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1989 Pontiac Firebird Automatic

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Build Start: 1989

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1989
Model Variant: Firebird

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 2565mm
Track/tread (rear): 1564mm
Width: 1829mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 58.7litres
Track/tread (front): 1540mm
Length: 4778mm
Height: 1270mm

Body Details

Body Type: 2+2 seater fixed-head coupé

Engine Details

Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Engine Code: LO3
Capacity: 5 litre (5001cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.07
Specific output: 25.3 kW/litre34.5 ps/litre, 34 0.56bhp/litre
Engine Construction: cast iron block & head
Compression Ratio: 9.3:1
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Position: front
Gearbox: 4 speed automatic
Final Drive Ratio: 2.73
Engine Manufacturer: GM
Cylinders: V 8 in 90° vee
Bore × Stroke: 94.9 × 88.4mm
Specific torque: 69.19Nm/litre
Sump: wet sumped
Crankshaft Bearings: 5
Catalytic converter: Y
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Top Gear Ratio: 0.7

Performance

Maximum Power Output: 172 @ 4000 rpm
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive
Maximum Torque: 346 Nmlb/ft

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: Rochester electronic fuel injection

Chassis & Geomtry

Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.86

Brakes

bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 869.4kPa
Front Brake Diameter: 267mm
Brakes F/R: VeDi/Dr-S
Rear brake diameter: 241mm

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Size Rear: 15x7J
Tyres Rear: Firestone Firehawk FX P215/65 R 15
Wheel Size Front: 15x7J
Tyres Front: Firestone Firehawk FX P215/65 R 15

Other

Valve Gear: overhead valve (OHV), 2 valves per cylinder, 16 valves in total
Unitary Capacity: 625.13cc
Number of doors: 2
RAC rating: 44.7

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