Pontiac Firebird fourth generation
The Pontiac Firebird fourth generation (1993–2002): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 20 versions in the United States and Canada.
Model codes: F-body
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | 4,690–4,970 mm Traficom | – | 4,910–5,004 mm |
| Width | 1,840–1,890 mm Traficom | – | 1,890–1,892 mm |
| Height | 1,262–1,340 mm Traficom | – | 1,300–1,339 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,570 mm RDW | – | 2,568 mm |
| Front track | 1,542 mm ASTRA | – | – |
| Rear track | 1,540 mm ASTRA | – | – |
| Weights and towing | |||
| Kerb weight | 1,460–1,545 kg RDW | – | 1,490–1,560 kg |
| Mass in running order | 1,560–1,645 kg RDW | – | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,800–2,000 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 454–680 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 450–454 kg RDW | – | – |
| Seats and space | |||
| Seats | 4 RDW | – | – |
| Doors | 2 RDW | – | – |
| Luggage space (EPA) | – | 340–368 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | – | 2,379 L EPA | – |
| Performance | |||
| Top speed | 201–239 km/h ASTRA | – | 180–260 km/h |
| Torque | 302–427 Nm ASTRA | – | 244–460 Nm |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 215/60R16, 245/50R16
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Traficom type approvals (Finland), Wikipedia (en, de), RDW type approvals (Netherlands), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), US EPA fuel economy data. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
430 complaints for model years 1993–2002. 52 crashes · 37 fires · 43 injuries · 3 deaths
- Brakes 95
- Electrical system 47
- Airbags 32
- Engine 32
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 20 versions of the Pontiac Firebird fourth generation
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United States 14 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 version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001–2002CLKUP | 3.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 263 g/km |
| 1998–2002 | 3.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 263 g/km |
| 2000–2002CLKUP | 5.7 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 18–19 MPG (12.4–13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 291–307 g/km |
| 2000–2002 | 5.7 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 19–20 MPG (11.8–12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 276–291 g/km |
| 1995–2000(FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP · CLKUP | 3.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km |
| 1998–1999(350 V8), CLKUP | 5.7 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
| 1998–1999(350 V8) | 5.7 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 19–20 MPG (11.8–12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 276–291 g/km |
| 1996–1997(FFS) (MPFI) | 3.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km |
| 1994–1997(350 V8) (FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP | 5.7 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
| 1994–1997(350 V8) (FFS) (MPFI) | 5.7 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
| 1993–1995(FFS), CLKUP · (FFS) (MPFI) · (FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP | 3.4 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km |
| 1993–1995(FFS) · (FFS) (MPFI) | 3.4 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km |
| 1993(350 V8) (FFS), CLKUP | 5.7 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
| 1993(350 V8) (FFS) | 5.7 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
Canada 6 versions
Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996–2002Subcompact | 3.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 11.3–11.6 L/100 km 5-cycle | 260–267 g/km |
| 1996–2002Subcompact | 3.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 11.3–12.0 L/100 km 5-cycle | 260–276 g/km |
| 1995–2002Subcompact | 5.7 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 12.7–13.5 L/100 km 5-cycle | 292–311 g/km |
| 1995–2002Subcompact | 5.7 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 11.8–13.7 L/100 km 5-cycle | 271–315 g/km |
| 1995Subcompact | 3.4 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 11.6 L/100 km 5-cycle | 267 g/km |
| 1995Subcompact | 3.4 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 11.6 L/100 km 5-cycle | 267 g/km |
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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.