1972 Pontiac Firebird specifications

1972 Pontiac Firebird data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2743 mm 108 inches
Track/tread (front) 1557 mm 61.3 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1524 mm 60 inches
Length 4867 mm 191.6 inches
Width 1864 mm 73.4 inches
Height 1280 mm 50.4 inches
Ground clearance 117 mm 4.6 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.77
Kerb weight 1554 kg 3426 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 64 litres 14.1 [16.9] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer GM
Engine code
Cylinders V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity 5.7 litre
5736 cc
(350.032 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 98.3 × 95.25 mm
3.87 × 3.75 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.03
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)		 162 PS (160 bhp) (119 kW)
at 4000 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)		 366 Nm (270 ft·lb) (37.3 kgm)
at 2000 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)		 20.8 kW/litre
28.3 ps/litre
27.9 bhp/litre
0.46 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)		 63.81 Nm/litre
0.77 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction cast iron block & head
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8:1
Fuel system 1 Ca 488062 carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 801.8 kPa (116.3 psi)
Maximum RPM 4800 rpm
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 717 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter
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 177 km/h (110 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
104.39 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 PS/kg
76.78 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 kW/kg
102.96 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
13.02 kg/kW
21.76 lb/bhp
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 4.600
Turning circle 12.10 m
Front suspension I.W.LowTrailLi.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension RA.SE.
Wheel size front 6 x 14
Wheel size rear 6 x 14
Tyres front E78x14
Tyres rear E78x14
Brakes F/R Di/Dr
Front brake diameter 278 mm
Rear brake diameter
Braked area 2263 cm2
Gearbox 3 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.42
general
Carfolio.com ID67617
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 47.9
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1972 Pontiac Firebird added 1995-12-15.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

Pontiac Firebird models

1972 Pontiac Firebird
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 4093 cm3/249.8cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW 1469 kg
6 cyl, 4.1ℓ, l: 4867mm, wb: 2743mm
1972 Pontiac Firebird Esprit
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6555 cm3/400.0cuin 177 PS 175 bhp 130 kW 1671 kg
8 cyl, 6.6ℓ, l: 4867mm, wb: 2743mm
1972 Pontiac Firebird Formula
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6555 cm3/400.0cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW 1624 kg
8 cyl, 6.6ℓ, l: 4867mm, wb: 2743mm
1972 Pontiac Firebird Formula
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5736 cm3/350.0cuin 177 PS 175 bhp 130 kW 1616 kg
8 cyl, 5.7ℓ, l: 4867mm, wb: 2743mm
1972 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 7456 cm3/455.0cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW 1676 kg
8 cyl, 7.5ℓ, l: 4867mm, wb: 2743mm
1971 Pontiac Firebird
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 4109 cm3/250.7cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
6 cyl, 4.1ℓ, l: 4867mm, wb: 2743mm
1971 Pontiac Firebird
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5821 cm3/355.2cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW
8 cyl, 5.8ℓ, l: 4867mm, wb: 2743mm
1971 Pontiac Firebird
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 4109 cm3/250.7cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
6 cyl, 4.1ℓ, l: 4867mm, wb: 2743mm
1971 Pontiac Firebird
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5821 cm3/355.2cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW
8 cyl, 5.8ℓ, l: 4867mm, wb: 2743mm
1971 Pontiac Firebird Esprit
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5821 cm3/355.2cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW
