These are standard specifications for the 1980 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Automatic Turbo-Hydramatic
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Unit with Separate Partial Frame |
| Production Years for Series : | 1970 - 1981 |
| Price : | $7,180 |
| Weight : | 3430 lbs | 1555.822 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 90-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4933 cc | 301.0 cu in. | 4.9 L. |
| Power : | 140 BHP (103.04 KW) @ 4000 RPM |
| Torque : | 240 Ft-Lbs (325 NM) @ 1800 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 103 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.1 in | 77 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.1:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| Rochester 4-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 90-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4933 cc | 301.0 cu in. | 4.9 L. |
| Power : | 155 HP (114.08 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
| Torque : | 240 Ft-Lbs (325 NM) @ 2200 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 103 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.1 in | 77 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.1:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| Rochester 4-barrel carburetor | |
| Turbocharged V 8 90-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4933 cc | 301.0 cu in. | 4.9 L. |
| Power : | 210 BHP (154.56 KW) @ 4000 RPM |
| Torque : | 345 Ft-Lbs (468 NM) @ 2000 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 103 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.1 in | 77 mm. |
| Compression : | 7.6:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| Rochester 4-barrel carburetor | |
3 Automatic Turbo-Hydramatic
Production Figures
| Total Pontiac Production for 1980 : | 770,100 |
| 1980 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am | |
| HardTop Coupe 2 dr. 4 P : | 50,896 |
Dimension(s)
HardTop Coupe
| Fuel Capacity : | 21.0 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 196.8 in | 4999 mm. |
| Width : | 73.0 in | 1854 mm. |
| Height : | 49.3 in | 1252 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 108.2 in | 2748 mm. |
| Front Track : | 61.3 in | 1557 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.0 in | 1524 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Coil Springs with Lower Trailing Links and Anti-Sway Bar Rear : Semi-Elliptic Leaf Springs with Anti-Sway Bar | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Recirculating Ball |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | P205/70R15 SBR |
1980 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $7,210 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $19,170 |
| Avg. Home : | $68,714 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $1.22 |
| Total Car Production : | 8,009,841 |
1980 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1980 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1980 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am? A: The 1980 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am has a wheelbase size of 108.20 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1980 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am? A: The 1980 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am has a length of 196.80 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1980 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am? A: The 1980 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am has a width of 73.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1980 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am cost when new?A: The 1980 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am had a base price of approximately $7,180 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1980 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am? A: The 1980 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am was a HardTop Coupe.Q: What tires did the 1980 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am have? A: The 1980 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am had P205/70R15 SBR tires.Q: How many vehicles did Pontiac produce in 1980? A: Pontiac produced 770,100 automobiles in 1980.Q: What engines did the 1980 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am have? A: The 1980 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am had the following engine options: V 8 (4933 cc | 301.0 cu in. | 4.9 L.) with 140 BHP (103.04 KW) @ 4000 RPM and 240 Ft-Lbs (325 NM) @ 1800 RPM V 8 (4933 cc | 301.0 cu in. | 4.9 L.) with 155 HP (114.08 KW) @ 4400 RPM and 240 Ft-Lbs (325 NM) @ 2200 RPM Turbocharged V 8 (4933 cc | 301.0 cu in. | 4.9 L.) with 210 BHP (154.56 KW) @ 4000 RPM and 345 Ft-Lbs (468 NM) @ 2000 RPM Q: What transmission did the 1980 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am have? A: The 1980 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am had a 3 speed Automatic Turbo-Hydramatic gearbox.