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Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
General information | |
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| Model | Pontiac Firebird Trans Am |
| Year | 1981 |
| Category | Large/luxury cars |
| Rating | 66.5 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars |
Main features, safety and ecconomy | |
| Engine size | 4942 ccm (301.56 cubic inches) |
| Seats | 4 |
| Drive | Rear wheels |
| Transmission | Automatic, 3-speed |
Engine and transmission | |
| Engine location | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement | 4942 ccm (301.56 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | V8 |
| Max power | 202.80 PS (149 kW or 200 HP) at 4000 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque | 459.00 Nm (46.8 kgf-m or 338.6 ft.lbs) at 2000 Rev. per min. |
| Compression | 7.5:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 101.6 x 76.2 mm (4.0 x 3.0 inches) |
| Fuel system | Turbo |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Gearbox | Automatic, 3-speed |
Speed and acceleration | |
| Top speed | 190.0 km/h (118.1 mph) |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1255 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior | |
| Chassis type | Coupe |
| Max no. of doors | 2 |
| Passenger space | 5080 litres (1,342 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires | |
| Turn circle | 13 m (496.1 inches) |
| Front brakes | Ventilated disks, 279 mm |
| Rear brakes | Drums |
Dimensions and weight | |
| Weight | 1616 kg (3,562.7 pounds) |
| Overall length | 5040 mm (198.4 inches) |
| Overall width | 1860 mm (73.2 inches) |
| Overall height | 1260 mm (49.6 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 2750 mm (108.3 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 79.0 litres (20.87 gallons) |
Other specifications | |
| Country of origin | USA |
