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  All Makes | 2 Door Convertible | Pontiac | Firebird | 1997


1997 Pontiac Firebird 2dr Convertible Firebird (CMI)

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General
Body Style2 Door Convertible
DrivetrainRear Wheel Drive
EPA ClassificationSub-Compact
VehicleFirebird
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)74.5
 
Battery
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F690
Maximum Capacity (amps)105
 
Brake System
ABS System4-Wheel
Brakes FrontYes
DrumYes
Drum Diam x Width (in)9.5 x 2.0
Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)10.7 x 1.26
Type of BrakesPower
 
Drive Train
Displacement (CC)3.8L/231
EPA Fuel Economy Est (MPG)19
Final Drive Ratio3.08
Fuel Capacity (gal)15.5
Fuel SystemSFI
Horsepower @ RPM200 @ 5200
Hwy EPA Fuel Economy Estimate (MPG)29
Torque @ RPM225 @ 4000
Total System Capacity (qts)13.4
Transmission Speeds4
Transmission TypeAutomatic w/OD,
Transmission Type Description Line 2Electronic
Type of EngineGas V6
 
Exterior
Base Curb Weight (lb)3479
Overall Length (in)195.5
Overall Width (in)52.7
Wheelbase (in)101.1
 
Interior - Cargo - Carrying
Liftover Height (in)35.1
Trunk Volume (cu ft)7.6
 
Interior - Passengers
Headroom front (in)37.2
Hip room front (in)52.8
Leg room front (in)43.0
Passenger Volume84.0
Seating capacity - Standard4
Second seat head room (in)35.3
Second seat hip room (in)44.4
Second seat leg room (in)28.9
Second seat shoulder room (in)55.8
Shoulder room front (in)57.4
 
Suspension
Front suspensionw/Coil Springs
Ground Clearance (in)4.0
Rear shock absorber diameter (mm)36
Rear stabilizer bar diameter (in)0.67
Rear SuspensionSalisbury Axle
Rear suspension type line 2w/Coil Springs
Shock Absorber Diameter (mm)46
Stabilizer Bar Diameter (in)1.18
Track Front60.7
Track Rear60.6
 
Tires and Wheels
Rear tire sizeP235/55R16
Rear wheel size (in)16 x 8
Rear wheel typeAluminum
Spare tire sizeT125/70D15
Spare wheel size (in)15 x 4
 
Towing
Dead Weight Hitch-Max. Tongue Load100
Tow Capacity Standard1000
 
Turning Radius
Lock to Lock Turns2.67
Steering Diameter Left40.6
Steering Diameter Right42.5
 
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