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Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
1993-2002


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Pontiac Firebird Trans Am (1993)

Country USA
Top Speed (mph) 155
0-60 mph 5.5
1/4 mile 14.1
BHP 275 @5000rpm
Torque lbft 325 @2400rpm
BHP per ton 179
MPG UK/US 20/16.6
Engine capacity CC/CU 5733/348
Engine type V8 Fuel Injection
Aspiration Normal
Valve Type/No Overhead 16
Transmission (manual/auto) Automatic
No of speeds 4
Wheels driven RWD
Brakes F/R Disc/Disc
No. of Seats 2+2
Length (in) 196
Width (in) 74.5
Height (in) 51.7
Kerb Weight (lbs) 3380
Additional Info: Use the LT1 Engine. A performance package added around 25-35bhp. A 96-97 Ram Air (WS6) got 305bhp and could get to 60 in 5 secs. A 3.4 V6 with 160bhp was also available for the Firebird, this was replaced in 1995 with a 200bhp 3.8 V6. Also available was a 1997 Firehawk (built by SLP) with a 330bhp LT4 engine (5.7 litres). Note: The Trans Am was an add on package to the Firebird, with performance and exterior body enhancements.


Pontiac Firebird (1998)

Country USA
Top Speed (mph) 160
0-60 mph 5.2
1/4 mile 13.9
BHP 305 @5200rpm
Torque lbft 335 @4000rpm
BHP per ton 197
MPG UK/US 19/16
Engine capacity CC/CU 5733/348
Engine type V8 Fuel Injection
Aspiration Normal
Valve Type/No Overhead 16
Transmission (manual/auto) Automatic
No of speeds 4
Wheels driven RWD
Brakes F/R Disc/Disc
No. of Seats 2+2
Length (in) 193.4
Width (in) 74.4
Height (in) 52
Kerb Weight (lbs) 3405
Additional Info: In 1998 the LS1 engine was introduced to the line-up and a facelift was carried out. The Ram Air (WS6) had 320bhp and got to 60 around 5 secs and 1/4 mile in 13.5 secs.


Pontiac Firebird Formula (2001)

Country USA
Top Speed (mph) 160
0-60 mph 5
1/4 mile 13.6
BHP 310 @5200rpm
Torque lbft 340 @4000rpm
BHP per ton 201
Engine capacity CC/CU 5665/346
Engine type V8 Fuel Injection
Aspiration Normal
Compression Ratio 10.1:1
Valve Type/No Overhead 16
Transmission (manual/auto) Automatic
No of speeds 4
Wheels driven RWD
Brakes F/R Disc/Disc
No. of Seats 2+2
Length (in) 193.4
Width (in) 74.4
Height (in) 52
Kerb Weight (lbs) 3400
Additional Info: The Ram Air (WS6) now had 325bhp with 0-60 in around 4.8 secs and a 1/4 mile in 13.2 secs.


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