Pontiac Firebird Formula 1972 specs
General information
Model: | Pontiac Firebird Formula |
Year: | 1972 |
Category: | Large/luxury cars |
Manufacturer: | Pontiac |
Seats: | 4 |
Engine and transmission
Valves per cylinder: | 2 |
Engine type: | V8 |
Engine location: | Front, longitudinal |
Displacement: | 6598 ccm |
Max power: | 187.6 PS (138 kW) at 3600 Rev. per min. |
Max torque: | 434 Nm at 2200 Rev. per min. |
Compression: | 7.9:1 |
Bore x stroke: | 110.5 x 86 mm (4.4 x 3.4 inches) |
Lubrication system: | Wet sump |
Cooling system: | Liquid |
Gearbox: | Automatic, 3-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
Top speed: | 182 km/h (113.1 mph) |
Power/weight ratio: | 0.1135 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
Chassis type: | Coupe |
Max no. of doors: | 2 |
Passenger space: | 5760 litres (1522 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires
Front brakes: | Disks, 278 mm |
Rear brakes: | Drums |
Front tire dimensions: | F70-14 |
Rear tire dimensions: | F70-14 |
Turn circle: | 12 m (472.4 inches) |
Dimensions and weight
Weight: | 1653 kg (3644.2 pounds) |
Overall length: | 4870 mm (191.7 inches) |
Overall width: | 1870 mm (73.6 inches) |
Overall height: | 1290 mm (50.8 inches) |
Wheelbase: | 2750 mm (108.3 inches) |
Fuel capacity: | 76 litres (20.08 gallons) |
Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |