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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

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

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

Steering

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

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

Weight & Capacity

Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
16 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
1,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
100 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
3,450 lbs
Base Curb Weight

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