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SPECIFICATIONS:

The Third Generation Firebird (F-Body) was introduced in 1982 and it was produced until 1992. It was lighter and more aerodynamic than its predecessor.

1989 Pontiac Firebird: (as purchased)

= Color:

= Exterior: Black
= Interior: Gray

= Engine:

= 305 ci L03 5.0L TBI V8
= 170hp(before any upgrades), 225lbs-ft torque
= Electronic Fuel Injection (dual injector)
= Fast-burn Combustion Chambers
= Roller valve lifters
= Electronic spark control
= High-Energy ignition

= Exhaust:

= New 3” Borla Cat-Back Stainless Steal Exhaust System

= Transmission:

= 4- Speed Automatic

= Drivetrains:

= Rear Wheel Drive

= Suspension:

= Front: Fully independent, with modified MacPerson strut and low friction ball bearing upper strut mount, stabilizer bar
= Rear: Live axle with coil springs, longitudinal lower control arms and torque arms and transverse track bar

= Tires:

= Goodyear P215/65R15

= Brakes:

= Power vented 10.5” front disc and 9.5” rear drum

= Weights and Dimensions:

= Turning Circle: 39.1 ft dia
= Wheelbase: 101.0”
= Overall length: 188.1”
= Width: 72.4”
= Overall Height: 50.0”
= Curb weight: 3083 to 4386lbs
= Fuel tank: 15.5 gal
= Weight/horsepower ratio: 15.3:1
= Headroom f/r: 37.0/36.6”
= Legroom f/r: 43.0/29.8”
= Shoulder room f/r: 57.7/56.3”
= Hip room f/r: 56.3/42.8”

= Performance:

= Coefficient of drag: 0.299 (Cd)
= Acceleration: 0 to 60Mph: 7.2 seconds

= Accessories:

= Power Windows
= Power Locks
= Power Mirrors
= Hatch "pull-down" feature
= Cruise Control
= T-Tops
= "Wet-arm" windshield wipers
= Original AM/FM radio with cassette player
= Air Conditioning System
= Rear window defogger

1989 Pontiac Firebird & '89 Pontiac Trans Am - at thirdgen.org