Pontiac Firebird | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Pontiac (General Motors) |
Production | February 23, 1967 – August 30, 2002 |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Pony car, Muscle car |
Layout | FR layout |
Platform | F-body |
Related | Chevrolet Camaro |
First generation | |
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1967 Pontiac Firebird Convertible | |
Overview | |
Production | February 23, 1967–1969 |
Assembly | Lordstown, Ohio, United States (1967–1969) Van Nuys, California, United States (1968–1969) Norwood, Ohio, United States (1969) |
Body and chassis | |
Body style | 2-door coupe 2-door convertible |
Platform | F-body |
Related | Chevrolet Camaro (first generation) |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 230 cu in (3.8 L) Pontiac SOHCI6 250 cu in (4.1 L) Pontiac SOHC I6 326 cu in (5.3 L) PontiacV8 350 cu in (5.7 L) Pontiac V8 400 cu in (6.6 L) Pontiac V8 |
Transmission | 2-speed automatic 3-speed Turbo-Hydramatic automatic 3-speed manual 4-speed manual |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 108.1 in (2,746 mm) (1967) |
Length | 188.8 in (4,796 mm) (1967) |
Width | 72.6 in (1,844 mm) (1967) |
Height | 51.5 in (1,308 mm) (1967)[4] |
Model | 1967[9] | 1968 | 1969 |
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Two-door hardtop coupe | 67,032 | 90,152 | 75,362 |
Two-door convertible | 15,528 | 16,960 | 11,649 |
Two-door coupe Trans Am | 689 | ||
Two-door convertible Trans Am | 8 | ||
Total | 82,560 | 107,112 | 87,708 |
1967 | Std230 cu in (3.8 L) Pontiac SOHC I6 165 hp (123 kW) | W53 'Sprint' 230 CID Pontiac SOHC I6 215 hp (160 kW) | L30326 cu in (5.3 L) Pontiac V8 250 hp (186 kW) | L76 326 CID Pontiac 'H.O.' V8 285 hp (213 kW) | W66400 cu in (6.6 L) Pontiac V8 325 hp (242 kW) | L67 400 CID Pontiac Ram Air V8 325 hp (242 kW) | ||
1968 | Std250 cu in (4.1 L) Pontiac SOHC I6 175 hp (130 kW) | W53 'Sprint' 250CID Pontiac SOHC I6 215 hp (160 kW) | L30350 cu in (5.7 L) Pontiac V8 265 hp (198 kW) | L76 350 CID Pontiac 'H.O.' V8 320 hp (239 kW) | W66 400 CID Pontiac V8 330 hp (246 kW) | L67 400 CID Pontiac Ram Air V8 335 hp (250 kW) | L74 400 CID Pontiac 'H.O.' V8 335 hp (250 kW) | L67 400 CID Pontiac Ram Air II V8 340 hp (254 kW)[a 1] |
1969 | Std 250 CID Pontiac SOHC I6 175hp | W53 'Sprint' 250 CID Pontiac SOHC I6 230 hp (172 kW) | L30 350 CID Pontiac V8 265 hp (198 kW) | L76 350 CID Pontiac 'H.O.' V8 325 hp (242 kW) | W66 400 CID Pontiac V8 330 hp (246 kW) | L74 400 CID Pontiac 'H.O.' Ram Air III V8 335 hp (250 kW) | L67 400 CID Pontiac Ram Air IV V8 345 hp (257 kW) |
Second generation | |
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1974 Firebird | |
Overview | |
Production | 1970–1981 |
Assembly | Van Nuys, California, United States (1970–1971, 1978–1981) Norwood, Ohio, United States (1970–1981) |
Body and chassis | |
Body style | 2-door coupe |
Platform | F-body |
