Pontiac

Pontiac Fiero

Pontiac Fiero
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The official data lists 18 versions of the Pontiac Fiero (1984–1988), in the United States. Each market publishes its own figures, measured on its own test procedure.

At a glance

Years in the data
1984–1988
Markets
United States
Engines
2.5 L to 2.8 L
Fuels
Petrol
Lowest consumption (United States)
9.4 L/100 km (EPA)

What is the Pontiac Fiero?

The Fiero is a two-seat sports car with a mid-engine layout: its engine sits behind the cabin and ahead of the rear wheels. That arrangement gave this compact Pontiac a distinctive character. Pontiac was part of General Motors and built a reputation for sporty American cars.

The Fiero’s mid-engine design is its defining feature. Pontiac offered notchback and fastback coupe body styles during its single generation.

Pontiac Fiero generation

The first and only generation ran from 1984 to 1988. It was built on GM’s P-body platform and sold in the United States.

Engines and fuel consumption

The Fiero’s petrol engines ranged from 2.5 L to 2.8 L. The best combined US EPA rating was 25 MPG, and the lowest listed consumption was 9.4 L/100 km.

Where was the Fiero sold?

The Fiero was sold in the United States from 1984 to 1988. Its official EPA lineup includes 18 versions over those model years.

Questions and answers

What kind of car is the Pontiac Fiero?

It is a two-seat sports coupe with a mid-engine layout.

When was the Fiero sold?

Its single generation ran from 1984 to 1988.

What engines were available in the Fiero?

The listed petrol engines ranged from 2.5 L to 2.8 L.

What was the Fiero’s best official fuel economy?

Its best combined US EPA rating was 25 MPG.

Fiero first generation (1984–1988)

Pontiac Fiero first generation
Photo: MercurySable99 / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Model codes: P-body · Sold in: United States · References: en.wikipedia.org, motortrend.com

United States 18 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
1988(FFS), SIL2.5 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA221 g/km
1988(FFS), CLKUP2.5 LPetrol3-speed automaticRear-wheel drive24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA230 g/km
1987–1988(FFS) · (FFS), CLKUP2.8 LPetrol3-speed automaticRear-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1988(FFS)2.8 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1987(FFS)2.5 LPetrol3-speed automaticRear-wheel drive24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA230 g/km
1987(FFS), SIL2.5 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA221 g/km
1987(FFS)2.8 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1985–1986(FFS)2.5 LPetrol3-speed automaticRear-wheel drive25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA221 g/km
1986(FFS), SIL2.5 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA221 g/km
1986(FFS)2.8 LPetrol3-speed automaticRear-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1986(FFS), SIL2.8 LPetrol4-speed manualRear-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
1986(FFS)2.8 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1985(FFS), SIL2.5 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA221 g/km
1985(FFS)2.8 LPetrol3-speed automaticRear-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1985(FFS), SIL2.8 LPetrol4-speed manualRear-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1984(CAL)(FFS) · (FFS) CA model2.5 LPetrol3-speed automatic–24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA230 g/km
1984(FFS)2.5 LPetrol4-speed manual–25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA221 g/km
1984(CAL)(FFS) · (FFS) CA model2.5 LPetrol4-speed manual–24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA230 g/km

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.