Segment: Coupe
Production years: 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992
Pontiac introduced the Firebird Trans-Am in 1982 as a 1983 model and shared most of its components with the Chevrolet Camaro but styled differently.
It was the car from the Night Rider movie, and that "KITT" made it famous worldwide. At the beginning of the '80s, the former glorious muscle cars were stripped by their big V-8 engines due to pollution regulations, and their powers were down to two-digits figures. But that didn't mean that the carmakers couldn't make them look hot, such as the 1982 Firebird.
The pop-up headlights were something that everybody craved for, and the Firebird had them. Its narrow front end with a plastic, wrapped-around bumper featured fog lights as an option. When the headlights were shut, they left a small gap. From its sides, the raked windshield was typical for a sports car. Its greenhouse was extended in the back with a huge, curved rear window.
Inside, it wasn't that high-tech, futuristic cabin such as the one from the Night Rider. Inside, the Firebird featured large, round dials on the instrument panel. Its dashboard was straight, with a center stack for the radio and the air-conditioning unit. Depending on the trim level, the center console sported the automatic gear-selector or the gear-stick for the manual gearbox. The car featured power-adjustable front seats on the upper trim levels, while a folding bench was standard for the rear passengers.
Under the hood, Pontiac installed a 2.5-liter engine for the base model and V-8s for the rest of the range.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L 5MT RWD (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2471 cm3 |
Power: | 66 KW @ 4400 RPM 90 HP @ 4400 RPM 89 BHP @ 4400 RPM |
Torque: | 132 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM 179 Nm @ 2800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Monopoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.6 gallons (59.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 100 mph (161 km/h) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/75 R 14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 190.6 in (4841 mm) |
Width: | 72.4 in (1839 mm) |
Height: | 49.6 in (1260 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.6/61.6 in (1,539/1,565 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101 in (2565 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.6 in (117 mm) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2868 lbs (1301 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 5.0i V8 5MT RWD (208 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 5013 cm3 |
Power: | 153 KW @ 4400 RPM 208 HP @ 4400 RPM 205 BHP @ 4400 RPM |
Torque: | 269 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM 365 Nm @ 3200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.6 gallons (59.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 129 mph (208 km/h) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 245/50 R 15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 191.8 in (4872 mm) |
Width: | 72.4 in (1839 mm) |
Height: | 49.6 in (1260 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.6/61.6 in (1,539/1,565 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101 in (2565 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.6 in (117 mm) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3263 lbs (1480 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 5.0L V8 5MT RWD (192 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 5013 cm3 |
Power: | 141 KW @ 4800 RPM 192 HP @ 4800 RPM 189 BHP @ 4800 RPM |
Torque: | 240 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM 325 Nm @ 3200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.6 gallons (59.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 127 mph (204 km/h) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 245/50 R 15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 191.8 in (4872 mm) |
Width: | 72.4 in (1839 mm) |
Height: | 49.6 in (1260 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.6/61.6 in (1,539/1,565 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101 in (2565 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.6 in (117 mm) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3250 lbs (1474 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 5.7L V8 5MT RWD (238 HP0 | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 5733 cm3 |
Power: | 175 KW @ 4400 RPM 238 HP @ 4400 RPM 235 BHP @ 4400 RPM |
Torque: | 330 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM 447 Nm @ 3200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Monopoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.6 gallons (59.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 130 mph (209 km/h) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 190.3 in (4834 mm) |
Width: | 72.4 in (1839 mm) |
Height: | 49.8 in (1265 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.7/61.6 in (1,542/1,565 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101 in (2565 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.6 in (117 mm) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |