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Pontiac Firebird

Bodywork

type 2+2 FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 98.40 mm × 89.70 mm 3.87 in × 3.53 in
Cylinders S-6
Displace 4.1 litre 4093 cc (249.77 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 12 valves in total
Engine construction cast iron block & head
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 8.50:1
Fuel system 1 Ro 7041017 carb
Maximum power
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 161 km/h (100 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 74.88 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 770.6 kPa (111.8 psi)
Specific torque 61.32 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm 4200 rpm
Code
Main bearings 7
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.1
Unitary capacity 682.17 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2743 mm
wheelbase 108 in
Length (milimeters) 4867 mm
Length (inches) 191.6 in
Width (milimeters) 1864 mm
Width (inches) 73.4 in
Height (milimeters) 1280 mm
Height (inches) 50.4 in
L:W ratio 1.77
Ground clearance (milimeters) 117 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 4.6 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1469 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3239 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 64 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 14.1 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 16.9 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering recirculating ball
Turns lock-to-lock 4.600
Turning circle 12.10 m
Tyres E78-14
Wheels 6 x 14
Brakes F/R Di/Dr
Brake ∅ 278 mm
Braked area
Transmission 3M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.08

General information

RAC rating 36.0
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1972 Pontiac Firebird PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1972

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