1997 Pontiac Firebird Formula specs & colors

2dr Car

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MSRP
2dr Cpe Firebird
$17,174
2dr Cpe Formula
$20,724
2dr Cpe Trans Am
$22,884
2dr Convertible Firebird
$23,084
2dr Convertible Formula
$26,524
2dr Convertible Trans Am
$28,444
$20,724
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1997 Pontiac Firebird Formula

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Light Gray
Taupe

Packages

  • $1,121

    Starting MSRP

    • pwr door locks/windows/mirrors
    • speed control
    • elect rear window defogger
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    $1,121

    Starting MSRP

    • pwr door locks/windows/mirrors
    • speed control
    • elect rear window defogger
    • ETR AM/FM stereo w/compact disc

  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • base vehicle

Specifications

Highlights

Gas V8
Engine Type
16 City / 26 Hwy
MPG
285 hp
Horsepower
4
Seating Capacity

Brakes

N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Power
Brake Type
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
11.4 x 0.8 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10.7 x 1.26 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

Electrical

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

Engine

Gas V8
Engine Type
325 @ 2400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
285 @ 5000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
5.7L/350
Displacement
M/T
6-Speed M/T
A/T
4-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
16 City / 26 Hwy
MPG
15.1 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

43 in
Front Leg Room
61 in
Track Width, Rear
4 in
Min Ground Clearance
52 in
Height, Overall
29 in
Second Leg Room
61 in
Track Width, Front
4
Passenger Capacity
56 in
Second Shoulder Room
35 in
Second Head Room
57 in
Front Shoulder Room
84 ft³
Passenger Volume
196 in
Length, Overall
75 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
44 in
Second Hip Room
53 in
Front Hip Room
37 in
Front Head Room
35 in
Liftover Height
101 in
Wheelbase
13 ft³
Trunk Volume

Steering

2
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
Power Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
42 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
14
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
40 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

15 x 4 in
Spare Wheel Size
N/A
Spare Wheel Material
16 x 8 in
Front Wheel Size
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
T125/70D15
Spare Tire Size
P235/55R16
Front Tire Size
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
P235/55R16
Rear Tire Size
16 x 8 in
Rear Wheel Size

Weight & Capacity

N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
100 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
16 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
3,437 lbs
Base Curb Weight
1,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

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