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1997 Firebird Formula Coupe Specs

If numbers tell half the story, checking the 1997 Pontiac Firebird Formula Coupe specs is an easy first step useful for easily narrowing down your decisions. An once-over of the data we have here will tell you if a car is too big or small, too light or heavy, has the right balance between power and gas mileage, and so on and so forth.
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1997 Pontiac Firebird Research

1997 Pontiac Firebird

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Transmissions: 3-Speed Automatic; 4-Speed Manual; 0-Speed Manual; 5-Speed Manual; 6-Speed Manual
Drivetrains: Rear Wheel Drive

Firebird Formula Coupe Specifications

Performance & Efficiency Hide
5,733 cc 5.7 liters 8 V 90° front longitudinal engine with 101.6 mm bore, 88.4 mm stroke, 10.4 compression ratio, cast iron block, light alloy head, overhead valve, automatic valve adjustment and two valves per cylinder
Unleaded fuel
Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 9
Multi-point injection fuel system
Main 57 liter fuel tank
Power: 205 kW , 285 HP @ 5,000 rpm; 335 ft lb @ 2,400 rpm
Handling, Ride & Braking Hide
ABS
3.42:1 axle ratio
Four disc brakes including four ventilated discs
Immobilizer
Rear viscous limited slip differential
Spacesaver steel rim internal spare wheel
Wishbone front suspension with stabilizer bar independent with coil springs , beam rear suspension with stabilizer bar rigid with coil springs
Exterior & Aerodynamics Hide
Body color narrow body side molding
Front and rear body color impact absorbing bumpers
Day time running lights
Driver internally adjustable body color door mirrors , passenger externally adjustable body color door mirrors
External dimensions: overall length (mm): 4,966, overall width (mm): 1,892, overall height (mm): 1,321, ground clearance (mm): 102, wheelbase (mm): 2,568, front track (mm): 1,542, rear track (mm): 1,539 and curb to curb turning circle (mm): 11,552
Conventional lens halogen bulb single concealed headlights
Gloss paint , black paint , metallic paint
Fixed rear window
Front and trunk/hatch body color lip spoiler
Tinted glass
Weights: gross vehicle weight rating (kg) 1,952, curb weight (kg) 1,559, gross trailer weight braked (kg) 454, gross trailer weight unbraked (kg) 454 and max trailer noseweight (kg) 45
Two-speed windshield wipers with W/S wiper mist setting and variable intermittent wipe
Interior Hide
CFC free liquid air conditioning
Fixed mast antenna
Front ashtray
Audio anti-theft protection: code
Stereo Delco audio system with AM/FM
Rigid cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
Cargo area light
Cargo capacity: rear seat up; to lower window (liters): 365, rear seat down (liters): 954, all seats in place (liters): 365 and all seats removed (liters): 954
Front seats cigar lighter
Digital clock
Floor full console with covered storage box
Courtesy lights with three switches
Front seats cup holders
Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
Floor covering: carpet in passenger compartment and carpet in load area
Carpet floor mats
Driver and passenger front airbag
Bucket seat , bucket seat
3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat
Front seat center armrest with integral box
Lockable illuminated glove compartment with lid
Height adjustable head restraints on front seats with rotational adjustment
Internal dimensions: front headroom (mm): 945, rear headroom (mm): 897, front hip room (mm): 1,341, rear hip room (mm): 1,128, front leg room (mm): 1,092, rear leg room (mm): 734, front shoulder room (mm): 1,458, rear shoulder room (mm): 1,417 and interior volume (liters): 2,379
Power steering
Front reading lights
3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side and passenger side
Bench one-piece two rear seats
Rear view mirror
Electric remote trunk/hatch release
Front seat back storage
Cloth seat upholstery with additional cloth
Seating: four seats
Four speakers
Plastic steering wheel
Tachometer
Driver and passenger vanity mirror
Ventilation system with four fan speeds