Light a Candle

Car-Catalogue » Pontiac » Pontiac Firebird

Pontiac Firebird 5.7 Convertible

General information

ModelPontiac Firebird 5.7 Convertible
Year1997
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating62.4 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size5669 ccm (345.92 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats4
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement5669 ccm (345.92 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 8 cylinder
Max power305.7 PS (225 kW or 302 HP) at 5200 Rev. per min.
Max torque453.00 Nm (46.2 kgf-m or 334.1 ft.lbs) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke99.0 x 92.0 mm (3.9 x 3.6 inches)
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1937 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space5080 litres (1,342 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (488.2 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks

Dimensions and weight

Weight1580 kg (3,483.3 pounds)
Overall length4930 mm (194.1 inches)
Overall width1900 mm (74.8 inches)
Overall height1320 mm (52.0 inches)
Wheelbase2570 mm (101.2 inches)
Fuel capacity54.0 litres (14.27 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originUSA
Light a Candle