Related | Chevrolet Camaro (second generation) |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 231 cu in (3.8 L) Buick V6 250 cu in (4.1 L) Chevrolet I6 265 cu in (4.3 L) Pontiac V8 301 cu in (4.9 L) Pontiac V8 301 cu in (4.9 L) Pontiac turbo V8 305 cu in (5.0 L) Chevrolet LG3 V8 305 cu in (5.0 L) Chevrolet LG4 V8 350 cu in (5.7 L) Buick V8[a 2] 350 cu in (5.7 L) Oldsmobile V8[a 2] 350 cu in (5.7 L) Chevrolet V8[a 2] 350 cu in (5.7 L) Pontiac V8 400 cu in (6.6 L) Pontiac V8 403 cu in (6.6 L) Oldsmobile V8 455 cu in (7.5 L) Pontiac V8 |
Transmission | 3-speed manual 4-speed manual 2-speed automatic 3-speed automatic |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 108.2 in (2,748 mm) (1978)[10] |
Length | 196.8 in (4,999 mm) (1978) |
Width | 73.4 in (1,864 mm) (1978) |
Height | 49.3 in (1,252 mm) (1978) |
Model | No. |
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2-door base 6-cylinder | 3,184 |
2-door base 8-cylinder | 15,740 |
2-door Esprit 8-cylinder | 18,961 |
2-door Formula 400 8-cylinder | 7,708 |
2-door Trans Am Ram Air III 8-cylinder | 3,108 |
2-door Trans Am Ram Air IV 8-cylinder | 88 |
Total | 48,739 |
Model | No. |
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2-door base 6-cylinder | 2,975 |
2-door base 8-cylinder | 20,047 |
2-door Esprit 8-cylinder | 20,185 |
2-door Formula 400 8-cylinder | 7,802 |
2-door Trans Am Ram 8-cylinder | 2,116 |
Total | 53,125 |
Model | No. |
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2-door base | 12,001 |
2-door Esprit | 11,415 |
2-door Formula | 5,249 |
2-door Trans Am | 1,286 |
Total | 29,951 |
Model | No. |
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2-door base 6- & 8-cylinder | 14,096 |
2-door Esprit 8-cylinder | 17,249 |
2-door Formula 8-cylinder | 10,123 |
2-door Formula SD 455 8-cylinder | 43 |
2-door Trans Am 8-cylinder | 4,550 |
2-door Trans Am SD 455 8-cylinder | 252 |
Total | 46,313 |
Model | No. |
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2-door base 6-cylinder | 7,603 |
2-door base 8-cylinder | 18,769 |
2-door Esprit 8-cylinder | 22,583 |
2-door Formula 8-cylinder | 14,461 |
2-door Formula SD 455 8-cylinder | 58 |
2-door Trans Am w/400ci 8-cylinder | 4,664 |
2-door Trans Am w/455ci 8-cylinder | 4,648 |
2-door Trans Am SD 455 8-cylinder | 943 |
Total | 73,729 |
Model | No. |
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2-door base 6- & 8-cylinder | 22,293 |
2-door Esprit 6- & 8-cylinder | 20,826 |
2-door Formula 8-cylinder | 13,670 |
2-door Trans Am w/400ci 8-cylinder | 26,417 |
2-door Trans Am w/455ci 8-cylinder | 857 |
Total | 84,063 |
Model | No. |
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2-door base 6- & 8-cylinder | 21,206 |
2-door Esprit 6- & 8-cylinder | 22,252 |
2-door Formula 8-cylinder | 20,613 |
2-door Trans Am w/400ci 8-cylinder | 37,015 |
2-door Trans Am w/455ci 8-cylinder | 7,099 |
2-door Trans Am w/400ci 8-cylinder Limited Edition | 1,628 |
2-door Trans Am w/455ci 8-cylinder Limited Edition | 319 |
