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 1523 kg     (3354,6 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-8
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 16 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 4942 cc     (301,58 cu in)
Bore 101,6 mm     (4 in)
Stroke 76,2 mm     (3 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,33
Unitary Capacity 617,75 cc/cylinder    (37,7 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 5
Compression Ratio 8,1 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 Ro M4MC carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter Yes
Maximum Engine Power 150 HP     (111,9 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4000 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 325 N.m     (239,8 lb.ft ,  33,2 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2400 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 267 N.m    (4000 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 98,5 HP/ton    (73,4 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 30,4 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 165 km/h   (102,5 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
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-S
Brake Disc Diameter (front) 279 mm
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front) FR78 x 15
Tyres (rear) FR78 x 15