Trans Am Immaculate, Only 1554 Original Miles, One Of One on 2040-cars
Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey, United States
2002 Pontiac
Slingshot
The first thing you notice is this special edition of the TransAM appears to be longer and sleeker than the stock TransAM or ANY other TransAM there is...That's because the car sports new19 inch Michelin Sports and magnesium Alms racing wheels (instead of the stock 17's and the stock painted wheels). The car is also lowered 3", but there is still plenty of height to negotiate the steepest grades. As you climb in the cabin, you notice that all the GM plastic has been replaced with the finest leather seating and includes the doors. You also notice that the cheap sill plate has been replaced with polished billet aluminum full length sill plate. Your eye is drawn to the fact that EVERY cheap plastic control knob, including the shift ball has been replaced with solid aluminum billet knobs.The pedals are all aluminum with the stamped WS6 logo on each.With the car at idle, there is the characteristic American V-8 rumble, which flows through hand fabricated stainless exhaust tips with a ceramic coated interior. At full throttle the the roar turns heads...at highway speed the exhaust noise disappears. In first gear the power is immediate, but as it moves through the RPM range you would swear the engine is supercharged. A surge of power at 3000 RPM's pins the driver even further into the seat back. This happens in all of the first 4 gears. This Supercar can reach 60 mph in first gear! The steering is simply amazing! It tracks straight and true and the progressive variable steering effort is reminiscent of a Ferrari. The slightest hand movement changes the car's direction. The steering mechanicals are SUPERB! If you are the least bit shy about being asked questions at every fuel stop and every red light, and having cell phones pointed at you all the time, this is not the car for you! But, if you want a machine that is EXTRAORDINARY this IS the car for you! It is being offered at a fraction of the cost to build it! Think of it this way...you are looking at and can purchase what is essentially a brand new car with over 400 HP with NO GAS GUZZLER TAX, and NO LUXURY TAX and what will be a fraction of the sales tax originally paid on this car! This car IS NOT a WS6, it is much, much faster, handles immensely better and is more luxurious! It IS NOT a Firehawk, it is much, much faster, handles better and is far more luxurious. It is not a Carl Black Blackbird, it is much, much faster, handles better and is far more luxurious! Why would anyone buy a Carl Black Trans Am that has half of the Supercar modifications and selling for nearly double the price? This brand new Firebird Trans AM with
every factory option was transformed by Sheehan Pontiac in Florida with full factory approval, as the full warranty remained in place for the car. Literally, few nuts and bolts were left unturned making this last production year,
the last “Of the Breed” into a true exotic Supercar. There will never be another Pontiac Trans AM Slingshot! The goal of the transformation was fairly simple…use revised proprietary vehicle geometry, increased power output, reduced unsprung weight and reduced the drag coefficient to build a one-of-a-kind best of the best among Supercars of the era. All of the modifications were performed by master mechanics at Sheehan Pontiac, the largest Pontiac dealership in Florida in 2002. All of the modifications were approved by Pontiac, so as to not disrupt the factory warranty. Let’s walk through most of the
modifications: SUSPENSION AND HANDLING · SLP Level I Heavy Duty Package, which included reinforced rear control arms, and the panhard bar was fully boxed with a 1/8th inch steel plate (black powdered coated). The lateral force rating was certified by SLP at .90 G’s. · Installation of special polyurethane bushings · Installation of heavy duty sway bars (32mm front and 21mm rear) · Installation of urethane high resistance performance suspension bushings · Installation of Eibach Progressive Rate Pro Performance Springs (suspension lowered 1.2 inches) · Installation of Bilstein Road Racing Ultra Suspension gas filled struts and shocks · Installation of SLP sub-frame connectors (black gloss black powder coated) · Connectors tied into SLP NHRA legal drive shaft loop constructed of a single piece of 1/4 ” steel (black powder coated with embossed SLP logo in stainless steel) · SLP Strut tower support was constructed of 11/4” inch steel tubing (black powder coated) WHEELS AND TIRES · The stock wheels were replaced with BBS Ferrari ALMS Challenge Motorsport Aluminum Wheels originally designed for Ferrari racing · The stock tires were replaced with offset Special Order Michelin Pilot Sport Tires…front 8.5 x 19 P245 35ZR, rear 9.5 x 