1985 Pontiac Sunbird
US · Subcompact Cars
The 1985 Pontiac Sunbird is listed in the US market with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.
- Engine
- Varies by configuration: 1.8L 4-cylinder turbocharged (FFS/TRBO), 1.8L 4-cylinder turbocharged (FFS/TRBO) CA model), 1.8L 4-cylinder (CAL)(FFS), 1.8L 4-cylinder (FFS), 2.0L 4-cylinder (FFS), 2.0L 4-cylinder (FFS) CA model)
- Transmission
- Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Economy
- 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) to 28 mpg (8.4 L/100 km) combined
Key Figures
Engine
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Varies by configuration: 1.8L 4-cylinder turbocharged (FFS/TRBO), 1.8L 4-cylinder turbocharged (FFS/TRBO) CA model), 1.8L 4-cylinder (CAL)(FFS), 1.8L 4-cylinder (FFS), 2.0L 4-cylinder (FFS), 2.0L 4-cylinder (FFS) CA model) | |
| Displacement | 1.8 L to 2.0 L | |
| Cylinders | 4 | |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | |
| Fuel type | Gasoline | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission | Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual | |
| Gears | 3 to 5 | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
Fuel economy and range
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Combined | 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) to 28 mpg (8.4 L/100 km) | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
| City | 17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km) to 24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km) | |
| Highway | 23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km) to 36 mpg (6.5 L/100 km) |
Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.
Trims and configurations
19 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.
- 1.8L · FWD · 3-speed automatic
- 1.8L · FWD · 3-speed automatic
- 1.8L · FWD · 3-speed automatic
- 1.8L · FWD · 4-speed manual
- 1.8L · FWD · 4-speed manual
- 1.8L · FWD · 5-speed manual
- 1.8L · FWD · 5-speed manual
- 2.0L · FWD · 4-speed manual
- 2.0L · FWD · 4-speed manual
- Sunbird Convertible · 1.8L · FWD · 3-speed automatic
- Sunbird Convertible · 1.8L · FWD · 3-speed automatic
- Sunbird Convertible · 1.8L · FWD · 3-speed automatic
- Sunbird Convertible · 1.8L · FWD · 4-speed manual
- Sunbird Convertible · 1.8L · FWD · 4-speed manual
- Sunbird Convertible · 1.8L · FWD · 5-speed manual
- Sunbird Wagon · 1.8L · FWD · 3-speed automatic
- Sunbird Wagon · 1.8L · FWD · 5-speed manual
- Sunbird Wagon · 2.0L · FWD · 4-speed manual
- Sunbird Wagon · 2.0L · FWD · 4-speed manual
Recalls
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Last checked November 9, 2026.
06E043000: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS…
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
Reported May 19, 2006. View on NHTSA
Data sources
- EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved October 24, 2026 · US Government public data
- NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 24, 2026 · US Government public data
Source checked: October 24, 2026
Data verified: October 24, 2026
Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.
Related vehicles
- 1986 Pontiac Sunbird
Gasoline
Varies by configuration: 1.8L 4-cylinder turbocharged ((FFS,TRBO)), 1.8L 4-cylinder ((FFS)), 2.0L 4-cylinder ((FFS)) · FWD
27 mpg (8.7 L/100 km) to 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) - 1984 Pontiac Sunbird
Gasoline
Varies by configuration: 1.8L 4-cylinder ((CAL)(FFS)), 1.8L 4-cylinder turbocharged ((FFS,TRBO)), 1.8L 4-cylinder ((FFS)), 2.0L 4-cylinder ((FFS)), 1.8L 4-cylinder ((FFS) CA model), 1.8L 4-cylinder turbocharged ((FFS,TRBO) CA model), 2.0L 4-cylinder ((FFS) CA model)
29 mpg (8.1 L/100 km) to 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km)
Frequently asked questions
What engine does the 1985 Pontiac Sunbird have?
Varies by configuration: 1.8L 4-cylinder turbocharged ((FFS/TRBO)), 1.8L 4-cylinder turbocharged ((FFS/TRBO) CA model), 1.8L 4-cylinder ((CAL)(FFS)), 1.8L 4-cylinder ((FFS)), 2.0L 4-cylinder ((FFS)), 2.0L 4-cylinder ((FFS) CA model). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.
What is the fuel economy of the 1985 Pontiac Sunbird?
Combined fuel economy is 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) to 28 mpg (8.4 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.
Is the 1985 Pontiac Sunbird front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?
Drivetrain: FWD.
Are there recalls for the 1985 Pontiac Sunbird?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year (last checked November 9, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.