Chevrolet Camaro vs. Pontiac Firebird
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Highlights
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$30,900
Starting MSRP
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$20,050
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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18 City / 29 Hwy
MPG
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19 City / 30 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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335 hp
Horsepower
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200 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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4
Seating Capacity
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4
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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3.6L/222
Displacement
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3.8L/231
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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284 @ 5300
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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225 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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335 @ 6800
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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200 @ 5200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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10-Speed A/T
M/T 6-Speed M/T A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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M/T
A/T 5-Speed M/T 4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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18 City / 29 Hwy
MPG
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19 City / 30 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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11.6 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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18 x -TBD- in
Rear Wheel Size
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16 x 8 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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245/50R18
Rear Tire Size
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P235/55R16
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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245/50R18
Front Tire Size
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P235/55R16
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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18 x -TBD- in
Front Wheel Size
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16 x 8 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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Suspension
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Independent 5-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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Salisbury Axle
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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N/A
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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N/A
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Short/Long Arm
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Steering
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38 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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17
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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41 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Electric Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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Power Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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Measurements
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188 in
Length, Overall
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193 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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64 in
Track Width, Rear
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61 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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53 in
Height, Overall
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51 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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34 in
Second Head Room
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35 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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30 in
Second Leg Room
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29 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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9 ft³
Trunk Volume
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13 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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63 in
Track Width, Front
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61 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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44 in
Front Leg Room
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43 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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56 in
Front Shoulder Room
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57 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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N/A
Liftover Height
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35 in
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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39 in
Front Head Room
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37 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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93 ft³
Passenger Volume
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88 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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111 in
Wheelbase
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101 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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4
Passenger Capacity
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4
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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46 in
Second Hip Room
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46 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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55 in
Front Hip Room
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53 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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50 in
Second Shoulder Room
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56 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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75 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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75 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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Weight & Capacity
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3,411 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,319 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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17 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Safety
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Standard
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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Standard
Brake Assist
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-
Brake Assist
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-
Brake Assist
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Entertainment
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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-
Bluetooth®
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-
Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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105
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Brakes
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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12.6 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11.9 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Pwr
Brake Type
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Power
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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12.4 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12.0 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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-
Brake ABS System
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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2024 Chevrolet Camaro or the 2002 Pontiac Firebird?
The 2024 Chevrolet Camaro and the 2002 Pontiac Firebird are equally reliable according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.6.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2024 Chevrolet Camaro or the 2002 Pontiac Firebird?
The 2024 Chevrolet Camaro is more fuel efficient than the 2002 Pontiac Firebird with 22 MPG combined versus 0 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2024 Chevrolet Camaro or the 2002 Pontiac Firebird?
The 2002 Pontiac Firebird is cheaper than the 2024 Chevrolet Camaro with a $20,050 starting MSRP versus a $30,900 starting MSRP.
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