Pontiac Phoenix - Revision history

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1st Generation (1977-1979)

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	==1st Generation (1977-1979)==		==1st Generation (1977-1979)==

	The 1st gen Phoenix would be a short-lived model. It was introduced in April of 1977 as a late-1977 model, and differed from Ventura with a new front end with dual rectangular headlights and a vertically-slatted grille. Taillight design would remain the same. Trim levels mirrored the Ventura's: base, luxury-oriented '''LJ''' and sporty '''SJ''' models. Bodystyles were still the 2-door coupe, 3-door hatchback and 4-door sedan. Drivetrains were the base 2.5L (151 cid) "Iron Duke" I4 available in the base model only (and the only X-car to offer an I4 in this generation). A 3.8L (231 cid) V6 was optional and standard in the LJ and SJ. A Chevy-built 5.0L (305 cid) and 5.7L (350 cid) V8 were options. 4- and 5-speed manual transmissions were available on the I4 and V6, the 305 could have a 4-speed manual, and the 3-speed automatic was the only transmission available on the 350, and could be had with any other engine. Since the ~~premier~~ Phoenix debuted late in the model year, naturally the 1978 models had virtually no changes. 1979 would be a shortened year as well, with production stopping in late December, 1978.		The 1st gen Phoenix would be a short-lived model. It was introduced in April of 1977 as a late-1977 model, and differed from Ventura with a new front end with dual rectangular headlights and a vertically-slatted grille. Taillight design would remain the same. Trim levels mirrored the Ventura's: base, luxury-oriented '''LJ''' and sporty '''SJ''' models. Bodystyles were still the 2-door coupe, 3-door hatchback and 4-door sedan. Drivetrains were the base 2.5L (151 cid) "Iron Duke" I4 available in the base model only (and the only X-car to offer an I4 in this generation). A 3.8L (231 cid) V6 was optional and standard in the LJ and SJ. A Chevy-built 5.0L (305 cid) and 5.7L (350 cid) V8 were options. 4- and 5-speed manual transmissions were available on the I4 and V6, the 305 could have a 4-speed manual, and the 3-speed automatic was the only transmission available on the 350, and could be had with any other engine. Since the Phoenix debuted late in the model year, naturally the 1978 models had virtually no changes. 1979 would be a shortened year as well, with production stopping in late December, 1978 - the only real change was that the 350 V8 was no longer available.

	An all-new front wheel drive X-body would debut for 1980.		An all-new front wheel drive X-body would debut for 1980.

Yankee: /* 1st Generation (1977-1979) */

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1st Generation (1977-1979)

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	==1st Generation (1977-1979)==		==1st Generation (1977-1979)==

	The 1st gen Phoenix would be a short-lived model. It was introduced in April of 1977 as a late-1977 model, and differed from Ventura with a new front end with dual rectangular headlights and a vertically-slatted grille. Taillight design would remain the same. Trim levels mirrored the Ventura's: base, luxury-oriented '''LJ''' and sporty '''SJ''' models. Bodystyles were still the 2-door coupe, 3-door hatchback and 4-door sedan. Drivetrains were the base 2.5L (151 cid) "Iron Duke" I4 available in the base model only (and the only X-car to offer an I4 in this generation). A 3.8L (231 cid) V6 was optional and standard in the LJ and SJ. A Chevy-built 5.0L (305 cid) and 5.7L (350 cid) V8 were options. 4- and 5-speed manual transmissions were available on the I4 and V6, the 305 could have a 4-speed manual, and the 3-speed automatic was the only transmission available on the 350, and could be had with any other engine. Since the premier Phoenix debuted late in the model year, naturally the 1978 models had virtually no changes. 1979 would be a shortened year as well, with production stopping in late December, 1978. ~~Based on production figures from General Motors, only 1826 Phoenix models were equipped with the 5.7L 350 engine and TH350 3-speed automatic transmission in the 1979 model year.~~		The 1st gen Phoenix would be a short-lived model. It was introduced in April of 1977 as a late-1977 model, and differed from Ventura with a new front end with dual rectangular headlights and a vertically-slatted grille. Taillight design would remain the same. Trim levels mirrored the Ventura's: base, luxury-oriented '''LJ''' and sporty '''SJ''' models. Bodystyles were still the 2-door coupe, 3-door hatchback and 4-door sedan. Drivetrains were the base 2.5L (151 cid) "Iron Duke" I4 available in the base model only (and the only X-car to offer an I4 in this generation). A 3.8L (231 cid) V6 was optional and standard in the LJ and SJ. A Chevy-built 5.0L (305 cid) and 5.7L (350 cid) V8 were options. 4- and 5-speed manual transmissions were available on the I4 and V6, the 305 could have a 4-speed manual, and the 3-speed automatic was the only transmission available on the 350, and could be had with any other engine. Since the premier Phoenix debuted late in the model year, naturally the 1978 models had virtually no changes. 1979 would be a shortened year as well, with production stopping in late December, 1978.