2-door Trans Am w/400ci 8-cylinder Limited Edition w/T-top | 533 |
2-door Trans Am w/455ci 8-cylinder Limited Edition w/T-top | 110 |
Total | 110,775 |
Model | No. |
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2-door base 6- & 8-cylinder | 30,642 |
2-door Esprit 6- & 8-cylinder | 34,548 |
2-door Formula 8-cylinder | 21,801 |
2-door Trans Am w/400ci L78 8-cylinder | 29,313 |
2-door Trans Am w/400ci W72 8-cylinder | 18,785 |
2-door Trans Am w/403ci L80 8-cylinder | 5,079 |
2-door Trans Am w/400ci L78 8-cylinder Special Edition | 748 |
2-door Trans Am w/400ci W72 8-cylinder Special Edition | 933 |
2-door Trans Am w/403ci L80 8-cylinder Special Edition | 180 |
2-door Trans Am w/400ci L78 8-cylinder Special Edition w/T-top | 6,030 |
2-door Trans Am w/400ci W72 8-cylinder Special Edition w/T-top | 6,459 |
2-door Trans Am w/403ci L80 8-cylinder Special Edition w/T-top | 1,217 |
Total | 155,735 |
Model | No. |
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2-door base 6- & 8-cylinder | 32,671 |
2-door Esprit 6- & 8-cylinder | 36,926 |
2-door Formula 8-cylinder | 24,346 |
2-door Trans Am w/400ci L78 8-cylinder | 63,812 |
2-door Trans Am w/400ci W72 8-cylinder | 8,251 |
2-door Trans Am w/403ci L80 8-cylinder | 8,969 |
2-door Trans Am w/400ci L78 8-cylinder Black Special Edition | 3,433 |
2-door Trans Am w/403ci L80 8-cylinder Black Special Edition | 210 |
2-door Trans Am w/400ci L78'- 8-cylinder Gold Special Edition | 7,796 |
2-door Trans Am w/403ci L80 8-cylinder Gold Special Edition | 880 |
Total | 187,294 |
Model | No. |
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2-door base 6- & 8-cylinder | 38,642 |
2-door Esprit 6- & 8-cylinder | 30,853 |
2-door Formula 8-cylinder | 24,850 |
2-door Trans Am w/301ci 8-cylinder | 8,605 |
2-door Trans Am w/400ci 8-cylinder | 2,485 |
2-door Trans Am w/403ci 8-cylinder | 48,488 |
2-door Trans Am w/301ci 8-cylinder w/T-tops | 4,831 |
2-door Trans Am w/400ci 8-cylinder w/T-tops | 2,917 |
2-door Trans Am w/403ci 8-cylinder w/T-tops | 30,728 |
2-door Trans Am w/301ci 8-cylinder Special Edition w/T-tops | 573 |
2-door Trans Am w/400ci 8-cylinder Special Edition w/T-tops | 1,107 |
2-door Trans Am w/403ci 8-cylinder Special Edition w/T-tops | 9,874 |
2-door Trans Am w/400ci 8-cylinder 10th Anniversary Edition | 1,817 |
2-door Trans Am w/403ci 8-cylinder 10th Anniversary Edition | 5,683 |
Total | 211,453 |
Model | No. |
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2-door base 6- & 8-cylinder | 29,811 |
2-door Esprit 6- & 8-cylinder | 17,277 |
2-door Formula 8-cylinder | 9,356 |
2-door Trans Am w/4.9L 8-cylinder | 25,714 |
2-door Trans Am w/4.9L Turbo 8-cylinder | 16,476 |
2-door Trans Am w/5.0L 8-cylinder | 3,006 |
2-door Trans Am Turbo Indy Pace Car 8-cylinder | 5,700 |
Total | 107,340 |
Model | No. |
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2-door base 6- & 8-cylinder | 20,541 |
2-door Esprit 6- & 8-cylinder | 10,938 |
2-door Formula 8-cylinder | 5,927 |
