Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
1982-1992
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Pontiac Firebird Trans Am (1982)
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| Country |
USA |
| Top Speed (mph) |
110 |
| 0-60 mph |
9.2 |
| 1/4 mile |
17 |
| BHP |
165 @4200rpm |
| Torque lbft |
240 @2400rpm |
| BHP per ton |
107 |
| MPG UK/US |
17.4/14.5 |
| Engine capacity CC/CU |
4998/305 |
| Engine type |
V8 Crossfire Injection |
| Aspiration |
Normal |
| Compression Ratio |
9.5:1 |
| Valve Type/No |
Overhead 16 |
| Transmission (manual/auto) |
Automatic |
| No of speeds |
3 |
| Wheels driven |
RWD |
| Brakes F/R |
Disc/Disc |
| No. of Seats |
2+2 |
| Length (in) |
189.8 |
| Width (in) |
72 |
| Height (in) |
49.8 |
| Kerb Weight (lbs) |
3385 |
| Additional Info: A 145bhp 5.0 was also available in 1982. A HO version (Carburetted) was available in 1984 with 190bhp 0-60 in 7.8, 1/4 mile in 16 secs. 1985 saw the introduction of the TPI engine (Tune Port Injection) giving 205bhp (see below) |
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Pontiac Firebird Formula (1987)
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| Country |
USA |
| Top Speed (mph) |
130 |
| 0-50 mph |
4.5 |
| 0-60 mph |
6.3 |
| 1/4 mile |
14.9 |
| BHP |
205 @4400rpm |
| Torque lbft |
285 @3200rpm |
| BHP per ton |
135 |
| MPG UK/US |
18.3/15.2 |
| Engine capacity CC/CU |
5001/305 |
| Engine type |
V8 Fuel Injection (TPI) |
| Aspiration |
Normal |
| Compression Ratio |
9.3:1 |
| Valve Type/No |
Overhead 16 |
| Transmission (manual/auto) |
Manual |
| No of speeds |
5 |
| Wheels driven |
RWD |
| Brakes F/R |
Disc/Disc |
| No. of Seats |
2+2 |
| Length (in) |
191.6 |
| Width (in) |
72.4 |
| Height (in) |
49.7 |
| Kerb Weight (lbs) |
3335 |
| Additional Info: 1987 also saw the return of the 5.7 (350) also using Tune Port Injection. |
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Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Turbo (1989)
|
| Country |
USA |
| Top Speed (mph) |
150 |
| 0-60 mph |
5.3 |
| 1/4 mile |
13.9 |
| BHP |
250 @4000rpm |
| Torque lbft |
340 @2800rpm |
| BHP per ton |
160 |
| MPG UK/US |
16.8/14 |
| Engine capacity CC/CU |
3791/231 |
| Engine type |
V6 Fuel Injection |
| Aspiration |
Turbocharged |
| Compression Ratio |
8.0:1 |
| Valve Type/No |
Overhead 12 |
| Transmission (manual/auto) |
Automatic |
| No of speeds |
4 |
| Wheels driven |
RWD |
| Brakes F/R |
Disc/Disc |
| No. of Seats |
2+2 |
| Length (in) |
190.3 |
| Width (in) |
72.4 |
| Height (in) |
49.8 |
| Kerb Weight (lbs) |
3435 |
| Additional Info: Also in this year was a 20th Anniversary Trans Am using the same turbo engine. |
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Pontiac Firebird Trans Am GTA (1991)
|
| Country |
USA |
| Top Speed (mph) |
150 |
| 0-50 mph |
5.1 |
| 0-60 mph |
6.6 |
| 1/4 mile |
15.2 |
| BHP |
240 @4400rpm |
| Torque lbft |
340 @3200rpm |
| BHP per ton |
153 |
| MPG UK/US |
21.3/17.7 |
| Engine capacity CC/CU |
5733/350 |
| Engine type |
V8 Fuel Injection |
| Aspiration |
Normal |
| Compression Ratio |
9.3:1 |
| 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) |
195.2 |
| Width (in) |
72 |
| Height (in) |
49.5 |
| Kerb Weight (lbs) |
3455 |
| Additional Info: Various 5.7 and 5.0 Trans Am's and Formula's available around this time. |
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