These are standard specifications for the 1983 Pontiac Firebird, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual , 5 Manual , 4 Automatic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
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 | |
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. |
Data updated January 2023
1983 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $21,070 |
| Avg. Home : | $82,600 |
1983 Pontiac Firebird FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1983 Pontiac Firebird?
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.