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1997 Pontiac Firebird Base Convertible

Learn more about this Firebird trim line at Automobile Magazine online. This car comes standard with a V6 engine, a Automatic transmission, and a Rear Wheel Drive drivetrain. With a 3.8L capacity, this Convertible gets roughly 19 miles per gallon in the city and 30 miles per gallon on the highway.
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1997 Pontiac Firebird
Resale Value:N/A
Engines: 3.1L V6; 3.4L V8; 3.8L V8; 5.0L V8
Transmissions: 4 Speed Automatic; 5 Speed Manual
Drivetrains: Rear Wheel Drive
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Firebird Base Convertible Pricing

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

Firebird Base Convertible Specs

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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

Firebird Base Convertible Crash Ratings

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