1998 Pontiac Firebird Firebird specs & colors
2dr Car
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MSRP
- 2dr Cpe Firebird $18,015
- 2dr Cpe Formula $22,865
- 2dr Conv Firebird $24,305
- 2dr Cpe Trans Am $25,975
- 2dr Conv Trans Am $29,715
$18,015
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
Current listing price
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Color options
Interior
Light Gray
Taupe
Packages
$1,510
Starting MSRP
- pwr door locks w/retained accessory pwr
- pwr windows w/express-down driver-side
- pwr sport mirrors w/blue glass/ RH convex
$0
Starting MSRP
- base vehicle
$2,450
Starting MSRP
- pwr door locks w/retained accessory pwr
- pwr windows w/express-down driver-side
- pwr sport mirrors w/blue glass/ RH convex
Specifications
| EPA Classification | Subcompact |
| Rear Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Spare Wheel Size | 16 x 4 in |
| Front Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Front Wheel Size | 16 x 7.5 in |
| Spare Wheel Material | N/A |
| Rear Wheel Size | 16 x 7.5 in |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | 690 |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 105 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 225 @ 4000 |
| Engine Type | Gas V6 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 200 @ 5200 |
| Displacement | 3.8L/231 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 19 MPG |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 30 MPG |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 465.00 mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| Cruising Range - City | 294.50 mi |
| Trans Type | 5 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.72 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.19 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 3.23 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.41 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual w/OD |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 3.75 |
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Not Available |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.00 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 3.53 |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Salisbury Axle |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
| Suspension Type - Front | Short/Long Arm |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 11.8 x 1.27 in |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Not Available |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 11.9 x 1.02 in |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Brake Type | Power |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 15.5 gal |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 16.9 |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | 42.5 ft |
| Steering Type | Power Rack & Pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 41.9 ft |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 2.67 |
| Spare Tire Size | T135/60R16 |
| Front Tire Size | P215/60R16 |
| Rear Tire Size | P215/60R16 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 100 lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 1000 lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 3340 lbs |
| Wheelbase | 101.1 in |
| Front Leg Room | 43.0 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 57.4 in |
| Front Head Room | 37.2 in |
| Height, Overall | 52.0 in |
| Min Ground Clearance | 4.0 in |
| Second Head Room | 35.3 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 74.5 in |
| Second Leg Room | 28.9 in |
| Track Width, Rear | 60.6 in |
| Length, Overall | 193.4 in |
| Second Hip Room | 44.4 in |
| Passenger Capacity | 4 |
| Trunk Volume | 12.9 ft³ |
| Track Width, Front | 60.7 in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 55.8 in |
| Front Hip Room | 52.8 in |
| Liftover Height | 35.1 in |
| Passenger Volume | 84.0 ft³ |
| Extensive acoustical insulation | Standard |
| Body-color body-side moldings | Standard |
| 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) | Standard |
| 4-way manual driver/front passenger seats | Standard |
| Locking glovebox w/light | Standard |
| Daytime running lamps | Standard |
| Electric rear window defogger | Standard |
| City 19/hwy 29 (3.8L engine/4-speed auto trans) | Standard |
| Solar-Ray tinted glass | Standard |
| 4-spoke steering wheel | Standard |
| 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) | Standard |
| Rear floor mats | Standard |
| Pwr rack & pinion steering | Standard |
| 15.5 gallon fuel tank | Standard |
| P215/60R16 touring SBR BSW tires | Standard |
| Energy-absorbing steering column | Standard |
| Instrumentation-inc: electronic analog speedometer, tachometer, odometer, trip odometer, voltmeter, coolant temp/oil pressure gauges | Standard |
| Dual sport mirrors (LH remote/RH manual) | Standard |
| Controlled-cycle windshield wipers | Standard |
| Folding rear seat | Standard |
| Extensive anti-corrosion protection | Standard |
| 5-speed manual transmission w/OD | Standard |
| Side-guard door beams | Standard |
| Front/rear stabilizer bars | Standard |
| 3.23 rear axle ratio | Standard |
| Ride & handling suspension | Standard |
| Full-length front console w/cupholders, aux pwr outlet, storage box | Standard |
| 16" bright silver 5-spoke cast aluminum wheels | Standard |
| Waterborne base-coat/2-component clearcoat finish paint | Standard |
| Composite body panels-inc: doors, fenders, fascias, rear spoiler, roof | Standard |
| 690-CCA Delco Freedom II battery | Standard |
| Black fixed mast antenna | Standard |
| Pwr front/rear vented disc brakes | Standard |
| Remote hatch release | Standard |
| Driver & front passenger next generation reduced-force airbags | Standard |
| ETR AM/FM stereo w/compact disc, graphic equalizer-inc: seek-up/down, digital clock, search & replay, theft lock, remote CD pre-wiring, 4-coaxial speakers | Standard |
| Dual covered visor vanity mirrors | Standard |
| Daytime running lamps | Standard |
| Carpeted front floor mats | Standard |
| Air conditioning | Standard |
| Lights-inc: ashtray, dome | Standard |
| Stainless steel exhaust system | Standard |
| Body-color soft fascia-type bumpers | Standard |
| Low oil level monitor & warning | Standard |
| Compact spare tire | Standard |
| Salisbury axle rear suspension w/torque arm, trailing arm, track bar | Standard |
| Pass-Key II theft-deterrent system | Standard |
| Fog lamps | Standard |
| Concealed quartz halogen headlamps | Standard |
| Rear wheel drive | Standard |
| Side window defoggers | Standard |
| Rear decklid spoiler | Standard |
| 105-amp alternator | Standard |
| GM computer command control | Standard |
| 3.8L (231) SFI V6 3800 Series II engine | Standard |
| Day/night rearview mirror w/reading lamps | Standard |
| City 19/hwy 30 (3.8L engine/5-speed manual trans) | Standard |
| Tilt steering column | Standard |
| Cruise control | Standard |
| Front/rear lap/shoulder safety belts w/rear child comfort guides | Standard |
| Cartegena cloth reclining front bucket seats | Standard |
| Independent short/long arm front suspension | Standard |
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