	An all-new front wheel drive X-body would debut for 1980.		An all-new front wheel drive X-body would debut for 1980.

Yankee: /* 1st Generation (1977-1979) */

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1st Generation (1977-1979)

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	==1st Generation (1977-1979)==		==1st Generation (1977-1979)==

	The 1st gen Phoenix would be a short-lived model. It was introduced in April of 1977 as a late-1977 model, and differed from Ventura with a new front end with dual rectangular headlights and a vertically-slatted grille. Taillight design would remain the same. Trim levels mirrored the Ventura's: base, luxury-oriented '''LJ''' and sporty '''SJ''' models. Bodystyles were still the 2-door coupe, 3-door hatchback and 4-door sedan. Drivetrains were the base 2.5L (151 cid) "Iron Duke" I4 available in the base model only (and the only X-car to offer an I4 in this generation). A 3.8L (231 cid) V6 was optional and standard in the LJ and SJ. A Chevy-built 5.0L (305 cid) and 5.7L (350 cid) V8 were options. 4- and 5-speed manual transmissions were available on the I4 and V6, the 305 could have a 4-speed manual, and the 3-speed automatic was the only transmission available on the 350, and could be had with any other engine. Since the premier Phoenix debuted late in the model year, naturally the 1978 models had virtually no changes. 1979 would be a shortened year as well, with production stopping in late December, 1978. Based on production figures from General Motors, only 1826 Phoenix models were equipped with the 5.7L 350 engine and TH350 3 speed automatic transmission in the 1979 model year. An all-new front wheel drive X-body would debut for 1980.		The 1st gen Phoenix would be a short-lived model. It was introduced in April of 1977 as a late-1977 model, and differed from Ventura with a new front end with dual rectangular headlights and a vertically-slatted grille. Taillight design would remain the same. Trim levels mirrored the Ventura's: base, luxury-oriented '''LJ''' and sporty '''SJ''' models. Bodystyles were still the 2-door coupe, 3-door hatchback and 4-door sedan. Drivetrains were the base 2.5L (151 cid) "Iron Duke" I4 available in the base model only (and the only X-car to offer an I4 in this generation). A 3.8L (231 cid) V6 was optional and standard in the LJ and SJ. A Chevy-built 5.0L (305 cid) and 5.7L (350 cid) V8 were options. 4- and 5-speed manual transmissions were available on the I4 and V6, the 305 could have a 4-speed manual, and the 3-speed automatic was the only transmission available on the 350, and could be had with any other engine. Since the premier Phoenix debuted late in the model year, naturally the 1978 models had virtually no changes. 1979 would be a shortened year as well, with production stopping in late December, 1978. Based on production figures from General Motors, only 1826 Phoenix models were equipped with the 5.7L 350 engine and TH350 3-speed automatic transmission in the 1979 model year.

			An all-new front wheel drive X-body would debut for 1980.

