These are standard specifications for the 1976 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 : | 1970 - 1981 |
| Price : | $3,900-$4,985 |
| Weight : | 3380 lbs | 1533.142 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4097 cc | 250.0 cu in. | 4.1 L. |
| Power : | 110 BHP (80.96 KW) @ 3600 RPM |
| Torque : | 185 Ft-Lbs (251 NM) @ 1200 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.9 in | 98 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 90 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.3:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 7 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| 1-barrel Rochester carburetor | |
| V 8 90-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L. |
| Power : | 160 HP (117.76 KW) @ 4000 RPM |
| Torque : | 280 Ft-Lbs (380 NM) @ 2000 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.9 in | 99 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
| Compression : | 7.6:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| Rochester 2-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L. |
| Power : | 185 HP (136.16 KW) @ 3600 RPM |
| Torque : | 310 Ft-Lbs (420 NM) @ 1600 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 105 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
| Compression : | 7.6:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| Rochester 4-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 90-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 7456 cc | 455.0 cu in. | 7.5 L. |
| Power : | 200 HP (147.2 KW) @ 3500 RPM |
| Torque : | 330 Ft-Lbs (447 NM) @ 2000 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.2 in | 105 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.2 in | 107 mm. |
| Compression : | 7.6:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Rochester 4-barrel carburetor | |
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Production Figures
| Total Pontiac Production for 1976 : | 746,430 |
| Total 1976 Firebird production : | 110,775 |
| 1976 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Esprit Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 4 P : | 22,252 |
| Formula Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 4 P : | 20,613 |
| Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 4 P : | 21,209 |
| Trans Am Coupe 2 dr. 4 P : | 46,701 |
Handling
Recall
| Component | STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 76V132000 |
| Notes | GENERAL MOTOR CAMPAIGN NO 77-C-1.POSSIBILITY THAT THE STEERING INTERMEDIATESHAFT MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH COUPLING RETAINER LOCKING TABS NOT BENT OVERPROPERLY OR ONE OR MORE OF THE LOWER FLEXIBLE COUPLING RIVETS IMPROPERLYPEENED.IF EITHER OF THESE CONDITIONS EXISTS, THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLYCOULD SEPARATE CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, AND VEHICLE CRASH MAY OCCURWITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING, AND REPLACING SHAFT WHERENECESSARY).PASSENGER VEHICLE. |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 76V070000 |
| Notes | PONTIAC CAMPAIGN NO 76C-16.EQUIPPED WITH 400 AND 455 C.I.D.ENGINES.POSSIBILITY THAT THE FUEL VAPOR RETURN PIPE IS POSITIONED SO THAT THE HOSE ISTOO SHORT AND WILL BREAK OR PULL LOOSE DURING THE 30 MPH BARRIER PORTION OF THEFEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO.301 TEST PROCEDURE, WITH RESULTANTFUEL SPILLAGE.THIS COULD INCREASE THE POSSIBILITY OF A FIRE RESULTING FROMFUEL SPILLAGE AFTER A VEHICLE CRASH.(CORRECT BY REPLACING HOSE WITH LONGERHOSE WHERE NECESSARY). |
| 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. |
Data updated January 2023
1976 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $1 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $16,000 |
| Avg. Home : | $43,400 |
1976 Pontiac Firebird FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1976 Pontiac Firebird?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1976 Pontiac Firebird? A: The 1976 Pontiac Firebird has a wheelbase size of 108.10 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1976 Pontiac Firebird? A: The 1976 Pontiac Firebird has a length of 196.80 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1976 Pontiac Firebird? A: The 1976 Pontiac Firebird has a width of 73.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1976 Pontiac Firebird cost when new?A: The 1976 Pontiac Firebird cost approximately $3,900 to $4,985 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1976 Pontiac Firebird? A: The 1976 Pontiac Firebird was offered as a Esprit Hardtop Coupe, Formula Hardtop Coupe, Hardtop Coupe, Trans Am Coupe.Q: How many vehicles did Pontiac produce in 1976? A: Pontiac produced 746,430 automobiles in 1976.Q: How many 1976 Firebirds were produced? A: Pontiac produced 110,775 examples of the Firebird in 1976.Q: What engines did the 1976 Pontiac Firebird have? A: The 1976 Pontiac Firebird had the following engine options: Inline 6 (4097 cc | 250.0 cu in. | 4.1 L.) with 110 BHP (80.96 KW) @ 3600 RPM and 185 Ft-Lbs (251 NM) @ 1200 RPM V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 160 HP (117.76 KW) @ 4000 RPM and 280 Ft-Lbs (380 NM) @ 2000 RPM V 8 (6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L.) with 185 HP (136.16 KW) @ 3600 RPM and 310 Ft-Lbs (420 NM) @ 1600 RPM V 8 (7456 cc | 455.0 cu in. | 7.5 L.) with 200 HP (147.2 KW) @ 3500 RPM and 330 Ft-Lbs (447 NM) @ 2000 RPM Q: What transmission did the 1976 Pontiac Firebird have? A: The 1976 Pontiac Firebird had a 3 speed Manual gearbox.
