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Pontiac Firebird

Vehicle information
ManufacturerGeneral Motors
Production1967 � 2002 (Firebird)
1969 � 2002 (Firebird Trans Am)
ClassPony car, Muscle car
LayoutFR layout
PlatformF-body
RelatedChevrolet Camaro

Pontiac Firebird

Vehicle information
Production1967 � 1969 (Firebird)
1969 (Trans Am)
AssemblyVan Nuys, California, United States
Norwood, Ohio, United States
Body style2-door coupe
2-door convertible
LayoutFR layout
PlatformF-body
Engine230 CID Pontiac OHC I6
326 CID Pontiac V8
350 CID Pontiac V8
400 CID Pontiac V8
Wheelbase108.1 in (2746 mm) (1967)
Length188.8 in (4796 mm) (1967)
Width72.6 in (1844 mm) (1967)
Height51.5 in (1308 mm) (1967)
RelatedChevrolet Camaro (first generation)

Pontiac Firebird

Vehicle information
Production1970 � 1981 (all models)
AssemblyVan Nuys, California, United States
Norwood, Ohio, United States
Body style2-door coupe
LayoutFR layout
PlatformF-body
Engine231 CID V6
250 CID I6
265 CID Pontiac V8
301 CID Pontiac V8
301 CID Pontiac turbo V8
305 CID Chevrolet V8
350 CID Pontiac V8
400 CID Pontiac V8
403 CID Oldsmobile V8
455 CID Pontiac V8
Transmission3-speed manual
4-speed manual
3-speed automatic
Wheelbase108.2 in (2748 mm) (1978)
Length196.8 in (4999 mm) (1978)
Width73.4 in (1864 mm) (1978)
Height49.3 in (1252 mm) (1978)
RelatedChevrolet Camaro (second generation)

Pontiac Firebird

Vehicle information
Production1982 � 1992
AssemblyVan Nuys, California, United States
Norwood, Ohio, United States
Body style3-door hatchback coupe, 2 door convertible
LayoutFR layout
PlatformF-body
Engine151 CID (68.5 L) Pontiac I4
173 CID (78.5 L) "X" V6
191 CID (86.6 L) "X" V6
231 CID Buick Turbo V6
305 CID Chevrolet V8
350 CID Chevrolet V8
Transmission3-speed automatic
4-speed automatic
4-speed manual
5-speed manual
Wheelbase101 in (2565 mm)
Length1990 � 92 Firebird: 195.1 in (4956 mm)
1990-92 Trans Am: 195.2 in (4958 mm)
Pre-1988 Firebird: 190.5 in (4839 mm)
Pre-1988 Trans Am: 191.8 in (4872 mm)
Width72.4 in (1839 mm)
Height49.7 in (1262 mm)
Fuel capacity15.5 usgal (58.7 L ; 12.9 impgal)
RelatedChevrolet Camaro (third generation)

Pontiac Firebird

Vehicle information
Production1993 � 2002
Body style3-door hatchback coupe
2-door convertible
LayoutFR layout
PlatformF-body
Engine3.4 L (1.5 CID) L32 V6
3.8 L (1.7 CID) Buick V6
5.7 L (2.6 CID) LT1 V8
5.7 L (2.6 CID) LS1 V8
Transmission4-speed (TH700R4 93, 4L60E 94-02) automatic
5-speed 93-97 Borg Warner (V6 models), 93-97 Borg Warner T56 manual
6-speed manual 99-02 WorldClass Tremec T56
Wheelbase101.1 in (2568 mm)
Length1998 � 2002 Firebird: 193.3 in (4910 mm)
2000 � 02 Trans Am: 193.7 in (4920 mm)
1998 � 99 Trans Am: 193.8 in (4923 mm)
1998 � 99 Firebird: 193.3 in (4910 mm)
1993 � 97 Firebird: 195.6 in (4968 mm)
1993 � 97 Trans Am: 197 in (5004 mm)
Width1998 � 2002: 74.4 in (1890 mm)
1993 � 97: 74.5 in (1892 mm)
Height2000 � 02 Convertible & Trans Am: 51.8 in (1316 mm)
2000 � 02 Coupe: 51.2 in (1300 mm)
1993 � 99 Coupe & 1996 � 99 Trans Am: 52 in (1321 mm)
Convertible: 52.7 in (1339 mm)
1994 � 99 Trans Am Convertible: 52.4 in (1331 mm)
1993 � 95 Trans Am: 51.7 in (1313 mm)
Weight3440 lb (1560.4 kg) (5.7L LS1 Coupe) 3284 lb (1489.6 kg) (5.7L LT1 Coupe)
Fuel capacity15.4 usgal (58.3 L ; 12.8 impgal)
RelatedChevrolet Camaro (fourth generation)

