The Pontiac Firebird is a high-performance sports car with a top speed of 207 km/h (128.62 mph).
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Max Speed
207 km/h 128.62 mph
Body & Dimensions
The car is a Coupe type Firebird model with 4 seats and 3 doors. It has a length of 4964 mm (195.43 in.), width of 1892 mm (74.49 in.), height of 1300 mm (51.18 in.), and a wheelbase of 2566 mm (101.02 in.). The front and rear tracks are 1542 mm (60.71 in.) and 1539 mm (60.59 in.), respectively.
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Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4
Doors
3
Length
4964 mm 195.43 in.
Width
1892 mm 74.49 in.
Height
1300 mm 51.18 in.
Wheelbase
2566 mm 101.02 in.
Front Track
1542 mm 60.71 in.
Rear Track
1539 mm 60.59 in.
Fuel Consumption
The Firebird is a petrol-powered car with a fuel consumption of 8.8 liters per 100 kilometers, equivalent to 26.73 US mpg or 32.1 UK mpg. This indicates a moderate fuel efficiency, making it suitable for daily driving.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Combined
8.8 l/100 km 26.73 US mpg 32.1 UK mpg 11.36 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The Pontiac Firebird is a rear-wheel drive sports car with a 6-cylinder engine producing 148 horsepower and 257 Nm of torque. It features a manual transmission with 5 gears and a double wishbone front suspension and coil spring rear suspension.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
148 Hp @ 4600 rpm.
Power Per Litre
44.1 Hp/l
Torque
257 Nm @ 3150 rpm. 189.55 lb.-ft. @ 3150 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model Code
L32
Engine Displacement
3353 cm3 204.61 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
6
Engine Configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
92 mm 3.62 in.
Piston Stroke
84 mm 3.31 in.
Compression Ratio
9
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
2
Fuel Injection System
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine Oil Capacity
4.7 l 4.97 US qt | 4.14 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification
5W-30, 10W-30 / API SG, API SH
Coolant
11.6 l 12.26 US qt | 10.21 UK qt
Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive Wheel
Rear wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox
5 gears, manual transmission
Front Suspension
Double wishbone
Rear Suspension
Coil spring
Brakes
The car in question is a Firebird model, featuring ventilated disc brakes in the front and disc brakes in the rear. The steering system is a rack and pinion type, with a hydraulic power steering system for ease of use. The tire size is 215/60 R16 V. Additionally, the car is equipped with an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) for improved safety.
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Front Brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear Brakes
Disc
Assisting Systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering Type
Steering rack and pinion
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tires Size
215/60 R16 V
Weight & Capacity
The Firebird is a powerful car with a weight-to-power ratio of 10.3 kg/Hp and a weight-to-torque ratio of 5.9 kg/Nm. It has a kerb weight of 1528 kg and a maximum weight of 2000 kg. The car has a spacious trunk with a minimum boot space of 366 liters and a fuel tank capacity of 59 liters.
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Weight To Power Ratio
10.3 kg/Hp, 96.9 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
5.9 kg/Nm, 168.2 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
1528 kg 3368.66 lbs.
Max Weight
2000 kg 4409.25 lbs.
Max Load
472 kg 1040.58 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum
366 l 12.93 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 l 15.59 US gal | 12.98 UK gal
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Pontiac - Firebird IV
The body type of the car is Coupe.
The car has 4 seats.
The wheelbase of the car is 2566 mm (101.02 in.).
The top speed of the Pontiac Firebird is 207 km/h (128.62 mph).
Petrol (Gasoline)
8.8 liters per 100 kilometers
26.73 US mpg
The engine displacement is 3353 cm3 or 204.61 cu. in.
The fuel injection system used is multi-port manifold injection.
The engine oil capacity is 4.7 liters or 4.97 US qt or 4.14 UK qt.
The car has ventilated disc brakes in the front and disc brakes in the rear.
The car uses a rack and pinion steering system with hydraulic power steering.
The tire size for this car is 215/60 R16 V.
The most powerful engine option for the Firebird is the 400 cubic inch V8 engine, which produces 220 horsepower.
The top speed of the Firebird is electronically limited to 120 mph.
The Firebird has a mixed reliability record, with some models being more prone to issues than others. Regular maintenance and proper care can help minimize issues.
