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1997 Pontiac Firebird Base Coupe

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 Coupe gets roughly 19 miles per gallon in the city and 30 miles per gallon on the highway.
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1997 Pontiac Firebird
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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
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

Firebird Base Coupe 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
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Unleaded fuel
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Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 7.8
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Multi-point injection fuel system
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Main 57 liter fuel tank
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Power: 119 kW , 200 HP @ 5,200 rpm; 225 ft lb @ 4,000 rpm

Firebird Base Coupe Crash Ratings

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