1956 GMC Firebird II 1956 GMC Firebird II 1956 GMC Firebird II 1956 GMC Firebird II
1956 GMC Firebird II 1956 GMC Firebird II 1956 GMC Firebird II 1956 GMC Firebird II
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The Firebird II, which was a highlight of General Motor's 1956 Motorama, is the family firebird. A four-seater with a titanium body, the Firebird II features a 200-horsepower Whirlfire GT-304 gas turbine engine, all-power accessories and a fully integrated air conditioning system, similar to current systems found in cars today. The Firebird II was GM's attempt to make a luxury turbine powered vehicle with acceptable performance and fuel economy.

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1956 GMC Firebird II

Year1956
MakeGMC
ModelFirebird II
Engine LocationRear
Body / ChassisTitanium

Engine  
EngineWhirlfire GT-304 gas turbine engine
Aspiration/InductionNormal
Horsepower200.00 HP (147.2 KW)


 
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StylingVehicle Styling Rating: 100%
PerformanceVehicle Performance Rating: 86.666%
InteriorVehicle Interior Rating: 80%
QualityVehicle Quality Rating: 100%
OverallVehicle Overall Rating: 93.334%
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2005 Harrisburg PA

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Absolutely fantastic!!! More photos please! Outside - in bright sunlight!

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Friday, March 10, 2006
1956 GMC Firebird !!

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Friday, March 10, 2006


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