1997 PONTIAC FIREBIRD
PRODUCT OVERVIEW:
The Canadian-built Pontiac Firebird, Formula and Trans Am coupe
and convertible models offer sports car customers styling, features
and technology. These cars are designed to appeal to those carbuyers
who place a premium on the driving experience.
NEW FOR 1997:
* New instrument panel cluster modifications
* 4-speed automatic transmission now standard with Formula and Trans Am
models; 6-speed manual transmission now optional
* High-polished aluminum wheels and exhaust tips added to Ram Air package
* New Sport Appearance Package available on V6-equipped Firebird
* Air conditioning now standard on all models
* 4-way manual seat adjuster, bodyside moulding, rear floor mats now
standard on all models
* Uplevel spoiler standard on Trans Am coupe
* New floor console with auxiliary power outlet and four cupholders
* Available remote 12-disc CD changer
* Damper added to 3800 Series II V6 engine for noise and vibration
reduction
* One new exterior and interior trim colours
* New interior cloth trim material
MODELS: Firebird (2-door coupe)
Firebird (2-door
convertible)
Formula (2-door
coupe)
Formula (2-door
convertible)
Trans Am (2-door
coupe)
Trans Am (2-door
convertible)
Formula Ram Air
(2-door coupe)- package
Trans Am Ram Air
(2-door coupe)- package
VEHICLE CLASS: Sporty
ASSEMBLY LOCATION: Ste. Therese, Quebec
CUSTOMER PROFILE:
Three-quarters of Firebird buyers are men (18-49 years old).
These younger, white-collar professionals place a high value on
the driving experience. They appreciate Firebird's handling,
performance and extroverted style.
EXTERIOR FEATURES FIREBIRD
FORMULA TRANS
AM
Antenna Fixed mast (black), right
rear S S
S
Power
O
O O
Glass Tinted, Solar Ray
(TM) S
S S
Headlamps Retractable S
S S
Mirror Left hand remote control;
right
direct,
body colour S
S NA
Left
and right remote control,
body
colour NA
NA S
Moulding Body side, body colour S
S S
Rocker
NA
NA S
Spoiler Integral rear deck S
S NA
Uplevel
NA
NA S
Wheels 16" x 8" five-spoke
cast aluminum
w/compact
spare steel wheel S
S S
Wipers Variable intermittent
S
S S
S - Standard Equipment. O - Optional Equipment. NA - Not available.
EXTERIOR FEATURES CONVERTIBLE
MODELS:
FIREBIRD FORMULA TRANS
AM
Antenna Fixed mast (black), right
rear S S
NA
Power
O
O S
Glass Tinted, Solar Ray
(TM) S
S S
Headlamps Retractable S
S S
Mirror Left hand remote control;
right
direct,
body colour NA
NA NA
Left
and right remote control,
body
colour S
S S
Moulding Body side, body colour S
S S
Rocker
NA
NA S
Spoiler Integral rear S
S S
Uplevel
NA
NA NA
Wheels 16" x 8" five-spoke
cast aluminum
w/compact
spare steel wheel S
S S
Wipers Variable intermittent
S
S S
S - Standard Equipment. O - Optional Equipment. NA - Not available.
INTERIOR FEATURES FIREBIRD
FORMULA TRANS
AM
Air Conditioning
Manual
w/CFC-free refrigerant S S
S
Console Centre w/armrest, storage
compartment
and
cupholder S
S S
Cruise Control Cruise control O
O S
Defogger Rear window S
S S
Instrumentation
Analogue
w/tachometer, coolant
temperature,
voltmeter, oil pressure
gauge,
trip odometer, and low oil
level
sensor light S
S S
Speedometer,
150 km/h S
NA NA
Speedometer,
240 km/h NA
S S
Low
coolant level sensor NA
S S
Lighting Rear compartment S
S S
Rear
compartment and trunk NA
NA NA
Map Pockets In door S
S S
Mats Front carpeted
insert S
S S
Rear
carpeted insert S
S S
Mirror Inside rearview w/dual
reading lamps S S S
Left
and right visor w/map straps S S
S
Left
and right power control O
O S
Power Retained accessory
power S
S S
Windows
and door locks O
O S
Trunk
release S
S S
Radio AM/FM stereo, seek/scan,
auto-reverse
music
search cassette, equalizer,
clock,
10-speaker quad system and
radio
control steering wheel w/leather
wrapped
steering wheel, transmission
shifter
and emergency brake handle NA NA
S
AM/FM
stereo, seek/scan, auto-reverse
music
search cassette, clock and 4
coaxial
speakers O
O O
AM/FM
stereo, seek/scan, auto-reverse
music
search cassette, equalizer,
clock,
6-speaker system and radio
control
steering wheel w/leather
wrapped
steering wheel, transmission
shifter
and emergency brake handle O O
S
AM/FM
stereo, seek/scan, compact disc,
equalizer,
4 coaxial speakers, clock O O
O
AM/FM
stereo, seek/scan, compact disc,
equalizer,
6 speakers w/front door
tweeters
and woofers NA
NA NA
Compact
disc changer
w/12-disc
magazine O
O O
Seats Cloth reclining
buckets w/console,
integral
head restraints, and rear
full
folding back seat S
S S
4-way
manual driver seat adjuster S S
S
Steering Wheel Tilt S
S S
Radio
controls; leather-wrapped
steering
wheel/transmission shifter
and
emergency brake release handle O O
O
S - Standard Equipment. O - Optional Equipment. NA - Not available.
