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- Power antenna now standard on all models
- Power remote mirrors now standard on all models
- Power automatic door locks now standard on all models
- Power windows with "express-down" driver’s side window controls now standard on all models
- Power steering cooler standard on all V8 engines
- Removable hatch roof with sunshades now standard on Formula Coupes
- Remote keyless entry now standard on Formula Coupes
- Six-way power driver’s seat now standard on Formula Coupes
- Audible theft deterrent system now standard on Formula Coupes
Engines
Transmissions
4L60-E
5.7-liter V8
3.8-liter V6
4-spd auto
5-spd man
6-spd man
Firebird Coupe
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Firebird Convertible
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s
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Formula Coupe
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s
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o
Trans Am Coupe / Conv
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o
Key:
Standard
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Optional
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Not available
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2002 PONTIAC FIREBIRD, FORMULA AND TRANS AM: PROUDLY CARRYING THE MUSCLE CAR TORCH
Still exhilarating after all these years, the Pontiac Firebird enters the 2002 model year as the most exciting car in GM’s excitement division. Several once-optional features are now standard for 2002, adding even more value to the pulse-pounding package.
Legendary lineup intact
As in years past, the Firebird lineup features three different coupes and two convertibles with two powerful engines available. The roster starts with Firebird Coupe and Convertible. The alluring exterior starts with a hidden headlamp design, neatly integrated fog lamps, and fender-mounted air extractors, and continues with the sleek, aerodynamically shaped body. Standard equipment for 2002 now includes power door locks, power antenna, power remote mirrors and power windows with "express down" driver’s side controls. That’s in addition to already-standard equipment like air conditioning, four-wheel disc brakes with ABS, cruise control, a fold-down rear seat, and a center console with an auxiliary power outlet and dual cupholders.
Firebird Convertible adds a standard uplevel Monsoon sound system with CD player and eight optimally placed speakers for high-powered audio, even with the top down. The convertible also features a six-way power driver’s seat, a leather-wrapped steering wheel with redundant radio controls, remote keyless entry, alarm and power door locks, "express down" windows, outside mirrors and radio antenna.
Firebird Formula Coupe appointments include low-profile Z-speed-rated tires, silver 16-inch five-spoke sport wheels, and a performance-oriented suspension. It also includes a 10-speaker version of the Monsoon CD audio system. Starting with the 2002 model year, the following items are also now standard on Formula Coupes: the removable hatch roof system, remote keyless entry, a six-way power driver’s seat and an audible theft deterrent system.
The ultimate expression of Firebird muscle, Trans Am, is offered in both coupe and convertible editions. Standard equipment includes removable roof panels with sunshades, leather seating surfaces and an uplevel rear spoiler for the coupe.
Raw power from six or eight cylinders
For 2002, the Firebird powerplants continue to be the 3.8-liter 3800 Series II V6 (for Firebird models) and the 5.7-liter LS1 V8 (Formula and Trans Am models). Both engines were significantly improved for the 2001 model year. For 2002, both receive Delco-Remy’s latest-generation starter, which produces more torque per amp, drawing less current and extending the life of both the starter and the battery.
The 3.8-liter V6 makes 200 horsepower and 225 lb-ft of torque. It remains the benchmark for pushrod-actuated, overhead-valve V6 engines. Measured by output, efficiency and emissions, the 3.8L L36 meets or beats overhead-cam engines and gives the customer superior low-end response. On Firebird, the engine can be mated to a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission.
The 5.7L LS1 introduced leading-edge technologies to the grand tradition of the GM small-block V8, including all-aluminum construction, a thermoplastic intake manifold. Measured by mass, package size, performance or cost to the customer, the 5.7L LS1 matches the world’s best overhead cam V8s. With this new small block, those who claimed cam-in-block engines could not meet the demands of a new decade—or increasingly stringent emissions standards—were proven patently wrong. Formula and Trans Am drivers get 310 horsepower and 340 lb-ft of torque, while Trans Am drivers opting for Ram Air will enjoy 325 horsepower and 350 lb-ft. Available transmissions for the LS1 include a six-speed manual or four-speed automatic.
