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1996 Pontiac Firebird Base Coupe

Learn more about this Firebird trim line at Automobile Magazine online. This car comes standard with a V6 engine, a Manual transmission, and a Rear Wheel Drive drivetrain. With a 3.8L capacity, this Coupe gets roughly 19 miles per gallon in the city and 30 miles per gallon on the highway.
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1996 Pontiac Firebird
Resale Value:N/A
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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Firebird Base Coupe Pricing

MileageTrade-In-ValueRetail Value
CleanAverageRoughExcellentCleanAverageRough
190,001 - 999,999$2,514$1,884$1,236N/A$4,440$3,380$2,535
170,001 - 190,000$3,064$2,460$1,710N/A$4,990$3,955$3,010
150,001 - 170,000$3,564$2,934$2,036N/A$5,490$4,430$3,335
130,001 - 150,000$4,040$3,260$2,036N/A$5,965$4,755$3,335
115,001 - 130,000$4,364$3,584$2,036N/A$6,290$5,080$3,335
100,001 - 115,000$4,690$3,684$2,036N/A$6,615$5,180$3,335
85,001 - 100,000$4,790$3,784$2,036N/A$6,715$5,280$3,335
70,001 - 85,000$4,890$3,884$2,036N/A$6,815$5,380$3,335
60,001 - 70,000$4,990$3,984$2,036N/A$6,915$5,480$3,335
50,001 - 60,000$5,090$4,084$2,036N/A$7,015$5,580$3,335
1 - 50,000$5,190$4,184$2,036N/A$7,115$5,680$3,335

Firebird Base Coupe Specs

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3,800 cc 3.8 liters 6 V front longitudinal engine with 96.5 mm bore, 86.4 mm stroke, 9.4 compression ratio, cast iron block, cast iron head, overhead valve and two valves per cylinder
Unleaded fuel
Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 7.8
Multi-point injection fuel system
Main 59 liter fuel tank
Power: 119 kW , 200 HP @ 5,200 rpm; 225 ft lb @ 4,000 rpm

Firebird Base Coupe Crash Ratings

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Frontal Impact Side Impact
Driver's Side Front Occupant Not Tested
Passenger's Side Rear Occupant Not Tested