1998 Pontiac Firebird Trans Amwww.supercars.net
General
MakePontiac Model1998 Firebird Trans Am
Powertrain LayoutFront Engine / Rwd Base Price |USD|$26500
Dimensions
WheelBase2568 mm / 101.1 in Length4910 mm / 193.3 in
Height1321 mm / 52.0 in Width1892 mm / 74.5 in
Front / Rear TrackF 1542 mm / 60.7 in
R 1539 mm / 60.6 in
Weight1558 kgs / 3435 lbs
Engine
ConfigurationV8 Valvetrain2 Valves/Cyl
Displacement5665 cc / 345.6 cu in Bore99 mm / 3.9 in
Power228 Kw / 305 bhp @ 5200 RPM Stroke92.0 mm / 3.62 in
Compression Ratio10.1:1 Torque454 Nm / 335 ft lbs @ 4000 RPM
BHP/Liter53.84 BHP/Weight0.20
Transmission
Type6-Speed Manual Final Drive3.42:1
1st Gear Ratio2.66:1 2nd Gear Ratio1.78:1
3rd Gear Ratio1.30:1 4th Gear Ratio1.00:1
5th Gear Ratio0.74:1 6th Gear Ratio0.50:1
Chassis & Body
SteeringRack & Pinion w/Power Assist Tire SizesF 245/50ZR-16
R 245/50ZR-16
Brake TypesVented Discs Brake SizeF 302 mm / 11.9 in
R 305 mm / 12.0 in
Available ABSYes Body MaterialUnit Steel w/Fibreglass Reinforced Plastic
Performance
Top Speed256 kph / 159 mph 0 - 30 mph2.2 seconds
0 - � mile13.9 seconds 0 - 60 mph5.3 seconds
Lateral Acceleration0.87g 0 - 100 mph12.7 seconds
DragNot Available EPA City/Hwy18 / 26 mpg
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