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Pontiac Astre
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| Pontiac Astre | |
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| Pontiac | |
| Production | 1975-1977 |
| Class | Subcompact |
| Body Style | 2-Door Coupe, 3-Door Hatchback, 3-Door Wagon |
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| Wheelbase | 97" |
| Weight | 2500-2800 lbs |
| Transmission | 3-Speed Manual, RWD 4-Speed Manual, RWD 3-Speed Automatic, RWD |
| Engine | 2.3L (140 cid) I4 (1975-1977) 2.5L (151 cid) I4 (1977) |
| Power | 72-90 hp |
| Similar | Chevrolet Vega |
| Platform | H |
The Pontiac Astre is corporate twin to the Chevrolet Vega produced 1975 through 1977. Vega's aluminum-block 2.3L L4 engine was Astre's powertrain in 1975-1976. For Aste's final year, it has Pontiac's own cast-iron 2.5L L4, known as the "Iron Duke". The Vega-based Pontiac Sunbird continued through 1980.
A special and very rare version of the 1977 Astre included the Formula option. This provided unique lower body stripes, flame decal for the hood, rear spoiler, and Formula stripes on the rear of the car. Matched with the four speed and the iron duke engine, the lightweight Formula was a relatively strong competitor on the street.
See the Chevrolet Vega entry for further comments about the Pontiac Astre.
