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What kind of horsepower does a Pontiac Firebird have?

What kind of horsepower does a Pontiac Firebird have?

Pontiac provides its entry-level Firebird with a 3.1-liter V6 that offers 140 horsepower at 4400 rpm and 180 pound-feet of torque at 3600 rpm.

When did the Pontiac Firebird go on sale?

A restyled Firebird (and similar Chevy Camaro) went on sale in spring 1990 as an early 1991 model. The new rear-drive Firebird was mechanically unchanged, but sported new front and rear fascias, smaller retractable headlamps, and a restyled rear spoiler. Firebird was available in both 2-door hatchback and convertible form with four engines.

What’s the difference between a Trans Am and a Firebird?

New for the base model is a Sport Appearance Package that mimics the look of the pricey Trans Am/GTA. Also, Trans Am models trade last year’s standard 15-inch tires for 16s, mounted on the GTA’s lacy spoke wheels. Both the 5.0-liter V8 and the 5.7-liter V8 provide more performance, adding five more horsepower than last year.

Pontiac provides its entry-level Firebird with a 3.1-liter V6 that offers 140 horsepower at 4400 rpm and 180 pound-feet of torque at 3600 rpm.

A restyled Firebird (and similar Chevy Camaro) went on sale in spring 1990 as an early 1991 model. The new rear-drive Firebird was mechanically unchanged, but sported new front and rear fascias, smaller retractable headlamps, and a restyled rear spoiler. Firebird was available in both 2-door hatchback and convertible form with four engines.

What was the price of a third generation Firebird?

Still, with its dimensions reduced, wheelbase shortened, and weight reduced, the Third Generation Firebird was also the closest yet in size to the original 1967 model. It won “Best Sports GT” category in the $11,000 to $14,000 range (also along with the Camaro).

What kind of suspension does a Pontiac Firebird have?

The Firebird S/E was Pontiac’s attempt to lure buyers interested in more luxury features; it could be had with the basic fuel saving “Iron Duke” I-4 drivetrain, but offered more options. Even the Trans Am’s WS6 suspension was available on the S/E.

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Ruth Doyle