Pontiac Firebird 1979 specs
General information
| Model: | Pontiac Firebird |
| Year: | 1979 |
| Category: | Large/luxury cars |
| Manufacturer: | Pontiac |
Engine and transmission
| Valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Engine type: | V6 |
| Engine location: | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement: | 3790 ccm |
| Max power: | 126.7 PS (94 kW) at 3200 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque: | 332 Nm at 2000 Rev. per min. |
| Compression: | 8.4:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 101.6 x 76.2 mm (4 x 3 inches) |
| Lubrication system: | Wet sump |
| Cooling system: | Liquid |
| Gearbox: | Automatic, 3-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
| Fuel type: | Gasoline |
| Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
| Top speed: | 150 km/h (93.2 mph) |
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.0789 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
| Chassis type: | Coupe |
| Max no. of doors: | 2 |
| Passenger space: | 5080 litres (1342 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires
| Front brakes: | Ventilated disks, 279 mm |
| Rear brakes: | Drums |
| Front tire dimensions: | FR7/808-15 |
| Rear tire dimensions: | FR7/808-15 |
| Turn circle: | 13 m (511.8 inches) |
Dimensions and weight
| Weight: | 1605 kg (3538.4 pounds) |
| Overall length: | 5040 mm (198.4 inches) |
| Overall width: | 1860 mm (73.2 inches) |
| Overall height: | 1260 mm (49.6 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 2750 mm (108.3 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 79 litres (20.87 gallons) |
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |






















