General information
BrandPontiac
Model Firebird
Generation Firebird IV Cabrio
Modification (Engine) 5.7 i V8 (309 Hp)
Start of production 1995 year
End of production 1999 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeCabriolet
Seats 4
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 14.7 l/100 km 16 US mpg19.22 UK mpg6.8 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 9 l/100 km 26.13 US mpg31.39 UK mpg11.11 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h6 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph6 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph 5.7 sec
Maximum speed 250 km/h 155.34 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 5.3 kg/Hp, 189 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 3.6 kg/Nm, 277.7 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 309 Hp @ 5200 rpm.
Power per litre 54.5 Hp/l
Torque 454 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 334.85 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm.
Engine location Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement 5665 cm3 345.7 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 8
Position of cylinders V-engine
Cylinder Bore 99 mm 3.9 in.
Piston Stroke 92 mm 3.62 in.
Compression ratio 10.5
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel System Multi-point indirect injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1635 kg 3604.56 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 365 l 12.89 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum 955 l 33.73 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 59 l 15.59 US gal | 12.98 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4920 mm 193.7 in.
Width 1890 mm 74.41 in.
Height 1340 mm 52.76 in.
Wheelbase 2570 mm 101.18 in.
Front track 1540 mm 60.63 in.
Rear (Back) track 1540 mm 60.63 in.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission) 4
Front suspension Spring Strut
Rear suspension Helical spring
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDisc
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 235/55 R16