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Pontiac Firebird Formula

Bodywork

type 2+2 FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 110.50 mm × 86.00 mm 4.35 in × 3.39 in
Cylinders V-8
Displace 6.6 litre 6598 cc (402.635 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 7.90:1
Fuel system 1 Ro carb
Maximum power 187.6 PS (185.0 bhp) (138 kW) @ 3600 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 111.92 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 434.0 Nm (320 ft·lb) (44.3 kgm) @ 2200 rpm
bmep 826.6 kPa (119.9 psi)
Specific torque 65.78 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.28
Unitary capacity 824.75 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2746 mm
wheelbase 108.1 in
Length (milimeters) 5000 mm
Length (inches) 196.9 in
Width (milimeters) 1854 mm
Width (inches) 73 in
Height (milimeters) 1255 mm
Height (inches) 49.4 in
L:W ratio 1.82
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1653 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3644 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 76.8 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 16.9 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 20.3 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering recirculating ball PAS
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 3A
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 2.41

General information

RAC rating 60.6
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1978 Pontiac Firebird Formula PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1978

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