May 22nd, 2009 | 
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The 1997 Pontiac Firebird Base was introduced to compete in the convertible market. The Base is a member of a series of three trim levels for the Firebird which include Trans Am, Formula, and Base. The two-door car with its rear-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Pontiac. There is strong competition from vehicles from Infiniti.
Pontiac Firebird Engine Specs
The Firebird Base is equipped with a General Motors 3.8 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 12 valves. The Buick engine is mated to a General Motors 4-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Pontiac.
The Firebird uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-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.
The fuel system for the 1997 Firebird is a SFI design, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 15.50 gallons.
Vehicle 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.
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.
The listed retail price in 1997 (MSRP) was $17,174, with an invoice cost of $15,714. This price is above average of the industry average price for a two-door Convertible.
Fuel Efficiency
The 1997 Firebird gets 29 - 30 miles/gallon on the highway and only 19 in the city. This is exceptional for a convertible car.
In 1996 and 1997 the Firebird Base was availble in the exterior colors of several colors. Additional options were made available by the factory.
Conclusion
The 1996 model began the promise of the Pontiac Firebird. The 1997 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Pontiac hopes that the Firebird Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.
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I have a Firebird in a color you don’t have listed… is there an error?
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