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1997 Pontiac Firebird 2dr Cpe Trans Am
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Pontiac Firebird 2dr Cpe Trans Am
Vehicle Specifications
Base MSRP:
$22,884
Base Invoice:
$20,939
Destination:
$525
Engine/Fuel:
5.7L/350 Gas V8
Transmission:
4 Speed Automatic w/OD,
Door/Body Style:
2 Door Coupe Trans Am
Drive Type:
Rear Wheel Drive
MPG (City / Hwy):
17/25
Specifications
| Vehicle | |
|---|---|
| EPA Classification : | Sub-Compact |
| Engine | |
| Engine Order Code : | LT1 |
| Engine Type : | Gas V8 |
| Displacement : | 5.7L/350 |
| Fuel System : | SFI |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM : | 305 @ 5400 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM : | 335 @ 3200 |
| Transmission | |
| Drivetrain : | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Trans Order Code : | MN6 |
| Trans Type : | 6 |
| Trans Description Cont. : | Manual w/OD |
| Trans Description Cont. Again : | |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) : | 2.66 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) : | 1.78 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) : | 1.30 |
| Fourth Gear Rato (:1) : | 1.00 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) : | 0.74 |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) : | 0.50 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) : | 2.90 |
| Clutch Size (in) : | 11.02 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) : | 3.42 |
| Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) : | |
| Mileage | |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) : | 16 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) : | 26 |
| Electrical | |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) : | 525 |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) : | 140 |
| Cooling System | |
| Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) : | 15.3 |
| Weight Information | |
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) : | 3450 |
| Trailering | |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : | 1000 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : | 100 |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : | |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : | |
| Suspension | |
| Suspension Type - Front : | Short/Long Arm |
| Suspension Type - Rear : | Salisbury Axle |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) : | w/Coil Springs |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) : | w/Coil Springs |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) : | 33 |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) : | 33 |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) : | 1.25 |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) : | 0.75 |
| Brakes | |
| Brake Type : | Power |
| Brake ABS System : | 4-Wheel |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) : | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) : | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : | 10.7 x 1.26 |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : | 11.4 x 0.8 |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) : | |
| Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) : | |
| Tires | |
| Front Tire Order Code : | QLC |
| Rear Tire Order Code : | QLC |
| Spare Tire Order Code : | |
| Front Tire Size : | P245/50ZR16 |
| Rear Tire Size : | P245/50ZR16 |
| Spare Tire Size : | T125/70D15 |
| Wheels | |
| Front Wheel Size (in) : | 17 x 9 |
| Rear Wheel Size (in) : | 17 x 9 |
| Spare Wheel Size (in) : | 15 x 4 |
| Front Wheel Material : | Chrome |
| Rear Wheel Material : | Chrome |
| Spare Wheel Material : | - TBD - |
| Steering | |
| Steering Type : | Power Rack & Pinion |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall : | 14.4 |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) : | 2.28 |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) : | 40.1 |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) : | 41.9 |
| Fuel Tank | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) : | 15.5 |
| Exterior Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase (in) : | 101.1 |
| Length, Overall (in) : | 197.0 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) : | 74.5 |
| Height, Overall (in) : | 52.0 |
| Tread Width, Front (in) : | 60.7 |
| Tread Width, Rear (in) : | 60.6 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) : | 4.0 |
| Liftover Height (in) : | 35.1 |
| Cargo Area Dimensions | |
| Trunk Volume (ft³) : | 12.9 |
