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1998 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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1998 Pontiac Firebird
Resale Value:$6,263  |  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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Firebird Base Coupe Pricing

MileageTrade-In-ValueRetail Value
CleanAverageRoughExcellentCleanAverageRough
1 - 50,000$6,550$5,236$2,871N/A$8,604$6,861$4,357
50,001 - 60,000$6,450$5,136$2,871N/A$8,504$6,761$4,357
60,001 - 70,000$6,350$5,036$2,871N/A$8,404$6,661$4,357
70,001 - 85,000$6,250$4,936$2,871N/A$8,304$6,561$4,357
85,001 - 100,000$6,150$4,836$2,871N/A$8,204$6,461$4,357
100,001 - 115,000$5,875$4,736$2,871N/A$7,929$6,361$4,357
115,001 - 130,000$5,450$4,461$2,871N/A$7,504$6,086$4,357
130,001 - 150,000$4,975$4,036$2,871N/A$7,029$5,661$4,357
150,001 - 170,000$4,450$3,586$2,446N/A$6,504$5,211$3,932
170,001 - 999,999$3,950$3,061$2,021N/A$6,004$4,686$3,507

Firebird Base Coupe Specs

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3,790 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
59 liter fuel tank
Power: 119 kW , 200 HP @ 5,200 rpm; 225 ft lb , 305 Nm @ 4,000 rpm

Firebird Base Coupe Crash Ratings

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