May 4th, 2009 | 
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Frequently you will find that buyers of the Pontiac Firebird are very excited about their new car. The Firebird has held a place among the top of the Firebird line of car for a long time. It is an important automobile, and the 1998 model is no different in that respect. The Pontiac Firebird comes under the heading of coupe models that are fun to drive.
Pontiac Firebird Engine Specs
Pontiac Firebird Engine Specs: The Firebird Firehawk comes outfitted with a Chevrolet 5.7 liter, 8-cylinder motor that uses 16 valves. The engine, manufactured by General Motors, is teamed up with a General Motors 4-speed transmission. This arrangement has demonstrated to be an effective style 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.
Vehicle Statistics
The dimensions of the Firebird Firehawk are 74.50 inches wide by 193.40 inches long. It sits a comfortable 52.00 inches off the ground. It seats a standard four passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 101.10 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.
The listed retail price in 1998 (MSRP) was $18,015, with an invoice cost of $16,484. This price is above average of the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.
Fuel Efficiency
The 1998 Firebird’s traditional fuel system runs on gas. The fuel is regulated electronically, with a fuel-injected multi-port fuel injection style of design. The fuel tank holds 15.50 gallons.
The 1998 Firebird gets 29 - 30 miles/gallon on the highway and only 19 in the city. This is exceptional for a coupe car.
Conclusion
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 Firehawk will continue to be a profitable vehicle.
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