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Pontiac Firebird 3.8 Convertible
General information | |
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| Model | Pontiac Firebird 3.8 Convertible |
| Year | 1997 |
| Category | Cabriolets/sport cars |
| Rating | 62.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars |
Main features, safety and ecconomy | |
| Engine size | 3785 ccm (230.96 cubic inches) |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Drive | Rear wheels |
| Transmission | Manual, 5-speed |
Engine and transmission | |
| Displacement | 3785 ccm (230.96 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | V6 |
| Max power | 200.7 PS (148 kW or 198 HP) at 5200 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque | 305.00 Nm (31.1 kgf-m or 225.0 ft.lbs) at 4000 Rev. per min. |
| Compression | 9.4:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 96.5 x 86.4 mm (3.8 x 3.4 inches) |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel control | Pushrod/overhead valve (OHV) |
| Gearbox | Manual, 5-speed |
Speed and acceleration | |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1305 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior | |
| Chassis type | Cabriolet |
| Max no. of doors | 2 |
| Passenger space | 4840 litres (1,279 gallons) |
| Aerodynamic dragcoefisient | 0.3 |
Steering, brakes and tires | |
| Turn circle | 12 m (488.2 inches) |
| Front brakes | Ventilated disks |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated disks |
Dimensions and weight | |
| Weight | 1540 kg (3,395.1 pounds) |
| Overall length | 4920 mm (193.7 inches) |
| Overall width | 1900 mm (74.8 inches) |
| Overall height | 1320 mm (52.0 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 2570 mm (101.2 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 76.0 litres (20.08 gallons) |
