Pontiac Firebird third generation
The Pontiac Firebird third generation (1984–1992): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 32 versions in the United States.
Model codes: F-body · Sold in: United States
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | – | 4,839–4,958 mm |
| Width | – | 1,839 mm |
| Height | – | 1,262 mm |
| Wheelbase | – | 2,565 mm |
| Seats and space | ||
| Luggage space (EPA) | 340 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | 2,379–2,407 L EPA | – |
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia, US EPA fuel economy data. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
149 complaints for model years 1984–1992. 15 crashes · 8 fires · 13 injuries · 1 death
- Seat belts 48
- Fuel system 22
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 32 versions of the Pontiac Firebird third generation
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United States 32 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990–1992(FFS), SIL | 3.1 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
| 1990–1992(FFS), CLKUP | 3.1 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 291 g/km |
| 1990–1992(GM-CHEV) (FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP | 5.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
| 1986–1992(305) (FFS), SIL · (GM-CHEV) (FFS), SIL · (FFS) fuel injection, SIL and 4 more trims | 5.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
| 1988–1992(FFS) (SPFI), CLKUP · (GM-CHEV) (FFS), CLKUP · (GM-CHEV) (FFS) (SPFI), CLKUP | 5.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
| 1990–1992(350 V8) (FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP | 5.7 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 17–18 MPG (13.1–13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 307–325 g/km |
| 1989–1990(GM-CHEV) (FFS), SIL · (GM-CHEV) (FFS) (SPFI), SIL | 5.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
| 1986–1989(FFS) · (FFS), CLKUP | 2.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km |
| 1985–1989(FFS) | 2.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 291 g/km |
| 1989(FFS,TRBO) (MPFI), CLKUP | 3.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 325 g/km |
| 1989(GM-CHEV) (FFS), CLKUP | 5.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
| 1988–1989(350 V8) (FFS) · (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 |
| 1985–1988(FFS) CA model · (FFS) | 2.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
| 1987–1988(FFS) 4 barrel carb, SIL · (FFS) (SPFI), SIL | 5.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 325 g/km |
| 1988(FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP | 5.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 325 g/km |
| 1986–1987(FFS) · (FFS), fuel injection | 5.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
| 1987(FFS) 4 barrel carb | 5.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
| 1987(350 V8) (FFS) | 5.7 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 325 g/km |
| 1985–1986(FFS), SIL | 2.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA | 230 g/km |
| 1985(FFS) | 2.5 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA | 240 g/km |
| 1985(FFS), SIL | 2.5 L | Petrol | 4-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 251 g/km |
| 1985(FFS) CA model · (FFS) | 2.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 291 g/km |
| 1985(FFS) CA model · (FFS) | 5.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 325 g/km |
| 1985(GM-CHEV) (FFS) | 5.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 325 g/km |
| 1985(GM-CHEV) (FFS) | 5.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 325 g/km |
| 1984(CAL)(FFS) · (FFS) CA model | 2.5 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | – | 22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 251 g/km |
| 1984(CAL)(FFS) · (FFS) CA model | 2.5 L | Petrol | 4-speed manual | – | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 263 g/km |
| 1984(CAL)(FFS) · (FFS) CA model | 2.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | – | 23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA | 240 g/km |
| 1984(FFS) · (FFS) CA model | 2.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | – | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 291 g/km |
| 1984(FFS) · (FFS) CA model | 2.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | – | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
| 1984(GM-CHEV) · (GM-CHEV) CA model | 5.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | – | 17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 325 g/km |
| 1984(GM-CHEV) · (GM-CHEV) CA model | 5.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | – | 15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA | 368 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.