2-door Trans Am w/4.9L E/C 8-cylinder | 10,877 |
2-door Trans Am w/4.9L Turbo 8-cylinder | 13,578 |
2-door Trans Am w/5.0L 8-cylinder | 7,038 |
2-door Trans Am NASCAR Turbo Pace Car 8-cylinder | 2,000 |
Total | 70,899 |
1970 | Std250 cu in (4.1 L) Chevrolet I6 155 hp (116 kW) | Esprit std350 cu in (5.7 L) Pontiac V8 255 hp (190 kW) | 346400 cu in (6.6 L) Pontiac V8 265 hp (198 kW) | L78 400 CID Pontiac V8 330 hp (246 kW) | L74 400 CID Pontiac Ram Air III V8 345 hp (257 kW) | 400 CID Pontiac Ram Air IV V8 370 hp (276 kW) | L74 (T/A std) 400 CID Pontiac Ram Air IV V8 335 hp (250 kW) | LS1 400 CID Pontiac Ram Air IV V8 345 hp (257 kW) |
1971 | Std 250 CID Chevrolet I6 155 hp (bhp)[a 3] 110 hp (82 kW) (whp) | L30 350 CID Pontiac V8 250 hp (186 kW) (bhp) 165 hp (123 kW) (whp) | L65 400 CID Pontiac V8 265 hp (bhp) 180 hp (134 kW) (whp) | L78 400 CID Pontiac V8 300 hp (224 kW) (bhp) 250 hp (186 kW) (whp) | L75455 cu in (7.5 L) Pontiac V8 325 hp (242 kW) (bhp) 255 hp (whp) | LS5 455 CID Pontiac 'H.O.' Ram Air IV V8 335 hp (bhp) 305 hp (227 kW) (whp) | ||
1972 | Std 250 CID Chevrolet I6 110 hp | L30 350 CID Pontiac V8 175 hp (130 kW) | L65 400 CID Pontiac V8 200 hp (149 kW) | L78 400 CID Pontiac V8 250 hp (186 kW) | LS5 455 CID Pontiac 'H.O.' V8 300 hp (224 kW) | |||
1973 | Std 250 CID Chevrolet I6 100 hp (75 kW) | L30 350 CID Pontiac V8 150–175 hp (112–130 kW)[a 4] | L65 400 CID Pontiac V8 170–185 hp (127–138 kW)[a 4] | L78 400 CID Pontiac V8 230 hp (172 kW) | L75 400 CID Pontiac V8 250 hp (186 kW) | LS2 455 CID Pontiac 'SD' V8 290–310 hp (216–231 kW)[a 5] | ||
1974 | Std 250 CID Chevrolet I6 100 hp | L30 350 CID Pontiac V8 155–170 hp (116–127 kW)[a 6] | L65 400 CID Pontiac V8 190 hp (142 kW) | L78 400 CID Pontiac V8 200 hp (149 kW) | L75 400 CID Pontiac V8 250 hp (186 kW) | LS2 455 CID Pontiac 'SD' V8 290 hp (216 kW) | ||
1975 | L22 250 CID Chevrolet I6 100 hp | L30 350 CID Pontiac V8 155 hp (116 kW) | L76 350 CID Pontiac V8 175 hp (130 kW) | L78 400 CID Pontiac V8 185 hp (138 kW) | L75 455 CID Pontiac 'H.O.' V8 [a 7]200 hp (149 kW) | |||
1976 | L22 250 CID Chevrolet I6 100 hp | L30 350 CID Pontiac V8 160 hp (119 kW) | L76 350 CID Pontiac V8 165 hp (123 kW) | L78 400 CID Pontiac V8 185 hp (138 kW) | L75 455 CID Pontiac 'H.O.' V8 200 hp (149 kW) | |||
1977 | LD231 cu in (3.8 L) Buick V6 105 hp (78 kW) | L27301 cu in (4.9 L) Pontiac V8 135 hp (101 kW) | L34 350 CID Pontiac V8 170 hp (127 kW) | L76350 CID Oldsmobile V8 170 hp (127 kW) | L78 400 CID Pontiac V8 180 hp (134 kW) | W72 400 CID Pontiac V8 200 hp (149 kW) | L80403 cu in (6.6 L) Oldsmobile V8 185 hp (138 kW) | |
1978 | LD5 3.8 L (231 cu in) Buick V6[a 8] 105 hp | LG35.0 L (305 cu in) 5.0L Chevrolet V8 135 hp (101 kW) | LM15.7 L (350 cu in) V8[a 2] 170 hp (127 kW) | L78 6.6 L (400 cu in) Pontiac V8 185 hp (138 kW) | W72 6.6L Pontiac V8 220 hp (164 kW) | L80 6.6 L (403 cu in) Oldsmobile V8 185 hp (138 kW) | ||