INTERIOR FEATURES CONVERTIBLE
MODELS:
FIREBIRD FORMULA TRANS
AM
Air Conditioning
Manual
w/CFC-free refrigerant S S
S
Console Centre w/armrest, storage
compartment
and
cupholder S
S S
Cruise Control Cruise control S
S S
Defogger Rear window S
S S
Instrumentation
Analogue
w/tachometer, coolant
temperature,
voltmeter, oil pressure
gauge,
trip odometer, and low oil
level
sensor light S
S S
Speedometer,
150 km/h S
NA NA
Speedometer,
240 km/h NA
S S
Low
coolant level sensor NA
S S
Lighting Rear compartment NA
NA NA
Rear
compartment and trunk S
S S
Map Pockets In door S
S S
Mats Front carpeted
insert S
S S
Rear
carpeted insert S
S S
Mirror Inside rearview w/dual
reading lamps S S S
Left
and right visor w/map straps S S
S
Left
and right power control O
O O
Power Retained accessory
power S
S S
Windows
and door locks S
S S
Trunk
release S
S S
Radio AM/FM stereo, seek/scan,
auto-reverse
music
search cassette, equalizer,
clock,
10-speaker quad system and
radio
control steering wheel w/leather
wrapped
steering wheel, transmission
shifter
and emergency brake handle O O
S
AM/FM
stereo, seek/scan, auto-reverse
music
search cassette, clock and 4
coaxial
speakers S
S NA
AM/FM
stereo, seek/scan, auto-reverse
music
search cassette, equalizer,
clock,
6-speaker system and radio
control
steering wheel w/leather
wrapped
steering wheel, transmission
shifter
and emergency brake handle O O
S
AM/FM
stereo, seek/scan, compact disc,
equalizer,
4 coaxial speakers, clock O O
O
AM/FM
stereo, seek/scan, compact disc,
equalizer,
6 speakers w/front door
tweeters
and woofers O
O O
Compact
disc changer
w/12-disc
magazine O
O O
Seats Cloth reclining
buckets w/console,
integral
head restraints, and 4-way
manual
driver seat adjuster, and rear
full
folding back seat S
S S
Seats Cloth reclining
buckets, w/integral
head
restraints, and rear full
folding
back seat NA
NA NA
4-way
manual driver seat adjuster S S
S
Steering Wheel Tilt S
S S
Radio
controls; leather-wrapped
steering
wheel/transmission shifter
and
emergency brake release handle O O
O
S - Standard Equipment. O - Optional Equipment. NA - Not available.
POWER TEAMS/CHASSIS/MECHANICAL FIREBIRD
FORMULA TRANS
AM
Axle Posi-traction
limited slip O
S S
3.23
axle ratio O
O O
Brakes Power front disc, rear
drum,
anti-lock
(ABS) S
NA NA
Power
front and rear disc,
anti-lock
(ABS) O
S S
Engine 3800 Series II V6 S
NA NA
5.7-litre
V8 SFI NA
S S
Exhaust Stainless steel S
S S
Heater Engine block S
S S
Performance
Suspension Pkg.
Intended
for Serious Performance
Enthusiasts
Only - Includes
P245/50ZR16
Highway high- performance
tires,
special handling suspension
system
and larger stabilizer bars,
stiffer
springs, shock absorbers and
bushings,
and 3.42 axle ratio
w/6-speed
manual or 3.23 axle ratio
w/4-speed
automatic transmission NA O
NA
Performance
Handling Pkg. Includes base 3.23 axle ratio w/manual
transmission
and 3.42 axle w/automatic
transmission,
limited slip differential,
front
and rear disc brakes, and
P235/55R16
all-season touring tires O NA
NA
"Ram Air"
Performance Pkg.
