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
|
20/17
|
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: Uses 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. |