1983 Pontiac Firebird Specifications

Specifications

1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Unit-Body
Production Years for Series :	1982 - 1992
Price :	$8,400-$10,400
Weight :	2865 lbs \| 1299.542 kg

Engine & Transmission

Inline 4
Displacement :	2474 cc \| 151.0 cu in. \| 2.5 L.
Power :	90 HP (66.24 KW) @ 4000 RPM
Torque :	135 Ft-Lbs (183 NM) @ 2800 RPM
Bore :	3.5 in \| 89 mm.
Stroke :	3.0 in \| 76 mm.
Compression :	8.2:1
Main Bearings :	5
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
Throttle-body fuel injection

V 6 60-degree
Displacement :	2835 cc \| 173.0 cu in. \| 2.8 L.
Power :	135 HP (99.36 KW) @ 5400 RPM
Torque :	145 Ft-Lbs (197 NM) @ 2400 RPM
Bore :	3.5 in \| 89 mm.
Stroke :	3.0 in \| 76 mm.
Compression :	8.9:1
Main Bearings :	4
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Cylinder Head :	Aluminum
Fuel Injected

V 8 90-degree
Displacement :	4998 cc \| 305.0 cu in. \| 5.0 L.
Power :	150 HP (110.4 KW) @ 4000 RPM
Torque :	240 Ft-Lbs (325 NM) @ 2400 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

Transmission:
4 Manual , 5 Manual , 4 Automatic

Production Figures

Total Pontiac Production for 1983 :	318,478
Total 1983 Firebird production :	74,884
1983 Pontiac Firebird
Coupe 2 dr. 4 P :	32,020
SE Coupe 2 dr. 4 P :	10,934
Trans Am Coupe 2 dr. 4 P :	31,930

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	PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Mfr Report Date	19810301
NHTSA Campaign ID	91V055000
Summary	PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTER FAILS TO OPERATE AND DO NOT WORK AFTER BRAKE PAD WEAR.
Consequence	PARKING BRAKES WILL NOT COMPLETELY HOLD A PARKED VEHICLEWHEN PARKED ON A SLOPE, CAUSING UNINTENDED VEHICLE ROLLAWAY WHICH COULD RESULTIN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy	REPLACE NONFUNCTIONING PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTERS.
Notes	SYSTEM: PARKING BRAKE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS; FIREBIRDS AND CAMAROS WITH MANUALTRANSMISSIONS AND REAR DISK BRAKES AND FIEROS WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS.

Component	SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Mfr Report Date	19821001
NHTSA Campaign ID	85V169000
Summary	DISLOCATION OF A SPRING COVER WILL NOT ALLOW THE SHOULDER BELT TO RETRACT AFTER BEING EXTENDED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: ALTHOUGH INERTIAL FEATURE THAT LOCKS THE LAP BELT AND SHOULDER BELT IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT ARE NOT AFFECTED, IF SLACK IS MORE THAN RECOMMENDED IN OWNERS MANUAL, INJURIES TO UPPER BODY AND HEAD WOULD BE INCREASED IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy	INSTALL RETAINING SPRINGS ON SPRING COVER OF FRONT SHOULDER BELT RETRACTOR AND, WHEN REQUIRED, RETRACTORS WILL BE REPLACED.
Notes	SYSTEM: SHOULDER SEAT BELT RETRACTOR. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

1983 Averages

Avg. Household Income :	$21,070
Avg. Home :	$82,600

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1983 Pontiac Firebird? A: The 1983 Pontiac Firebird has a wheelbase size of 101.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1983 Pontiac Firebird? A: The 1983 Pontiac Firebird has a length of 189.80 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1983 Pontiac Firebird? A: The 1983 Pontiac Firebird has a width of 72.00 inches.

Q: How much did the 1983 Pontiac Firebird cost when new?A: The 1983 Pontiac Firebird cost approximately $8,400 to $10,400 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1983 Pontiac Firebird? A: The 1983 Pontiac Firebird was offered as a Coupe, SE Coupe, Trans Am Coupe.

Q: How many vehicles did Pontiac produce in 1983? A: Pontiac produced 318,478 automobiles in 1983.

Q: How many 1983 Firebirds were produced? A: Pontiac produced 74,884 examples of the Firebird in 1983.

Q: What engines did the 1983 Pontiac Firebird have? A: The 1983 Pontiac Firebird had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2474 cc | 151.0 cu in. | 2.5 L.) with 90 HP (66.24 KW) @ 4000 RPM and 135 Ft-Lbs (183 NM) @ 2800 RPM

V 6 (2835 cc | 173.0 cu in. | 2.8 L.) with 135 HP (99.36 KW) @ 5400 RPM and 145 Ft-Lbs (197 NM) @ 2400 RPM

V 8 (4998 cc | 305.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 150 HP (110.4 KW) @ 4000 RPM and 240 Ft-Lbs (325 NM) @ 2400 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 1983 Pontiac Firebird have? A: The 1983 Pontiac Firebird had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Manual, 5 speed Manual, 4 speed Automatic.