These are standard specifications for the 1971 Pontiac Firebird, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
Automatic , Manual Synchromesh
Chassis # 223871N116085
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Chassis # 226871L104286
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Chassis # 228871N113047
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Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Unit Steel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1970 - 1981 |
| Price : | $3,047-$4,595 |
| Weight : | 3164 lbs | 1435.166 kg |
Performance
| Top Speed : | 200 km/h | 124.3 mph |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 7467 cc | 455.7 cu in. | 7.5 L. |
| Power : | 335 BHP (246.56 KW) @ 4800 RPM |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L. |
| Power : | 250 HP (184 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
| Compression : | 8.0:1 |
| 2-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L. |
| Power : | 300 BHP (220.8 KW) @ 4800 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 105 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.2:1 |
| 4-Barrel Carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 7456 cc | 455.0 cu in. | 7.5 L. |
| Power : | 325 BHP (239.2 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.2 in | 105 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.2 in | 107 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.2:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
Automatic , Manual Synchromesh
Production Figures
| Total Pontiac Production for 1971 : | 586,856 |
| Total 1971 Firebird production : | 53,125 |
| 1971 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Espirit Hardtop 2 dr. 4 P : | 20,185 |
| Formula Hardtop 2 dr. 4 P : | 7,802 |
| Hardtop 2 dr. 4 P : | 23,022 |
| Trans Am Hardtop 2 dr. 4 P : | 2,116 |
Dimension(s)
Hardtop
Chassis # 223871N116085
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| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 191.6 in | 4867 mm. |
| Width : | 73.6 in | 1869 mm. |
| Height : | 50.2 in | 1275 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 108.0 in | 2743 mm. |
| Front Track : | 61.3 in | 1557 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.5 in | 1537 mm. |
Espirit Hardtop
| Price : | $3,446 |
| Weight : | 3475 lbs | 1576.233 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 191.6 in | 4867 mm. |
| Width : | 73.6 in | 1869 mm. |
| Height : | 50.2 in | 1275 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 108.0 in | 2743 mm. |
| Front Track : | 61.3 in | 1557 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.5 in | 1537 mm. |
Formula Hardtop
Chassis # 226871L104286
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| Price : | $3,446 |
| Weight : | 3475 lbs | 1576.233 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 191.6 in | 4867 mm. |
| Width : | 73.6 in | 1869 mm. |
| Height : | 50.2 in | 1275 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 108.0 in | 2743 mm. |
| Front Track : | 61.3 in | 1557 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.5 in | 1537 mm. |
Trans Am Hardtop
Chassis # 228871N113047
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| Price : | $4,595 |
| Weight : | 3580 lbs | 1623.861 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 191.6 in | 4867 mm. |
| Width : | 73.6 in | 1869 mm. |
| Height : | 50.2 in | 1275 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 108.0 in | 2743 mm. |
| Front Track : | 61.3 in | 1557 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.5 in | 1537 mm. |
Handling
Recall
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 70V143000 |
| Notes | POSSIBILITY THAT THROTTLE ROD TO THROTTLE LEVER RETAINING CLIP ON CARBURETORMAY BE INCORRECTLY INSTALLED.IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, THROTTLE LEVER COULDBE HELD IN PARTIALLY OPEN POSITION.IF THIS OCCURS WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION,VEHICLE WILL NOT SLOW DOWN WHEN DRIVER'S FOOT IS REMOVED FROM ACCELERATOR.(CORRECT BY REPLACING CLIP WITH IMPROVED DESIGN WHERE NECESSARY.) |
Data updated January 2023
1971 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $10,600 |
| Avg. Home : | $25,250 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.40 |
| Avg. Stamp : | $0 |
1971 Pontiac Firebird FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1971 Pontiac Firebird?
Q: How fast is the 1971 Pontiac Firebird? A: The 1971 Pontiac Firebird has a top speed of 200 km/h. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1971 Pontiac Firebird? A: The 1971 Pontiac Firebird has a wheelbase size of 108.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1971 Pontiac Firebird? A: The 1971 Pontiac Firebird has a length of 191.60 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1971 Pontiac Firebird? A: The 1971 Pontiac Firebird has a width of 73.60 inches.Q: How much did the 1971 Pontiac Firebird cost when new?A: The 1971 Pontiac Firebird cost approximately $3,047 to $4,595 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1971 Pontiac Firebird? A: The 1971 Pontiac Firebird was offered as a Espirit Hardtop, Formula Hardtop, Hardtop, Trans Am Hardtop.Q: How many vehicles did Pontiac produce in 1971? A: Pontiac produced 586,856 automobiles in 1971.Q: How many 1971 Firebirds were produced? A: Pontiac produced 53,125 examples of the Firebird in 1971.Q: What engines did the 1971 Pontiac Firebird have? A: The 1971 Pontiac Firebird had the following engine options: V 8 (7467 cc | 455.7 cu in. | 7.5 L.) with 335 BHP (246.56 KW) @ 4800 RPM V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 250 HP (184 KW) @ 4400 RPM V 8 (6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L.) with 300 BHP (220.8 KW) @ 4800 RPM V 8 (7456 cc | 455.0 cu in. | 7.5 L.) with 325 BHP (239.2 KW) @ 4400 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1971 Pontiac Firebird have? A: The 1971 Pontiac Firebird had the following gearbox options: Automatic, Manual Synchromesh.