Pontiac Firebird 1979 specs
General information
Model: | Pontiac Firebird |
Year: | 1979 |
Category: | Large/luxury cars |
Manufacturer: | Pontiac |
Engine and transmission
Valves per cylinder: | 2 |
Engine type: | V6 |
Engine location: | Front, longitudinal |
Displacement: | 3790 ccm |
Max power: | 126.7 PS (94 kW) at 3200 Rev. per min. |
Max torque: | 332 Nm at 2000 Rev. per min. |
Compression: | 8.4:1 |
Bore x stroke: | 101.6 x 76.2 mm (4 x 3 inches) |
Lubrication system: | Wet sump |
Cooling system: | Liquid |
Gearbox: | Automatic, 3-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
Fuel type: | Gasoline |
Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
Top speed: | 150 km/h (93.2 mph) |
Power/weight ratio: | 0.0789 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
Chassis type: | Coupe |
Max no. of doors: | 2 |
Passenger space: | 5080 litres (1342 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires
Front brakes: | Ventilated disks, 279 mm |
Rear brakes: | Drums |
Front tire dimensions: | FR7/808-15 |
Rear tire dimensions: | FR7/808-15 |
Turn circle: | 13 m (511.8 inches) |
Dimensions and weight
Weight: | 1605 kg (3538.4 pounds) |
Overall length: | 5040 mm (198.4 inches) |
Overall width: | 1860 mm (73.2 inches) |
Overall height: | 1260 mm (49.6 inches) |
Wheelbase: | 2750 mm (108.3 inches) |
Fuel capacity: | 79 litres (20.87 gallons) |
Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |