1978 Pontiac Firebird specifications

1978 Pontiac Firebird data
Applicable to the Californian, USA domestic market(s).
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2746 mm 108.1 inches
Track/tread (front) 1547 mm 60.9 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1524 mm 60 inches
Length 4999 mm 196.8 inches
Width 1864 mm 73.4 inches
Height 1255 mm 49.4 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.82
Kerb weight
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 79 litres 17.4 [20.9] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Chevrolet
Engine code LM1
Cylinders V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity 5.7 litre
5733 cc
(349.849 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 101.6 × 88.39 mm
4 × 3.48 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.15
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output
(net)		 162 PS (160 bhp) (119 kW)
at 3800 rpm
maximum torque
(net)		 353 Nm (260 ft·lb) (36 kgm)
at 2400 rpm
Specific output
(net)		 20.8 kW/litre
28.3 ps/litre
27.9 bhp/litre
0.46 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(net)		 61.57 Nm/litre
0.74 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction cast iron block & head
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8.2:1
Fuel system 1 Rochester carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 773.8 kPa (112.2 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 716.63 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio
Weight-to-power ratio
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 6 x 15
Wheel size rear 6 x 15
Tyres front FR78-15
Tyres rear FR78-15
Brakes F/R VeDi/Dr-S
Front brake diameter 279 mm
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.08
general
Carfolio.com ID342705
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 51.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1978 Pontiac Firebird added 2013-07-06.
Last modified 2020-02-02.

Pontiac Firebird models

1981 Pontiac Firebird
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW 1483 kg
6 cyl, 3.8ℓ, l: 5032mm, wb: 2748mm
1981 Pontiac Firebird Formula
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 4390 cm3/267.9cuin 122 PS 120 bhp 89 kW 1541 kg
8 cyl, 4.4ℓ, l: 5032mm, wb: 2748mm
1981 Pontiac Firebird Formula
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5013 cm3/305.9cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW 1542 kg
8 cyl, 5.0ℓ, l: 5032mm, wb: 2748mm
1981 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW 1555 kg
8 cyl, 4.9ℓ, l: 5032mm, wb: 2748mm
1981 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 203 PS 200 bhp 149 kW 1616 kg
8 cyl, 4.9ℓ, l: 5032mm, wb: 2748mm
1979 Pontiac Firebird
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 137 PS 135 bhp 101 kW 1523 kg
8 cyl, 4.9ℓ, l: 5032mm, wb: 2748mm
1979 Pontiac Firebird
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 117 PS 115 bhp 86 kW 1477 kg
6 cyl, 3.8ℓ, l: 5032mm, wb: 2748mm
1979 Pontiac Firebird
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5013 cm3/305.9cuin 127 PS 125 bhp 93 kW 1523 kg
8 cyl, 5.0ℓ, l: 5032mm, wb: 2748mm
1979 Pontiac Firebird
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW 1535 kg
8 cyl, 5.7ℓ, l: 5032mm, wb: 2748mm
1979 Pontiac Firebird
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW 1523 kg
8 cyl, 4.9ℓ, l: 5032mm, wb: 2748mm
1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6586 cm3/401.9cuin 188 PS 185 bhp 138 kW 1583 kg
8 cyl, 6.6ℓ, l: 5032mm, wb: 2748mm
1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6555 cm3/400.0cuin 223 PS 220 bhp 164 kW 1623 kg
8 cyl, 6.6ℓ, l: 5032mm, wb: 2748mm
1978 Pontiac Firebird
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5001 cm3/305.2cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW 1583 kg
8 cyl, 5.0ℓ, l: 4999mm, wb: 2746mm
1978 Pontiac Firebird
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 106 PS 105 bhp 78 kW 1525 kg
6 cyl, 3.8ℓ, l: 4999mm, wb: 2746mm
1978 Pontiac Firebird
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW 1591 kg
8 cyl, 5.7ℓ, l: 4999mm, wb: 2746mm
1978 Pontiac Firebird Automatic
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW
8 cyl, 5.7ℓ, l: 4999mm, wb: 2746mm
1978 Pontiac Firebird Automatic
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5001 cm3/305.2cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
8 cyl, 5.0ℓ, l: 4999mm, wb: 2746mm
1978 Pontiac Firebird Automatic
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 106 PS 105 bhp 78 kW
6 cyl, 3.8ℓ, l: 4999mm, wb: 2746mm
1978 Pontiac Firebird Formula
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6598 cm3/402.6cuin 188 PS 185 bhp 138 kW 1653 kg
8 cyl, 6.6ℓ, l: 4999mm, wb: 2746mm
1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6558 cm3/400.2cuin 223 PS 220 bhp 164 kW 1640 kg
8 cyl, 6.6ℓ, l: 4999mm, wb: 2746mm
1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6558 cm3/400.2cuin 183 PS 180 bhp 134 kW
8 cyl, 6.6ℓ, l: 4999mm, wb: 2746mm
1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6599 cm3/402.7cuin 188 PS 185 bhp 138 kW
