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1981 - Pontiac - Firebird Formula

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General Information
Make Pontiac
Model Firebird Formula
Production Year 1981
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
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 1542 kg     (3396,5 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 5013 cc     (305,91 cu in)
Bore 95 mm     (3,74 in)
Stroke 88,4 mm     (3,48 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,07
Unitary Capacity 626,62 cc/cylinder    (38,24 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 5
Compression Ratio 8,6 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 Ro M4MC carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter Yes
Maximum Engine Power 145 HP     (108,1 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 3800 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 324 N.m     (239,1 lb.ft ,  33 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2400 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 271,7 N.m    (3800 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 94 HP/ton    (70,1 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 28,9 HP/litre    (21,6 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 160 km/h   (99,4 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 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) P225/70 R 15
Tyres (rear) P225/70 R 15