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1997 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am specs & colors

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
$22,884
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1997 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Light Gray
Taupe

Packages

  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • base vehicle

Specifications

Highlights

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

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

Gas V8
Engine Type
285 @ 5000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
325 @ 2400
SAE Net Torque @ 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

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
16 x 8 in
Rear Wheel Size
P235/55R16
Rear Tire Size
N/A
Spare Wheel Material
16 x 8 in
Front Wheel Size
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
T125/70D15
Spare Tire Size
P235/55R16
Front Tire Size
15 x 4 in
Spare 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.
3,450 lbs
Base Curb Weight
1,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
16 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

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