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Pontiac Firebird Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1970–1981) — Second Generation

The second-generation Pontiac Firebird pairs a long hood with rear-wheel drive and a broad range of powertrains, giving you scope to choose between relaxed cruising and a more muscular coupe experience.

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Pontiac Firebird Engines and Transmissions

Your Pontiac Firebird engine and transmission choice shapes how the coupe feels. Selected examples include the 3.8 AT for convenient automatic shifting and the 3.8 MT for direct control over gear changes. The 5.7 MT combines stronger pulling power with a manual gearbox; each uses rear-wheel drive.

Coupe — Pontiac Firebird Engines and Transmissions

Coupe Pontiac Firebird Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
3.8 ATGasoline3791 cm³150 hp110 kW285 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
3.8 MTGasoline3791 cm³150 hp110 kW285 N⋅mManualRWD
5.7 MTGasoline5665 cm³325 hp239 kWNot providedManualRWD
6.6 MTGasoline6555 cm³325 hp239 kWNot providedManualRWD
7.5 ATGasoline7467 cm³340 hp250 kW500 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
7.5 ATGasoline7500 cm³360 hp265 kWNot providedAutomaticRWD
7.5 MTGasoline7500 cm³360 hp265 kWNot providedManualRWD
5.7 ATGasoline5665 cm³325 hp239 kWNot providedAutomaticRWD
6.6 ATGasoline6555 cm³180 hp130 kW420 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
6.6 ATGasoline6555 cm³325 hp239 kWNot providedAutomaticRWD
Trans Am 5.0 ATGasoline5001 cm³150 hp110 kW312 N⋅mAutomaticRWD

Pontiac Firebird Dimensions

Coupe — Pontiac Firebird Dimensions

Coupe Pontiac Firebird Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightGround clearance, minimum
3.8 AT4867 mm1864 mm1280 mm2743 mmNot provided117 mm
3.8 MT4867 mm1864 mm1280 mm2743 mmNot provided117 mm
5.7 MT4867 mm1864 mm1280 mm2743 mmNot provided117 mm
6.6 MT4867 mm1864 mm1280 mm2743 mmNot provided117 mm
7.5 AT4867 mm1864 mm1280 mm2743 mm1670 kgNot provided
7.5 AT4867 mm1864 mm1280 mm2743 mmNot provided117 mm
7.5 MT4867 mm1864 mm1280 mm2743 mmNot provided117 mm
5.7 AT4867 mm1864 mm1280 mm2743 mmNot provided117 mm
6.6 AT4867 mm1864 mm1280 mm2743 mm1671 kgNot provided
6.6 AT4867 mm1864 mm1280 mm2743 mmNot provided117 mm
Trans Am 5.0 AT4867 mm1864 mm1280 mm2743 mm1595 kg117 mm