| petrol | |
| diesel | |
| alcohol based | |
| gas (LPG, CNG) | |
| steam | |
| electricity |
(1981 model)
2-door 2+2-seater fixed-head coupé, petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 16-valve V engine, OHV (overhead valve, I-head), 5013 cm3 / 305.9 cu in / 305.9 cu in, 108.1 kW / 145.0 hp / 145.0 hp @ 3800 rpm / 3800 rpm / 3800 rpm, 324.0 N·m / 239.0 lb·ft / 239.0 lb·ft @ 2400 rpm / 2400 rpm / 2400 rpm, manual 4-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 160 km/h / 99 mph / 99 mph top speed
| Marque (make) | Pontiac | Issued from | 1981 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Firebird Formula | 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) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 5032 mm / 198.1 in / 198.1 in | Total (curb) weight | 1542 kg / 3400 lb / 3400 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1854 mm / 73.0 in / 73.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1252 mm / 49.3 in / 49.3 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2748 mm / 108.2 in / 108.2 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1557 mm / 61.3 in / 61.3 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1524 mm / 60.0 in / 60.0 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | 117 mm / 4.6 in / 4.6 in | Fuel capacity | 80 l / 17.5 UK gal / 21.0 US gal |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.83 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | Frontal area (A) | 1.97 m2 / 21.2 sq ft / 21.2 sq ft (est.) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) |
| 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 details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.07 | |
| Fuel supply | 1 Ro M4MC carb | Engine displacement | 5013 cm3 / 305.9 cu in / 305.9 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Unitary capacity | 626.63 cm3/cylinder / 38.239 cu in/cylinder / 38.239 cu in/cylinder |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Compression ratio | 8.6 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 108.1 kW / 145.0 hp / 145.0 hp at 3800 rpm / 3800 rpm / 3800 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 324.0 N·m / 239.0 lb·ft / 239.0 lb·ft at 2400 rpm / 2400 rpm / 2400 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 43.2 kW / 58.0 hp / 58.0 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 21.6 kW/l / 0.474 bhp/cu in / 0.474 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific torque | 64.6 N·m/l / 0.57 lb·ft/cu in / 0.57 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.42 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 160 km/h / 99 mph / 99 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 94.0 kW/ton / 71.2 bhp/ton / 71.2 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) | ||
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | ||
| Range |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | recirculating ball VPAS | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | 2.41 | Turning circle | 12.6 m / 41.3 ft / 41.3 ft |
| Suspension front | Independent, Wishbone (A-arm, control arm), Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB) | Suspension rear | Live axle, Semi-elliptic leaf springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB) |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | P225/70 R 15 | Tyres rear | P225/70 R 15 |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | drum |
| Brake diameter front | 279 mm / 11.0 in / 11.0 in | Brake diameter rear | |
| Brakes details | servo-assisted | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Pontiac Firebird Formula
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