8 cyl, 5.8ℓ, l: 4867mm, wb: 2743mm
1971 Pontiac Firebird Esprit
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6564 cm3/400.6cuin 269 PS 265 bhp 198 kW
8 cyl, 6.6ℓ, l: 4867mm, wb: 2743mm
1971 Pontiac Firebird Esprit
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5821 cm3/355.2cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW
8 cyl, 5.8ℓ, l: 4867mm, wb: 2743mm
1971 Pontiac Firebird Esprit Turbo Hydra-Matic
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5821 cm3/355.2cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW
8 cyl, 5.8ℓ, l: 4867mm, wb: 2743mm
1971 Pontiac Firebird Formula 350
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5821 cm3/355.2cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW
8 cyl, 5.8ℓ, l: 4867mm, wb: 2743mm
1971 Pontiac Firebird Formula 350
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5821 cm3/355.2cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW
8 cyl, 5.8ℓ, l: 4867mm, wb: 2743mm
1971 Pontiac Firebird Formula 350 Turbo Hydra-Matic
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5821 cm3/355.2cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW
8 cyl, 5.8ℓ, l: 4867mm, wb: 2743mm
1971 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6564 cm3/400.6cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
8 cyl, 6.6ℓ, l: 4867mm, wb: 2743mm
1971 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6564 cm3/400.6cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
8 cyl, 6.6ℓ, l: 4867mm, wb: 2743mm
1971 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400 Turbo Hydra-Matic
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6564 cm3/400.6cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
8 cyl, 6.6ℓ, l: 4867mm, wb: 2743mm
1971 Pontiac Firebird Formula 455
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7462 cm3/455.4cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
8 cyl, 7.5ℓ, l: 4867mm, wb: 2743mm
1971 Pontiac Firebird Formula 455 HO
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 7462 cm3/455.4cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW
8 cyl, 7.5ℓ, l: 4867mm, wb: 2743mm
1971 Pontiac Firebird Formula 455 HO
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 7462 cm3/455.4cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW
8 cyl, 7.5ℓ, l: 4867mm, wb: 2743mm
1971 Pontiac Firebird Formula 455 HO Turbo Hydra-Matic
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7462 cm3/455.4cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW
8 cyl, 7.5ℓ, l: 4867mm, wb: 2743mm
1971 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 7462 cm3/455.4cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW
8 cyl, 7.5ℓ, l: 4867mm, wb: 2743mm
1971 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 7462 cm3/455.4cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW
8 cyl, 7.5ℓ, l: 4867mm, wb: 2743mm
1971 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Turbo Hydra-Matic
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7462 cm3/455.4cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW
8 cyl, 7.5ℓ, l: 4867mm, wb: 2743mm
1971 Pontiac Firebird Turbo Hydra-Matic
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 4109 cm3/250.7cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
6 cyl, 4.1ℓ, l: 4867mm, wb: 2743mm
1971 Pontiac Firebird Turbo Hydra-Matic
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5821 cm3/355.2cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW
8 cyl, 5.8ℓ, l: 4867mm, wb: 2743mm
1970 Pontiac Firebird 2387
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5795 cm3/353.6cuin 259 PS 255 bhp 190 kW
8 cyl, 5.8ℓ, l: 4867mm, wb: 2743mm
1970 Pontiac Firebird 2387
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 4093 cm3/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW 1483 kg
6 cyl, 4.1ℓ, l: 4867mm, wb: 2743mm
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1972 Chevrolet Camaro
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW 1521 kg
8 cyl, 5.7ℓ, l: 4775mm, wb: 2743mm
1970 Chevrolet Camaro 12387
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 4093 cm3/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW 1389 kg
6 cyl, 4.1ℓ, l: 4775mm, wb: 2743mm
1971 Chevrolet Camaro 350 12487
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW 1647 kg
8 cyl, 5.7ℓ, l: 4775mm, wb: 2743mm
1971 Chevrolet Camaro 350 Automatic 12487
