1997 Pontiac Firebird
3 trims · 6 configurations · Hatchback, Convertible
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$0
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Total price (Base MSRP)
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7.00%
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Base
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $0
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 17/28
- Horsepower
- 200 hp
- Torque
- 225 lb-ft
- Engine
- 3.8L V6 gas
- Seating
- —
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 12.9
- Max towing
- —
Formula
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $0
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 15/24
- Horsepower
- 285 hp
- Torque
- 325 lb-ft
- Engine
- 5.7L V8 gas
- Seating
- —
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 12.9
- Max towing
- —
Trans Am
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $0
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 15/23
- Horsepower
- 285 hp
- Torque
- 325 lb-ft
- Engine
- 5.7L V8 gas
- Seating
- —
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 12.9
- Max towing
- —
| Spec | Base2 configurations | Formula2 configurations | Trans Am2 configurations |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy) | 17/28 | 15/24 | 15/23 |
| Horsepower | 200 hp | 285 hp | 285 hp |
| Torque | 225 lb-ft | 325 lb-ft | 325 lb-ft |
| Engine | 3.8L V6 gas | 5.7L V8 gas | 5.7L V8 gas |
| Seating | — | — | — |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Cargo (cu ft) | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 |
| Max towing | — | — | — |
Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.
Full specifications
Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.
Engine & drivetrain
- Engine type
- BasegasFormulagasTrans Amgas
- Fuel type
- Baseregular unleadedFormularegular unleadedTrans Amregular unleaded
- Cylinders
- BaseV6FormulaV8Trans AmV8
- Displacement
- Base3.8 LFormula5.7 LTrans Am5.7 L
- Horsepower
- Base200 hpFormula285 hpTrans Am285 hp
- Torque
- Base225 lb-ftFormula325 lb-ftTrans Am325 lb-ft
- Transmission
- Base5-speed manualFormula6-speed manualTrans Am—
- Drivetrain
- Baserear wheel driveFormularear wheel driveTrans Amrear wheel drive
Dimensions
- Body type
- BaseHatchbackFormulaHatchbackTrans AmHatchback
- Doors
- Base3Formula3Trans Am3
- Length
- Base195.6 inFormula195.6 inTrans Am197 in
- Width
- Base74.5 inFormula74.5 inTrans Am74.5 in
- Height
- Base52 inFormula52 inTrans Am51.7 in
- Wheelbase
- Base101.1 inFormula101.1 inTrans Am101.1 in
Capacity & weight
- Cargo capacity
- Base12.9 cu ftFormula12.9 cu ftTrans Am12.9 cu ft
- Curb weight
- Base3,311 lbsFormula3,311 lbsTrans Am3,311 lbs
- Fuel tank
- Base15.5 galFormula15.5 galTrans Am15.5 gal
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPG
- Base20Formula18Trans Am18
- City MPG
- Base17Formula15Trans Am15
- Highway MPG
- Base28Formula24Trans Am23
| Spec | Base | Formula | Trans Am |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine & drivetrain | |||
| Engine type | gas | gas | gas |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Cylinders | V6 | V8 | V8 |
| Displacement | 3.8 L | 5.7 L | 5.7 L |
| Horsepower | 200 hp | 285 hp | 285 hp |
| Torque | 225 lb-ft | 325 lb-ft | 325 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed manual | — |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Dimensions | |||
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Doors | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Length | 195.6 in | 195.6 in | 197 in |
| Width | 74.5 in | 74.5 in | 74.5 in |
| Height | 52 in | 52 in | 51.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.1 in | 101.1 in | 101.1 in |
| Capacity & weight | |||
| Cargo capacity | 12.9 cu ft | 12.9 cu ft | 12.9 cu ft |
| Curb weight | 3,311 lbs | 3,311 lbs | 3,311 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 15.5 gal | 15.5 gal | 15.5 gal |
| Fuel economy & EV | |||
| Combined MPG | 20 | 18 | 18 |
| City MPG | 17 | 15 | 15 |
| Highway MPG | 28 | 24 | 23 |