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1997 Pontiac Firebird

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Pontiac
Model
Firebird
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1997
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1997 Base 2dr Coupe
most popular
Price:   -  From $17,174
1997 Formula 2dr Coupe Price:   -  From $20,724
1997 Trans Am 2dr Coupe Price:   -  From $22,884
1997 Base 2dr Convertible Price:   -  From $23,084
1997 Formula 2dr Convertible Price:   -  From $26,524
1997 Trans Am 2dr Convertible Price:   -  From $28,444

Overview

The definition of the American muscle car centers on lots of performance for not much money. Big engines, driving the rear wheels, in swoopy 2-door bodies. And of all these fairly affordable muscle cars that once poured off the American industry's assembly lines, the General Motors F-body cousins--the Pontiac Firebird and Chevrolet Camaro--are the only two that have offered, year in and year out, an unbroken line of performance of this uniquely American recipe. Some diehard sentimentalists moan the passing of what they remember as truly fast cars, but they ought to open their eyes. The current Firebird and Camaro are far faster than their ancestors ever thought about being, and they're better in every other way, too. At the top you'll find the Firebird Formula and Trans Am, available with GM's familiar 5.7-liter V8 rated at 285 hp. With the optional WS6 Ram Air package, horsepower is upped to a remarkable 305, zero-60 mph will take less than six seconds and the top speed will nudge 160. But there's something even more surprising than that--and with more real-world significance, as well. The base Firebird--and its Camaro cousin--is fitted with GM's 3800 Series II, a 3.8-liter V6 that's been massaged and polished to 200 hp and 225 lb.-ft. of torque, and it will go to 6000 rpm. It doesn't require elephantine memory to remember when V8 Firebirds didn't have 200 horsepower. What you have with the V6 Firebird is V8-level performance, 6-cyl. economy, a total price under $20,000 and a car your insurance agent probably won't notice unless you get giddy and tell him.

Specs & Features

Highlights
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Not Available
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
3.8L V-6 / 200 HP / 225 ft.lbs.
Transmission
Standard: 5-spd man w/OD
Available: 4-spd auto w/OD
Drive Type
Rear-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Highway/Combined
19 / 30 / 24 Mpg
Passenger Capacity
4
Bumper to Bumper Warranty
36 Months / 36,000 Miles
Mechanical Specs
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
3.8L V-6 / 200 HP / 225 ft.lbs.
Drive Type
Rear-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Hwy/Combined
19 / 30 / 24 Mpg
Brakes
Front Disc/rear Drum / 4-wheel Disc
Front Suspension
Rear Suspension
Spare Tire And Wheel
Compact Steel
Fuel Tank
15.5 Gal.
Recommended Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded
Average Cost To Fill Tank
$59
Dimensions & Capabilities
Maximum Cargo Volume
33.7 Cu.ft.
Passenger Volume
84 Cu.ft.
Exterior Length
195.6 "
Exterior Width
74.5 "
Exterior Height
52.0 "
Front Headroom
37.2 "
Rear Headroom
35.3 "
Front Legroom
43.0 "
Rear Legroom
28.8 "
Front Shoulder Room
57.4 "
Rear Shoulder Room
55.8 "
Front Hip Room
Rear Hip Room
Curb Weight
3,148 Lbs.
Wheel Base
101 "
Turning Radius
20.0 '
Exterior Features
Door Count
2 Doors
Wheels
16.0 " Silver Aluminum
Paint
Monotone
Exterior Mirrors
Manual Remote Driver, Manual Passenger / Dual Power Remote, Convex Spotter Passenger
Bumpers
Body-colored
Grille Moldings
Rear Spoiler
Wing
Exhaust
Stainless Steel / Stainless Steel With Chrome Tailpipe Finish
Interior Features
Seating
Passenger Capacity
4
Seat Trim
Cloth / Leather
Front Seat Type
Bucket
Heated Front Seats
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls
6-way / 8-way (4-way Power) / 10-way
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls
4-way / 10-way
Front Armrests
6-way / 8-way (4-way Power) / 10-way
Rear Armrests
Rear Seats
Full Bench
Radio & Infotainment
Radio
Am/fm Stereo, Clock, Seek-scan / Am/fm Stereo, Seek-scan
Speakers
4 / 10 Performance
Radio Steering Wheel Controls
Apple Car Play
Android Auto
Bluetooth w/ Hands-Free Connectivity
Convenience Features
Steering Wheel Type
Tilt
Climate Control
Cruise Control
Sun Roof
Manual
Rearview Mirror
Day-night
One Touch Open Window
Driver
Tinted Windows
Light
Vanity Mirrors
Remote Keyless Entry
Keyfob (all Doors)
Power Outlets
2
Safety Features
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Not Yet Available
Overall Front Crash Safety Rating
Not Yet Available
Overall Side Crash Safety Rating
Not Yet Available
Rollover Crash Safety Rating
Not Yet Available
Front Impact Airbags
Driver And Passenger
Driver Side Impact Airbags
Knee Airbag
Passenger Side Impact Airbag
Rear Side Airbag
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Anti-Lock Brakes
4-wheel Anti-lock Brakes (abs)
Forward Collision Warning
Blind Spot Sensor
Lane Departure Warning
Autonomous Cruise Control
Pedestrian Detection
Driver Attention Alert
Daytime Running Lights
Auto High Beams
Adaptive Headlights
Parking Sensors
Security Systems
Security System
Panic Alarm
Ignition Disable
Immobilizer
Warranty
Bumper To Bumper Months Miles
36 Months / 36,000 Miles
Major Components Months
36 Months / 36,000 Miles
Included Maintenance Months
Roadside Assistance Months
36 Months / 36,000 Miles
Corrosion Perforation
72 Months / 100,000 Miles
Accessories Months
96 Months / 80,000 Miles

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