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1972 - Pontiac - Firebird Formula

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1. Firebird Formula 1972
2. Firebird Formula 1978
3. Firebird Formula 1972
4. Firebird Formula 2001
5. Firebird Formula 1981
6. Firebird Formula 1981
General Information
Make Pontiac
Model Firebird Formula
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 1565 mm     (61,6 in)
Rear Track 1532 mm     (60,3 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 1624 kg     (3577,1 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 6555 cc     (400,01 cu in)
Bore 104,65 mm     (4,12 in)
Stroke 95,25 mm     (3,75 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,1
Unitary Capacity 819,38 cc/cylinder    (50 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 5
Compression Ratio 8 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 Ro 7042263 carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter
Maximum Engine Power 250 HP     (186,4 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4400 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 440 N.m     (324,7 lb.ft ,  44,9 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3200 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 404,6 N.m    (4400 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 153,9 HP/ton    (114,8 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 38,1 HP/litre    (28,4 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 186 km/h   (115,6 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
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.ARB.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Dr
Brake Disc Diameter (front) 278 mm
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front) 7 x 14
Wheels (rear) 7 x 14
Tyres (front) F70x14
Tyres (rear) F70x14