Firebird offers performance-related upgrades to suit a wide variety of driving enthusiast’s tastes. The 3800 V6 Performance Package combines a Torsen II limited-slip differential, uplevel steering, dual outlet exhaust, and a 3.42:1 axle ratio that’s available only with the automatic transmission.
Trans Am coupe and convertible models equipped with Pontiac’s exclusive WS6 Ram Air Performance and Handling Package benefit from functional air scoops, ram-air induction, low restriction dual outlet exhaust, and a suspension specifically tuned for maximum handling performance. The package also sports P275/40ZR17 performance radials mounted to 9 x 17-inch rims, highly polished alloy wheels featuring a five-spoke spoke design.
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Contact:
Pontiac-GMC Communications
Phone: 313-667-4000
Fax: 313-667-4001
Online: http://media.gm.com/division/pontiac
SPECIFICATIONS
Pontiac Firebird:
Firebird Coupe, Firebird Convertible, Formula Coupe, Trans Am Coupe, Trans Am Convertible
Configuration:
rear-drive, front-engine two-door coupe and convertible
Construction:
full unitized steel
Body material:
steel, reinforced plastic
EPA vehicle class:
subcompact coupe and convertible
Manufacturing location:
Boisbriand, Quebec, Canada
Key competitors:
Firebird: Ford Mustang, Toyota Celica, Mitsubishi Eclipse
Formula/Trans Am: Ford Mustang GT, Toyota Celica GT, Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-T/GS-X
Engine
5.7L V8 (LS1)
3.8L 3800 Series II V6 (L36)
Application:
standard on Firebird Coupe & Convertible
standard on Formula / Trans Am
Type:
5.7-liter OHV L4
3.8-liter OHV V6
Block material:
aluminum
cast iron
Displacement (cu in / cc):
346 / 5670
231 / 3791
Bore x stroke (in / mm):
3.90 x 3.62 / 99 x 92
3.80 x 3.40 / 96.52 x 86.38
Cylinder head material:
aluminum
cast iron
Valvetrain:
overhead valve, 2/cyl
overhead valve, 2/cyl
Ignition system:
coil near plug
electronic
Fuel delivery:
sequential port fuel injection
sequential port fuel injection
Compression ratio:
10.1:1
9.4:1
Horsepower (hp / kw @ rpm):
310 / 231 @ 5200
200 / 149 @ 5200
w/ WS6 Ram Air: 325 / 242 @ 5200
Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm):
340 / 461 @ 4000
225 / 305 @ 4000
w/ WS6 Ram Air: 350 / 475 @ 4000
Recommended fuel:
91 octane
87 octane
Maximum engine speed (rpm):
6000
6500
Emission control system:
catalytic converter/EGR
catalytic converter/EGR
Estimated fuel economy
(mpg city / hwy / combined):
manual: 19 / 28 / 22
manual: 19 / 31 / 23
automatic: 18 / 26 / 21
automatic: 19 / 30 / 23
Transmission
five-speed manual
six-speed manual
four-speed automatic
4L60-E four-speed automatic
Application:
standard on
optional on
standard on
optional on
Firebird
Formula/TA
Formula/TA,
Firebird
Firebird Convertible
Type:
five-speed
six-speed
four-speed
four-speed
RWD transverse
RWD transverse
RWD transverse
RWD longitudinal
Gear ratios (:1):
First:
3.75
2.66
3.06
3.06
Second:
2.19
1.78
1.63
1.63
Third:
1.41
1.30
1.0
1.0
Fourth:
1.00
1.00
0.70
0.70
Fifth:
0.72
0.74
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Sixth:
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0.50
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Reverse:
3.53
2.90
2.29
2.29
Final drive ratio:
3.23:1
3.42:1
