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Pontiac Firebird Formula

Bodywork

type 2+2 FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 104.65 mm × 95.25 mm 4.12 in × 3.75 in
Cylinders V-8 in 90.0° vee
Displace 6.6 litre 6555 cc (400.011 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction cast iron block & head
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 8.00:1
Fuel system 1 Ro 7042263 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 186 km/h (116 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 153.94 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 843.5 kPa (122.3 psi)
Specific torque 67.12 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm 4400 rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.1
Unitary capacity 819.38 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) 1624 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3580 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 F70x14
Wheels 7 x 14
Brakes F/R Di/Dr
Brake ∅ 278 mm
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.42

General information

RAC rating 54.3
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1972 Pontiac Firebird Formula PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1972

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