| 1998 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am | www.supercars.net |
| General | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Make | Pontiac | Model | 1998 Firebird Trans Am |
| Powertrain Layout | Front Engine / Rwd | Base Price |USD| | $26500 |
| Dimensions | |||
| WheelBase | 2568 mm / 101.1 in | Length | 4910 mm / 193.3 in |
| Height | 1321 mm / 52.0 in | Width | 1892 mm / 74.5 in |
| Front / Rear Track | F 1542 mm / 60.7 in R 1539 mm / 60.6 in |
Weight | 1558 kgs / 3435 lbs |
| Engine | |||
| Configuration | V8 | Valvetrain | 2 Valves/Cyl |
| Displacement | 5665 cc / 345.6 cu in | Bore | 99 mm / 3.9 in |
| Power | 228 Kw / 305 bhp @ 5200 RPM | Stroke | 92.0 mm / 3.62 in |
| Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | Torque | 454 Nm / 335 ft lbs @ 4000 RPM |
| BHP/Liter | 53.84 | BHP/Weight | 0.20 |
| Transmission | |||
| Type | 6-Speed Manual | Final Drive | 3.42:1 |
| 1st Gear Ratio | 2.66:1 | 2nd Gear Ratio | 1.78:1 |
| 3rd Gear Ratio | 1.30:1 | 4th Gear Ratio | 1.00:1 |
| 5th Gear Ratio | 0.74:1 | 6th Gear Ratio | 0.50:1 |
| Chassis & Body | |||
| Steering | Rack & Pinion w/Power Assist | Tire Sizes | F 245/50ZR-16 R 245/50ZR-16 |
| Brake Types | Vented Discs | Brake Size | F 302 mm / 11.9 in R 305 mm / 12.0 in |
| Available ABS | Yes | Body Material | Unit Steel w/Fibreglass Reinforced Plastic |
| Performance | |||
| Top Speed | 256 kph / 159 mph | 0 - 30 mph | 2.2 seconds |
| 0 - � mile | 13.9 seconds | 0 - 60 mph | 5.3 seconds |
| Lateral Acceleration | 0.87g | 0 - 100 mph | 12.7 seconds |
| Drag | Not Available | EPA City/Hwy | 18 / 26 mpg |
| Comments | |||
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