1974 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400 specifications

1974 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400 data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2743 mm 108 inches
Track/tread (front) 1565 mm 61.6 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1532 mm 60.3 inches
Length 4978 mm 196 inches
Width 1854 mm 73 inches
Height 1250 mm 49.2 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.81
Kerb weight
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 76.5 litres 16.8 [20.2] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer GM
Engine code P
Cylinders V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity 6.6 litre
6558 cc
(400.194 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 104.68 × 95.25 mm
4.12 × 3.75 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.1
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output
(net)		 193 PS (190 bhp) (142 kW)
at 4000 rpm
maximum torque
(net)		 447 Nm (330 ft·lb) (45.6 kgm)
at 2400 rpm
Specific output
(net)		 21.6 kW/litre
29.4 ps/litre
29 bhp/litre
0.47 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(net)		 68.16 Nm/litre
0.82 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8:1
Fuel system 1 Rochester carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 856.5 kPa (124.2 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 819.75 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
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 14
Wheel size rear 6 x 14
Tyres front F70-14
Tyres rear F70-14
Brakes F/R VeDi/Dr
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 ID692296
Production total
Model code U87
Model family 2F
RAC rating 54.4
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1974 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400 added 2020-07-17.
Last modified 2020-07-17.

Pontiac Firebird - 2F models

1974 Pontiac Firebird 2F S87
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 4063 cm3/247.9cuin 101 PS 100 bhp 75 kW 1540 kg
6 cyl, 4.1ℓ, l: 4978mm, wb: 2743mm
1974 Pontiac Firebird 2F S87
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5802 cm3/354.1cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW 1640 kg
8 cyl, 5.8ℓ, l: 4978mm, wb: 2743mm
1974 Pontiac Firebird 2F S87
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5802 cm3/354.1cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW 1640 kg
8 cyl, 5.8ℓ, l: 4978mm, wb: 2743mm
1974 Pontiac Firebird 2F S87
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5802 cm3/354.1cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW 1640 kg
8 cyl, 5.8ℓ, l: 4978mm, wb: 2743mm
1974 Pontiac Firebird 2F S87
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5802 cm3/354.1cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW 1640 kg
8 cyl, 5.8ℓ, l: 4978mm, wb: 2743mm
1974 Pontiac Firebird Automatic 2F S87
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 4063 cm3/247.9cuin 101 PS 100 bhp 75 kW
6 cyl, 4.1ℓ, l: 4978mm, wb: 2743mm
1974 Pontiac Firebird Automatic 2F S87
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5802 cm3/354.1cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW 1640 kg
8 cyl, 5.8ℓ, l: 4978mm, wb: 2743mm
1974 Pontiac Firebird Automatic 2F S87
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5802 cm3/354.1cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
8 cyl, 5.8ℓ, l: 4978mm, wb: 2743mm
1974 Pontiac Firebird Esprit 2F T87
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6558 cm3/400.2cuin 193 PS 190 bhp 142 kW
8 cyl, 6.6ℓ, l: 4978mm, wb: 2743mm
1974 Pontiac Firebird Esprit 2F T87
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5802 cm3/354.1cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW
8 cyl, 5.8ℓ, l: 4978mm, wb: 2743mm
1974 Pontiac Firebird Esprit 2F T87
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5802 cm3/354.1cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
8 cyl, 5.8ℓ, l: 4978mm, wb: 2743mm
1974 Pontiac Firebird Esprit 2F T87
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6558 cm3/400.2cuin 177 PS 175 bhp 130 kW
8 cyl, 6.6ℓ, l: 4978mm, wb: 2743mm
1974 Pontiac Firebird Esprit 2F T87
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5802 cm3/354.1cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW 1640 kg
8 cyl, 5.8ℓ, l: 4978mm, wb: 2743mm
1974 Pontiac Firebird Esprit 2F T87
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5802 cm3/354.1cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW
8 cyl, 5.8ℓ, l: 4978mm, wb: 2743mm
1974 Pontiac Firebird Esprit Automatic 2F T87
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5802 cm3/354.1cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW
8 cyl, 5.8ℓ, l: 4978mm, wb: 2743mm
1974 Pontiac Firebird Esprit Automatic 2F T87
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5802 cm3/354.1cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
8 cyl, 5.8ℓ, l: 4978mm, wb: 2743mm
1974 Pontiac Firebird Formula 350 2F U87
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5802 cm3/354.1cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW 1640 kg
8 cyl, 5.8ℓ, l: 4978mm, wb: 2743mm
1974 Pontiac Firebird Formula 350 2F U87
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5802 cm3/354.1cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW 1640 kg
8 cyl, 5.8ℓ, l: 4978mm, wb: 2743mm
1974 Pontiac Firebird Formula 350 2F U87
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5802 cm3/354.1cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW 1640 kg
8 cyl, 5.8ℓ, l: 4978mm, wb: 2743mm
1974 Pontiac Firebird Formula 350 2F U87
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5802 cm3/354.1cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW 1640 kg
8 cyl, 5.8ℓ, l: 4978mm, wb: 2743mm
1974 Pontiac Firebird Formula 350 Automatic 2F U87
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5802 cm3/354.1cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
8 cyl, 5.8ℓ, l: 4978mm, wb: 2743mm
1974 Pontiac Firebird Formula 350 Automatic 2F U87
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 4063 cm3/247.9cuin 101 PS 100 bhp 75 kW
6 cyl, 4.1ℓ, l: 4978mm, wb: 2743mm
1974 Pontiac Firebird Formula 350 Automatic 2F U87
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5802 cm3/354.1cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW 1640 kg
8 cyl, 5.8ℓ, l: 4978mm, wb: 2743mm
1974 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400 2F U87
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6558 cm3/400.2cuin 177 PS 175 bhp 130 kW
8 cyl, 6.6ℓ, l: 4978mm, wb: 2743mm
1974 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400 2F U87
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6558 cm3/400.2cuin 228 PS 225 bhp 168 kW
8 cyl, 6.6ℓ, l: 4978mm, wb: 2743mm
1974 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400 Automatic 2F U87
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6558 cm3/400.2cuin 228 PS 225 bhp 168 kW
8 cyl, 6.6ℓ, l: 4978mm, wb: 2743mm
1974 Pontiac Firebird Formula 455 2F U87
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7474 cm3/456.1cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW
8 cyl, 7.5ℓ, l: 4978mm, wb: 2743mm
1974 Pontiac Firebird Formula 455 2F U87
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 7474 cm3/456.1cuin 294 PS 290 bhp 216 kW
8 cyl, 7.5ℓ, l: 4978mm, wb: 2743mm
1974 Pontiac Firebird Formula 455 Automatic 2F U87
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7474 cm3/456.1cuin 294 PS 290 bhp 216 kW
8 cyl, 7.5ℓ, l: 4978mm, wb: 2743mm
1974 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 2F V87
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6558 cm3/400.2cuin 228 PS 225 bhp 168 kW
8 cyl, 6.6ℓ, l: 4978mm, wb: 2743mm
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5899 cm3/360.0cuin 198 PS 195 bhp 145 kW 1474 kg
8 cyl, 5.9ℓ, l: 4871mm, wb: 2794mm
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 4414 cm3/269.4cuin 195 PS 192 bhp 143 kW 1263 kg
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