19 P285 30ZR (stock were 16” or 17”) · Wheels were then ultra high speed balanced and infrared aligned AIR INDUCTION · The stock air induction system was replaced with the SLP Dual Cold Air Induction System (finish constructed of stainless steel with chrome SLP logo) · The upper induction was funneled over Glasuric non–metallic high flow finish and billet aluminum vents (finished in black satin) · The stock airbox lid was replaced with a SLP lightweight performance airbox lid · The stock air filter was replaced wit a K&N High Performance Air Filter Charger · The stock mass airflow sensor was replaced with a much larger SLP mass airflow sensor · A smooth high flow bellows replaced the stock bellows ENGINE · Special allocation SLP LS1 high ratio rocker arms replaced the stock rocker arms · Bosch Platinum+4 Ultra performance spark plugs replaced the stock spark plugs · Valve covers were repainted Sunset Yellow (to match car graphics found elsewhere on the car) · Intake manifold were repainted in Sebring Silver · Stock engine oil and oil filter were replaced with Redline Full Synthetic 20/50 racing oil and K&N Gold oil filter · Stock transmission fluid was replaced with full synthetic 75/90 Dextron III Racing fluid · Stock differential fluid was replaced with Redline full synthetic Super Heavy Duty Racing oil · Water Wetter coolant replaced the stock coolant convection heat limiter · A manual SLP fan override to permit the driver to control the dual fan operation was integrated into the console · An SLP LS1 160 degree thermostat replaced the stock thermostat · Functional slotted polished billet aluminum inner fender ventilators replaced the stock plastic honeycomb ventilators · A GM Performance Option power steering rack and pinion fluid cooler was installed TRANSMISSION and DRIVETRAIN · 6 speed Hurst Short-Throw Competition Linkage Shifter installed · SLP Skip Shift Eliminator was installed · Traction Control logic module was “reversed” to always be deactivated unless manually activated · The stock driveshaft was replaced with the SLP high performance steel driveshaft · The stock differential cover was replaced with a Performance Products cast aluminum differential cover, which provides a fill and drain plug (not included on stock Firebird or WS6) EXHAUST · The stock headers were replaced with SLP Jet Coated In and Out Polished Long Tube Tuned Headers (with SLP logo and hand fitted and machined) · The stock catalytic converters were replaced with Random Technology Street Legal-Street Lethal ultra low restriction catalytic converters · The stock mufflers were replaced with hand built SLP SS Performance Exhaust System (with bellows eliminated) · The stock exhaust outlets were replaced with hand made stainless steel (jet coated ceramic interior) exhaust outlets that were cantered, tapered and flared BRAKING · The stock rotors were replaced with Baer Claw Eradispeed Cross-Drilled and Slotted rotors · Calipers were painted Sunset Yellow (powder coated) · The stock disc pads were replaced with VGX Stealth Metallic molded carbon heat transfer calipers with built in silencer HEADLIGHT SYSTEM · The stock headlight system was replaced with a Lemans Style headlight system with aircraft aluminum ABS headlight tubs and PETG acrylic UV coated molded lens covers · The stock headlight balance system was replaced with a DOT approved bubble alignment system and high performance CATS High Beam Wattage (280 Watts) bulbs COCKPIT AND CABIN · The stock seat coverings were replaced with French style hand sewn diagonally stitched Grade A imported Italian leather in yellow and black · The stick shifter boot was replaced with a French stitched imported Italian leather boot in yellow · The stock rear seats were redesigned and covered in the matching imported Italian leather of the front buckets (including seat cushion bolsters and center console) · Door panels were redesigned to accommodate the yellow interior theme · The stock shifter knob was replaced with a yellow-lined inlay CNC cut and grooved billet shifter knob · Windshield frame installation of engine vitals gauges SPECIAL BADGING · Hand painted yellow shadowed “S” logo on front fascia · Removed the hatch lock assembly and replaced with hand painted Slingshot shadowed yellow trademark · Hand painted trademark “disappearing” stretch “S” in charcoal on sail panel · Hand painted Pontiac Logo on front fenders above billets vents · Special billet aluminum badging recessed in interior niche and lower body panels to establish the “bloodline and model”. At over 400 HP, the Slingshot is a truly high performance car that was designed as a drag racing or circuit track vehicle, though it never has been raced. The car has resided in a private collection since its original build. It is the only Slingshot ever produced, so this is the only one in existence.The