| Interior Dimensions | |
| Passenger Capacity : | 4 |
| Passenger Volume (ft³) : | 84.0 |
| Front Head Room (in) : | 37.2 |
| Front Leg Room (in) : | 43.0 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) : | 57.4 |
| Front Hip Room (in) : | 52.8 |
| Second Head Room (in) : | 35.3 |
| Second Leg Room (in) : | 28.9 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) : | 55.8 |
| Second Hip Room (in) : | 44.4 |
| Summary | |
| Vehicle Name : | Firebird |
| Body Style : | 2 Door Coupe Trans Am |
Standard Features
| EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS | |
|---|---|
| City 17/hwy 25 (5.7L engine/4-speed auto trans) | |
| City 16/hwy 26 (5.7L engine/6-speed manual trans) | |
| EXTERIOR | |
| Waterborne base-coat/2-component clearcoat finish paint | |
| Body-color soft fascia-type bumpers | |
| Specific Trans Am Appearance Pkg | |
| Uplevel rear decklid spoiler w/integrated center high-mount stop lamp | |
| Body-color body-side moldings | |
| Concealed quartz halogen headlamps | |
| Fog lamps | |
| Neutral density taillamp lens w/smooth contour appearance | |
| Daytime running lamps | |
| Dual blue-glass pwr sport mirrors (RH convex) | |
| Solar-Ray tinted glass | |
| Controlled-cycle windshield wipers | |
| Composite body panels-inc: doors, fenders, fascias, rear decklid spoiler, roof | |
| Extensive acoustical insulation | |
| Extensive anti-corrosion protection | |
| INTERIOR | |
| Reclining Cartegena cloth front bucket seats | |
| 4-way manual adjustable driver seat | |
| Folding rear seat | |
| Full-length front console w/cupholders, storage box, aux pwr outlet | |
| Carpeted front floor mats | |
| Rear floor mats | |
| Tilt steering wheel | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel/gear shift lever/parking brake handle | |
| Instrumentation-inc: electronic analog speedometer, tachometer, odometer, coolant temp, oil pressure, voltmeter, trip odometer | |
| Low oil level monitor & warning | |
| Automatic pwr door locks-inc: retained accessory pwr | |
| Pwr windows w/driver-side express-down | |
| Speed control w/resume speed | |
| Pass-Key II theft-deterrent system | |
| Remote hatch release | |
| Air conditioning | |
| Side window defoggers | |
| Electric rear window defogger | |
| ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette, graphic equalizer-inc: auto-reverse, search & replay, seek-up/down, theft lock, digital clock, remote CD pre-wiring | |
| 4-speaker coaxial sound system | |
| Black fixed mast antenna | |
| Lockable glovebox w/light | |
| Ashtray w/light | |
| Day/night rearview mirror w/reading lamps | |
| Dual covered visor vanity mirrors | |
| Dome lamp | |
| MECHANICAL | |
| 5.7L (350) SFI V8 engine | |
| 4-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission w/OD | |
| Brake/transmission shift interlock | |
| 2.73 rear axle ratio | |
| Rear wheel drive | |
| 525-CCA Delco Freedom II battery | |
| 140-amp alternator | |
| GM computer command control | |
| Performance suspension | |
| Short/long arm front suspension w/monotube gas-charged shocks | |
| Salisbury axle rear suspension w/torque arm, trailing arm, track bar | |
| Front/rear stabilizer bars | |
| P235/55R16 touring SBR BSW tires | |
| Compact spare tire | |
| 16" bright silver 5-spoke cast aluminum wheels | |
| Pwr rack & pinion steering | |
| Pwr 4-wheel disc brakes | |
| 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) | |
| 15.5 gallon fuel tank | |
| Stainless steel exhaust system | |
| SAFETY FEATURES | |
| 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) | |
| Driver & front passenger airbags | |
| Passive lap/shoulder front safety belts | |
| Active lap/shoulder rear safety belts | |
| Brake/transmission shift interlock | |
| Side door guard beams | |
| Energy-absorbing steering column | |
| 5-mph bumpers | |
| Daytime running lamps | |
| Laminated safety-glass windshield | |
| Passenger-guard mini-wedge door locks | |
Options
| NO OPTION KIND | |
|---|---|
| RAM AIR PERFORMANCE AND HANDLING PKG -inc: Ram Air induction system, functional air scoops, 305 horsepower,high-polished 5-spoke aluminum wheels, P275/40ZR17 tires, dual high-polished exhaust outlets, specific-tuned suspension *Affects Color Availability* (N/A w/R6V Conversion Pkg) (w/MX0 Trans REQ: GU5 Axle) | $3,345 |
| TRANS AM COMP T/A SLP CONVERSION PREP PKG *Affects Color Availability* (REQ: QLC Tires, __28 Leather Seat Trim) (N/A w/WS6 Ram Air Pkg, NW9 Traction Control, P05 Wheels) (w/MX0 Trans REQ: GU5 Axle) | $4,595 |
| CONTENT THEFT ALARM (REQ: AU0 Remote Keyless Entry) | $90 |
