The names, for the most part, come from GM's H-Body cars of the 1970's. Sunbird was replaced by the J2000, but the J2000 name was later replaced with Sunbird again. The Oldsmobile Firenza name comes from the sporty version of the old Oldsmobile Starfire, "The Starfire Firenza" H-Body. The Buick SkyHawk name moved from the H-Body car to the J-Body car. Cadillac Cimarron was a new name, as there had never been a Cadillac H-Body. The Chevrolet Monza changed into the Cavalier when it became a front wheel drive car. Originally GM had planned to call it the Chevrolet Version Corsair, but luckily the name Cavalier was chosen instead.
The Sunbird name has even been used on more than just the J-body car. Here's a quick breakdown for you:
| RWD H-Car | FWD J-Body Replacement | | Chevrolet Monza & Monza Spyder | Chevrolet Cavalier | | Pontiac Sunbird & Sunbird Formula | Pontiac 2000/2000/2000
Sunbird/Sunbird/Sunfire | | Olds Starfire & Starfire Firenza | Olds Firenza | | Buick SkyHawk | Buick SkyHawk | | (none) | Cadillac Cimarron |
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| Created: |
01-01-2004 |
| Modified: |
01-28-2005 |
| Rating: |
(not rated) |
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