Slingshot name and logo is trademarked and reserved. The original sticker price of a Trans AM optioned like this one was approximately $30,000 in 2002. This build added approximately another $40,000 to the sticker price at the time. The Slingshot was nearly a $70,000 Supercar in 2002. During the years in a private collection, the Slingshot was maintained in immaculate condition, and at 1,554 original miles the car is essentially new. It can be enjoyed as a driver, preserved as an investment, or shown as a rare example of a now gone breed. Be prepared to be stunned. This is a beautiful, extraordinarily powerful exceptional handling, rare one-of-a-kind driving machine! You have seen other 2002 Trans AM's for sale for $35,000-40,000. The Slingshot is much more rare, can run rings around any stock Trans AM and all others that have been modified, and most importantly is priced to sell. Thanks for looking! All Perspective Buyers are strongly encouraged to have the
Slingshot third-party inspected BEFORE offering not after you are the
winning bidder. A $500.00 deposit is required within 48 hours of a winning bid. Full payment is required within seven (7) working days. The Slingshot is offered as is and where is. This is a private offer, but financing may be available for qualified buyers. On Jun-12-14 at 06:46:20 PDT, seller added the following information:
The first thing you
notice is this special edition of the TransAM appears to be longer and
sleeker than the stock TransAM or ANY other TransAM there is...That's
because the car sports new19 inch Michelin Sports and magnesium Alms
racing wheels (instead of the stock 17's and the stock painted wheels).
The car is also lowered , but there is still plenty of height to
negotiate the steepest grades. You notice that all the plastic exterior parts have been replaced with polished billet aluminum. Every insignia is air-brushed and clear coated...no stick-ons except the RAM AIR factory letters on hood. As you climb in the cabin, you notice
that all the GM plastic has been replaced with the finest leather
seating and includes the doors. You also notice that the cheap sill
plate has been replaced with polished billet aluminum full length sill
plate. Your eye is drawn to the fact that EVERY cheap plastic control
knob, including the shift ball has been replaced with solid aluminum
billet knobs.The pedals are all aluminum with the stamped WS6 logo on
each.The interior is a huge step up from stock! With the car at idle, there is the characteristic American V-8
rumble, which flows through hand fabricated stainless exhaust tips with a
ceramic coated interior. At full throttle the the roar turns heads...at
highway speed the ferocious exhaust note disappears. In first gear the power is
immediate, but as it moves through the RPM range you would swear the
engine is supercharged. A surge of power at 3000 RPM's pins the driver
even further into the seat back. This happens in all of the first 4
gears. This Supercar can reach 60 mph in first gear! The steering is
simply amazing! It tracks straight and true and the progressive variable
steering effort is reminiscent of a Ferrari. The slightest hand
movement changes the car's direction. The steering mechanicals are
SUPERB! If you are the least bit shy about being asked questions at every fuel stop and every red light, and having cell phones pointed at you all the time, this is not the car for you! But, if you want a machine that is EXTRAORDINARY this IS the car for you! It is being offered at a fraction of the cost to build it! Think
of it this way...you are looking at and can purchase what is
essentially a brand new car with over 400 HP with NO GAS GUZZLER TAX,
and NO LUXURY TAX and what will be a fraction of the sales tax
originally paid on this car! This car IS NOT a WS6, it is much, much faster, handles immensely better and is more luxurious! It IS NOT a Firehawk, it is much, much faster, handles better and is far more luxurious. It is not a Carl Black Blackbird, it is much, much faster, handles better and is far more luxurious! Why would anyone buy a Carl Black Trans Am that has half of the Supercar modifications and selling for nearly double the price? This brand new
Firebird Trans AM with
every factory option was transformed by Sheehan Pontiac in Florida with
full factory approval, as the full warranty remained in place for the
car. Literally, few nuts and bolts were left unturned making this last
production year,
the last “Of the Breed” into a true exotic Supercar. There will never be
another Pontiac Trans AM Slingshot! The goal of the transformation was fairly simple…use revised proprietary vehicle geometry, increased power output, reduced unsprung weight and reduced the drag coefficient to build a one-of-a-kind best of the best among Supercars of the era. All of the modifications were performed by master mechanics at Sheehan Pontiac, the largest Pontiac dealership in Florida in 2002. All of the modifications were approved by Pontiac, so as to not disrupt the factory warranty. Let’s walk through most of the
