1972 - Pontiac - Firebird

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Firebird
2. Firebird 1990
3. Firebird 1990
4. Firebird 1991
5. Firebird 1972
6. Firebird 1972
7. Firebird 2001
8. Firebird 1985
9. Firebird 1982
10. Firebird 1979
11. Firebird 1979
12. Firebird 1981
13. Firebird 1979
14. Firebird 1979
15. Firebird 1979
General Information
Make Pontiac
Model Firebird
Production Year 1972
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2+2 FHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2743 mm     (108 in)
Front Track 1557 mm     (61,3 in)
Rear Track 1524 mm     (60 in)
Length 4867 mm     (191,6 in)
Width 1864 mm     (73,4 in)
Height 1280 mm     (50,4 in)
Ground Clearance 117 mm     (4,6 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,77
Weight 1554 kg     (3422,9 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 64 litre   (14,1 Imp gal ,  16,9 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer GM
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction cast iron block & head
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement V-8
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 16 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 5736 cc     (350,03 cu in)
Bore 98,3 mm     (3,87 in)
Stroke 95,25 mm     (3,75 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,03
Unitary Capacity 717 cc/cylinder    (43,75 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 5
Compression Ratio 8 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 Ca 488062 carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter
Maximum Engine Power 160 HP     (119,3 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4000 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 366 N.m     (270,1 lb.ft ,  37,3 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2000 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 284,8 N.m    (4000 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 103 HP/ton    (76,8 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 27,9 HP/litre    (20,8 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 177 km/h   (110 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 3M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,42 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type recirculating ball
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 4,6
Turning Circle Diameter 12,1 m    (39,7 ft)
Suspension (front) I.W.LowTrailLi.CS.ARB.
Suspension (rear) RA.SE.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Dr
Brake Disc Diameter (front) 278 mm
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front) 6 x 14
Wheels (rear) 6 x 14
Tyres (front) E78x14
Tyres (rear) E78x14