Pontiac Firebird Coupe
10.1978 - 12.1981 · United States
Generation 2, facelift 3
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Pontiac Firebird, Generation 2, facelift 3, USA market. This overview covers 56 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (10.1978 - 12.1981). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.
Compare the engine, transmission and drive layout within a single trim. Ranges below combine the populated records of different versions; they do not replace the specifications of the selected car.
Overview based on recorded specifications: 56 trim entries. Specification source ↗
- Seats
- 4
- Engine displacement, cc
- 3791–6598
- Drive layout
- Rear-wheel drive
- Transmission
- Automatic 3, Manual 3, Manual 4
- Wheelbase, mm
- 2748
- Ground clearance, mm
- 115–132
- Fuel
- Petrol Regular (AI-92, AI-95)
Specifications and technical details
56 versions3.8 L, 115 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive
GM Buick 231 LD5 · МКПП 3 · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 3.8 MT FirebirdTop grade | 10.1978 - 09.1979 | |
| 3.8 MT FirebirdTop grade | 10.1979 - 09.1980 | |
| 3.8 MT Firebird EspritTop grade | 10.1980 - 12.1981 | |
| 3.8 MT Firebird EspritTop grade | 10.1979 - 09.1980 | |
| 3.8 MT Firebird EspritTop grade | 10.1978 - 09.1979 |
3.8 L, 115 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
GM Buick 231 LD5 · АКПП 3 · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 3.8 AT FirebirdTop grade | 10.1978 - 09.1979 | |
| 3.8 AT FirebirdTop grade | 10.1979 - 09.1980 | |
| 3.8 AT Firebird EspritTop grade | 10.1979 - 09.1980 | |
| 3.8 AT Firebird EspritTop grade | 10.1978 - 09.1979 |
4.9 L, 150 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive
GM Pontiac 301 L37 · МКПП 4 · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 4.9 MT FirebirdBase grade | 10.1978 - 09.1979 | |
| 4.9 MT Firebird EspritBase grade | 10.1978 - 09.1979 | |
| 4.9 MT Firebird FormulaBase grade | 10.1978 - 09.1979 | |
| 4.9 MT Firebird Trans AmTop grade | 10.1978 - 09.1979 |
4.9 L, 150 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
GM Pontiac 301 L37 · АКПП 3 · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 4.9 AT FirebirdBase grade | 10.1978 - 09.1979 | |
| 4.9 AT FirebirdTop grade | 10.1979 - 09.1980 | |
| 4.9 AT FirebirdBase grade | 10.1980 - 12.1981 | |
| 4.9 AT Firebird EspritBase grade | 10.1980 - 12.1981 | |
| 4.9 AT Firebird EspritTop grade | 10.1979 - 09.1980 | |
| 4.9 AT Firebird EspritBase grade | 10.1978 - 09.1979 | |
| 4.9 AT Firebird FormulaBase grade | 10.1978 - 09.1979 | |
| 4.9 AT Firebird FormulaTop grade | 10.1979 - 09.1980 | |
| 4.9 AT Firebird FormulaBase grade | 10.1980 - 12.1981 | |
| 4.9 AT Firebird Trans AmTop grade | 10.1978 - 09.1979 | |
| 4.9 AT Firebird Trans AmTop grade | 10.1980 - 12.1981 |
5.0 L, 125 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
GM Chevrolet 305 LG3 · АКПП 3 · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 5.0 AT Firebird (California)Top grade | 10.1978 - 09.1979 | |
| 5.0 AT Firebird Esprit (California)Top grade | 10.1978 - 09.1979 | |
| 5.0 AT Firebird Formula (California)Top grade | 10.1978 - 09.1979 |
5.7 L, 165 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
GM Chevrolet 350 LM1 · АКПП 3 · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 5.7 AT Firebird (WS6 Special Performance Package)Top grade | 10.1978 - 09.1979 | |
| 5.7 AT Firebird Esprit (WS6 Special Performance Package)Top grade | 10.1978 - 09.1979 | |
| 5.7 AT Firebird Formula (WS6 Special Performance Package)Top grade | 10.1978 - 09.1979 |
4.9 L, 135 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
GM Pontiac 301 L27 · АКПП 3 · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 4.9 AT FirebirdTop grade | 10.1978 - 09.1979 | |
| 4.9 AT Firebird EspritTop grade | 10.1978 - 09.1979 | |
| 4.9 AT Firebird FormulaTop grade | 10.1978 - 09.1979 |
4.3 L, 120 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
GM Pontiac 265 LS5 · АКПП 3 · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 4.3 AT FirebirdTop grade | 10.1979 - 09.1980 | |
| 4.3 AT Firebird EspritTop grade | 10.1979 - 09.1980 |
3.8 L, 110 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive
GM Buick 231 LD5 · МКПП 3 · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 3.8 MT FirebirdTop grade | 10.1980 - 12.1981 | |
| 3.8 MT Firebird EspritTop grade | 10.1980 - 12.1981 |
3.8 L, 110 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
GM Buick 231 LD5 · АКПП 3 · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 3.8 AT FirebirdTop grade | 10.1980 - 12.1981 | |
| 3.8 AT Firebird EspritTop grade | 10.1980 - 12.1981 |
4.3 L, 120 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
GM Pontiac 265 LS5 · АКПП 3 · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 4.3 AT FirebirdTop grade | 10.1980 - 12.1981 | |
| 4.3 AT Firebird EspritTop grade | 10.1980 - 12.1981 | |
| 4.3 AT Firebird FormulaTop grade | 10.1980 - 12.1981 |
6.6 L, 185 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
GM Oldsmobile 403 L80 · АКПП 3 · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 6.6 AT Firebird FormulaBase grade | 10.1978 - 09.1979 | |
| 6.6 AT Firebird Trans AmTop grade | 10.1978 - 09.1979 |
6.6 L, 220 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive
GM Pontiac 400 W72 · МКПП 4 · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 6.6 MT Firebird Formula T/ABase grade | 10.1978 - 09.1979 | |
| 6.6 MT Firebird Trans Am T/ATop grade | 10.1978 - 09.1979 |
4.9 L, 170 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
GM Pontiac 301 W72 · АКПП 3 · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 4.9 AT Firebird Formula (W72 Special Performance Package)Base grade | 10.1979 - 09.1980 | |
| 4.9 AT Firebird Trans Am (W72 Special Performance Package)Top grade | 10.1979 - 09.1980 |
4.9 L, 210 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
GM Pontiac 301 LU8 · АКПП 3 · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 4.9 AT Firebird Formula TurboBase grade | 10.1979 - 09.1980 | |
| 4.9 AT Firebird Trans Am TurboTop grade | 10.1979 - 09.1980 |
5.0 L, 150 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
GM Chevrolet 305 LG4 · АКПП 3 · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 5.0 AT Firebird Formula (California)Base grade | 10.1979 - 09.1980 | |
| 5.0 AT Firebird Trans Am (California)Top grade | 10.1979 - 09.1980 |
4.9 L, 200 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
GM Pontiac 301 LU8 · АКПП 3 · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 4.9 AT Firebird Formula TurboBase grade | 10.1980 - 12.1981 | |
| 4.9 AT Firebird Trans Am TurboTop grade | 10.1980 - 12.1981 |
5.0 L, 145 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive
GM Chevrolet 305 LG4 · МКПП 4 · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 5.0 MT Firebird FormulaBase grade | 10.1980 - 12.1981 | |
| 5.0 MT Firebird Trans AmTop grade | 10.1980 - 12.1981 |
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