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Pontiac Firebird Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1982–1992) — Third Generation

The third-generation Pontiac Firebird traded muscle-car bulk for a leaner, wedge-shaped body. Offered here in Cabrio and Coupe form, it kept rear-wheel drive and a broad spread of engines suiting both relaxed cruising and quicker driving.

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Pontiac Firebird Engines and Transmissions

Each Pontiac Firebird engine sends power rearward, so the drivetrain feel stays classic regardless of choice. Entry examples use a 2.5-litre gasoline four with manual or automatic transmission, calm and economical in traffic, while the 2.8 with a manual gearbox adds smoother, stronger pull for open roads.

Cabrio — Pontiac Firebird Engines and Transmissions

Cabrio Pontiac Firebird Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
2.5 MT	Gasoline	2471 cm³	90 hp	66 kW	173 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.5 AT	Gasoline	2471 cm³	90 hp	66 kW	173 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
2.8 MT	Gasoline	2800 cm³	140 hp	103 kW	230 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.8 AT	Gasoline	2800 cm³	140 hp	103 kW	230 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
3.1 MT	Gasoline	3135 cm³	140 hp	103 kW	251 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
3.1 AT	Gasoline	3135 cm³	140 hp	103 kW	251 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
3.8 AT	Gasoline	3791 cm³	248 hp	182 kW	481 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
3.8 MT	Gasoline	3791 cm³	248 hp	182 kW	481 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
5.0 MT	Gasoline	5000 cm³	140 hp	103 kW	Not provided	Manual	RWD
5.0 AT	Gasoline	5000 cm³	140 hp	103 kW	Not provided	Automatic	RWD
5.0 AT	Gasoline	5013 cm³	210 hp	154 kW	393 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
5.0 MT	Gasoline	5013 cm³	210 hp	154 kW	393 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
5.7 MT	Gasoline	5700 cm³	160 hp	118 kW	353 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
5.7 AT	Gasoline	5700 cm³	160 hp	118 kW	353 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD

Coupe — Pontiac Firebird Engines and Transmissions

Coupe Pontiac Firebird Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
2.5 MT	Gasoline	2471 cm³	90 hp	66 kW	179 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.5 AT	Gasoline	2471 cm³	90 hp	66 kW	173 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
2.8 MT	Gasoline	2800 cm³	140 hp	103 kW	230 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.8 AT	Gasoline	2800 cm³	140 hp	103 kW	230 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
3.1 MT	Gasoline	3135 cm³	140 hp	103 kW	251 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
3.1 AT	Gasoline	3135 cm³	140 hp	103 kW	251 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
3.8 AT	Gasoline	3791 cm³	248 hp	182 kW	481 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
3.8 MT	Gasoline	3791 cm³	248 hp	182 kW	481 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
5.0 MT	Gasoline	5000 cm³	140 hp	103 kW	Not provided	Manual	RWD
5.0 MT	Gasoline	5013 cm³	210 hp	153 kW	365 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
5.0 AT	Gasoline	5013 cm³	210 hp	154 kW	393 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
5.7 MT	Gasoline	5700 cm³	160 hp	118 kW	353 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
5.7 AT	Gasoline	5733 cm³	230 hp	168 kW	447 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
5.7 AT	Gasoline	5733 cm³	238 hp	175 kW	447 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
5.0 AT	Gasoline	5000 cm³	140 hp	103 kW	Not provided	Automatic	RWD
5.7 AT	Gasoline	5700 cm³	160 hp	118 kW	353 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD

Pontiac Firebird Dimensions

Cabrio — Pontiac Firebird Dimensions

Cabrio Pontiac Firebird Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Ground clearance, minimum
2.5 MT	4839 mm	1839 mm	1262 mm	2565 mm	115 mm
2.5 AT	4839 mm	1839 mm	1262 mm	2565 mm	115 mm
2.8 MT	4839 mm	1839 mm	1262 mm	2565 mm	115 mm
2.8 AT	4839 mm	1839 mm	1262 mm	2565 mm	115 mm
3.1 MT	4839 mm	1839 mm	1262 mm	2565 mm	115 mm
3.1 AT	4839 mm	1839 mm	1262 mm	2565 mm	115 mm
3.8 AT	4839 mm	1839 mm	1262 mm	2565 mm	115 mm
3.8 MT	4839 mm	1839 mm	1262 mm	2565 mm	115 mm
5.0 MT	4839 mm	1839 mm	1262 mm	2565 mm	115 mm
5.0 AT	4839 mm	1839 mm	1262 mm	2565 mm	115 mm
5.0 AT	4839 mm	1839 mm	1262 mm	2565 mm	115 mm
5.0 MT	4839 mm	1839 mm	1262 mm	2565 mm	115 mm
5.7 MT	4839 mm	1839 mm	1262 mm	2565 mm	115 mm
5.7 AT	4839 mm	1839 mm	1262 mm	2565 mm	115 mm

Coupe — Pontiac Firebird Dimensions

Coupe Pontiac Firebird Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Ground clearance, minimum
2.5 MT	4841 mm	1839 mm	1260 mm	2565 mm	1301 kg	117 mm
2.5 AT	4841 mm	1839 mm	1260 mm	2565 mm	Not provided	115 mm
2.8 MT	4841 mm	1839 mm	1260 mm	2565 mm	Not provided	115 mm
2.8 AT	4841 mm	1839 mm	1260 mm	2565 mm	Not provided	115 mm
3.1 MT	4841 mm	1839 mm	1260 mm	2565 mm	Not provided	115 mm
3.1 AT	4841 mm	1839 mm	1260 mm	2565 mm	Not provided	115 mm
3.8 AT	4841 mm	1839 mm	1260 mm	2565 mm	Not provided	115 mm
3.8 MT	4841 mm	1839 mm	1260 mm	2565 mm	Not provided	115 mm
5.0 MT	4841 mm	1839 mm	1260 mm	2565 mm	Not provided	115 mm
5.0 MT	4841 mm	1839 mm	1260 mm	2565 mm	1480 kg	117 mm
5.0 AT	4841 mm	1839 mm	1260 mm	2565 mm	Not provided	115 mm
5.7 MT	4841 mm	1839 mm	1260 mm	2565 mm	Not provided	115 mm
5.7 AT	4841 mm	1839 mm	1260 mm	2565 mm	1480 kg	117 mm
5.7 AT	4841 mm	1839 mm	1260 mm	2565 mm	1480 kg	117 mm
5.0 AT	4841 mm	1839 mm	1260 mm	2565 mm	Not provided	115 mm
5.7 AT	4841 mm	1839 mm	1260 mm	2565 mm	Not provided	115 mm