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FOR RELEASE: April 25, 2003

CONTACT(S):
Dayna Hart, Pontiac-GMC Communications
(313) 667-4123
dayna.hart@gm.com

Pontiac Sunfire American Tuner Addresses Growing 'Tuner' Market

Given the popularity of small cars within the "tuner" markets, the Pontiac Sunfire American Tuner show car demonstrates possible aftermarket applications to address this growing trend among today's younger buyers.

The Pontiac Sunfire American Tuner sets a new design direction for the popular compact performance car market. This new, sleek aftermarket look harkens back to Pontiac's rich performance heritage.

Designed for the 740,000-plus Sunfire coupes and convertibles built between the 1995 and 2002 model years, the American Tuner package enables drivers to add image, performance and personal expression to their production Pontiac Sunfires. The Pontiac Sunfire American Tuner Package gives today's younger drivers a means of acquiring a customized compact vehicle that fits their budget.

Some parts on the vehicle are now available separately through the GM dealer network as GM Performance Parts and GM Officially Licensed Parts. And others are under consideration as Pontiac gauges customers' reactions. The Pontiac Sunfire American Tuner package will deliver "street machine" image and performance within the reach of those auto enthusiasts who want to enhance their driving experiences.

Components for the Pontiac Sunfire American Tuner Package include:

  • Front and rear fascias
  • Lower rocker panel side skirts

Components sold separately include:

Exterior:

  • Composite Ram Air Hood *
  • One-piece rear spoiler
  • Hella projector beam headlamps

Performance:

  • 2.4 liter, four-cylinder engine with available supercharger boosting hp to 190, a 27 percent increase*
  • Side exhaust system

Interior:

  • Speed Glo gauge kit *
  • Interior trim kit *
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    * Indicates parts now available through GM Performance Parts and GM Officially Licensed Parts.

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