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1997 Pontiac Firebird (base trim)

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1997 Pontiac Firebird
Resale Value:$4,494  |  Get Internet Pricing from a Local Dealer!
Engines: 3.8L V6; 2.8L V8; 3.1L L4; 3.4L L4
Transmissions: 3 Speed Automatic; 4 Speed Manual; 5 Speed Manual; 0 Speed Manual
Drivetrains: Rear Wheel Drive
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1997 Pontiac Firebird Resale Values

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MileageTrade-In-ValueRetail Value
CleanAverageRoughExcellentCleanAverageRough
1 - 50,000$5,980$4,800$2,478N/A$7,978$6,360$3,905
50,001 - 60,000$5,880$4,700$2,478N/A$7,878$6,260$3,905
60,001 - 70,000$5,780$4,600$2,478N/A$7,778$6,160$3,905
70,001 - 85,000$5,680$4,500$2,478N/A$7,678$6,060$3,905
85,001 - 100,000$5,580$4,400$2,478N/A$7,578$5,960$3,905
100,001 - 115,000$5,480$4,300$2,478N/A$7,478$5,860$3,905
115,001 - 130,000$5,155$4,200$2,478N/A$7,152$5,760$3,905
130,001 - 150,000$4,830$3,875$2,478N/A$6,828$5,435$3,905
150,001 - 170,000$4,355$3,550$2,478N/A$6,352$5,110$3,905
170,001 - 190,000$3,855$3,075$2,153N/A$5,852$4,635$3,580
190,001 - 999,999$3,305$2,500$1,678N/A$5,302$4,060$3,105

1997 Pontiac Firebird Specs (base trim)

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Performance & Efficiency Hide
3,790 cc 3.8 liters 6 V 90° front longitudinal engine with 96.5 mm bore, 86.4 mm stroke, 9.4 compression ratio, cast iron block, cast iron head, overhead valve, automatic valve adjustment and two valves per cylinder
Unleaded fuel
Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 7.8
Multi-point injection fuel system
Main 57 liter fuel tank
Power: 119 kW , 200 HP @ 5,200 rpm; 225 ft lb @ 4,000 rpm

1997 Pontiac Firebird Crash Test Data

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Frontal Impact Side Impact
Driver's Side Front Occupant
Passenger's Side Rear Occupant