Pontiac Firebird

Vehicle information
ManufacturerGeneral Motors
Production1969 � 2002
ClassPony car, Muscle car
Body style2-door convertible 1969, 1987 � 1989 Pontiac sanctioned special edition, 1991 � 1992, 1994 � 2002
2-door coupe 1969 � 1981
LayoutFR layout
PlatformF-body

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The Pontiac Firebird was built by the Pontiac division of General Motors between 1967 and 2002. The Firebird was introduced the same year as its platform-sharing cousin, the Chevrolet Camaro. This coincided with the release of the 1967 Mercury Cougar, which shared its platform with another pony car, the Ford Mustang.

The vehicles were, for the most part, powered by various V8 engines of different GM divisions. While primarily Pontiac-powered until 1977, Firebirds were built with several different engines from nearly every GM division until 1982 when all Pontiac engines were dropped in favor of corporate units.

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Engines :
1968 230 CID Pontiac OHC I6 350 CID Pontiac V8 350 CID Pontiac H.O. V8 400 CID Pontiac V8 400 CID Pontiac H.O. V8 400 CID Pontiac Ram Air II V8 (mid-year release)
1969 230 CID Pontiac OHC I6 350 CID Pontiac V8 350 CID Pontiac H.O. V8 400 CID Pontiac V8 400 CID Pontiac H.O. Ram Air III V8 400 CID Pontiac Ram Air IV V8

Engines :
1971 250 CID I6 350 CID Pontiac V8 400 CID Pontiac V8 455 CID Pontiac V8 455 CID Pontiac H.O. V8 (low compression)
1972 250 CID I6 350 CID Pontiac V8 400 CID Pontiac V8 455 CID Pontiac V8 455 CID H.O. (low compression)
1973 250 CID I6 350 CID Pontiac V8 455 CID Pontiac V8 455 CID Pontiac H.O. V8 455 CID S.D. V8
1974 250 CID I6 350 CID Pontiac V8 400 CID Pontiac V8 455 CID Pontiac V8 455 CID Pontiac H.O. V8 455 CID Pontiac S.D. V8
1975 250 CID I6 350 CID Pontiac V8 400 CID Pontiac V8 455 CID Pontiac V8
1976 250 CID I6 350 CID Pontiac V8 400 CID Pontiac V8 455 CID Pontiac V8
1977 231 CID V6 301 CID Pontiac V8 305 CID Chevrolet V8 350 CID Pontiac V8 400 CID Pontiac V8 403 CID Oldsmobile V8
1978 231 CID V6 301 CID Pontiac V8 305 CID Chevrolet V8 350 CID Pontiac V8 400 CID Pontiac V8 403 CID Oldsmobile V8
1979 231 CID V6 301 CID Pontiac V8 305 CID Chevrolet V8 350 CID Pontiac V8 400 CID Pontiac V8 403 CID Oldsmobile V8
1980 265 CID Pontiac V8 301 CID Pontiac V8 305 CID Chevrolet V8 (automatic only) 301 CID Pontiac turbo V8
1981 265 CID Pontiac V8 301 CID Pontiac V8 305 CID Chevrolet V8 (4-speed only) 301 CID Pontiac turbo V8

Engines :
1994 3.4 L (1.5 CID) L32 V6 5.7 L (2.6 CID) LT1 V8 (iron block, aluminum heads)
1995 3.4 L (1.5 CID) L32 V6 3.8 L (1.7 CID) L36 V6 5.7 L (2.6 CID) LT1 V8 (iron block, aluminum heads)
1996 3.8 L (1.7 CID) L36 V6 5.7 L (2.6 CID) LT1 V8 (iron block, aluminum heads)
1997 3.8 L (1.7 CID) L36 V6 5.7 L (2.6 CID) LT1 V8 (iron block, aluminum heads) 5.7 L (2.6 CID) LT4 V8 (iron block, aluminum heads) in Firehawk by SLP
1998 3.8 L (1.7 CID) L36 V6 5.7 L (2.6 CID) LS1 V8 (aluminum block and heads)
1999 3.8 L (1.7 CID) L36 V6 5.7 L (2.6 CID) LS1 V8 (aluminum block and heads)
2000 3.8 L (1.7 CID) L36 V6 5.7 L (2.6 CID) LS1 V8 (aluminum block and heads)
2001 3.8 L (1.7 CID) L36 V6 5.7 L (2.6 CID) LS1 V8 (aluminum block and heads)
2002 3.8 L (1.7 CID) L36 V6 5.7 L (2.6 CID) LS1 V8 (aluminum block and heads)

