THE GLOBAL CAR CATALOG

Pontiac Firebird Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1967–1969) — First Generation

The first-generation Pontiac Firebird arrived as a sporty rear-drive car with a long hood and short deck, sold as a closed Coupe Hardtop or an open-air Cabrio for relaxed weekend driving.

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Pontiac Firebird Engines and Transmissions

Every Pontiac Firebird engine in this generation runs on gasoline and drives the rear wheels, so the real choice is character. A smaller unit like the 3.8 AT suits easy cruising, while bigger displacement such as the 5.3 AT pulls harder; the 4.1 MT adds manual shifting to the Coupe Hardtop.

Cabrio — Pontiac Firebird Engines and Transmissions

Cabrio Pontiac Firebird Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwTransmissionType of drive
3.8 ATGasoline3800 cm³165 hp121 kWAutomaticRWD
5.3 ATGasoline5300 cm³250 hp184 kWAutomaticRWD
5.7 ATGasoline5665 cm³325 hp239 kWAutomaticRWD
6.6 ATGasoline6555 cm³325 hp239 kWAutomaticRWD

Coupe Hardtop — Pontiac Firebird Engines and Transmissions

Coupe Hardtop Pontiac Firebird Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
3.8 ATGasoline3800 cm³165 hp121 kWNot providedAutomaticRWD
4.1 MTGasoline4118 cm³215 hp158 kW325 N⋅mManualRWD
5.3 ATGasoline5300 cm³250 hp184 kWNot providedAutomaticRWD
5.7 ATGasoline5665 cm³320 hp235 kW515 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
6.6 ATGasoline6555 cm³325 hp239 kWNot providedAutomaticRWD

Pontiac Firebird Dimensions

Cabrio — Pontiac Firebird Dimensions

Cabrio Pontiac Firebird Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseGround clearance, minimum
3.8 AT4796 mm1844 mm1308 mm2746 mm178 mm
5.3 AT4796 mm1844 mm1308 mm2746 mm178 mm
5.7 AT4796 mm1844 mm1308 mm2746 mm178 mm
6.6 AT4796 mm1844 mm1308 mm2746 mm178 mm

Coupe Hardtop — Pontiac Firebird Dimensions

Coupe Hardtop Pontiac Firebird Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightGround clearance, minimum
3.8 AT4796 mm1844 mm1308 mm2746 mmNot provided178 mm
4.1 MT4796 mm1844 mm1308 mm2746 mm1488 kg178 mm
5.3 AT4796 mm1844 mm1308 mm2746 mmNot provided178 mm
5.7 AT4796 mm1844 mm1308 mm2746 mmNot provided178 mm
6.6 AT4796 mm1844 mm1308 mm2746 mmNot provided178 mm