1979 | LD5 3.8L Buick V6 105 hp | L27 4.9 L (301 cu in) Pontiac V8 135 hp (101 kW) | L37 4.9L Pontiac V8 150 hp (112 kW) | LG3 5.0L Chevrolet V8 135 or 150 hp (101 or 112 kW) | LM1 5.7L Chevrolet V8 170 hp (127 kW) | W72 6.6L Pontiac V8 220 hp (164 kW) | L80 6.6L Oldsmobile V8 185 hp (138 kW) | |
1980 | LD5 3.8L Buick V6 105 hp | L37 4.9L Pontiac V8 140 hp (104 kW) | W72 4.9L Pontiac E/C V8 155 hp (116 kW) | LU84.9L Pontiac Turbo V8 210 hp (157 kW) | LG45.0L Chevrolet V8 150 hp (112 kW) | |||
1981 | LD5 3.8L Buick V6 | LS54.3 L (265 cu in) Pontiac V8 140 hp (104 kW) | L37 4.9L Pontiac E/C V8 155 hp (116 kW) | LU8 4.9L Pontiac Turbo V8 200 hp (149 kW) | LG4 5.0L Chevrolet V8 150 hp (112 kW) |
Third generation | |
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Overview | |
Production | 1982–1992 |
Assembly | Van Nuys, California, United States Norwood, Ohio, United States (1982–1987) |
Body and chassis | |
Body style | 2-door liftback 2-door convertible |
Platform | F-body |
Related | Chevrolet Camaro (third generation) |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 151 cu in (2.5 L) PontiacI4 173 cu in (2.8 L) GM 60°V6 191 cu in (3.1 L) GM 60° V6 231 cu in (3.8 L) Buick Turbo V6 305 cu in (5.0 L) ChevroletV8 350 cu in (5.7 L) Chevrolet V8 |
Transmission | 3-speed automatic 4-speed automatic 4-speed manual 5-speed manual |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 101 in (2,565 mm) |
Length | 1990–92 Firebird: 195.1 in (4,956 mm) 1990–92 Trans Am: 195.2 in (4,958 mm) Pre-1988 Firebird: 190.5 in (4,839 mm) Pre-1988 Trans Am: 191.8 in (4,872 mm) |
Width | 72.4 in (1,839 mm) |
Height | 49.7 in (1,262 mm) |
1982 | LQ92.5 L (151 cu in) GMEFII4 90 hp (67 kW) | LC12.83 L (173 cu in) ChevroletV6 102 hp (76 kW) | LG45.00 L (305 cu in) Chevrolet V8 145 hp (108 kW) | LU5Crossfire EFI 5.0L Chevrolet V8 165 hp (123 kW) | ||
1983 | LQ9 2.5L GM EFI I4] 92 hp (69 kW) | LC1 2.8L Chevrolet V6 107 hp (80 kW) | LL12.8L 'HO' Chevrolet V6 125 hp (93 kW) | LG4 5.0L Chevrolet V8 150 hp (112 kW) | LU5 5.0L Chevrolet Crossfire EFI V8 175 hp (130 kW) | L695.0L 'HO' Chevrolet V8 190 hp (142 kW) |
1984 | LQ9 2.5L GM EFI I4] 92 hp (69 kW) | LC1 2.8L Chevrolet V6 125 hp (93 kW) | LL12.8L 'HO' Chevrolet V6 125 hp (93 kW) | LG4 5.0L Chevrolet V8 150 hp (112 kW) | L695.0L 'HO' Chevrolet V8 190 hp (142 kW) | |
1985 | LQ9 2.5L GM EFI I4] 88 hp (66 kW) | LB82.8L Chevrolet EFI V6 135 hp (101 kW) | LG4 5.0L Chevrolet V8 155 hp (116 kW) | L69 5.0L 'HO' Chevrolet V8 190 hp (142 kW) | LB95.0L Chevrolettuned port injection V8 205 hp (153 kW) | |
1986 | LQ9 2.5L GM EFI I4] 88 hp (66 kW)(None Produced in '86) | LB8 2.8L Chevrolet EFI V6 135 hp (101 kW) | LG4 5.0L Chevrolet V8 165 hp (123 kW) | L69 5.0L 'HO' Chevrolet V8 190 hp (142 kW) | LB95.0L Chevrolet tuned port injection V8 190 hp (142 kW) | L985.7 L (350 cu in) Chevrolet tuned port injection V8 220 hp (164 kW) |
