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1978 - 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 1978
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2+2 FHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2746 mm     (108,1 in)
Front Track 1557 mm     (61,3 in)
Rear Track 1534 mm     (60,4 in)
Length 5000 mm     (196,9 in)
Width 1854 mm     (73 in)
Height 1255 mm     (49,4 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,82
Weight 1653 kg     (3641 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 76,8 litre   (16,9 Imp gal ,  20,3 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer GM
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement V-8
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 16 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 6598 cc     (402,64 cu in)
Bore 110,5 mm     (4,35 in)
Stroke 86 mm     (3,39 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,28
Unitary Capacity 824,75 cc/cylinder    (50,33 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 5
Compression Ratio 7,9 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 Ro carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter
Maximum Engine Power 185 HP     (138 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 3600 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 434 N.m     (320,3 lb.ft ,  44,3 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2200 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 365,9 N.m    (3600 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 111,9 HP/ton    (83,5 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 28 HP/litre    (20,9 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
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 3A
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 2,41 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type recirculating ball PAS
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front) I.W.CS.
Suspension (rear) LA.SE.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Dr-S
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)