Pontiac Firebird

Pontiac has been blessed with many award-winning designs, including the Pontiac Firebird of 2001. There are three trim levels to the Firebird, including Trans Am, Base, and Formula. The Trans Am version is one of the more popular options. Like in 2000 the popular 5.7 liter Chevrolet has made this a popular choice for convertible buyers across the country.

Pontiac Firebird Engine Specs

Pontiac Firebird Engine Specs: The Firebird Trans Am 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 Firebird is 193.30 inches long, 74.40 inches wide, and 51.80 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 $25,475 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $23,310. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Convertible.

Fuel Efficiency

The 2001 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 16.80 gallons.

The Firebird Trans Am received a miles-per-gallon rating of nineteen in-city driving and twenty six when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was exceptional.

We Think…

The 2001 model year was telling year for the Pontiac Firebird. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Trans Am version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..

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