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1998 Pontiac Firebird Trans AM Convertible

Learn more about this Firebird trim line at Automobile Magazine online. This car comes standard with a V8 engine, a Automatic transmission, and a Rear Wheel Drive drivetrain. With a 5.7L capacity, this Convertible gets roughly 18 miles per gallon in the city and 24 miles per gallon on the highway.
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1998 Pontiac Firebird
Resale Value:N/A
Engines: 5.0L V8; 5.7L V8
Transmissions: 4 Speed Automatic; 5 Speed Manual; 6 Speed Manual
Drivetrains: Rear Wheel Drive
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Firebird Trans AM Convertible 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 Trans AM Convertible Specs

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5,665 cc 5.7 liters 8 V front longitudinal engine with 99 mm bore, 92 mm stroke, 10.5 compression ratio, light alloy block, light alloy head, overhead valve and two valves per cylinder
Unleaded fuel
Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 9.8
Multi-point injection fuel system
59 liter fuel tank
Power: 228 kW , 305 HP @ 5,200 rpm; 335 ft lb , 454 Nm @ 4,000 rpm

Firebird Trans AM Convertible Crash Ratings

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