modifications: SUSPENSION AND HANDLING · SLP Level I Heavy Duty Package, which included reinforced rear control arms, and the panhard bar was fully boxed with a 1/8th inch steel plate (black powdered coated). The lateral force rating was certified by SLP at .90 G’s. · Installation of special polyurethane bushings · Installation of heavy duty sway bars (32mm front and 21mm rear) · Installation of urethane high resistance performance suspension bushings · Installation of Eibach Progressive Rate Pro Performance Springs (suspension lowered 1.2 inches) · Installation of Bilstein Road Racing Ultra Suspension gas filled struts and shocks · Installation of SLP sub-frame connectors (black gloss black powder coated) · Connectors tied into SLP NHRA legal drive shaft loop constructed of a single piece of 1/4 ” steel (black powder coated with embossed SLP logo in stainless steel) · SLP Strut tower support was constructed of 11/4” inch steel tubing (black powder coated) WHEELS AND TIRES · The stock wheels were replaced with BBS Ferrari ALMS Challenge Motorsport Aluminum Wheels originally designed for Ferrari racing · The stock tires were replaced with offset Special Order Michelin Pilot Sport Tires…front 8.5 x 19 P245 35ZR, rear 9.5 x 19 P285 30ZR (stock were 16” or 17”) · Wheels were then ultra high speed balanced and infrared aligned AIR INDUCTION · The stock air induction system was replaced with the SLP Dual Cold Air Induction System (finish constructed of stainless steel with chrome SLP logo) · The upper induction was funneled over Glasuric non–metallic high flow finish and billet aluminum vents (finished in black satin) · The stock airbox lid was replaced with a SLP lightweight performance airbox lid · The stock air filter was replaced wit a K&N High Performance Air Filter Charger · The stock mass airflow sensor was replaced with a much larger SLP mass airflow sensor · A smooth high flow bellows replaced the stock bellows ENGINE · Special allocation SLP LS1 high ratio rocker arms replaced the stock rocker arms · Bosch Platinum+4 Ultra performance spark plugs replaced the stock spark plugs · Valve covers were repainted Sunset Yellow (to match car graphics found elsewhere on the car) · Intake manifold were repainted in Sebring Silver · Stock engine oil and oil filter were replaced with Redline Full Synthetic 20/50 racing oil and K&N Gold oil filter · Stock transmission fluid was replaced with full synthetic 75/90 Dextron III Racing fluid · Stock differential fluid was replaced with Redline full synthetic Super Heavy Duty Racing oil · Water Wetter coolant replaced the stock coolant convection heat limiter · A manual SLP fan override to permit the driver to control the dual fan operation was integrated into the console · An SLP LS1 160 degree thermostat replaced the stock thermostat · Functional slotted polished billet aluminum inner fender ventilators replaced the stock plastic honeycomb ventilators · A GM Performance Option power steering rack and pinion fluid cooler was installed TRANSMISSION and DRIVETRAIN · 6 speed Hurst Short-Throw Competition Linkage Shifter installed · SLP Skip Shift Eliminator was installed · Traction Control logic module was “reversed” to always be deactivated unless manually activated · The stock driveshaft was replaced with the SLP high performance steel driveshaft · The stock differential cover was replaced with a Performance Products cast aluminum differential cover, which provides a fill and drain plug (not included on stock Firebird or WS6) EXHAUST · The stock headers were replaced with SLP Jet Coated In and Out Polished Long Tube Tuned Headers (with SLP logo and hand fitted and machined) · The stock catalytic converters were replaced with Random Technology Street Legal-Street Lethal ultra low restriction catalytic converters · The stock mufflers were replaced with hand built SLP SS Performance Exhaust System (with bellows eliminated) · The stock exhaust outlets were replaced with hand made stainless steel (jet coated ceramic interior) exhaust outlets that were cantered, tapered and flared BRAKING · The stock rotors were replaced with Baer Claw Eradispeed Cross-Drilled and Slotted rotors · Calipers were painted Sunset Yellow (powder coated) · The stock disc pads were replaced with VGX Stealth Metallic molded carbon heat transfer calipers with built in silencer HEADLIGHT SYSTEM · The stock headlight system was replaced with a Lemans Style headlight system with aircraft aluminum ABS headlight tubs and PETG acrylic UV coated molded lens covers · The stock headlight balance system was replaced with a DOT approved bubble alignment system