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Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
General information | |
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| Model | Pontiac Firebird Trans Am |
| Year | 1972 |
| Category | Large/luxury cars |
| Rating | 53 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars |
Main features, safety and ecconomy | |
| Engine size | 7456 ccm (454.97 cubic inches) |
| Seats | 4 |
| Drive | Rear wheels |
| Transmission | Manual, 4-speed |
Engine and transmission | |
| Engine location | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement | 7456 ccm (454.97 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | V8 |
| Max power | 304.9 PS (224 kW or 301 HP) at 4000 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque | 563.00 Nm (57.4 kgf-m or 415.3 ft.lbs) at 3200 Rev. per min. |
| Compression | 8.4:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 105.4 x 106.9 mm (4.1 x 4.2 inches) |
| Fuel system | Carburetor |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Fuel control | Pushrod/overhead valve (OHV) |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Gearbox | Manual, 4-speed |
Speed and acceleration | |
| Top speed | 193.0 km/h (119.9 mph) |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1821 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior | |
| Chassis type | Coupe |
| Max no. of doors | 2 |
Steering, brakes and tires | |
| Turn circle | 12 m (476.4 inches) |
| Front brakes | Disks, 278 mm |
| Rear brakes | Drums |
Dimensions and weight | |
| Weight | 1676 kg (3,694.9 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 | 64.0 litres (16.91 gallons) |