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Yankee at 19:22, 19 July 2009

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	The '''[[Pontiac]] Phoenix''' picked up where the previous '''Ventura''' left off in mid-1977. The Phoenix was phased in at the middle of the model year - why Pontiac chose to rename the car from Ventura to Phoenix is not exactly known. The Phoenix, like the Ventura, was of course basically a Pontiac version of the X-body [Chevrolet ~~Citation~~]. The Phoenix, like the other X-bodies, would undergo a major redesign in 1980 and be switched to a front wheel drive platform and last until the end of the 1984 model year. It was replaced by the highly successful [[Pontiac Grand Am\|Grand Am]] in 1985.		The '''[[Pontiac]] Phoenix''' picked up where the previous '''Ventura''' left off in mid-1977. The Phoenix was phased in at the middle of the model year - why Pontiac chose to rename the car from Ventura to Phoenix is not exactly known. The Phoenix, like the Ventura, was of course basically a Pontiac version of the X-body [[Chevrolet Nova]]. The Phoenix, like the other X-bodies, would undergo a major redesign in 1980 and be switched to a front wheel drive platform and last until the end of the 1984 model year. It was replaced by the highly successful [[Pontiac Grand Am\|Grand Am]] in 1985.

	Here's a quick rundown for each generation:		Here's a quick rundown for each generation:

72.228.5.101: /* 1st Generation (1977-1979) */

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1st Generation (1977-1979)

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	==1st Generation (1977-1979)==		==1st Generation (1977-1979)==

	The 1st gen Phoenix would be a short-lived model. It was introduced in April of 1977 as a late-1977 model, and differed from Ventura with a new front end with dual rectangular headlights and a vertically-slatted grille. Taillight design would remain the same. Trim levels mirrored the Ventura's: base, luxury-oriented '''LJ''' and sporty '''SJ''' models. Bodystyles were still the 2-door coupe, 3-door hatchback and 4-door sedan. Drivetrains were the base 2.5L (151 cid) "Iron Duke" I4 available in the base model only (and the only X-car to offer an I4 in this generation). A 3.8L (231 cid) V6 was optional and standard in the LJ and SJ. A Chevy-built 5.0L (305 cid) and 5.7L (350 cid) V8 were options. 4- and 5-speed manual transmissions were available on the I4 and V6, the 305 could have a 4-speed manual, and the 3-speed automatic was the only transmission available on the 350, and could be had with any other engine. Since the premier Phoenix debuted late in the model year, naturally the 1978 models had virtually no changes. 1979 would be a shortened year as well, with production stopping in late December, 1978. Based on production figures from ~~Genreal~~ Motors, only 1826 Phoenix models were equipped with the 5.7L 350 engine and TH350 3 speed automatic transmission in the 1979 model year. An all-new front wheel drive X-body would debut for 1980.		The 1st gen Phoenix would be a short-lived model. It was introduced in April of 1977 as a late-1977 model, and differed from Ventura with a new front end with dual rectangular headlights and a vertically-slatted grille. Taillight design would remain the same. Trim levels mirrored the Ventura's: base, luxury-oriented '''LJ''' and sporty '''SJ''' models. Bodystyles were still the 2-door coupe, 3-door hatchback and 4-door sedan. Drivetrains were the base 2.5L (151 cid) "Iron Duke" I4 available in the base model only (and the only X-car to offer an I4 in this generation). A 3.8L (231 cid) V6 was optional and standard in the LJ and SJ. A Chevy-built 5.0L (305 cid) and 5.7L (350 cid) V8 were options. 4- and 5-speed manual transmissions were available on the I4 and V6, the 305 could have a 4-speed manual, and the 3-speed automatic was the only transmission available on the 350, and could be had with any other engine. Since the premier Phoenix debuted late in the model year, naturally the 1978 models had virtually no changes. 1979 would be a shortened year as well, with production stopping in late December, 1978. Based on production figures from General Motors, only 1826 Phoenix models were equipped with the 5.7L 350 engine and TH350 3 speed automatic transmission in the 1979 model year. An all-new front wheel drive X-body would debut for 1980.

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1st Generation (1977-1979)

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	==1st Generation (1977-1979)==		==1st Generation (1977-1979)==

