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Pontiac Firebird 3.8 Convertible

General information

ModelPontiac Firebird 3.8 Convertible
Year2001
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating61.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size3783 ccm (230.84 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats4
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement3783 ccm (230.84 cubic inches)
Engine typeV6
Max power200.00 PS (147 kW or 197 HP) at 5200 Rev. per min.
Max torque305.00 Nm (31.1 kgf-m or 225.0 ft.lbs) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Compression9.4:1
Bore x stroke96.5 x 86.4 mm (3.8 x 3.4 inches)
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlPushrod/overhead valve (OHV)
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1299 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space4840 litres (1,279 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (488.2 inches)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1540 kg (3,395.1 pounds)
Overall length4920 mm (193.7 inches)
Overall width1900 mm (74.8 inches)
Overall height1320 mm (52.0 inches)
Wheelbase2570 mm (101.2 inches)
Fuel capacity76.0 litres (20.08 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originUSA
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