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1978 Pontiac Firebird Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1978 Pontiac Firebird, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis : Unibody with partial frame
Production Years for Series : 1970 - 1981
Price : $4,550-$5,800
Weight : 3250 lbs | 1474.175 kg
V 6 90-degree
Displacement : 3785 cc | 231.0 cu in. | 3.8 L.
Power : 105 HP (77.28 KW) @ 3200 RPM
Torque :185 Ft-Lbs (251 NM) @ 2000 RPM
Bore : 3.8 in | 97 mm.
Stroke : 3.4 in | 86 mm.
Compression : 8.0:1
Main Bearings : 4
Construction : Cast-iron block and head
Rochester 2-barrel carburetor
V 8 90-degree
Displacement : 6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L.
Power : 180 HP (132.48 KW) @ 3600 RPM
Torque :325 Ft-Lbs (441 NM) @ 1600 RPM
Bore : 4.1 in | 105 mm.
Stroke : 3.8 in | 95 mm.
Compression : 7.7:1
Main Bearings : 5
Construction : Cast-iron block and head
Rochester 4-barrel carburetor
V 8
Displacement : 6604 cc | 403.0 cu in. | 6.6 L.
Power : 185 BHP (136.16 KW)
Bore : 4.4 in | 111 mm.
Stroke : 3.4 in | 86 mm.
Valvetrain : 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
V 8 90-degree
Displacement : 6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L.
Power : 220 HP (161.92 KW) @ 4000 RPM
Torque :320 Ft-Lbs (434 NM) @ 2800 RPM
Bore : 4.1 in | 105 mm.
Stroke : 3.8 in | 95 mm.
Compression : 8.1:!
Main Bearings : 5
Construction : Cast-iron block and head
Rochester 4-barrel carburetor
Transmission:
3 Manual Turbo-Hydramatic , 3 Automatic , 4 Manual

Total Pontiac Production for 1978 : 900,380
Total 1978 Firebird production : 187,285
1978 Pontiac Firebird
Esprit Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 4 P : 36,926
Formula Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 4 P : 24,346
Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 4 P : 32,672
Trans Am HardTop Coupe 2 dr. 4 P : 93,341

Hardtop Coupe

Fuel Capacity : 21.0 Gal
Seating Capacity : 4
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 196.8 in | 4999 mm.
Width : 73.4 in | 1864 mm.
Height : 49.5 in | 1257 mm.
Wheelbase : 108.1 in | 2746 mm.
Front Track : 61.2 in | 1555 mm.
Rear Track : 60.3 in | 1532 mm.

Trans Am HardTop Coupe

Price : $5,800
Weight : 3515 lbs | 1594.377 kg
Fuel Capacity : 21.0 Gal
Seating Capacity : 4
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 196.8 in | 4999 mm.
Width : 73.4 in | 1864 mm.
Height : 49.5 in | 1257 mm.
Wheelbase : 108.1 in | 2746 mm.
Front Track : 61.2 in | 1555 mm.
Rear Track : 60.3 in | 1532 mm.

Esprit Hardtop Coupe

Price : $4,840
Weight : 3280 lbs | 1487.783 kg
Fuel Capacity : 21.0 Gal
Seating Capacity : 4
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 196.8 in | 4999 mm.
Width : 73.4 in | 1864 mm.
Height : 49.5 in | 1257 mm.
Wheelbase : 108.1 in | 2746 mm.
Front Track : 61.2 in | 1555 mm.
Rear Track : 60.3 in | 1532 mm.

Formula Hardtop Coupe

Formula Hardtop Coupe
Chassis # 2U87Z8N132657
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Price : $5,450
Weight : 3450 lbs | 1564.894 kg
Fuel Capacity : 21.0 Gal
Seating Capacity : 4
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 196.8 in | 4999 mm.
Width : 73.4 in | 1864 mm.
Height : 49.5 in | 1257 mm.
Wheelbase : 108.1 in | 2746 mm.
Front Track : 61.2 in | 1555 mm.
Rear Track : 60.3 in | 1532 mm.

