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1972 - Pontiac - Firebird Trans Am

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Firebird Trans Am 1970
2. Firebird Trans Am 1972
3. Firebird Trans Am 2001
4. Firebird Trans Am 1985
5. Firebird Trans Am 1985
6. Firebird Trans Am 1985
7. Firebird Trans Am 1982
8. Firebird Trans Am 1981
9. Firebird Trans Am 1979
10. Firebird Trans Am 1981
11. Firebird Trans Am 1979
12. Firebird Trans Am 1969
13. Firebird Trans Am 1976
General Information
Make Pontiac
Model Firebird Trans Am
Production Year 1972
Country
Designer
Production Number
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Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2+2 FHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2743 mm     (108 in)
Front Track 1567 mm     (61,7 in)
Rear Track 1534 mm     (60,4 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 1676 kg     (3691,6 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 7456 cc     (454,99 cu in)
Bore 105,35 mm     (4,15 in)
Stroke 106,9 mm     (4,21 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,99
Unitary Capacity 932 cc/cylinder    (56,87 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 5
Compression Ratio 8,4 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 Ro 7042273 carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter
Maximum Engine Power 300 HP     (223,7 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4000 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 563 N.m     (415,5 lb.ft ,  57,4 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3200 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 534,1 N.m    (4000 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 179 HP/ton    (133,5 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 40,2 HP/litre    (30 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 193 km/h   (120 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 15
Wheels (rear) 7 x 15
Tyres (front) F60x15
Tyres (rear) F60x15