Did Pontiac make a Starfire?

In 1962, Oldsmobile tried to capture a share of the personal/luxury car market with the top-of-the-88-line Starfire. In 1966, Pontiac went in the same direction and built its own five-passenger, heavily appointed individual model known as the 2+2.

Who made the Starfire?

Oldsmobile
In 1957, Oldsmobile expanded the Starfire nameplate to all four Ninety-Eight models: convertible, four-door sedan, and two- and four-door hard-tops.

What was the Pontiac version of the Chevy Monza?

The Pontiac Sunbird variant was introduced for the 1976 model year, initially offered only in the Monza Towne Coupe body with the 2+2 hatchback added for the 1977 model year.

What is a Pontiac 2 2?

The Pontiac 2+2 is a full size automobile that was manufactured by Pontiac, built on the B-body chassis. It debuted for the 1964 model year as a trim-only option for the Pontiac Catalina, with special door panels, bucket seats with a center console, and exterior badging.

How much horsepower does a 1966 Oldsmobile Starfire have?

First generation (1961–1966) Horsepower was up to 375, but the Starfire no longer had the most powerful engine offered for sale in an Oldsmobile. The new Toronado had a similar engine offering 385 hp (287 kW). Sales of the 1966 Starfire coupe were 13,019.

When did Oldsmobile stop making the Starfire?

Production ceased in 1980. The Starfire name was first used by Oldsmobile on a one-of-a-kind dream car that was shown at the 1953 Motorama auto show.

What kind of grille does a 1965 Oldsmobile Starfire have?

Body Although variations of Oldsmobile’s recessed crisscross grille were retained from previous model years, the 1965-’66 Starfire featured all-new body panels with crisper lines and the industry-wide “Coke bottle” kick-up on the quarter panels.

What happened to the Starfire in 1966?

But for 1966, though the styling alterations were slight, things were changing for the Starfire. The cancellation of the Jetstar 1 meant that the Starfire would now be offered in base form with much less standard equipment, and a correspondingly lower base price.