(1979 model)
| Marque (make) | Pontiac | Issued from | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Firebird Trans Am | Issued until | |
| Serie | Firebird | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Pontiac | Country | US |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | fixed-head coupé | Number of seats | 2+2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 5032 mm / 198.1 in / 198.1 in | Ground clearance | 117 mm / 4.6 in / 4.6 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1854 mm / 73.0 in / 73.0 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.83 |
| Height | 1252 mm / 49.3 in / 49.3 in | Total (curb) weight | 1583 kg / 3490 lb / 3490 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2748 mm / 108.2 in / 108.2 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1557 mm / 61.3 in / 61.3 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1524 mm / 60.0 in / 60.0 in | Fuel capacity | 80 l / 17.5 UK gal / 21.0 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | GM | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | cast iron block & head | Bore | 110.5 mm / 4.35 in / 4.35 in |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 85.8 mm / 3.38 in / 3.38 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.29 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Engine displacement | 6586 cm3 / 401.9 cu in / 401.9 cu in |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Unitary capacity | 823.25 cm3/cylinder / 50.238 cu in/cylinder / 50.238 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 7.9 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 138.0 kW / 187.6 hp / 187.6 hp at 3600 rpm / 3600 rpm / 3600 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 427.0 Nm / 314.9 lbft / 314.9 lbft at 2000 rpm / 2000 rpm / 2000 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 136.1 kW / 185.0 bhp / 185.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific output | 28.1 kW/l / 0.626 bhp/cu in / 0.626 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 64.83 Nm/l / 0.567 lbft/cu in / 0.567 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | automatic | Number of gears | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1.00 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 2.41 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 180 km/h / 112 mph / 112 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 116.87 kW/ton / 158.90 bhp/ton / 158.90 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | recirculating ball VPAS | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | 2.41 | Turning circle | 12.60 m / 41.34 ft / 41.34 ft |
| Suspension front | I.W.CS.ARB. | Suspension rear | LA.SE.ARB. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | P225/70 R 15 | Tyres rear | P225/70 R 15 |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | drum, servo-assisted |
| Brake diameter front | 279 mm / 11.0 in / 11.0 in | Brake diameter rear | |
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