	The 1st gen Phoenix would be a short-lived model. It was introduced in April of 1977 as a late-1977 model, and differed from Ventura with a new front end with dual rectangular headlights and a vertically-slatted grille. Taillight design would remain the same. Trim levels mirrored the Ventura's: base, luxury-oriented '''LJ''' and sporty '''SJ''' models. Bodystyles were still the 2-door coupe, 3-door hatchback and 4-door sedan. Drivetrains were the base 2.5L (151 cid) "Iron Duke" I4 available in the base model only (and the only X-car to offer an I4 in this generation). A 3.8L (231 cid) V6 was optional and standard in the LJ and SJ. A Chevy-built 5.0L (305 cid) and 5.7L (350 cid) V8 were options. 4- and 5-speed manual transmissions were available on the I4 and V6, the 305 could have a 4-speed manual, and the 3-speed automatic was the only transmission available on the 350, and could be had with any other engine. Since the premier Phoenix debuted late in the model year, naturally the 1978 models had virtually no changes. 1979 would be a shortened year as well, with production stopping in late December, 1978. ~~Only~~ 1826 Phoenix models were equipped with the 5.7L 350 engine and TH350 3 speed automatic transmission. An all-new front wheel drive X-body would debut for 1980.		The 1st gen Phoenix would be a short-lived model. It was introduced in April of 1977 as a late-1977 model, and differed from Ventura with a new front end with dual rectangular headlights and a vertically-slatted grille. Taillight design would remain the same. Trim levels mirrored the Ventura's: base, luxury-oriented '''LJ''' and sporty '''SJ''' models. Bodystyles were still the 2-door coupe, 3-door hatchback and 4-door sedan. Drivetrains were the base 2.5L (151 cid) "Iron Duke" I4 available in the base model only (and the only X-car to offer an I4 in this generation). A 3.8L (231 cid) V6 was optional and standard in the LJ and SJ. A Chevy-built 5.0L (305 cid) and 5.7L (350 cid) V8 were options. 4- and 5-speed manual transmissions were available on the I4 and V6, the 305 could have a 4-speed manual, and the 3-speed automatic was the only transmission available on the 350, and could be had with any other engine. Since the premier Phoenix debuted late in the model year, naturally the 1978 models had virtually no changes. 1979 would be a shortened year as well, with production stopping in late December, 1978. Based on production figures from Genreal Motors, only 1826 Phoenix models were equipped with the 5.7L 350 engine and TH350 3 speed automatic transmission in the 1979 model year. An all-new front wheel drive X-body would debut for 1980.

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1st Generation (1977-1979)

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	==1st Generation (1977-1979)==		==1st Generation (1977-1979)==

	The 1st gen Phoenix would be a short-lived model. It was introduced in April of 1977 as a late-1977 model, and differed from Ventura with a new front end with dual rectangular headlights and a vertically-slatted grille. Taillight design would remain the same. Trim levels mirrored the Ventura's: base, luxury-oriented '''LJ''' and sporty '''SJ''' models. Bodystyles were still the 2-door coupe, 3-door hatchback and 4-door sedan. Drivetrains were the base 2.5L (151 cid) "Iron Duke" I4 available in the base model only (and the only X-car to offer an I4 in this generation). A 3.8L (231 cid) V6 was optional and standard in the LJ and SJ. A Chevy-built 5.0L (305 cid) and 5.7L (350 cid) V8 were options. 4- and 5-speed manual transmissions were available on the I4 and V6, the 305 could have a 4-speed manual, and the 3-speed automatic was the only transmission available on the 350, and could be had with any other engine. Since the premier Phoenix debuted late in the model year, naturally the 1978 models had virtually no changes. In 1979~~, this~~ would be a shortened year as well, with production stopping in late December, 1978. Only 1826 Phoenix models were equipped with the 5.7 350 engine and TH350 3 speed automatic transmission. An all-new front wheel drive X-body would debut for 1980.		The 1st gen Phoenix would be a short-lived model. It was introduced in April of 1977 as a late-1977 model, and differed from Ventura with a new front end with dual rectangular headlights and a vertically-slatted grille. Taillight design would remain the same. Trim levels mirrored the Ventura's: base, luxury-oriented '''LJ''' and sporty '''SJ''' models. Bodystyles were still the 2-door coupe, 3-door hatchback and 4-door sedan. Drivetrains were the base 2.5L (151 cid) "Iron Duke" I4 available in the base model only (and the only X-car to offer an I4 in this generation). A 3.8L (231 cid) V6 was optional and standard in the LJ and SJ. A Chevy-built 5.0L (305 cid) and 5.7L (350 cid) V8 were options. 4- and 5-speed manual transmissions were available on the I4 and V6, the 305 could have a 4-speed manual, and the 3-speed automatic was the only transmission available on the 350, and could be had with any other engine. Since the premier Phoenix debuted late in the model year, naturally the 1978 models had virtually no changes. 1979 would be a shortened year as well, with production stopping in late December, 1978. Only 1826 Phoenix models were equipped with the 5.7L 350 engine and TH350 3 speed automatic transmission. An all-new front wheel drive X-body would debut for 1980.

