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Pontiac Firebird 6.5 Trans Am

General information

ModelPontiac Firebird 6.5 Trans Am
Year1969
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating56.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size6547 ccm (399.50 cubic inches)
Seats4
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 3-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement6547 ccm (399.50 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power339.70 PS (250 kW or 335 HP) at 5000 Rev. per min.
Max torque583.00 Nm (59.4 kgf-m or 430.0 ft.lbs) at 3400 Rev. per min.
Compression10.8:1
Bore x stroke104.6 x 95.3 mm (4.1 x 3.8 inches)
Fuel systemCarburetor
Valves per cylinder2
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 3-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.2123 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCoupe
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space5760 litres (1,522 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesDisks, 279 mm
Rear brakesDrums, 241 mm

Dimensions and weight

Weight1600 kg (3,527.4 pounds)
Overall length4860 mm (191.3 inches)
Overall width1880 mm (74.0 inches)
Overall height1270 mm (50.0 inches)
Wheelbase2750 mm (108.3 inches)
Fuel capacity70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originUSA
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