1982 Pontiac Firebird Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1982 Pontiac Firebird, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series : 1982 - 1992
Price : $8,000-$9,660
Inline 4
Displacement : 2474 cc | 151.0 cu in. | 2.5 L.
Power : 90 BHP (66.24 KW) @ 5100 RPM
Torque :100 Ft-Lbs (136 NM) @ 2800 RPM
Bore : 4.0 in | 102 mm.
Stroke : 3.0 in | 76 mm.
Compression : 9.2:1
Main Bearings : 5
Construction : Cast-iron block and head
V 6 60-degree
Displacement : 2835 cc | 173.0 cu in. | 2.8 L.
Power : 112 HP (82.432 KW) @ 4800 RPM
Torque :145 Ft-Lbs (197 NM) @ 2400 RPM
Bore : 3.5 in | 89 mm.
Stroke : 3.0 in | 76 mm.
Compression : 8.5:1
Main Bearings : 4
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Cylinder Head : Aluminum
Rochester 2-barrel carburetor
V 8 90-degree
Displacement : 4998 cc | 305.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.
Power : 145 HP (106.72 KW) @ 4000 RPM
Torque :240 Ft-Lbs (325 NM) @ 2000 RPM
Bore : 3.7 in | 95 mm.
Stroke : 3.5 in | 88 mm.
Compression : 8.6:1
Main Bearings : 5
Construction : Cast-iron block and head
Rochester 4-barrel carburetor
V 8 90-degree
Displacement : 4998 cc | 305.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.
Power : 165 HP (121.44 KW) @ 4200 RPM
Torque :240 Ft-Lbs (325 NM) @ 2400 RPM
Bore : 3.7 in | 95 mm.
Stroke : 3.5 in | 88 mm.
Compression : 9.5:1
Main Bearings : 5
Construction : Cast-iron block and head
Throttle-body fuel injection
Transmission:
4 Manual , 3 Automatic Turbo-Hydramatic

Total Pontiac Production for 1982 : 541,061
Total 1982 Firebird production : 116,362
1982 Pontiac Firebird
Coupe 2 dr. 4 P : 41,683
S/E Coupe 2 dr. 4 P : 21,719
Trans Am Coupe 2 dr. 4 P : 52,960
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

PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL

Manufacturer

GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Mfr Report Date19810301
NHTSA Campaign ID91V055000
SummaryPARKING BRAKE ADJUSTER FAILS TO OPERATE AND DO NOT WORK AFTER BRAKE PAD WEAR.
ConsequencePARKING BRAKES WILL NOT COMPLETELY HOLD A PARKED VEHICLEWHEN PARKED ON A SLOPE, CAUSING UNINTENDED VEHICLE ROLLAWAY WHICH COULD RESULTIN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
RemedyREPLACE NONFUNCTIONING PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTERS.
NotesSYSTEM: PARKING BRAKE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS; FIREBIRDS AND CAMAROS WITH MANUALTRANSMISSIONS AND REAR DISK BRAKES AND FIEROS WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS.

Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Manufacturer

GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Mfr Report Date19810701
NHTSA Campaign ID82V076000
SummaryFUEL TANK VENTILATOR VALVE IN THE FUEL SYSTEM MAY PRODUCE A LOUD AND PERSISTENT 'WHISTLE' DURING VENTING OF THE TANK. IF THE FUEL FILLER CAP IS REMOVED WHILE THIS CONDITION EXISTS AND THE TANK IS MORE THAN 3/4 FULL, GASOLINE MAY BE FORCED OUT OF THE FILLER NECK ONTO BYSTANDERS.
ConsequenceCONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: FIRE AND PERSONAL INJURY COULD RESULT IF INTRODUCED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE.
RemedyDEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE FUEL TANK VENTILATOR AND PRESSURE CONTROL VALVES WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
NotesVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FUEL INJECTION ENGINES.YSTEM: FUEL; FUEL TANK VENTILATOR VALVE.: FIRE AND PERSONAL INJURY COULD RESULT IN THE PRESENCEOF AN IGNITION SOURCE.

Component

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

Manufacturer

GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Mfr Report Date19811001
NHTSA Campaign ID82V089000
SummaryTHE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, 'SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES'. THE NON-COMPLIANCE EXISTS BECAUSE THE REAR SEAT BELT ANCHORAGES MAY PULL THROUGH THE UNDERBODY OF THE VEHICLE IF ENOUGH FORCE IS APPLIED.
ConsequenceCONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH MAY RESULT FROM A FAILURE OF BELT TO ADEQUATELY RESTRAIN OCCUPANTS.
RemedyUPON INSPECTION, DEALER WILL INSTALL A REAR SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE REINFORCEMENT KIT TO ENSURE PROPER ANCHORING OF SEAT BELTS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
NotesVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: INTERIOR; SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024
1982 Averages
Avg. Car Cost : $7,983
Avg. Household Income : $21,050
Avg. Home : $82,200
Avg. Gallon of Gas : $0.91
Avg. Stamp : $0

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1982 Pontiac Firebird? A: The 1982 Pontiac Firebird has a wheelbase size of 60.70 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1982 Pontiac Firebird? A: The 1982 Pontiac Firebird has a length of 189.80 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1982 Pontiac Firebird? A: The 1982 Pontiac Firebird has a width of 72.00 inches.

Q: How much did the 1982 Pontiac Firebird cost when new?A: The 1982 Pontiac Firebird cost approximately $8,000 to $9,660 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1982 Pontiac Firebird? A: The 1982 Pontiac Firebird was offered as a Coupe, S/E Coupe, Trans Am Coupe.

Q: How many vehicles did Pontiac produce in 1982? A: Pontiac produced 541,061 automobiles in 1982.

Q: How many 1982 Firebirds were produced? A: Pontiac produced 116,362 examples of the Firebird in 1982.

Q: What engines did the 1982 Pontiac Firebird have? A: The 1982 Pontiac Firebird had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2474 cc | 151.0 cu in. | 2.5 L.) with 90 BHP (66.24 KW) @ 5100 RPM and 100 Ft-Lbs (136 NM) @ 2800 RPM
  • V 6 (2835 cc | 173.0 cu in. | 2.8 L.) with 112 HP (82.432 KW) @ 4800 RPM and 145 Ft-Lbs (197 NM) @ 2400 RPM
  • V 8 (4998 cc | 305.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 145 HP (106.72 KW) @ 4000 RPM and 240 Ft-Lbs (325 NM) @ 2000 RPM
  • V 8 (4998 cc | 305.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 165 HP (121.44 KW) @ 4200 RPM and 240 Ft-Lbs (325 NM) @ 2400 RPM
  • Q: What transmissions did the 1982 Pontiac Firebird have? A: The 1982 Pontiac Firebird had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Manual, 3 speed Automatic Turbo-Hydramatic.

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