1979 Pontiac Firebird specifications

1979 Pontiac Firebird data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2748 mm 108.2 inches
Track/tread (front) 1557 mm 61.3 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1524 mm 60 inches
Length 5032 mm 198.1 inches
Width 1854 mm 73 inches
Height 1252 mm 49.3 inches
Ground clearance 117 mm 4.6 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.83
Kerb weight 1523 kg 3358 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 79.6 litres 17.5 [21] 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 4.9 litre
4942 cc
(301.579 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 101.6 × 76.2 mm
4 × 3 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.33
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)		 137 PS (135 bhp) (101 kW)
at 3800 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)		 325 Nm (240 ft·lb) (33.1 kgm)
at 1600 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)		 20.4 kW/litre
27.7 ps/litre
27.3 bhp/litre
0.45 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)		 65.76 Nm/litre
0.79 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction cast iron block & head
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8.1:1
Fuel system 1 Ro M2MC carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 826.4 kPa (119.9 psi)
Maximum RPM 4400 rpm
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 617.75 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 160 km/h (99 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
89.87 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 PS/kg
66.1 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 kW/kg
88.64 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
15.13 kg/kW
25.27 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 2.410
Turning circle 12.60 m
Front suspension I.W.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension LA.SE.ARB.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front FR78 x 15
Tyres rear FR78 x 15
Brakes F/R VeDi/Dr-S
Front brake diameter 279 mm
Rear brake diameter
Braked area 2106 cm2
Gearbox 3 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 2.41
general
Carfolio.com ID99484
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 51.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1979 Pontiac Firebird added 2002-09-05.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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 4M 5013 cm3/305.9cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW 1542 kg
8 cyl, 5.0ℓ, 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 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 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 4M 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW 1523 kg
8 cyl, 4.9ℓ, 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 3A 5013 cm3/305.9cuin 127 PS 125 bhp 93 kW 1523 kg
8 cyl, 5.0ℓ, 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
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
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
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW
8 cyl, 5.7ℓ, l: 4999mm, wb: 2746mm
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 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 6599 cm3/402.7cuin 188 PS 185 bhp 138 kW
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 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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1977 Bristol 412 S2
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 5898 cm3/359.9cuin 1751 kg
8 cyl, 5.9ℓ, l: 4940mm, wb: 2896mm
1980 Bristol Britannia
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 5898 cm3/359.9cuin 1746 kg
8 cyl, 5.9ℓ, l: 5004mm, wb: 2900mm
1979 Buick Century Special Coupé
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW 1466 kg
8 cyl, 4.9ℓ, l: 4978mm, wb: 2746mm
1979 Buick Skylark Coupé
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5055 cm3/308.5cuin 132 PS 130 bhp 97 kW 1560 kg
8 cyl, 5.1ℓ, l: 5080mm, wb: 2820mm
1981 Cadillac Eldorado 6E L57
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6036 cm3/368.3cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW 1783 kg
8 cyl, 6.0ℓ, l: 5194mm, wb: 2895mm
1978 Chevrolet Camaro
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5001 cm3/305.2cuin 137 PS 135 bhp 101 kW
8 cyl, 5.0ℓ, l: 5019mm, wb: 2743mm
1979 Chevrolet Camaro Berlinetta 1FS87
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5001 cm3/305.2cuin 132 PS 130 bhp 97 kW
8 cyl, 5.0ℓ, l: 5019mm, wb: 2743mm
1979 Chevrolet Camaro Berlinetta Automatic 1FS87
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5001 cm3/305.2cuin 132 PS 130 bhp 97 kW
8 cyl, 5.0ℓ, l: 5019mm, wb: 2743mm
1979 Chevrolet Camaro Sport Coupé 1FQ87
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5001 cm3/305.2cuin 132 PS 130 bhp 97 kW
8 cyl, 5.0ℓ, l: 5019mm, wb: 2743mm
1979 Chevrolet Camaro Sport Coupé Automatic 1FQ87
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5001 cm3/305.2cuin 132 PS 130 bhp 97 kW
8 cyl, 5.0ℓ, l: 5019mm, wb: 2743mm
1977 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Coupé
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5013 cm3/305.9cuin 137 PS 135 bhp 101 kW 1668 kg
8 cyl, 5.0ℓ, l: 5250mm, wb: 2845mm
1977 Chevrolet Nova Concours Coupé
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5013 cm3/305.9cuin 137 PS 135 bhp 101 kW 1552 kg
8 cyl, 5.0ℓ, l: 5022mm, wb: 2819mm
1977 Chevrolet Nova Coupé
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5013 cm3/305.9cuin 137 PS 135 bhp 101 kW 1487 kg
8 cyl, 5.0ℓ, l: 4996mm, wb: 2819mm
1979 Dodge Aspen Coupé Series NL NL29
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 137 PS 135 bhp 101 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 137 PS 135 bhp 101 kW 1525 kg
8 cyl, 5.2ℓ, l: 5184mm, wb: 2863mm
1979 Dodge Diplomat Medallion Series G GP22
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 137 PS 135 bhp 101 kW 1559 kg
8 cyl, 5.2ℓ, l: 5184mm, wb: 2863mm
1979 Dodge Diplomat Salon Series G GH22
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 137 PS 135 bhp 101 kW 1534 kg
8 cyl, 5.2ℓ, l: 5184mm, wb: 2863mm
1978 Ford Fairmont Futura V8
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 141 PS 139 bhp 104 kW 1361 kg
8 cyl, 4.9ℓ, l: 4973mm, wb: 2680mm
1978 Ford Fairmont V8
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 141 PS 139 bhp 104 kW
8 cyl, 4.9ℓ, l: 4923mm, wb: 2680mm
1978 Ford Granada ESS V8
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3OD 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 141 PS 139 bhp 104 kW 1526 kg
8 cyl, 4.9ℓ, l: 5022mm, wb: 2791mm
1978 Ford Granada ESS V8 Automatic
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 141 PS 139 bhp 104 kW
8 cyl, 4.9ℓ, l: 5022mm, wb: 2791mm
1978 Ford Granada Ghia V8
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3OD 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 141 PS 139 bhp 104 kW 1516 kg
8 cyl, 4.9ℓ, l: 5022mm, wb: 2791mm
1978 Ford Granada Ghia V8 Automatic
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 141 PS 139 bhp 104 kW
8 cyl, 4.9ℓ, l: 5022mm, wb: 2791mm
1978 Ford Granada V8
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3OD 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 141 PS 139 bhp 104 kW 1501 kg
8 cyl, 4.9ℓ, l: 5022mm, wb: 2791mm
1978 Ford Granada V8 Automatic
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 141 PS 139 bhp 104 kW 1501 kg
8 cyl, 4.9ℓ, l: 5022mm, wb: 2791mm
1980 Ford Thunderbird
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 133 PS 131 bhp 98 kW
8 cyl, 4.9ℓ, l: 5090mm, wb: 2753mm
1980 Ford Thunderbird
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 133 PS 131 bhp 98 kW
8 cyl, 4.9ℓ, l: 5090mm, wb: 2753mm
1979 Mercury Zephyr Sedan
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 143 PS 141 bhp 105 kW 1293 kg
8 cyl, 4.9ℓ, l: 4950mm, wb: 2680mm
1979 Mercury Zephyr Sedan
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 140 PS 138 bhp 103 kW 1293 kg
8 cyl, 4.9ℓ, l: 4950mm, wb: 2680mm
1979 Mercury Zephyr Sedan Automatic
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 140 PS 138 bhp 103 kW
8 cyl, 4.9ℓ, l: 4950mm, wb: 2680mm