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Pontiac Firebird

(1985 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)PontiacIssued from1985
ModelFirebirdIssued until
SerieFirebirdNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerPontiacCountryUS

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typefixed-head coupéNumber of seats2+2
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
  Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4840 mm / 190.6 in / 190.6 inGround clearance115 mm / 4.5 in / 4.5 in
Width1840 mm / 72.4 in / 72.4 inLength/wheelbase ratio1.89
Height1260 mm / 49.6 in / 49.6 inTotal (curb) weight1301 kg / 2868 lb / 2868 lb
Wheelbase2565 mm / 101.0 in / 101.0 inDry weight
Track front1540 mm / 60.6 in / 60.6 inWeight distribution (front)54.0 % / 54.0 % / 54.0 %
Track rear1565 mm / 61.6 in / 61.6 inFuel capacity61 l / 13.3 UK gal / 16.0 US gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficientFrontal Area
Cx  

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) Total number of valves8
Engine ManufacturerGMValves per cylinder2
Engine constructioncast iron block & headBore101.6 mm / 4.00 in / 4.00 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke76.2 mm / 3.00 in / 3.00 in
Fuel supplyBore/Stroke ratio1.33
Engine Main bearings5Engine displacement2471 cm3 / 150.8 cu in / 150.8 cu in
Cam DesignOHV (overhead valve, I-head)Unitary capacity617.75 cm3/cylinder / 37.697 cu in/cylinder / 37.697 cu in/cylinder
SumpwetCompression ratio9.0 : 1
AspirationnaturalMax. output power65.6 kW / 89.2 hp / 89.2 hp at 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMax. torque179.0 Nm / 132.0 lbft / 132.0 lbft at 2800 rpm / 2800 rpm / 2800 rpm
IntercoolernoneMaximum rpm5000 rpm / 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm
CoolantwaterMax. net output64.7 kW / 88.0 bhp / 88.0 bhp
Catalytic converteryesSpecific output35.6 kW/l / 0.793 bhp/cu in / 0.793 bhp/cu in
  Specific torque72.44 Nm/l / 0.634 lbft/cu in / 0.634 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears5
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.72
  Final gear (drive) ratio3.73

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed161 km/h / 100 mph / 100 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio67.64 kW/ton / 91.96 bhp/ton / 91.96 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
0-Quarter-mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
0-Kilometer time CO2 emissions

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
Steeringrecirculating ball PAS  
Turns lock-to-lock2.41Turning circle
Suspension frontI.W.CS.ARB.Suspension rearLA.LongLeadArms.CS.ARB.
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontP195/75 R 14Tyres rearP195/75 R 14
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes reardrum, servo-assisted
Brake diameter front267 mm / 10.5 in / 10.5 inBrake diameter rear
Braked area  

Technical specifications and performance data of Pontiac Firebird

 
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