1987 | LB8 2.8L Chevrolet EFI V6 135 hp (101 kW) | LG4 5.0L Chevrolet V8 155 hp (116 kW) | LB9 5.0L Chevrolet tuned port injection V8, Automatic 190 hp (142 kW) | LB9 5.0L Chevrolet tuned port injection V8, Manual 215 hp (160 kW) | L98 5.7L Chevrolet tuned port injection V8 225 hp (168 kW) | |
1988 | LB8 2.8L Chevrolet EFI V6 135 hp (101 kW) | LO3 5.0L Chevrolet V8 170 hp (127 kW) | LB9 5.0L Chevrolet tuned port injection V8, Automatic 195 hp (145 kW) | LB9 5.0L Chevrolet tuned port injection V8, Manual 220 hp (164 kW) | L98 5.7L Chevrolet tuned port injection V8 230 hp (172 kW) | |
1989 | LB8 2.8L Chevrolet multi port fuel injection V6 135 hp (101 kW) | L035.0L Chevrolet throttle body injection V8 170 hp (127 kW) | LB9 5.0L Chevrolet tuned port injection V8,Automatic 195 hp (145 kW) | LB9 5.0L Chevrolet tuned port injection V8,Manual 220 hp (164 kW) | LB9 5.0L Chevrolet tuned port injection V8,Manual w/Dual Cats N10 option 230 hp (172 kW) | L985.7 L (350 cu in) Chevrolet tuned port injection V8 230 hp (172 kW) |
1989 (cont'd) | L985.7 L (350 cu in) Chevrolet tuned port injection V8 w/Dual Cats N10 Option 240 hp (180 kW) | LC2 Buick 3.8L Turbocharged V6 250 hp (186 kW) |
Fourth generation | |
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Overview | |
Production | November 1992 – August 30, 2002[27] |
Assembly | Sainte-Thérèse, Quebec |
Body and chassis | |
Body style | 2-door liftback 2-door convertible |
Platform | F-body |
Related | Chevrolet Camaro (fourth generation) |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 3.4 L (207.5 cu in) L32 V6 3.8 L (231.9 cu in) Buick V6 5.7 L (347.8 cu in) LT1 V8 5.7 L (347.8 cu in) LS1 V8 |
Transmission | THM 4L60 4-speed automatic (1993) THM 4L60E 4-speed automatic (1994–2002) Borg Warner T-5 5-speed manual (V6 engine) Borg Warner T56 6-speed manual (V8 engine) |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 101.1 in (2,568 mm) |
Length | 1993–1997 Firebird: 195.6 in (4,968 mm) 1998–2002 Firebird: 193.3 in (4,910 mm) 1993–1997 Trans Am: 197 in (5,004 mm) 1998–1999 Trans Am: 193.8 in (4,923 mm) 2000–2002 Trans Am: 193.7 in (4,920 mm) |
Width | 1993–1997: 74.5 in (1,892 mm) 1998–2002: 74.4 in (1,890 mm) |
Height | 1993–1999 Firebird 52 in (1,321 mm) 2000–2002 Firebird: 51.2 in (1,300 mm) 1993–1995 Trans Am: 51.7 in (1,313 mm) 1996–1999 Trans Am: 52 in (1,321 mm) 2000–2002 Trans Am: 51.8 in (1,316 mm) 1993–1999 Firebird Convertible: 52.7 in (1,339 mm) 2000–2002 Firebird Convertible 51.8 in (1,316 mm) 1994–1999 Trans Am Convertible: 52.4 in (1,331 mm) |
Curb weight | 3,440 lb (1,560 kg) (5.7L LT1 Coupe) 3,284 lb (1,490 kg) (5.7L LS1 Coupe) |
1993 | 3.4 L (207.5 cu in) L32 V6 | 5.7L 350 CID LT1 V8 (iron block, aluminum heads) | |
1994 | 3.4 L (207.5 cu in) L32 V6 | 5.7L 350 CID LT1 V8 (iron block, aluminum heads) | |
1995 | 3.4 L (207.5 cu in) L32 V6 | 3.8 L (231.9 cu in) L36 V6 (California Only) | 5.7L 350 CID LT1 V8 (iron block, aluminum heads) |
1996 | 3.8 L (231.9 cu in) L36 V6 | 5.7L 350 CID LT1 V8 (iron block, aluminum heads) | |
