Several things can be said about the Pontiac Firebird series: including the polarizing reactions most buyers have towards their car. The eight-cylinder engine is at the heart of the strong emotions, it is powerful for its class and delivers a large amount of torque.

1993 Pontiac Firebird Formula Specs

The restyled Firebird Formula is equipped with a 5.7-liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The Chevrolet engine is mated to a Hydra-Matic four-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 1992 version.

The fuel system for the 1993 Firebird is a SFI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is regulated by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.

The Firebird uses power-assisted brakes, with 2-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

Statistics

The Firebird is 195.60 inches long, 74.50 inches wide, and 52.00 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 101.10 inches. It is able to seat 4 comfortably.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $17,995 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-high price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Coupe.

There is a 50,000* mile, 60* month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000*/36* miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

Fuel Efficiency

The 1993 Firebird gets 24 - 25 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is below average for a coupe car.

Parting Shots

The 1993 model year was very successful for the Pontiac Firebird. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Formula version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.

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