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1st Generation (1977-1979)

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	==1st Generation (1977-1979)==		==1st Generation (1977-1979)==

	The 1st gen Phoenix would be a short-lived model. It was introduced in April of 1977 as a late-1977 model, and differed from Ventura with a new front end with dual rectangular headlights and a vertically-slatted grille. Taillight design would remain the same. Trim levels mirrored the Ventura's: base, luxury-oriented '''LJ''' and sporty '''SJ''' models. Bodystyles were still the 2-door coupe, 3-door hatchback and 4-door sedan. Drivetrains were the base 2.5L (151 cid) "Iron Duke" I4 available in the base model only (and the only X-car to offer an I4 in this generation). A 3.8L (231 cid) V6 was optional and standard in the LJ and SJ. A Chevy-built 5.0L (305 cid) and 5.7L (350 cid) V8 were options. 4- and 5-speed manual transmissions were available on the I4 and V6, the 305 could have a 4-speed manual, and the 3-speed automatic was the only transmission available on the 350, and could be had with any other engine. Since the premier Phoenix debuted late in the model year, naturally the 1978 models had virtually no changes. In 1979, ~~the only real change was the 350 V8 option was dropped as~~ this would be a shortened year as well, with production stopping in late December, 1978. An all-new front wheel drive X-body would debut for 1980.		The 1st gen Phoenix would be a short-lived model. It was introduced in April of 1977 as a late-1977 model, and differed from Ventura with a new front end with dual rectangular headlights and a vertically-slatted grille. Taillight design would remain the same. Trim levels mirrored the Ventura's: base, luxury-oriented '''LJ''' and sporty '''SJ''' models. Bodystyles were still the 2-door coupe, 3-door hatchback and 4-door sedan. Drivetrains were the base 2.5L (151 cid) "Iron Duke" I4 available in the base model only (and the only X-car to offer an I4 in this generation). A 3.8L (231 cid) V6 was optional and standard in the LJ and SJ. A Chevy-built 5.0L (305 cid) and 5.7L (350 cid) V8 were options. 4- and 5-speed manual transmissions were available on the I4 and V6, the 305 could have a 4-speed manual, and the 3-speed automatic was the only transmission available on the 350, and could be had with any other engine. Since the premier Phoenix debuted late in the model year, naturally the 1978 models had virtually no changes. In 1979, this would be a shortened year as well, with production stopping in late December, 1978. Only 1826 Phoenix models were equipped with the 5.7 350 engine and TH350 3 speed automatic transmission. An all-new front wheel drive X-body would debut for 1980.

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128.42.166.89 at 15:34, 31 March 2009

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	The '''[[Pontiac]] Phoenix''' picked up where the previous '''Ventura''' left off in mid-1977. The Phoenix was phased in at the middle of the model year - why Pontiac chose to rename the car from Ventura to Phoenix is not exactly known. The Phoenix, like the Ventura, was of course basically a Pontiac version of the X-body [[Chevrolet ~~Nova]~~]. The Phoenix, like the other X-bodies, would undergo a major redesign in 1980 and be switched to a front wheel drive platform and last until the end of the 1984 model year. It was replaced by the highly successful [[Pontiac Grand Am\|Grand Am]] in 1985.		The '''[[Pontiac]] Phoenix''' picked up where the previous '''Ventura''' left off in mid-1977. The Phoenix was phased in at the middle of the model year - why Pontiac chose to rename the car from Ventura to Phoenix is not exactly known. The Phoenix, like the Ventura, was of course basically a Pontiac version of the X-body [Chevrolet Citation]. The Phoenix, like the other X-bodies, would undergo a major redesign in 1980 and be switched to a front wheel drive platform and last until the end of the 1984 model year. It was replaced by the highly successful [[Pontiac Grand Am\|Grand Am]] in 1985.

	Here's a quick rundown for each generation:		Here's a quick rundown for each generation: