Pontiac Firebird
| Pontiac Firebird | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Pontiac (General Motors) |
| Production | 1967–2002 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Pony car, Muscle car |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Platform | F-body |
| Related | Chevrolet Camaro |
| First generation | |
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| Overview | |
| Production | 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 |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Platform | F-body |
| Related | Chevrolet Camaro (first generation) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine |
230 cu in (3.8 L) Pontiac SOHC I6 250 cu in (4.1 L) Pontiac SOHC I6 326 cu in (5.3 L) Pontiac V8 350 cu in (5.7 L) Pontiac V8 400 cu in (6.6 L) Pontiac V8 |
| Transmission | 2-speed Powerglide 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) |
| Second generation | |
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1974 Firebird
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| 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 |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Platform | F-body |
| Related | Chevrolet Camaro (second generation) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine |
231 cu in (3.8 L) Buick V6 |
| Transmission | 3-speed manual 4-speed manual 2-speed automatic 3-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 108.2 in (2,748 mm) (1978) |
| Length | 196.8 in (4,999 mm) (1978) |
| Width | 73.4 in (1,864 mm) (1978) |
| Height | 49.3 in (1,252 mm) (1978) |
| Third generation | |
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1989 20th Anniversary Turbo Trans Am convertible
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| Overview | |
| Production | 1981–1992 |
| Assembly |
Van Nuys, California, United States Norwood, Ohio, United States (1981–1987) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 2-door coupe 2-door convertible |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Platform | F-body |
| Related | Chevrolet Camaro (third generation) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine |
151 cu in (2.5 L) Pontiac I4 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) Chevrolet V8 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) |
| Fourth generation | |
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| Overview | |
| Production | November 1992–2002 |
| Assembly | Sainte-Thérèse, Quebec |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 2-door coupe 2-door convertible |
| Layout | FR layout |
| 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 LS1 Coupe) 3,284 lb (1,490 kg) (5.7L LT1 Coupe) |
| 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 |
The Pontiac Firebird is an American automobile built by Pontiac from the 1967 to the 2002 model years. Designed as a pony car to compete with the Ford Mustang, it was introduced 23 February 1967, the same model year as GM's Chevrolet division platform-sharing Camaro. This also coincided with the release of the 1967 Mercury Cougar, Ford's upscale, platform-sharing version of the Mustang,
The name "Firebird" was also previously used by GM for the General Motors Firebird 1950s and early-1960s concept cars.
The first generation Firebird had characteristic Coke bottle styling shared with its cousin, the Chevrolet Camaro. Unlike the Camaro, the Firebird's bumpers were integrated into the design of the front end. The Firebird's rear "slit" taillights were inspired by the '66-67 Pontiac GTO. Both a two-door hardtop and a convertible were offered through the 1969 model year. Originally, the car was a "consolation prize" for Pontiac, which had desired to produce a two-seat sports car based on its original Banshee concept car. However, GM feared this would cannibalize Chevrolet Corvette sales, and gave Pontiac a piece of the "pony car" market through sharing the F-body platform with Chevrolet.
The 1967 base model Firebird came equipped with the Chevrolet 230 cu in (3.8 L) SOHC inline-6, America's only overhead cam six in civilian production. Fitted with a single-barrel carburetor, it was rated at 165 hp (123 kW). The Sprint model six came with a four-barrel carburetor, developing 215 hp (160 kW). Most buyers opted for one of three V8s: the 326 cu in (5.3 L) with a two-barrel carburetor producing 250 hp (190 kW); the four-barrel "H.O." (High Output) 326, producing 285 hp (213 kW); or the 325 hp (242 kW) 400 cu in (6.6 L) from the GTO. All 1967–1968 400 CI engines had throttle restrictors that blocked the carburetor's second barrel from fully opening. A "Ram Air" option was also available, providing functional hood scoops, higher flow heads with stronger valve springs, and a hotter camshaft. Power for the Ram Air package was the same as the conventional 400 H.O., but peaked at a higher 5,200RPMs.
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