| General information |
| Brand | Pontiac |
| Model | Firebird |
| Generation | Firebird IV Cabrio |
| Modification (Engine) | 5.7 i V8 (309 Hp) |
| Start of production | 1995 year |
| End of production | 1999 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Cabriolet |
| Seats | 4 |
| Doors | 2 |
| Performance specs |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban |
14.7 l/100 km
16 US mpg19.22 UK mpg6.8 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban |
9 l/100 km
26.13 US mpg31.39 UK mpg11.11 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 6 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 6 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph | 5.7 sec |
| Maximum speed |
250 km/h
155.34 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 5.3 kg/Hp, 189 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 3.6 kg/Nm, 277.7 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs |
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| Power | 309 Hp @ 5200 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 54.5 Hp/l |
| Torque |
454 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
334.85 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine displacement |
5665 cm3
345.7 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Position of cylinders | V-engine |
| Cylinder Bore |
99 mm
3.9 in. |
| Piston Stroke |
92 mm
3.62 in. |
| Compression ratio | 10.5 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Fuel System | Multi-point indirect injection |
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Space, Volume and weights |
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| Kerb Weight |
1635 kg
3604.56 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum |
365 l
12.89 cu. ft. |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum |
955 l
33.73 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity |
59 l
15.59 US gal | 12.98 UK gal |
| Dimensions |
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| Length |
4920 mm
193.7 in. |
| Width |
1890 mm
74.41 in. |
| Height |
1340 mm
52.76 in. |
| Wheelbase |
2570 mm
101.18 in. |
| Front track |
1540 mm
60.63 in. |
| Rear (Back) track |
1540 mm
60.63 in. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs |
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| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission) | 4 |
| Front suspension | Spring Strut |
| Rear suspension | Helical spring |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 235/55 R16 |
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