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Pontiac Firebird Formula
General information | |
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| Model | Pontiac Firebird Formula |
| Year | 1972 |
| Category | Large/luxury cars |
| Rating | 54.5 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars |
Main features, safety and ecconomy | |
| Engine size | 6598 ccm (402.61 cubic inches) |
| Seats | 4 |
| Drive | Rear wheels |
| Transmission | Automatic, 3-speed |
Engine and transmission | |
| Engine location | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement | 6598 ccm (402.61 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | V8 |
| Max power | 187.60 PS (138 kW or 185 HP) at 3600 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque | 434.00 Nm (44.3 kgf-m or 320.1 ft.lbs) at 2200 Rev. per min. |
| Compression | 7.9:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 110.5 x 86.0 mm (4.4 x 3.4 inches) |
| Fuel system | Carburetor |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Gearbox | Automatic, 3-speed |
Speed and acceleration | |
| Top speed | 182.0 km/h (113.1 mph) |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1135 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior | |
| Chassis type | Coupe |
| Max no. of doors | 2 |
| Passenger space | 5760 litres (1,522 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires | |
| Turn circle | 12 m (476.4 inches) |
| Front brakes | Disks, 278 mm |
| Rear brakes | Drums |
Dimensions and weight | |
| Weight | 1653 kg (3,644.2 pounds) |
| Overall length | 4870 mm (191.7 inches) |
| Overall width | 1870 mm (73.6 inches) |
| Overall height | 1290 mm (50.8 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 2750 mm (108.3 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 76.0 litres (20.08 gallons) |
Other specifications | |
| Country of origin | USA |
