Pontiac Firebird Trans Am (1982) |
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
|
17/15
|
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). |
Pontiac Firebird Formula (1987) |
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
|
18/15
|
Engine capacity CC/CU
|
5001/305
|
Engine type
|
V8 Fuel Injection
|
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. |
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
|
17/14
|
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. |
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
|
21/18
|
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. |