8 cyl, 6.6ℓ, l: 4999mm, wb: 2746mm
1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Automatic
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6558 cm3/400.2cuin 223 PS 220 bhp 164 kW
8 cyl, 6.6ℓ, l: 4999mm, wb: 2746mm
1976 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 7462 cm3/455.4cuin 203 PS 200 bhp 149 kW 1701 kg
8 cyl, 7.5ℓ, l: 4999mm, wb: 2746mm
1969 Pontiac Firebird
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 4103 cm3/250.4cuin 177 PS 175 bhp 130 kW 1403 kg
6 cyl, 4.1ℓ, l: 4854mm, wb: 2746mm
1969 Pontiac Firebird
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 4103 cm3/250.4cuin 177 PS 175 bhp 130 kW 1399 kg
6 cyl, 4.1ℓ, l: 4854mm, wb: 2746mm
1969 Pontiac Firebird 350
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5798 cm3/353.8cuin 269 PS 265 bhp 198 kW 1469 kg
8 cyl, 5.8ℓ, l: 4854mm, wb: 2746mm
1969 Pontiac Firebird 350
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5798 cm3/353.8cuin 269 PS 265 bhp 198 kW 1472 kg
8 cyl, 5.8ℓ, l: 4854mm, wb: 2746mm
1969 Pontiac Firebird 350 Automatic
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5798 cm3/353.8cuin 269 PS 265 bhp 198 kW 1467 kg
8 cyl, 5.8ℓ, l: 4854mm, wb: 2746mm
1969 Pontiac Firebird 350 HO
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5798 cm3/353.8cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW 1491 kg
8 cyl, 5.8ℓ, l: 4854mm, wb: 2746mm
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2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 5898 cm3/359.9cuin 1751 kg
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1978 Buick Century Custom Coupé 4A H87
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5001 cm3/305.2cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW
8 cyl, 5.0ℓ, l: 4968mm, wb: 2746mm
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8 cyl, 5.1ℓ, l: 4978mm, wb: 2746mm
1978 Buick Century Special Coupé 4A E87
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5001 cm3/305.2cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW
8 cyl, 5.0ℓ, l: 4968mm, wb: 2746mm
1978 Buick Century Sport Coupé 4A G87
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5001 cm3/305.2cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW
8 cyl, 5.0ℓ, l: 4968mm, wb: 2746mm
1978 Buick Regal Coupé
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5001 cm3/305.2cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW 1544 kg
8 cyl, 5.0ℓ, l: 5080mm, wb: 2746mm
1978 Buick Regal Coupé 4A J47
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5001 cm3/305.2cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW
8 cyl, 5.0ℓ, l: 5070mm, wb: 2746mm
1978 Buick Regal Limited Coupé 4A M47
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5001 cm3/305.2cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW
8 cyl, 5.0ℓ, l: 5070mm, wb: 2746mm
1978 Buick Regal Sport Coupé 4A K47
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW
6 cyl, 3.8ℓ, l: 5070mm, wb: 2746mm
1979 Buick Skylark Coupé
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5736 cm3/350.0cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW 1583 kg
8 cyl, 5.7ℓ, l: 5080mm, wb: 2820mm
1980 Cadillac Eldorado 6E L57
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 3A 5738 cm3/350.2cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW
8 cyl, 5.7ℓ, l: 5194mm, wb: 2895mm
1979 Cadillac Fleetwood Eldorado
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 3A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW 1720 kg
8 cyl, 5.7ℓ, l: 5182mm, wb: 2893mm
1978 Chevrolet Camaro
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW 1605 kg
8 cyl, 5.7ℓ, l: 5019mm, wb: 2743mm
1978 Chevrolet Camaro
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW
8 cyl, 5.7ℓ, l: 5019mm, wb: 2743mm
1976 Chevrolet Camaro 1FQ87
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW
8 cyl, 5.7ℓ, l: 4963mm, wb: 2743mm
1978 Chevrolet Camaro Automatic
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW 1615 kg
8 cyl, 5.7ℓ, l: 5019mm, wb: 2743mm
1976 Chevrolet Camaro Automatic 1FQ87
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW
8 cyl, 5.7ℓ, l: 4963mm, wb: 2743mm
1980 Chevrolet Camaro Berlinetta 1FS87
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5001 cm3/305.2cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
8 cyl, 5.0ℓ, l: 5019mm, wb: 2743mm
1979 Chevrolet Camaro Berlinetta 1FS87
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW
8 cyl, 5.7ℓ, l: 5019mm, wb: 2743mm
1980 Chevrolet Camaro Berlinetta Automatic 1FS87
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5001 cm3/305.2cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
8 cyl, 5.0ℓ, l: 5019mm, wb: 2743mm
1980 Chevrolet Camaro Berlinetta Automatic 1FS87
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5001 cm3/305.2cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
8 cyl, 5.0ℓ, l: 5019mm, wb: 2743mm
1979 Chevrolet Camaro Berlinetta Automatic 1FS87
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW
8 cyl, 5.7ℓ, l: 5019mm, wb: 2743mm
1979 Chevrolet Camaro Berlinetta Automatic 1FS87
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW
8 cyl, 5.7ℓ, l: 5019mm, wb: 2743mm
1976 Chevrolet Camaro LT 1FS87
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5001 cm3/305.2cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW 1672 kg
8 cyl, 5.0ℓ, l: 4963mm, wb: 2743mm
1976 Chevrolet Camaro LT Automatic 1FS87
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5001 cm3/305.2cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW
8 cyl, 5.0ℓ, l: 4963mm, wb: 2743mm
1980 Chevrolet Camaro Sport Coupé 1FP87
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5001 cm3/305.2cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
8 cyl, 5.0ℓ, l: 5019mm, wb: 2743mm
1979 Chevrolet Camaro Sport Coupé 1FQ87
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW
8 cyl, 5.7ℓ, l: 5019mm, wb: 2743mm
1980 Chevrolet Camaro Sport Coupé Automatic 1FP87
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5001 cm3/305.2cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
8 cyl, 5.0ℓ, l: 5019mm, wb: 2743mm
1980 Chevrolet Camaro Sport Coupé Automatic 1FP87
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5001 cm3/305.2cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
8 cyl, 5.0ℓ, l: 5019mm, wb: 2743mm
1979 Chevrolet Camaro Sport Coupé Automatic 1FQ87
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW
8 cyl, 5.7ℓ, l: 5019mm, wb: 2743mm
1979 Chevrolet Camaro Sport Coupé Automatic 1FQ87
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW
8 cyl, 5.7ℓ, l: 5019mm, wb: 2743mm
1980 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Sport Coupé 1FP87
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5001 cm3/305.2cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW
8 cyl, 5.0ℓ, l: 5019mm, wb: 2743mm
1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Sport Coupé Automatic 1FQ87/Z28
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW
8 cyl, 5.7ℓ, l: 5019mm, wb: 2743mm
1977 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Coupé
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW 1678 kg
8 cyl, 5.7ℓ, l: 5250mm, wb: 2845mm
1977 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Coupé
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW 1678 kg
8 cyl, 5.7ℓ, l: 5250mm, wb: 2845mm
1977 Chevrolet Nova Concours Coupé
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW 1549 kg
8 cyl, 5.7ℓ, l: 5022mm, wb: 2819mm
1977 Chevrolet Nova Concours Coupé
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW 1542 kg
8 cyl, 5.7ℓ, l: 5022mm, wb: 2819mm
1977 Chevrolet Nova Concours Coupé Automatic
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW
8 cyl, 5.7ℓ, l: 5022mm, wb: 2819mm
1977 Chevrolet Nova Coupé
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW 1477 kg
8 cyl, 5.7ℓ, l: 4996mm, wb: 2819mm
1977 Chevrolet Nova Coupé
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW 1484 kg
8 cyl, 5.7ℓ, l: 4996mm, wb: 2819mm
1977 Chevrolet Nova Coupé Automatic
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW
8 cyl, 5.7ℓ, l: 4996mm, wb: 2819mm
1979 Dodge Aspen Coupé Series NL NL29
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5896 cm3/359.8cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW 1518 kg
8 cyl, 5.9ℓ, l: 5009mm, wb: 2761mm
1979 Dodge Aspen Coupé Series NL NL29
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
8 cyl, 5.2ℓ, l: 5009mm, wb: 2761mm
1979 Dodge Diplomat Series G GM22
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW 1525 kg
8 cyl, 5.2ℓ, l: 5184mm, wb: 2863mm
1979 Dodge Diplomat Series G GM22
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5896 cm3/359.8cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW 1589 kg
8 cyl, 5.9ℓ, l: 5184mm, wb: 2863mm
1979 Dodge Diplomat Medallion Series G GP22
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW 1559 kg
8 cyl, 5.2ℓ, l: 5184mm, wb: 2863mm
1979 Dodge Diplomat Medallion Series G GP22
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5896 cm3/359.8cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW 1623 kg
8 cyl, 5.9ℓ, l: 5184mm, wb: 2863mm
1979 Dodge Diplomat Salon Series G GH22
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5896 cm3/359.8cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW 1597 kg
8 cyl, 5.9ℓ, l: 5184mm, wb: 2863mm
1979 Dodge Diplomat Salon Series G GH22
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW 1534 kg
8 cyl, 5.2ℓ, l: 5184mm, wb: 2863mm
1979 Oldsmobile Toronado Brougham Coupé
2 door sedan/​saloon FF 3A 5736 cm3/350.0cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW 1700 kg
8 cyl, 5.7ℓ, l: 5220mm, wb: 2890mm
1976 Plymouth Volare Coupé HL 29
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5898 cm3/359.9cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW
8 cyl, 5.9ℓ, l: 5017mm, wb: 2756mm
1976 Plymouth Volare Custom Coupé HH 29
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5898 cm3/359.9cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW
8 cyl, 5.9ℓ, l: 5017mm, wb: 2756mm
1976 Plymouth Volare Premier Coupé HP 29
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5898 cm3/359.9cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW
8 cyl, 5.9ℓ, l: 5017mm, wb: 2756mm