and high performance CATS High Beam Wattage (280 Watts) bulbs COCKPIT AND CABIN · The stock seat coverings were replaced with French style hand sewn diagonally stitched Grade A imported Italian leather in yellow and black · The stick shifter boot was replaced with a French stitched imported Italian leather boot in yellow · The stock rear seats were redesigned and covered in the matching imported Italian leather of the front buckets (including seat cushion bolsters and center console) · Door panels were redesigned to accommodate the yellow interior theme · The stock shifter knob was replaced with a yellow-lined inlay CNC cut and grooved billet shifter knob · Windshield frame installation of engine vitals gauges SPECIAL BADGING · Hand painted yellow shadowed “S” logo on front fascia · Removed the hatch lock assembly and replaced with hand painted Slingshot shadowed yellow trademark · Hand painted trademark “disappearing” stretch “S” in charcoal on sail panel · Hand painted Pontiac Logo on front fenders above billets vents · Special billet aluminum badging recessed in interior niche and lower body panels to establish the “bloodline and model”. At over 400 HP, the Slingshot is a truly high performance car that was designed as a drag racing or circuit track vehicle, though it never has been raced. The car has resided in a private collection since its original build. It is the only Slingshot ever produced, so this is the only one in existence.The Slingshot name and logo is trademarked and reserved. The original sticker price of a Trans AM optioned like this one was approximately $30,000 in 2002. This build added approximately another $40,000 to the sticker price at the time. The Slingshot was nearly a $70,000 Supercar in 2002. During the years in a private collection, the Slingshot was maintained in immaculate condition, and at 1,554 original miles the car is essentially new. It can be enjoyed as a driver, preserved as an investment, or shown as a rare example of a now gone breed. Be prepared to be stunned. This is a beautiful, extraordinarily powerful exceptional handling, rare one-of-a-kind driving machine! You have seen other 2002 Trans AM's for sale for $35,000-40,000. The Slingshot is much more rare, can run rings around any stock Trans AM and all others that have been modified, and most importantly is priced to sell. Thanks for looking! All Perspective Buyers are strongly encouraged to have the
Slingshot third-party inspected BEFORE offering not after you are the
winning bidder. A $500.00 deposit is required within 48 hours of a winning bid. Full payment is required within seven (7) working days. The Slingshot is offered as is and where is. This is a private offer, but financing may be available for qualified buyers. |
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Burt Reynolds' movie re-creations fetch $379,500 in Vegas
Wed, Oct 3 2018The recent death of Hollywood legend and automotive enthusiast Burt Reynolds helped drive up the value of four of his former cars from the 1970s and '80s, which sold last weekend at Barrett-Jackson's Las Vegas auction for a combined $379,500. Reynolds, who died Sept. 6 at age 82, had offered three Pontiac Trans Ams — two of them re-creations of the cars he drove in "Smokey and the Bandit" and "Hooper" and the third from 1984 used to promote his United States Football League team, the Tampa Bay Bandits. The fourth was a 1978 Chevrolet R30 pickup truck, styled like the one featured in "Cannonball Run." The "Bandit" re-creation, a 1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am that Reynolds ordered to be as "movie-correct" as possible but featuring a custom-built 200-4R automatic transmission, sold for $192,500. The car features a freshly built Pontiac 400 cubic-inch V8 mated to a four-speed automatic and featuring all-new Butler Performance parts and air-conditioning components. Reynolds reportedly said this was his favorite car from his films, and it even came with an authentic movie-correct CB radio and CB antenna. The red retro-rocket "Hooper" '78 Firebird, with a 403 cubic-inch V8 and a three-speed automatic, hammered for $88,000. By comparison, a gold 1978 Trans Am also offered at the Las Vegas auction but not connected to Reynolds fetched $27,500. The 1987 Chevy R30 pickup was a re-creation of the Indy Hauler pace truck seen jumping over a moving freight train in "Cannonball Run." It hammered for $49,500. The fourth car never appeared in any of Reynolds' films but is instead the only surviving example of two Trans Ams used to promote the Tampa Bay Bandits of the now-defunct USFL, having been driven out onto the field by Reynolds and his late friend and co-star, Jerry Reed, during opening day one season. It also sold for $49,500. At the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction in 2016, Reynolds accompanied a 1977 Trans Am used to promote "Bandit" onto the auction block. That car sold for $550,000. Related Video: Featured Gallery Burt Reynolds 2018 Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas Auction Image Credit: Barrett-Jackson Celebrities Chevrolet Pontiac Truck Coupe Performance celebrity pontiac trans am pontiac firebird burt reynolds