1997 | 3.8 L (231.9 cu in) L36 V6 | 5.7L 350 CID LT1 V8 (iron block, aluminum heads) | 5.7L 350 CID LT4 V8 (iron block, aluminum heads) in Firehawk by SLP |
1998 | 3.8 L (231.9 cu in) L36 V6 | 5.7L 346 CID LS1 V8 (aluminum block and heads) | |
1999 | 3.8 L (231.9 cu in) L36 V6 | 5.7L 346 CID LS1 V8 (aluminum block and heads) | |
2000 | 3.8 L (231.9 cu in) L36 V6 | 5.7L 346 CID LS1 V8 (aluminum block and heads) | |
2001 | 3.8 L (231.9 cu in) L36 V6 | 5.7L 346 CID LS1 V8 (aluminum block and heads) | |
2002 | 3.8 L (231.9 cu in) L36 V6 | 5.7L 346 CID LS1 V8 (aluminum block and heads) |
Pontiac Firebird Trans Am | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | General Motors |
Production | 1969–2002 |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Pony car, Muscle car |
Body style | 2-door convertible 1969, 1987–1989 Pontiac sanctioned special edition, 1991–1992, 1994–2002 2-door coupe 1969–2002 |
Layout | FR layout |
Platform | F-body |
1969 | 400 cu in (6.6 L) Pontiac Ram Air III V8 335 bhp (250 kW) | 400 cu in (6.6 L) Pontiac Ram Air IV V8 345 bhp (257 kW) | 400 cu in (6.6 L) Pontiac Ram Air V V8 (rare dealer-installed option) 500 bhp (373 kW)[citation needed] |
1970 | 400 cu in (6.6 L) Pontiac Ram Air III 345hp V8 | 400 cu in (6.6 L) Pontiac Ram Air IV 370hp V8 | 400 cu in (6.6 L) Pontiac Ram Air V V8 There are no known 1970 Trans Ams with the Ram Air V, no complete engines were ever sold or shipped to dealers, but the parts needed to build one could be ordered over-the-counter.[33] |
1971 | 455 cu in (7.5 L) Pontiac H.O. V8 | ||
1972 | 455 cu in (7.5 L) Pontiac H.O. V8 | ||
1973 | 455 cu in (7.5 L) Pontiac V8 | 455 cu in (7.5 L) Pontiac S.D. V8 | |
1974 | 400 cu in (6.6 L) Pontiac V8 | 455 cu in (7.5 L) Pontiac V8 | 455 cu in (7.5 L) Pontiac S.D. V8 |
1975 | 400 cu in (6.6 L) Pontiac V8 | 455 cu in (7.5 L) Pontiac V8 455-H.O. These cars came with a 455-H.O decal on the Shaker Hood Scoop but were not anywhere near the same engine as the 71–72 H.O.'s. They were standard production engines lifted from Pontiac's station wagon line and transplanted straight into the T/A. Rated at ~ 200 HP. Pontiac did this to try to boost sales, and the engine was only available with the 4-speed manual transmission. A total of 857 were built as it was a mid-year addition.[34] | |
1976 | 400 cu in (6.6 L) Pontiac V8 | 455 cu in (7.5 L) Pontiac V8 455 H.O. The only difference between this engine and the previous 1975 engine is the H.O. was removed from the shaker hood scoop and simply said 455. It came with a 4-speed manual transmission. A total of 7,099 were built this year's full production run.[35] | |
1977 | 403 cu in (6.6 L) Oldsmobile V8 | 400 cu in (6.6 L) Pontiac W72 V8 | |
1978 | 403 cu in (6.6 L) Oldsmobile V8 | 400 cu in (6.6 L) Pontiac W72 V8 | |
1979 | 301 cu in (4.9 L) Pontiac V8 | 403 cu in (6.6 L) Oldsmobile V8 (Automatic only) | 400 cu in (6.6 L) Pontiac W72 V8 (4-speed only)These engines were actually 1978s that were stockpiled for 1979. Pontiac ceased production of the 400 in 1978. |
