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1998 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am specs & colors

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
$29,715
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1998 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Light Gray
Taupe
Arctic White

Packages

  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • base vehicle

Specifications

Highlights

Gas V8
Engine Type
17 City / 26 Hwy
MPG
305 hp
Horsepower
4
Seating Capacity

Brakes

Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
11.9 x 1.02 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
11.8 x 1.27 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Power
Brake Type

Electrical

525
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
102
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Engine

Gas V8
Engine Type
335 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
5.7L/346
Displacement
305 @ 5200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
M/T
6-Speed M/T
A/T
4-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
17 City / 26 Hwy
MPG
11.8 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
16 x 8 in
Front Wheel Size
16 x 8 in
Rear Wheel Size
16 x 4 in
Spare Wheel Size
T135/60R16
Spare Tire Size
P245/50ZR16
Front Tire Size
N/A
Spare Wheel Material
P245/50ZR16
Rear Tire Size

Weight & Capacity

16 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
1,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
3,582 lbs
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
100 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

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