1998 Pontiac Firebird
3 trims · 5 configurations · Convertible, Hatchback
Starting MSRP
$0
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Total price (Base MSRP)
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Avg. APR
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)
- 33
- Max towing
- —
Formula
- MSRP
- $0
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 16/22
- Horsepower
- 305 hp
- Torque
- 335 lb-ft
- Engine
- 5.7L V8 gas
- Seating
- —
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 33
- Max towing
- —
Trans Am
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $0
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 16/22
- Horsepower
- 305 hp
- Torque
- 335 lb-ft
- Engine
- 5.7L V8 gas
- Seating
- —
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 33
- Max towing
- —
| Spec | Base2 configurations | Formula | Trans Am2 configurations |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy) | 17/28 | 16/22 | 16/22 |
| Horsepower | 200 hp | 305 hp | 305 hp |
| Torque | 225 lb-ft | 335 lb-ft | 335 lb-ft |
| Engine | 3.8L V6 gas | 5.7L V8 gas | 5.7L V8 gas |
| Seating | — | — | — |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Cargo (cu ft) | 33 | 33 | 33 |
| 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 hpFormula305 hpTrans Am305 hp
- Torque
- Base225 lb-ftFormula335 lb-ftTrans Am335 lb-ft
- Transmission
- Base5-speed manualFormula—Trans Am—
- Drivetrain
- Baserear wheel driveFormularear wheel driveTrans Amrear wheel drive
Dimensions
- Body type
- BaseConvertibleFormulaHatchbackTrans AmHatchback
- Doors
- Base2Formula3Trans Am3
- Length
- Base193.4 inFormula193.4 inTrans Am193.8 in
- Width
- Base74.5 inFormula74.5 inTrans Am74.5 in
- Height
- Base52 inFormula52 inTrans Am52 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
- Max cargo capacity
- Base33 cu ftFormula33 cu ftTrans Am33 cu ft
- Curb weight
- Base3,492 lbsFormula3,455 lbsTrans Am3,477 lbs
- Fuel tank
- Base15.5 galFormula15.5 galTrans Am15.5 gal
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPG
- Base21Formula18Trans Am18
- City MPG
- Base17Formula16Trans Am16
- Highway MPG
- Base28Formula22Trans Am22
| 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 | 305 hp | 305 hp |
| Torque | 225 lb-ft | 335 lb-ft | 335 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | — | — |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Dimensions | |||
| Body type | Convertible | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Doors | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Length | 193.4 in | 193.4 in | 193.8 in |
| Width | 74.5 in | 74.5 in | 74.5 in |
| Height | 52 in | 52 in | 52 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 |
| Max cargo capacity | 33 cu ft | 33 cu ft | 33 cu ft |
| Curb weight | 3,492 lbs | 3,455 lbs | 3,477 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 15.5 gal | 15.5 gal | 15.5 gal |
| Fuel economy & EV | |||
| Combined MPG | 21 | 18 | 18 |
| City MPG | 17 | 16 | 16 |
| Highway MPG | 28 | 22 | 22 |