May 25th, 2009 | 
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When you think of the “Pontiac Firebird” what will usually come to mind for Pontiac enthusiasts is quality, stability and lots of history. The Firebird has been one of the premier vehicles of the Pontiac line for over ten years. It is an important car and the 1998 model is no exception. The Pontiac Firebird falls into the convertible for the family category.
1998 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Specs
The Firebird Trans Am is equipped with a General Motors 5.7 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The Chevrolet engine is mated to a General Motors 4-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Pontiac.
For the 1998 Firebird, the fuel configuration is a electronic SFI, using gasoline for fuel. A fuel-injected MFI configuration. The gas tank holds 15.50 gallons.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Firebird comes equipped with power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.
Statistics
The Firebird is 193.40 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 $18,015 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $16,484. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Convertible.
A powertrain guarantee is provided (50,000* miles/36* months), and a 50,000* mile, 60* month guarantee also comes with the Pontiac Firebird. This is average compared to the rest of the car market.
Fuel Efficiency
The 1998 Firebird gets 29 - 30 miles/gallon on the highway and only 19 in the city. This is below average for a convertible car.
Parting Shots
The 1997 model began the promise of the Pontiac Firebird. The 1998 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 Trans Am will continue to be a profitable vehicle.
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