(1985 model)
| Marque (make) | Pontiac | Issued from | 1985 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4872 mm / 191.8 in / 191.8 in | Ground clearance | 115 mm / 4.5 in / 4.5 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1840 mm / 72.4 in / 72.4 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.90 |
| Height | 1260 mm / 49.6 in / 49.6 in | Total (curb) weight | 1480 kg / 3263 lb / 3263 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2565 mm / 101.0 in / 101.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1540 mm / 60.6 in / 60.6 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1565 mm / 61.6 in / 61.6 in | Fuel capacity | 61 l / 13.4 UK gal / 16.1 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 | 95.0 mm / 3.74 in / 3.74 in |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 88.4 mm / 3.48 in / 3.48 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.07 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Engine displacement | 5013 cm3 / 305.9 cu in / 305.9 cu in |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Unitary capacity | 626.63 cm3/cylinder / 38.239 cu in/cylinder / 38.239 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 9.5 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 152.9 kW / 207.9 hp / 207.9 hp at 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 365.0 Nm / 269.2 lbft / 269.2 lbft at 3200 rpm / 3200 rpm / 3200 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 150.8 kW / 205.0 bhp / 205.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific output | 40.9 kW/l / 0.911 bhp/cu in / 0.911 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 72.81 Nm/l / 0.637 lbft/cu in / 0.637 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.63 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.70 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 208 km/h / 129 mph / 129 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 138.51 kW/ton / 188.32 bhp/ton / 188.32 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 PAS | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | 2.20 | Turning circle | |
| Suspension front | I.W.CS.ARB. | Suspension rear | LA.LongLeadArms.CS.ARB. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | P245/50 R 15 | Tyres rear | P245/50 R 15 |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | drum, servo-assisted |
| Brake diameter front | 267 mm / 10.5 in / 10.5 in | Brake diameter rear | |
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
