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The restyled Firebird Base is equipped with a 3.8-liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 12 valves. The Buick engine is mated to a General Motors four-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 2000 version.

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 standard warranty period for the Firebird is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the convertible market.

The listed retail price in 2001 (MSRP) was $25,475, with a dealer invoice cost of $23,310. This price is on target the industry average price for a two-door Convertible.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2001 Firebird is a traditional SFI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 16.80 gallons.

The Firebird Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of nineteen in-city driving and twenty six when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was exceptional.

We Think…

There are several reasons why the Pontiac Firebird Base sold well in 2001. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Pontiac, specifically a Firebird.

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