Pontiac Firebird 3.8 Automatic (248 hp)

Generation 3 · 1982–1992

General

Car class
S
Steering wheel position
Left

Body

Number of doors
2
Number of seats
4
Body type
Cabriolet

Dimensions

Length
4839 mm
Width
1839 mm
Height
1262 mm
Wheelbase
2565 mm
Front track
1540 mm
Rear track
1565 mm

Engine

Engine type
Petrol
Engine layout
Front-wheel drive, longitudinal
Engine capacity
3,791 cm³
Boost type
Turbocharging
Engine power
248 hp
Max power (kW)
182 kW
Max power RPM
4,400 rpm
Maximum torque
481 Nm
Max torque RPM
2,000 rpm
Cylinder layout
V
Number of cylinders
6
Valves per cylinder
2
Aspiration
Distributed injection (multi-point)
Bore
96.5 mm
Stroke
86.4 mm
Engine code
231 c.i. Buick Turbo
Engine model
231c.i. buick turbo
Valvetrain
OHV

Transmission

Gearbox type
Automatic
Number of gears
4
Drive wheels
Rear-wheel drive

Suspension & Brakes

Front suspension
Independent, Spring
Rear suspension
Dependent, leaf spring
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Tyre size
235/55 R16, 245/50 R16
Wheel bolt pattern
DIA70.3 5x120.7 mm

Fuel Economy

Fuel tank capacity
59 L
Fuel grade
92 octane

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