1997 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am specs & colors
2dr Car
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
$28,444
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
Current listing price
Showing the 1997 Pontiac Firebird 2dr Convertible Trans Am
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Color options
Interior
Light Gray
Taupe
Arctic White
Packages
$0
Starting MSRP
- base vehicle
Specifications
Highlights
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Gas V8
Engine Type
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16 City / 26 Hwy
MPG
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285 hp
Horsepower
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4
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
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10.7 x 1.26 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Power
Brake Type
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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11.4 x 0.8 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Electrical
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525
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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140
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Engine
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Gas V8
Engine Type
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285 @ 5000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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325 @ 2400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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5.7L/350
Displacement
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M/T
6-Speed M/T A/T 4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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16 City / 26 Hwy
MPG
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15.1 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Measurements
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35 in
Liftover Height
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43 in
Front Leg Room
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4
Passenger Capacity
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37 in
Front Head Room
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53 in
Front Hip Room
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35 in
Second Head Room
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29 in
Second Leg Room
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197 in
Length, Overall
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4 in
Min Ground Clearance
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57 in
Front Shoulder Room
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56 in
Second Shoulder Room
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84 ft³
Passenger Volume
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44 in
Second Hip Room
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101 in
Wheelbase
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52 in
Height, Overall
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61 in
Track Width, Rear
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61 in
Track Width, Front
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75 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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8 ft³
Trunk Volume
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Steering
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2
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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40 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Power Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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14
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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42 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Suspension
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Salisbury Axle
Suspension Type - Rear
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Short/Long Arm
Suspension Type - Front
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Tires & Wheels
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P245/50ZR16
Front Tire Size
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16 x 8 in
Rear Wheel Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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T125/70D15
Spare Tire Size
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15 x 4 in
Spare Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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16 x 8 in
Front Wheel Size
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P245/50ZR16
Rear Tire Size
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Weight & Capacity
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16 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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1,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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3,620 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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100 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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