These are standard specifications for the 1997 Pontiac Firebird, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
5 Manual , 4 Automatic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1993 - 2002 |
| Price : | $17,650-$28,900 |
| Weight : | 3130 lbs | 1419.744 kg |
Performance
| 0-60 mph : | 5.8 seconds. |
| Top Speed : | 160 mph | 257.44 km/h |
Engine & Transmission
| V 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3785 cc | 231.0 cu in. | 3.8 L. |
| Power : | 200 HP (147.2 KW) @ 5200 RPM |
| Torque : | 225 Ft-Lbs (305 NM) @ 4000 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.9 in | 99 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.4 in | 86 mm. |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| Sequential Fuel Injection | |
| Intake manifold : | Aluminum |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L. |
| Power : | 285 HP (209.76 KW) @ 5000 RPM |
| Torque : | 325 Ft-Lbs (441 NM) @ 2400 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 88 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.5:1 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| Intake manifold : | Aluminum |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5747 cc | 350.7 cu in. | 5.7 L. |
| Power : | 305 BHP (224.48 KW) @ 5400 RPM |
| Torque : | 335 Ft-Lbs (454 NM) @ 3200 RPM |
5 Manual , 4 Automatic
Production Figures
| Total Pontiac Production for 1997 : | 600,506 |
| Total 1997 Firebird production : | 32,692 |
| 1997 Pontiac Firebird | |
Handling
Recall
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 07E088000 |
| Summary | CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES. |
| Consequence | THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE. |
| Remedy | HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075. |
| Notes | CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AJ MOTORSPORT |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 06E065000 |
| Summary | CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT. |
| Consequence | LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Remedy | AJ MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AJ MOTORSPORT AT 626-618-2026. |
| Notes | THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AJ MOTORSPORT AFTERMARKET LAMPS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE LAMP MODEL NUMBERS, CLICK ON DOCUMENT SEARCH AND VIEW DOCUMENT TITLED 'LAMP MODEL NUMBERS.'CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| Component | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Mfr Report Date | 19960601 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 96V219000 |
| Summary | THESE VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH SEAT BELT RETRACTORS OUT OF DESIGN POSITION WHICH CAN CAUSE THE RETRACTOR TO LOCK-UP ON SLOPES LESS SEVERE THAN THE FMVSS REQUIREMENT. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 209, 'SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES.' |
| Consequence | IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE COLLISION, UNBELTED OCCUPANTS ARE MORE AT RISK OF INJURY THAN THOSE USING SEAT BELTS. |
| Remedy | DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SEAT BELTS FOR PROPER FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR POSITION. RETRACTORS FOUND TO BE IMPROPERLY POSITIONED WILL BE REINSTALLED CORRECTLY. |
| Notes | OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN IN OCTOBER 1996. NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
Data updated January 2023
1997 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $16,900 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $37,005 |
| Avg. Home : | $124,100 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $1.22 |
1997 Pontiac Firebird FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1997 Pontiac Firebird?
Q: How fast is the 1997 Pontiac Firebird? A: The 1997 Pontiac Firebird has a top speed of 160 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1997 Pontiac Firebird? A: The 1997 Pontiac Firebird has a wheelbase size of 101.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1997 Pontiac Firebird? A: The 1997 Pontiac Firebird has lengths of 195.60 and 197.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1997 Pontiac Firebird? A: The 1997 Pontiac Firebird has a width of 74.50 inches.Q: How much did the 1997 Pontiac Firebird cost when new?A: The 1997 Pontiac Firebird cost approximately $17,650 to $28,900 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1997 Pontiac Firebird? A: The 1997 Pontiac Firebird was offered as a Convertible, Coupe, Formula Convertible, Formula Coupe, Trans Am Convertible, Trans Am Coupe.Q: How many vehicles did Pontiac produce in 1997? A: Pontiac produced 600,506 automobiles in 1997.Q: How many 1997 Firebirds were produced? A: Pontiac produced 32,692 examples of the Firebird in 1997.Q: What engines did the 1997 Pontiac Firebird have? A: The 1997 Pontiac Firebird had the following engine options: V 6 (3785 cc | 231.0 cu in. | 3.8 L.) with 200 HP (147.2 KW) @ 5200 RPM and 225 Ft-Lbs (305 NM) @ 4000 RPM V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 285 HP (209.76 KW) @ 5000 RPM and 325 Ft-Lbs (441 NM) @ 2400 RPM V 8 (5747 cc | 350.7 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 305 BHP (224.48 KW) @ 5400 RPM and 335 Ft-Lbs (454 NM) @ 3200 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1997 Pontiac Firebird have? A: The 1997 Pontiac Firebird had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Manual, 4 speed Automatic.