Includes
305-hp Ram Air induction
system,
functional air hood scoops,
5
spoke aluminum wheels, P275/50ZR16
highway
high performance blackwall
tires,
high-polished dual oval exhaust
outlets
and unique rear fascia badging
and
"Ram Air" hood scoop decals NA
O O
Steering Power rack and pinion S
S S
Suspension Firm ride and handling S
NA NA
Performance
ride and handling NA S
S
Front
and rear stabilizers S
S S
Tires P215/60R16 all season
touring S NA
NA
P235/55R16
all season touring O S
S
P245/50Rx16
all season performance NA NA
S
P245/50ZR16/N
high-performance NA O
O
P245/50ZR16/N
all-weather all season
performance
NA
O O
P275/40ZR17
performance NA
NA O
Traction Control
Electronic
NA
O O
Transmission 5-speed manual S
NA NA
6-speed
manual NA
O O
4-speed
automatic O
S S
S - Standard Equipment. O - Optional Equipment. NA - Not available.
POWER TEAMS/CHASSIS/MECHANICAL CONVERTIBLE
MODELS:
FIREBIRD FORMULA TRANS
AM
Axle Posi-traction
limited slip O
S S
3.23
axle ratio NA
O O
Brakes Power front disc, rear
drum, anti-
lock
(ABS) S
NA NA
Power
front and rear disc, anti-lock O S
S
Engine 3800 Series II V6 S
NA NA
5.7-litre
V8 SFI NA
S S
Exhaust Stainless steel S
S S
Heater Engine block S
S S
Performance
Suspension Pkg.
Intended
for Serious Performance
Enthusiasts
Only - Includes P245/
50ZR16
Highway high- performance
tires,
special handling suspension
system
and larger stabilizer bars,
stiffer
springs, shock absorbers and
bushings,
and 3.42 axle ratio w/6-speed
manual
or 3.23 axle ratio w/4-speed
automatic
transmission NA
NA NA
Performance
Handling Pkg. Includes base 3.23 axle ratio w/manual
transmission
and 3.42 axle with
automatic
transmission, limited slip
differential,
front and rear disc
brakes,
P235/55R16 all- season touring
tires
and aluminum wheels O
NA NA
"Ram Air"
Performance Pkg.
Includes
305-hp Ram Air induction
system,
functional air hood scoops,
5
spoke aluminum wheels, P275/50ZR16
highway
high performance blackwall
tires,
high-polished dual oval exhaust
outlets
and unique rear fascia badging
and
"Ram Air" hood scoop decals and
unique
rear fascia badging and
"Ram
Air" hood scoop decals NA
O O
Steering Power rack and pinion S
S S
Suspension Firm ride and handling S
NA NA
Performance
ride and handling NA S
S
Front
and rear stabilizers S
S S
Tires P215/60R16 all season
touring S NA
NA
P235/55R16
all season touring O S
NA
P245/50Rx16
all season performance NA NA
S
P245/50ZR16/N
high-performance NA O
O
P245/50ZR16/N
all-weather all season
performance
NA
NA NA
Traction
Control Electronic NA
O O
Transmission 5-speed manual S
NA NA
6-speed
manual NA
O O
4-speed
automatic O
S S
S - Standard Equipment. O - Optional Equipment. NA - Not available.
SAFETY/SECURITY FIREBIRD
FORMULA TRANS
AM
Air Bags Driver and passenger S
S S
Alarm System Remote keyless entry and vehicle
content
theft alarm system O
O S
Anti-Lock
Brakes 4-wheel S
S S
Daytime Lights Daytime running lamps w/automatic
light
control S
S S
Fog Lamps Fog lamps NA
NA S
Keyless Entry Remote keyless entry system O
O O
Theft Deterrent
PASS-Key
II (TM) system S
S S
Traction
Control Electronic NA
O O
Roadside
Service 24-hour Roadside Assistance
S S
S
S - Standard Equipment. O - Optional Equipment. NA - Not available.
SAFETY/SECURITY CONVERTIBLE
MODELS:
FIREBIRD FORMULA TRANS
AM
Air Bags Driver and passenger S
S S
Alarm System Vehicle content theft alarm system O
O S
Anti-Lock
Brakes 4-wheel S
S S
Daytime Lights Daytime running lamps w/automatic
light
control S
S S
Fog Lamps Fog lamps NA
NA S
Keyless Entry Remote keyless entry system O
O S
Theft Deterrent
PASS-Key
II (TM) system S
S S
Traction
Control Electronic NA
O O
Roadside
Service 24-hour Roadside Assistance
S S
S
S - Standard Equipment. O - Optional Equipment. NA - Not available.