2.73:1
3.08:1
(3.23:1 optional)
(3.42:1 optional)
Chassis/Suspension
Firebird
Formula/Trans Am
Front:
SLA/coil over monotube gas-charged shocks, tubular stabilizer bar with links
SLA/coil over monotube gas-charged shocks, tubular stabilizer bar with links
28-mm stabilizer bar
30-mm stabilizer bar
Rear:
Salisbury axle with torque arm, trailing arm, track bar, coil springs
Salisbury axle with torque arm, trailing arm, track bar, coil springs
19-mm stabilizer bar
19-mm stabilizer bar
Steering type:
power, rack and pinion
power, rack and pinion
Steering ratio:
16.9:1
14.4:1
Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock:
2.67
2.28
Turning circle, curb-to-curb (ft / m):
left: 37.9 / 11.6; right: 40.6 / 12.4
left: 37.75 / 11.5; right: 40.1 / 12.2
Brakes
Type:
power-assisted four-wheel vented discs with four-wheel ABS
Diameter (in / mm):
front: 11.9 / 302 vented discs; rear: 12 / 305 vented discs
Wheels/Tires
Wheel size and type:
Standard:
bright silver 16-inch five-spoke cast aluminum
Optional:
chrome 16-inch five-spoke cast aluminum
Optional, Trans Am:
high-polished 17-inch cast aluminum
Tire size and type:
Standard Firebird:
P235/55R16 Goodyear Eagle touring steel-belted radial
Standard Formula / TA:
P245/50ZR16 Goodyear Eagle RSA speed-rated, all-weather
Optional Formula / TA:
P245/50ZR16 Goodyear Eagle GSC speed-rated, high-performance
Optional TA with WS6 package only:
P275/40ZR17 Goodyear Eagle F1 speed-rated
Dimensions
Exterior
Firebird
Formula / Trans Am
Wheelbase (in / mm):
101.1 / 2568
101.1 / 2568
Overall length (in / mm):
193.3 / 4910
Formula: 193.3 / 4910
Trans Am: 193.7 / 4920
Overall width (in / mm):
74.4 / 1890
74.4 / 1890
Overall height (in / mm):
51.2 / 1300
Formula: 51.2 / 1300
Trans Am 51.8 / 1316
Overall height, convertible (in / mm):
51.8 / 1316
51.8 /1316
Front track (in / mm):
60.7 / 1542
60.7 / 1542
Rear track (in / mm):
60.6 / 1539
60.6 / 1539
Curb weight (lbs / kg):
Coupe:
auto: 3376 / 1531
auto: 3517 / 1595
manual: 3319 / 1505
manual: 3495 / 1585
Convertible:
auto: 3541 / 1606
auto: 3627 / 1645
manual: 3484 / 1580
manual: 3605 / 1635
Weight distribution (front / rear):
55 / 45
55 / 45; Trans Am Coupe: 56 / 44
Interior
Firebird
Formula / Trans Am
Seating capacity (front / rear):
2 / 2
2 / 2
Head room (in / mm):
Front:
37.2 / 945
37.2 / 945
convertible: 38.7 / 983
convertible: 38.7 / 983
Rear:
35.2 / 894
35.2 / 894
convertible: 39.4 / 1001
convertible: 39.4 / 1001
Leg room (in / mm):
Front:
43.0 / 1092
43.0 / 1092
Rear:
28.8 / 732
28.8 / 732
Shoulder room (in / mm):
Front:
57.4 / 1458
57.4 / 1458
Rear:
55.8 / 1417
55.8 / 1417
convertible: 43.5 / 1105
convertible: 43.5 / 1105
Hip room (in / mm):
Front:
52.8 / 1341
52.8 / 1341
Rear:
45.9 / 1166
45.9 / 1166
convertible: 43.7 / 1110
convertible: 43.7 / 1110
Capacities
Interior volume (cu ft / liters):
front: 53.1 / 1504; rear: 30.9 / 875
Cargo volume (cu ft / liters):
12.9 / 365
rear of first seat with second seat down: 33.7 / 954
Fuel tank capacity (gals / liters):
16.5 / 63
Engine oil / filter (qts / liters):
5.7L V8: 5.5 / 5.2; 3.8L V6: 4.5 / 4.3
Engine coolant (qts / liters):
Manual:
3.8L V6: 11.6 / 11.0; 5.7L V8: 11.9 / 11.3
Auto:
3.8L V6: 11.4 / 10.8; 5.7L V8: 11.8 / 11.2
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