1997 Pontiac Firebird Formula specs & colors

2dr Car

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$20,724

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Interior

Light Gray

Taupe

Packages

OPT PKG

$1,121

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pwr door locks/windows/mirrors
speed control
elect rear window defogger

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$0

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base vehicle

Specifications

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined	N/A
Cruising Range - Hwy	387.50 mi
Cruising Range - City	263.50 mi
Estimated Battery Range	N/A mi
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy	25 MPG
EPA MPG Equivalent - City	N/A
Fuel Economy Est-Combined	N/A MPG
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City	17 MPG
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy	N/A

Trans Type	4
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)	2.73
First Gear Ratio (:1)	3.06
Drivetrain	Rear Wheel Drive
Reverse Ratio (:1)	2.29
Second Gear Ratio (:1)	1.63
Trans Description Cont. Again	Electronic
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)	0.70
Third Gear Ratio (:1)	1.00
Trans Description Cont.	Automatic w/OD,

Disc - Rear (Yes or )	Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	11.4 x 0.8 in
Brake ABS System	4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line)	N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or )	Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	10.7 x 1.26 in
Brake Type	Power

Second Head Room	35.3 in
Front Shoulder Room	57.4 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors	74.5 in
Passenger Capacity	4
Track Width, Rear	60.6 in
Track Width, Front	60.7 in
Trunk Volume	12.9 ft³
Second Hip Room	44.4 in
Min Ground Clearance	4.0 in
Passenger Volume	84.0 ft³
Front Head Room	37.2 in
Second Leg Room	28.9 in
Liftover Height	35.1 in
Second Shoulder Room	55.8 in
Height, Overall	52.0 in
Length, Overall	195.5 in
Front Leg Room	43.0 in
Front Hip Room	52.8 in
Wheelbase	101.1 in

16" bright silver 5-spoke cast aluminum wheels	Standard
Solar-Ray tinted glass	Standard
Pwr 4-wheel disc brakes	Optional
Energy-absorbing steering column	Standard
Pass-Key II theft-deterrent system	Standard
Black fixed mast antenna	Standard
4-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission w/OD	Optional
5-mph bumpers	Standard
City 17/hwy 25 (5.7L engine/4-speed auto trans)	Standard
140-amp alternator	Optional
Short/long arm front suspension w/monotube gas-charged shocks	Standard
4-way manual adjustable driver seat	Standard
Full-length front console w/cupholders, storage box, aux pwr outlet	Standard
Carpeted front floor mats	Standard
4-spoke tilt steering wheel	Standard
Instrumentation-inc: electronic analog speedometer, tachometer, odometer, coolant temp, oil pressure, voltmeter, trip odometer	Standard
Brake/transmission shift interlock	Optional
City 16/hwy 26 (5.7L engine/6-speed manual trans)	Standard
Neutral density taillamp lens w/smooth contour appearance	Optional
Driver & front passenger airbags	Standard
Extensive anti-corrosion protection	Standard
Composite body panels-inc: doors, fenders, fascias, rear decklid spoiler, roof	Standard
Body-color body-side moldings	Standard
P235/55R16 touring SBR BSW tires	Optional
Side window defoggers	Standard
525-CCA Delco Freedom II battery	Standard
Performance suspension	Optional
Passive lap/shoulder front safety belts	Standard
Passenger-guard mini-wedge door locks	Standard
Compact spare tire	Standard
Controlled-cycle windshield wipers	Standard
Extensive acoustical insulation	Standard
Air conditioning	Standard
Rear wheel drive	Standard
Pwr rack & pinion steering	Standard
Rear decklid spoiler w/integrated center high-mount stop lamp	Standard
Active lap/shoulder rear safety belts	Standard
Salisbury axle rear suspension w/torque arm, trailing arm, track bar	Standard
Dome lamp	Standard
Daytime running lamps	Standard
Concealed quartz halogen headlamps	Standard
Ashtray w/light	Standard
4-speaker coaxial sound system	Standard
GM computer command control	Standard
Dual covered visor vanity mirrors	Standard
Body-color soft fascia-type bumpers	Standard
Day/night rearview mirror w/reading lamps	Standard
5.7L (350) SFI V8 engine	Optional
Low oil level monitor & warning	Standard
Stainless steel exhaust system	Standard
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)	Standard
ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette, graphic equalizer-inc: auto-reverse, search & replay, seek-up/down, theft lock, digital clock, remote CD pre-wiring	Standard
Waterborne base-coat/2-component clearcoat finish paint	Standard
Side door guard beams	Standard
Daytime running lamps	Standard
Lockable glovebox w/light	Standard
Reclining Cartegena cloth front bucket seats	Standard
Rear floor mats	Standard
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)	Standard
Front/rear stabilizer bars	Standard
Dual sport mirrors (LH remote/RH manual)	Standard
15.5 gallon fuel tank	Standard
2.73 rear axle ratio	Optional
Brake/transmission shift interlock	Optional
Laminated safety-glass windshield	Standard
Folding rear seat	Standard
Remote hatch release	Standard

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Front Wheel Size	16 x 8 in
Rear Wheel Size	16 x 8 in
Front Wheel Material	Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size	15 x 4 in
Spare Wheel Material	N/A
Rear Wheel Material	Aluminum

Engine Type	Gas V8
Displacement	5.7L/350
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM	285 @ 5000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM	325 @ 2400

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)	w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front	Short/Long Arm
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)	w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear	Salisbury Axle

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	N/A gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	15.5 gal

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)	2.28
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall	14.4
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb	40.1 ft
Steering Type	Power Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall	41.9 ft

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)	525
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)	140

Spare Tire Size	T125/70D15
Front Tire Size	P235/55R16
Rear Tire Size	P235/55R16

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	100 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.	1000 lbs

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