Archive for the ‘1994’ Category
The 1994 Firebird is an important vehicle to Pontiac for the convertible market segment. The Trans Am is a member of a series of four trim levels for the Firebird which include Trans Am GT, 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 Honda.
A lot has been said about the Toyota Celica for 1994. As Toyota’s entry in the coupe market the Celica (and in this case specically the ST version) has maintained a solid reputation. The 2-door Celica is especially appealing to wide market segment, making it a perfect car to help Toyota as a brand in general.
The restyled 300ZX Turbo is equipped with a Nissan 3.0-liter 6-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 24 valves. The engine is paired with a Nissan 4-speed transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Nissan.
The restyled Firebird Base is equipped with a General Motors 3.4-liter 6-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 12 valves. The Chevrolet engine is paired with a General Motors 4-speed transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Pontiac.
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 mated to a four-speed transmission by General Motors. This arrangement has demonstrated to be an effective style for Pontiac.

