1979 - Pontiac - Firebird

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15. Firebird 1979
General Information
Make Pontiac
Model Firebird
Production Year 1979
Country
Designer
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Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2+2 FHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2748 mm     (108,2 in)
Front Track 1557 mm     (61,3 in)
Rear Track 1524 mm     (60 in)
Length 5032 mm     (198,1 in)
Width 1854 mm     (73 in)
Height 1252 mm     (49,3 in)
Ground Clearance 117 mm     (4,6 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,83
Weight 1477 kg     (3253,3 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 79,6 litre   (17,5 Imp gal ,  21 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-6
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 12 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 3791 cc     (231,34 cu in)
Bore 96,52 mm     (3,8 in)
Stroke 86,36 mm     (3,4 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,12
Unitary Capacity 631,83 cc/cylinder    (38,56 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 4
Compression Ratio 8 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 Ro 2GE carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter Yes
Maximum Engine Power 115 HP     (85,8 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 3800 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 250 N.m     (184,5 lb.ft ,  25,5 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2000 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 215,5 N.m    (3800 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 77,9 HP/ton    (58,1 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 30,3 HP/litre    (22,6 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 149 km/h   (92,6 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 3M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,08 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type recirculating ball VPAS
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 2,41
Turning Circle Diameter 12,6 m    (41,3 ft)
Suspension (front) I.W.CS.ARB.
Suspension (rear) LA.SE.ARB.
Brakes (front/rear) VeDi/Dr
Brake Disc Diameter (front) 279 mm
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front) FR78 x 15
Tyres (rear) FR78 x 15