1971 Pontiac Firebird Formula 455 HO specifications

1971 Pontiac Firebird Formula 455 HO 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 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
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 64.4 litres 14.2 [17] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Pontiac
Engine code LS5
Cylinders V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity 7.5 litre
7462 cc
(455.359 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 105.4 × 106.9 mm
4.15 × 4.21 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.99
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output
(gross)
340 PS (335 bhp) (250 kW)
at 4800 rpm
maximum torque
(gross)
651 Nm (480 ft·lb) (66.4 kgm)
at 3600 rpm
Specific output
(gross)
33.5 kW/litre
45.5 ps/litre
44.9 bhp/litre
0.74 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(gross)
87.24 Nm/litre
1.05 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction cast iron block & head
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8.4:1
Fuel system 1 carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1096.3 kPa (159 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 932.75 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
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 7 x 14
Wheel size rear 7 x 14
Tyres front F70-14
Tyres rear F70-14
Brakes F/R Di/Dr
Front brake diameter 277 mm
Rear brake diameter 241 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.42
general
Carfolio.com ID462253
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 55.1
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1971 Pontiac Firebird Formula 455 HO added 2016-03-21.
Last modified 2020-03-16.

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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6387 cm3/389.8cuin 324 PS 320 bhp 239 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 7010 cm3/427.8cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7010 cm3/427.8cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 7010 cm3/427.8cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7010 cm3/427.8cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6387 cm3/389.8cuin 324 PS 320 bhp 239 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6387 cm3/389.8cuin 324 PS 320 bhp 239 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6387 cm3/389.8cuin 324 PS 320 bhp 239 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 7010 cm3/427.8cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7010 cm3/427.8cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 7010 cm3/427.8cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7010 cm3/427.8cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6387 cm3/389.8cuin 324 PS 320 bhp 239 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 6387 cm3/389.8cuin 324 PS 320 bhp 239 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 7010 cm3/427.8cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 7010 cm3/427.8cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 7010 cm3/427.8cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 7010 cm3/427.8cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 6387 cm3/389.8cuin 324 PS 320 bhp 239 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6387 cm3/389.8cuin 324 PS 320 bhp 239 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 7010 cm3/427.8cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7010 cm3/427.8cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6387 cm3/389.8cuin 324 PS 320 bhp 239 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6387 cm3/389.8cuin 324 PS 320 bhp 239 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 7010 cm3/427.8cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7010 cm3/427.8cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 7010 cm3/427.8cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7010 cm3/427.8cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6387 cm3/389.8cuin 324 PS 320 bhp 239 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6387 cm3/389.8cuin 324 PS 320 bhp 239 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 7010 cm3/427.8cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW