The Lowdown: 1997 Pontiac Firebird
By Thomas Brillstein
Introduction
The 1997 Firebird is manufactured in CANADA for Pontiac. It is Pontiac's entry into the HATCHBACK 2-DR market. It has a retail price of $17,174 USD in 1997.
Fuel Economy
The Firebird's standard 3.8L V6 OHV 12V engine has been measured to get 19 miles/gallon city driving using a 15.50 gallon tank. This is average for its class.
Pricing
The Firebird retails for $17,174 USD with a invoice price of $15,714 USD for the base model with no options. A normal delivery charge of USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Drivetrain
The Firebird comes standard with a 5-Speed Manual Overdrive or 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive transmission and is a rear-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 3353 lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Disc.
Firebird Dimensions
The 1997 Firebird has standard length of 195.60 inches and a width of 74.50 inches. The Firebird rides 52.00 inches off the ground, with a clearance of 4.60 inches. Front headroom is 37.20 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Firebird a radius of 37.90 inches. It uses 215/60R16 tires with a wheelbase of 101.10 inches.
Specs & Equipment
Normal equipment usually includes ABS Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Air Conditioning, Tachometer. Firebird optional equipment may include Power Door Locks, Cruise Control, CD Player, Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat, Power Windows.
Exterior color choices include with interior choices of . The Firebird seats 4 people with 43.00 inches front leg room.
Warranty
The basic warranty period is months or miles. It also comes with a month/ mile drivetrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer. It is necessary to refer to the dealer to confirm all warranties.
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