| REMOVABLE HATCH ROOF -inc: stowage, sunshades, locks | $995 |
| FRONT LICENSE PLATE BRACKET | STANDARAD |
| PRELIMINARY INVOICE | STANDARAD |
| MANUFACTURERS STATEMENT OF ORIGIN | STANDARAD |
| PWR ANTENNA | $85 |
| 6-WAY PWR DRIVER SEAT (N/A w/__28 Leather Seat Trim) | $270 |
| ETR AM/FM STEREO W/COMPACT DISC, GRAPHIC EQUALIZER -inc: seek-up/down, digital clock, 4-coaxial speakers | $100 |
| ETR AM/FM STEREO W/CASSETTE, GRAPHIC EQUALIZER, 10-SPEAKERS -inc: auto-reverse, seek-up/down, Monsoon 500-watt amplifier, remote CD pre-wiring, digital clock | $230 |
| ETR AM/FM STEREO W/COMPACT DISC, GRAPHIC EQUALIZER, 10-SPEAKERS -inc: seek-up/down, Monsoon 500-watt amplifier, digital clock | $330 |
| TRUNK-MOUNTED REMOTE COMPACT DISC CHANGER -inc: 12-disc capacity (N/A w/W53 or W55 Radio) | $595 |
| REAR PERFORMANCE AXLE -inc: 3.23 axle ratio (REQ: MX0 Trans) (N/A w/QCB Tires) | $225 |
| REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY | $150 |
| STEERING WHEEL RADIO CONTROLS | $125 |
| TRACTION CONTROL (REQ: QCB or QFZ Tires) (N/A w/WS6 Ram Air Pkg, R6V Conversion Pkg) | $450 |
| 16" CHROMED ALUMINUM WHEELS (N/A w/WS6 Ram Air Pkg, R6V Conversion Pkg) | $595 |
| Model Option | |
| TRANS AM OPT PKG -inc: *Contents listed in std Equipment* | STANDARAD |
| Emission System | |
| FEDERAL EMISSIONS | STANDARAD |
| MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK EMISSIONS | $170 |
| CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS | $170 |
| CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK EMISSION OVERRIDE *must be ordered for units shipped to dealers in the states of Massachusetts, New York or California w/Federal Emissions* (REQ: FE9 Emissions) | STANDARAD |
| FEDERAL EMISSION OVERRIDE *must be ordered for units shipped to dealers in Federal areas w/Massachusetts, New York or California Emissions* (REQ: NG1 or YF5 Emissions) | STANDARAD |
| Engine | |
| 5.7L (350) SFI V8 ENGINE (STD) | STANDARAD |
| Transmission | |
| 4-SPEED ELECTRONICALLY-CONTROLLED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD (STD) | STANDARAD |
| 6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION W/5TH & 6TH GEAR OD -inc: 3.42 axle ratio *Deletes std brake/ trans shift interlock* | STANDARAD |
| Tires | |
| P235/55R16 SBR BSW TOURING TIRES (STD) | STANDARAD |
| P245/50ZR16 ALL-WEATHER PERFORMANCE SBR BSW TIRES | $245 |
| P245/50ZR16 HIGH PERFORMANCE SBR BSW TIRES (N/A w/NW9 Traction Control) | $245 |
| P275/40ZR17 HIGH PERFORMANCE SBR BSW TIRES (REQ: WS6 Ram Air Pkg) | STANDARAD |
| Option Package | |
| OPT PKG -inc: base vehicle | STANDARAD |
| Seat Type | |
| CARTEGENA CLOTH RECLINING FRONT BUCKET SEATS (STD) | STANDARAD |
| PRADO LEATHER RECLINING FRONT BUCKET SEATS (REQ: W54 or W55 Radio) | $650 |
| PRADO LEATHER ARTICULATING RECLINING FRONT BUCKET SEATS -inc: adjustable lumbar supports, articulating headrests (REQ:W54 or W55 Radio) | $829 |
| Paint Type | |
| SOLID PAINT (STD) | STANDARAD |
| Owner Follow-up | |
| PONTIAC CUSTOMER NETWORK (PCN) | STANDARAD |
Warranty and Incentives
| Warranty | |
|---|---|
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Basic: 3 Years/36,000 Miles NO Deductible Courtesy transportation during warranty covered repairs Drivetrain: 8 Years/80,000 Miles Corrosion: 3 Years/36,000 Miles Rust-Through 6 Years/100,000 Miles |
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| Recall | |
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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 96V219000 Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1,573 Summary: These vehicles were manufactured with seat belt retractors out of design position which can cause the retractor to lock-up on slopes less severe than the FMVSS requirement. This does not comply with FMVSS #209, "Seat Belt Assemblies." Remedy: Dealers will inspect the seat belts for proper front seat belt retractor position. Retractors found to be improperly positioned will be reinstalled correctly. Notes: Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Pontiac at 1-800-762-2737. Dates of Manufacture: June - Sept 1996 Manufacturer Recall Number: 06069 |
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| News - Crash Test Results | |
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NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS: Frontal crash ratings: Driver: * * * * * Passenger: * * * * * Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags. |
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