Pontiac Firebird

General information
Model	Pontiac Firebird
Year	1979
Category	Large/luxury cars
Rating	66.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars
Main features, safety and ecconomy
Engine size	3790 ccm (231.27 cubic inches)
Fuel type	Gasoline
Drive	Rear wheels
Transmission	Automatic, 3-speed
Engine and transmission
Engine location	Front, longitudinal
Displacement	3790 ccm (231.27 cubic inches)
Engine type	V6
Max power	126.70 PS (93 kW or 125 HP) at 3200 Rev. per min.
Max torque	332.00 Nm (33.9 kgf-m or 244.9 ft.lbs) at 2000 Rev. per min.
Compression	8.4:1
Fuel system	Carburetor
Valves per cylinder	2
Lubrication system	Wet sump
Cooling system	Liquid
Gearbox	Automatic, 3-speed
Speed and acceleration
Top speed	150.0 km/h (93.2 mph)
Power/weight ratio	0.0789 PS/kg
Exterior and interior
Chassis type	Coupe
Max no. of doors	2
Passenger space	5080 litres (1,342 gallons)
Steering, brakes and tires
Turn circle	13 m (496.1 inches)
Front brakes	Ventilated disks, 279 mm
Rear brakes	Drums
Dimensions and weight
Weight	1605 kg (3,538.4 pounds)
Overall length	5040 mm (198.4 inches)
Overall width	1860 mm (73.2 inches)
Overall height	1260 mm (49.6 inches)
Ground clearance	120 mm (4.7 inches)
Wheelbase	2750 mm (108.3 inches)
Fuel capacity	79.0 litres (20.87 gallons)
Other specifications
Country of origin	USA