Engines : First generation

: Second generation
1971 455 CID Pontiac H.O. V8
1972 455 CID Pontiac H.O. V8
1973 455 CID Pontiac V8 455 CID Pontiac S.D. V8
1974 400 CID Pontiac V8 455 CID Pontiac V8 455 CID Pontiac S.D. V8
1975 400 CID Pontiac V8 455 CID Pontiac V8
1976 400 CID Pontiac V8 455 CID Pontiac V8
1977 403 CID Oldsmobile V8 400 CID Pontiac W72 V8
1978 403 CID Oldsmobile V8 400 CID Pontiac W72 V8
1979 301 CID Pontiac V8 403 Oldsmobile 400 CID Pontiac W72 V8
1980 301 CID Pontiac V8 305 CID Chevrolet V8 (4 speed only) 301 CID Pontiac turbo V8
1981 301 CID Pontiac V8 305 CID Chevrolet V8 (4 speed only) 301 CID Pontiac turbo V8

: Third generation
1983 305 CID 4 barrel V8 305 CID Cross-Fire Injection V8 305 CID 4 barrel V8 H.O. (662 were made, all 5-speeds)
1984 305 CID 4 barrel V8 305 CID 4 barrel H.O. V8 (1500 anniversary edition models were made, 500 of them 5 speed)
1985 305 CID 4 barrel V8 305 CID Tuned Port Injection V8 305 CID 4 barrel H.O. V8 H.O. (5 speed only)
1986 305 CID 4 barrel V8 305 CID Tuned Port Injection V8 305 CID 4 barrel V8 (5 speed only)
1987 305 CID 4 barrel V8 305 CID Tuned Port Injection V8 350 CID Tuned Port Injection V8
1988 305 CID Throttle Body Injection V8 305 CID Tuned Port Injection V8 350 CID Tuned Port Injection V8
1989 305 CID Throttle Body Injection V8 305 CID Tuned Port Injection V8 350 CID Tuned Port Injection V8 231 CID Buick Turbo V6
1990 305 CID Tuned Port Injection V8 350 CID Tuned Port Injection V8
1991 305 CID Tuned Port Injection V8 350 CID Tuned Port Injection V8
1992 305 CID Tuned Port Injection V8 350 CID Tuned Port Injection V8

: Fourth generation
1994 5.7 L (2.6 CID) LT1 V8
1995 5.7 L (2.6 CID) LT1 V8
1996 5.7 L (2.6 CID) LT1 V8
1997 5.7 L (2.6 CID) LT1 V8
1998 5.7 L (2.6 CID) LS1 V8
1999 5.7 L (2.6 CID) LS1 V8
2000 5.7 L (2.6 CID) LS1 V8
2001 5.7 L (2.6 CID) LS1 V8
2002 5.7 L (2.6 CID) LS1 V8

: Fourth generation
Engine Year(s) Power 0-60 mph Top Speed Comments
400 CID Pontiac W72 V8 1979 200 bhp (90.7 L)
6.7 s.
Trans Am model equipped with 400 4-speed manual
305 CID LB9 V8 1989 � 1992 225 bhp (102.1 L)
< 6.6 s.
> 140 mph (63.5 L) Formula model equipped with N10/MM5/GM3 option codes
231 CID Buick Turbo V6 1989 250 bhp (113.4 L)
4.6 s.
20th Anniversary Trans Am Pace Car
5.7 L (2.6 CID) LT1 V8 1993 � 1997 275 bhp (124.7 CID)-285 bhp (129.3 CID)
5.4 s.
155 mph (70.3 CID) (electronically limited)
1996 � 1997 305 bhp (138.3 CID)
5.0 s.
155 mph (70.3 CID) (electronically limited) Ram Air
5.7 L (2.6 CID) LT1 V8 1998 � 2000 305 bhp (138.3 CID) (Trans Am), 320 bhp (145.1 CID) WS.6
4.9 s.
167 mph (75.7 CID)
2001 � 2002 305 bhp (138.3 CID) (Trans Am), 325 bhp (147.4 CID) WS.6
4.7 s.
167 mph (75.7 CID)

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