1980 | 301 cu in (4.9 L) Pontiac V8 | 305 cu in (5.0 L) Chevrolet V8 | 301 cu in (4.9 L) Pontiac turbo V8 |
1981 | 301 cu in (4.9 L) Pontiac V8 | 305 cu in (5.0 L) Chevrolet V8 (4-speed only) | 301 cu in (4.9 L) Pontiac turbo V8 |
1982 | 305 cu in (5.0 L) 4 barrel V8 | 305 cu in (5.0 L) cross-fire injection V8 (First year for fuel injection in Trans Am) | ||
1983 | 305 cu in (5.0 L) 4 barrel V8 | 305 cu in (5.0 L) cross-fire injection V8 | 305 cu in (5.0 L) 4 barrel V8 H.O. (662 were made, all 5-speeds) | |
1984 | 305 cu in (5.0 L) 4 barrel V8 | 305 cu in (5.0 L) 4 barrel H.O. V8 (1500 anniversary edition models were made, 500 of them 5-speed) | ||
1985 | 305 cu in (5.0 L) 4 barrel V8 | 305 cu in (5.0 L) tuned port injection V8 | 305 cu in (5.0 L) 4 barrel H.O. V8 H.O. (5-speed only) | |
1986 | 305 cu in (5.0 L) 4 barrel V8 | 305 cu in (5.0 L) tuned port injection V8 | 305 cu in (5.0 L) 4 barrel V8 H.O. (5-speed only) A total of 69 were built. | |
1987 | 305 cu in (5.0 L) 4 barrel V8 | 305 cu in (5.0 L) tuned port injection V8 | 350 cu in (5.7 L) tuned port injection V8 | |
1988 | 305 cu in (5.0 L) throttle body injection V8 | 305 cu in (5.0 L) tuned port injection V8 | 350 cu in (5.7 L) tuned port injection V8 | |
1989 | 305 cu in (5.0 L) throttle body injection V8 | 305 cu in (5.0 L) tuned port injection V8 | 350 cu in (5.7 L) tuned port injection V8 | 231 cu in (3.8 L) Buick Turbo V6 |
1990 | 305 cu in (5.0 L) throttle body injection V8 | 305 cu in (5.0 L) tuned port injection V8 | 350 cu in (5.7 L) tuned port injection V8 | |
1991 | 305 cu in (5.0 L) throttle body injection V8 | 305 cu in (5.0 L) tuned port injection V8 | 350 cu in (5.7 L) tuned port injection V8 | |
1992 | 305 cu in (5.0 L) throttle body injection V8 | 305 cu in (5.0 L) tuned port injection V8 | 350 cu in (5.7 L) tuned port injection V8 |
Engine | Year(s) | Power | 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) | Top speed | Comments |
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400 cu in (6.6 L) Pontiac W72 V8 | 1979 | 220 bhp (164 kW) | > 132 mph (212 km/h) | Trans Am model equipped with 400 4-speed manual[46] | |
305 cu in (5.0 L) LB9 V8 | 1989–1992 | 225 bhp (168 kW) | > 140 mph (225 km/h) | Formula model equipped with N10/MM5/GM3 option codes[47] | |
350 cu in (5.7 L) L98 V8 | 1989–1992 | 235 bhp (175 kW) | > 145 mph (233 km/h) | GTA model | |
231 cu in (3.8 L) Buick Turbo V6 | 1989 | 250 bhp (186 kW) | 162 mph (261 km/h)[49] | 20th anniversary Trans Am pace car | |
5.7 L (347.8 cu in) LT1 V8 | 1993–1997 | 275–285 bhp (205–213 kW) | 155 mph (249 km/h) (electronically limited) | ||
1996–1997 | 305 bhp (227 kW) | 155 mph (249 km/h) (electronically limited) | Ram Air | ||
5.7 L (347.8 cu in) LS1 V8 | 1998–2000 | 320 bhp (239 kW) | 160 mph (257 km/h) (electronically limited) | ||
2001–2002 | 325 bhp (242 kW) | 160 mph (257 km/h) (electronically limited) |
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