Pontiac could be a phoenix rising from the ashes
Tue, Apr 18 2017Of the deceased American car companies from the past 50 years such as Hummer, Mercury, Oldsmobile, Plymouth and Saturn, I believe the most worthy resurrection would be Pontiac. After all, it's no longer politically correct to drive an ex-military vehicle with single-digit gas mileage, nor do Millennials and Gen-Xers desire AARP-associated nameplates such as Mercury or Oldsmobile. Pontiac was originally founded in 1893 by Albert G. North and Harry G. Hamilton as the Pontiac Buggy Company, due to their location in Pontiac, Michigan. But as the early 1900s automotive revolution took off, they shifted their focus from horse-drawn carriages to motorized transportation. Taking a cue from Oakland County where they were based, they rebranded their organization as the Oakland Motor Company. Within a couple years, sales of Oakland cars were so good that it caught the attention of General Motors and they bought the company. In 1926, GM premiered the first Pontiac and its name drew inspiration from the legendary Native American War Chief, who was famous for the Battle of Bloody Run and opposition of British forces. His likeness was used in early promotional materials as well as the vehicle's emblem which was referred to simply as the "Indian Head". In 1956, the outdated emblem was replaced with a new, sleeker logo that resembled a red arrow head. It was known as "The Dart" and featured a singular star in the center which may have been a nod to Pontiac's successful Star Chief model. The 1960s saw the introduction of several popular models such as the GTO and the Firebird. The GTO was initially offered as an option package on the 1964 Tempest, and the name was the brainchild of John Delorean, who would later go on to form his own eponymous automobile company. The Firebird debuted in 1967 as a pony-car foil to Ford's award-winning Mustang. Although mechanically similar to Chevrolet's Camaro, the Firebird boasted a distinct sheetmetal nose and tail to help visually distinguish it. The 1980s were another adventurous time for Pontiac, and GM took advantage of the sales momentum by running a successful ad campaign. It proclaimed "We Build Excitement" and highlighted an arrangement with musicians Daryl Hall and John Oats. The fiery Fiero was a home-run for Pontiac and it was introduced in 1983 as an '84 model. Not only was it the first U.S. produced mid-engine sports coupe, but it also utilized lightweight, dent-resistant body panels.
Junkyard Gem: 2000 Pontiac Sunfire coupe
Thu, Feb 21 2019In a few months, we'll reach the tenth anniversary of GM's axing of the venerable Pontiac brand. G6s, Vibes, and Matizes continued to be built until 2010, but I'm noticing a marked decrease in discarded Pontiacs lately, as I perform my junkyardy rituals. Here's a 2000 Pontiac Sunfire, photographed in a Colorado wrecking yard. The Sunfire was the near-identical sibling to the Chevrolet Cavalier, based on the long-running (1982-2005) J-Body platform. It was cheap and simple, looked pretty sporty (at least in coupe form), and every parts store in North America carried just about everything you'd need to keep one running. This coupe had to compete for sales not only with a vast and menacing array of imports but with GM's own Saturn SC2 (not to mention the Cavalier itself). Meanwhile, the J platform was showing its age more with each passing year. This car sports what must have been the complete line of Fatal Clothing bomber-nose-art/skate-punk/gang-tag-influenced decals, circa 2010. I actually photographed this car back in 2011, then misplaced the image files until last week. The stickers are very California-centric for a Colorado car, but then plenty of Californians — including me— move here. When you know you're a car's final owner, it's a lot easier to whip out the paint pens and redecorate the interior. Power came from the engine GM developed for the very first J-Bodies: the 2.2-liter 122 pushrod four-cylinder. 2002 was the last model year for 122-powered Sunfires and Cavaliers; the most affordable S-10/Sonoma/Hombre trucks got this engine through 2003. This content is hosted by a third party. To view it, please update your privacy preferences. Manage Settings. It even came with a remote, so bad Midwestern farmgirls could make quick getaways when caught in the act by enraged broom-wielding mothers. Featured Gallery Junked 2000 Pontiac Sunfire View 30 Photos Auto News Pontiac Automotive History