontiac Phoenix Engines and Transmissions

Coupe Pontiac Phoenix Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
2.5 MTGasoline2471 cm³92 hp68 kW183 N⋅mManualRWD
2.5 ATGasoline2471 cm³92 hp68 kW183 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
3.8 MTGasoline3791 cm³150 hp110 kW285 N⋅mManualRWD
3.8 ATGasoline3791 cm³150 hp110 kW285 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
5.0 MTGasoline5000 cm³140 hp103 kWNot providedManualRWD
5.0 ATGasoline5000 cm³140 hp103 kWNot providedAutomaticRWD

Sedan — Pontiac Phoenix Engines and Transmissions

Sedan Pontiac Phoenix Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
2.5 MTGasoline2471 cm³92 hp68 kW183 N⋅mManualRWD
2.5 ATGasoline2471 cm³92 hp68 kW183 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
3.8 MTGasoline3791 cm³150 hp110 kW285 N⋅mManualRWD
3.8 ATGasoline3791 cm³150 hp110 kW285 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
5.0 MTGasoline5000 cm³140 hp103 kWNot providedManualRWD
5.0 ATGasoline5000 cm³140 hp103 kWNot providedAutomaticRWD

Pontiac Phoenix Dimensions

Coupe — Pontiac Phoenix Dimensions

Coupe Pontiac Phoenix Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseGround clearance, minimum
2.5 MT5166 mm1839 mm1328 mm2822 mm107 mm
2.5 AT5166 mm1839 mm1328 mm2822 mm107 mm
3.8 MT5166 mm1839 mm1328 mm2822 mm107 mm
3.8 AT5166 mm1839 mm1328 mm2822 mm107 mm
5.0 MT5166 mm1839 mm1328 mm2822 mm107 mm
5.0 AT5166 mm1839 mm1328 mm2822 mm107 mm

Sedan — Pontiac Phoenix Dimensions

Sedan Pontiac Phoenix Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseGround clearance, minimum
2.5 MT5166 mm1839 mm1351 mm2822 mm107 mm
2.5 AT5166 mm1839 mm1351 mm2822 mm107 mm
3.8 MT5166 mm1839 mm1351 mm2822 mm107 mm
3.8 AT5166 mm1839 mm1351 mm2822 mm107 mm
5.0 MT5166 mm1839 mm1351 mm2822 mm107 mm
5.0 AT5166 mm1839 mm1351 mm2822 mm107 mm