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW 1657 kg
8 cyl, 5.7ℓ, l: 4775mm, wb: 2743mm
1974 Chevrolet Camaro LT 1FS87
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW
8 cyl, 5.7ℓ, l: 4963mm, wb: 2743mm
1974 Chevrolet Camaro LT 1FS87
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW
8 cyl, 5.7ℓ, l: 4963mm, wb: 2743mm
1974 Chevrolet Camaro LT Automatic 1FS87
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW
8 cyl, 5.7ℓ, l: 4963mm, wb: 2743mm
1970 Chevrolet Camaro Powerglide 12387
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 2A 4093 cm3/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW 1387 kg
6 cyl, 4.1ℓ, l: 4775mm, wb: 2743mm
1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Convertible 350 V8 13667
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW 1602 kg
8 cyl, 5.7ℓ, l: 5017mm, wb: 2845mm
1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Convertible 350 V8 Automatic 13667
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW 1607 kg
8 cyl, 5.7ℓ, l: 5017mm, wb: 2845mm
1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Sport Coupé 350 V8 13637
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW 1580 kg
8 cyl, 5.7ℓ, l: 5017mm, wb: 2845mm
1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Sport Coupé 350 V8 Automatic 13637
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW 1585 kg
8 cyl, 5.7ℓ, l: 5017mm, wb: 2845mm
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Sport Coupé 13337
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 4093 cm3/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW 1480 kg
6 cyl, 4.1ℓ, l: 5009mm, wb: 2845mm
1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Sport Coupé 350 V8 13437
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW 1559 kg
8 cyl, 5.7ℓ, l: 5017mm, wb: 2845mm
1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Sport Coupé 350 V8 Automatic 13437
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW 1564 kg
8 cyl, 5.7ℓ, l: 5017mm, wb: 2845mm
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Sport Coupé Powerglide 13337
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 2A 4093 cm3/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW 1476 kg
6 cyl, 4.1ℓ, l: 5009mm, wb: 2845mm
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Sport Coupé Turbo Hydra-Matic 13337
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 4093 cm3/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW 1492 kg
6 cyl, 4.1ℓ, l: 5009mm, wb: 2845mm
1970 Chevrolet Malibu Convertible 13567
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 4093 cm3/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW 1518 kg
6 cyl, 4.1ℓ, l: 5009mm, wb: 2845mm
1970 Chevrolet Malibu Convertible Powerglide 13567
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 2A 4093 cm3/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW 1530 kg
6 cyl, 4.1ℓ, l: 5009mm, wb: 2845mm
1970 Chevrolet Malibu Convertible Turbo Hydra-Matic 13567
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 4093 cm3/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW 1530 kg
6 cyl, 4.1ℓ, l: 5009mm, wb: 2845mm
1970 Chevrolet Malibu Sport Coupé 13537
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 4093 cm3/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW 1498 kg
6 cyl, 4.1ℓ, l: 5009mm, wb: 2845mm
1970 Chevrolet Malibu Sport Coupé Powerglide 13537
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 2A 4093 cm3/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW 1495 kg
6 cyl, 4.1ℓ, l: 5009mm, wb: 2845mm
1970 Chevrolet Malibu Sport Coupé Turbo Hydra-Matic 13537
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 4093 cm3/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW 1510 kg
6 cyl, 4.1ℓ, l: 5009mm, wb: 2845mm
1974 Ford Fairmont Hardtop XB
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 4091 cm3/249.6cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
6 cyl, 4.1ℓ, l: 4813mm, wb: 2819mm
1974 Ford Fairmont Hardtop XB
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 4091 cm3/249.6cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
6 cyl, 4.1ℓ, l: 4813mm, wb: 2819mm
1972 Ford Fairmont Hardtop XA
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 4091 cm3/249.6cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW
6 cyl, 4.1ℓ, l: 4737mm, wb: 2819mm
