These are standard specifications for the 1996 Pontiac Firebird, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
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Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1993 - 2002 |
| Weight : | 3300 lbs | 1496.855 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L. |
| Power : | 310 BHP (228.16 KW) |
| Torque : | 340 Ft-Lbs (461 NM) |
| Bore : | 3.8 in | 97 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.4 in | 86 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.4:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
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Production Figures
| Total Pontiac Production for 1996 : | 541,844 |
| 1996 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. |
Data updated January 2023
1996 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $16,300 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $36,300 |
| Avg. Home : | $118,200 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $1.22 |
| Avg. Stamp : | $0 |
1996 Pontiac Firebird FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1996 Pontiac Firebird?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1996 Pontiac Firebird? A: The 1996 Pontiac Firebird has a wheelbase size of 101.10 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1996 Pontiac Firebird? A: The 1996 Pontiac Firebird has a length of 195.60 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1996 Pontiac Firebird? A: The 1996 Pontiac Firebird has a width of 74.50 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1996 Pontiac Firebird? A: The 1996 Pontiac Firebird was a .Q: How many vehicles did Pontiac produce in 1996? A: Pontiac produced 541,844 automobiles in 1996.Q: What engine did the 1996 Pontiac Firebird have? A: The engine powering the 1996 Pontiac Firebird was a V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 310 BHP (228.16 KW) and 340 Ft-Lbs (461 NM). Q: What transmission did the 1996 Pontiac Firebird have? A: The 1996 Pontiac Firebird had a 6 speed Manual gearbox.