Suspension
Front : Coil Springs with Lower Trailing Links and Anti-Sway Bar

Rear : Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs with Anti-Sway Bar

Steering
Recirculating Ball

Tires / Wheels
Tires : GR70x15

Optional Tires
Tires : FR78 x 15 SBR

Optional Wheels
Tires : Rally II

Component

EQUIPMENT

Manufacturer

HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.

NHTSA Campaign ID07E088000
SummaryCERTAIN 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.
ConsequenceTHIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
RemedyHONEYWELL 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.
NotesCUSTOMERS 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

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

Manufacturer

GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Mfr Report Date19770801
NHTSA Campaign ID78V139000
SummaryTHE HUB PORTION OF THE FAN BLADE ASSEMBLY COULD CRACK DUE TO HIGH STRESS LEVELS GENERATED DURING ENGINE OPERATING CONDITIONS. EVENTUALLY, THE BLADE COULD BREAK APART AT THE HUB AND BLADE PIECES COULD BE PROPELLED INTO THE ENGINE. IF THE HOOD IS OPEN WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING, THE FRAGMENTS WOULD BE FREE TO FLY FROM THE VEHICLE.
RemedyDEALER WILL REPLACE THE FAN BLADE ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
NotesVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: ENGINE COOLING; FAN BLADE ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FAN FAILURE COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO COMPONENTS IN THEENGINE AREA, OR PERSONAL INJURY TO BYSTANDERS IF THE HOOD IS OPEN AT THE TIME.NOTE: THE VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE SERVICED WITH THE HOOD OPEN AND THE ENGINERUNNING UNTIL THE DEFECT IS CORRECTED.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
1978 Averages
Avg. Household Income : $17,000
Avg. Home : $54,800
Avg. Gallon of Gas : $0.63

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1978 Pontiac Firebird? A: The 1978 Pontiac Firebird has a wheelbase size of 108.10 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1978 Pontiac Firebird? A: The 1978 Pontiac Firebird has a length of 196.80 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1978 Pontiac Firebird? A: The 1978 Pontiac Firebird has a width of 73.40 inches.

Q: How much did the 1978 Pontiac Firebird cost when new?A: The 1978 Pontiac Firebird cost approximately $4,550 to $5,800 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1978 Pontiac Firebird? A: The 1978 Pontiac Firebird was offered as a Esprit Hardtop Coupe, Formula Hardtop Coupe, Hardtop Coupe, Trans Am HardTop Coupe.

Q: What tires did the 1978 Pontiac Firebird have? A: The 1978 Pontiac Firebird had GR70x15 tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Pontiac produce in 1978? A: Pontiac produced 900,380 automobiles in 1978.

Q: How many 1978 Firebirds were produced? A: Pontiac produced 187,285 examples of the Firebird in 1978.

Q: What engines did the 1978 Pontiac Firebird have? A: The 1978 Pontiac Firebird had the following engine options: V 6 (3785 cc | 231.0 cu in. | 3.8 L.) with 105 HP (77.28 KW) @ 3200 RPM and 185 Ft-Lbs (251 NM) @ 2000 RPM
  • V 8 (6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L.) with 180 HP (132.48 KW) @ 3600 RPM and 325 Ft-Lbs (441 NM) @ 1600 RPM
  • V 8 (6604 cc | 403.0 cu in. | 6.6 L.) with 185 BHP (136.16 KW)
  • V 8 (6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L.) with 220 HP (161.92 KW) @ 4000 RPM and 320 Ft-Lbs (434 NM) @ 2800 RPM
  • Q: What transmissions did the 1978 Pontiac Firebird have? A: The 1978 Pontiac Firebird had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual Turbo-Hydramatic, 3 speed Automatic, 4 speed Manual.