1972 Ford Fairmont Hardtop XA
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 4091 cm3/249.6cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
6 cyl, 4.1ℓ, l: 4737mm, wb: 2819mm
1972 Ford Fairmont Hardtop XA
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 4091 cm3/249.6cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
6 cyl, 4.1ℓ, l: 4737mm, wb: 2819mm
1972 Ford Fairmont Hardtop XA
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 4091 cm3/249.6cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW
6 cyl, 4.1ℓ, l: 4737mm, wb: 2819mm
1974 Ford Fairmont Hardtop Cruisomatic XB
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 4091 cm3/249.6cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
6 cyl, 4.1ℓ, l: 4813mm, wb: 2819mm
1972 Ford Fairmont Hardtop Cruisomatic XA
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 4091 cm3/249.6cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
6 cyl, 4.1ℓ, l: 4737mm, wb: 2819mm
1972 Ford Fairmont Hardtop Cruisomatic XA
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 4091 cm3/249.6cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW
6 cyl, 4.1ℓ, l: 4737mm, wb: 2819mm
1974 Ford Falcon 500 Hardtop XB
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 4091 cm3/249.6cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
6 cyl, 4.1ℓ, l: 4801mm, wb: 2819mm
1974 Ford Falcon 500 Hardtop XB
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 4091 cm3/249.6cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
6 cyl, 4.1ℓ, l: 4813mm, wb: 2819mm
1972 Ford Falcon 500 Hardtop XA
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 4091 cm3/249.6cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW
6 cyl, 4.1ℓ, l: 4737mm, wb: 2819mm
1972 Ford Falcon 500 Hardtop XA
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 4091 cm3/249.6cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW
6 cyl, 4.1ℓ, l: 4737mm, wb: 2819mm
1972 Ford Falcon 500 Hardtop XA
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 4091 cm3/249.6cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
6 cyl, 4.1ℓ, l: 4737mm, wb: 2819mm
1972 Ford Falcon 500 Hardtop XA
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 4091 cm3/249.6cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
6 cyl, 4.1ℓ, l: 4737mm, wb: 2819mm
1974 Ford Falcon 500 Hardtop Cruisomatic XB
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 4091 cm3/249.6cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
6 cyl, 4.1ℓ, l: 4813mm, wb: 2819mm
1972 Ford Falcon 500 Hardtop Cruisomatic XA
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 4091 cm3/249.6cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW
6 cyl, 4.1ℓ, l: 4737mm, wb: 2819mm
1972 Ford Falcon 500 Hardtop Cruisomatic XA
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 4091 cm3/249.6cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
6 cyl, 4.1ℓ, l: 4737mm, wb: 2819mm
1972 Mercury Cougar 65D
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5772 cm3/352.2cuin 166 PS 164 bhp 122 kW
8 cyl, 5.8ℓ, l: 4996mm, wb: 2847mm
1972 Mercury Cougar Automatic 65D
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5772 cm3/352.2cuin 166 PS 164 bhp 122 kW
8 cyl, 5.8ℓ, l: 4996mm, wb: 2847mm
1972 Mercury Cougar Convertible 76D
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 5772 cm3/352.2cuin 166 PS 164 bhp 122 kW
8 cyl, 5.8ℓ, l: 4996mm, wb: 2847mm
1972 Mercury Cougar Convertible Automatic 76D
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 5772 cm3/352.2cuin 166 PS 164 bhp 122 kW
8 cyl, 5.8ℓ, l: 4996mm, wb: 2847mm
1972 Mercury Cougar XR-7 65F
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5772 cm3/352.2cuin 166 PS 164 bhp 122 kW
8 cyl, 5.8ℓ, l: 4996mm, wb: 2847mm
1972 Mercury Cougar XR-7 Automatic 65F
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5772 cm3/352.2cuin 166 PS 164 bhp 122 kW
8 cyl, 5.8ℓ, l: 4996mm, wb: 2847mm
1972 Mercury Cougar XR-7 Convertible 76F
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 5772 cm3/352.2cuin 166 PS 164 bhp 122 kW
8 cyl, 5.8ℓ, l: 4996mm, wb: 2847mm
1972 Mercury Cougar XR-7 Convertible Automatic 76F
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 5772 cm3/352.2cuin 166 PS 164 bhp 122 kW
8 cyl, 5.8ℓ, l: 4996mm, wb: 2847mm
1971 Monteverdi Sierra
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW
8 cyl, 5.2ℓ, l: 4680mm, wb: 2740mm