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Pontiac Firebird 3.8

General information

ModelPontiac Firebird 3.8
Year1997
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating59 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size3785 ccm (230.96 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats4
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement3785 ccm (230.96 cubic inches)
Engine typeV6
Max power200.7 PS (148 kW or 198 HP) at 5200 Rev. per min.
Max torque305.00 Nm (31.1 kgf-m or 225.0 ft.lbs) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Compression9.4:1
Bore x stroke96.5 x 86.4 mm (3.8 x 3.4 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1336 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors2
Passenger space5080 litres (1,342 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (488.2 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDrums

Dimensions and weight

Weight1505 kg (3,318.0 pounds)
Overall length4920 mm (193.7 inches)
Overall width1900 mm (74.8 inches)
Overall height1310 mm (51.6 inches)
Wheelbase2570 mm (101.2 inches)
Fuel capacity58.0 litres (15.32 gallons)
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