TECHNICAL
PRODUCT INFORMATION
FRAME Integral
body/frame
BODY MATERIAL Polymer composite front fenders, roof, doors, hatch,
front
and
rear fascias; two-sided galvanized steel hood and rear
quarter
panels
SUSPENSION Front Independent Short/Long
Arm, coil spring,
stabilizer
bar
Rear
Live (Salisbury) axle, torque arms, track bar
w/coil
springs and stabilizer bar
BRAKES Firebird/Formula
- Power-assisted, vented front disc/rear
drum,ABS
Trans
Am - Power-assisted, vented discs (front and rear),
ABS
STEERING Rack-and-pinion, power-assisted
WHEELS FIREBIRD/ FORMULA/TRANS
AM/ TRANS AM CONVERT.
FIREBIRD
CONVERT. FORMULA CONVERT.
16"
x 8" steel 16" x 8" 5-spoke 16"
x 8" 5-spoke
5-spoke
aluminum cast-aluminum cast-aluminum
TIRES P215/60R16
P235/55R16 P245/50R16
all-season
all-season all-season
touring
touring
performance
ENGINES 3800
Series II V6 5700 V8 (LT1)
Type 90-degree
OHV V6 90-degree OHV V8
Bore x Stroke 96.5 x 86.4 mm 101.6
x 88.4 mm
(3.8
x 3.4") (4.0
x 3.5")
Displacement 3791 cc (231 cu.in.)
5737 cc (350 cu.in.)
Compression Ratio 9.4:1 10.4:1
Fuel Regular
Unleaded Premium Unleaded
Fuel Induction Sequential F.I. Sequential
F.I.
Horsepower 200 hp @ 5200
rpm 285 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque 225
lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm 325 lb.-ft @ 2400 rpm
LAYOUT Front engine /
rear-wheel drive
TRANSMISSIONS
5-speed
manual 6-speed manual 4-speed electronic
w/overdrive
w/overdrive automatic
w/overdrive
Gear Ratios 1st 3.75 2.66
3.06
2nd 2.19 1.78
1.63
3rd 1.41 1.30
1.00
4th 1.00 1.00
0.70
5th 0.72 0.74
----
6th ---- 0.50
----
Reverse 3.52 2.90
2.29
Final Drive 3.23 (3.8L V6) 3.42 (5.7L V8) 3.08
(3.8L V6)
2.73 (5.7L V8)
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
COUPES
CONVERTIBLES
Wheelbase 2566 mm (101.1") 2566
mm (101.1")
Length 4968 mm (195.6")
4968 mm (195.6")
4968
mm (195.6") 5005 mm (197.0")- Trans Am
(coupe/convertible)
Width 1893 mm ( 74.5")
1893 mm ( 74.5")
Height 1312 mm ( 51.7")
1340 mm ( 52.7")
1312
mm ( 51.7") 1331 mm ( 52.4")- Trans Am
(convertible)
Track Front 1542 mm ( 60.7") 1542
mm ( 60.7")
Rear 1540
mm ( 60.6") 1540 mm ( 60.6")
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
COUPES
CONVERTIBLES
Leg Room 1093/ 733 mm 1093/
733 mm
front/rear (43.0/28.9") (43.0/28.9")
Head Room 944/ 896 mm 944/
896 mm
front/rear (37.2/35.3") (37.2/35.30")
Shoulder Room 1458/1417 mm 1458/1417
mm
front/rear (57.4/55.8") (57.4/55.8")
Hip Room 1340/1129 mm 1340/1129
mm
front/rear (52.8/44.4") (52.8/44.4")
WEIGHTS / CAPACITIES
Curb Weights 1520 kg (3350 lb.)- Firebird / Firebird Formula
1585
kg (3490 lb.)- Trans Am
1580
kg (3480 lb.)- Firebird / Firebird Formula
Convertibles
1640
kg (3610 lb.)- Trans Am Convertible
Fuel Capacity 59 L (13.0 gal.)
Seating 2/2
Trunk Volumes 366 L (12.9 cu.ft.)- Coupes - w/rear seat up
215
L ( 7.6 cu.ft.)- Convertibles - w/rear seat up
953
L (33.7 cu.ft.)- Coupes / Convertibles
- w/ rear seat down
Liftover Height 892 mm (35.1")
Interior Volume 2379 L (84.0 cu.ft.)