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1971 Pontiac Firebird Esprit
United States
Gasoline
2WD
Coupe
Updated Aug 23, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1971
Make
Pontiac
Model
Firebird
Variant
Esprit
Body Style
Coupe
Generation
2nd Generation
Seats
4
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3
4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
Esprit
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
269 hp
Power (kW)
198 kW
Torque
542 Nm (400 lb-ft)
Displacement
6,558 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,999 mm
(196.8 in)
Width
1,854 mm
(73.0 in)
Height
1,280 mm
(50.4 in)
Wheelbase
2,746 mm
(108.1 in)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
4,400 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,400 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-30
5W-40
10W-30
10W-40
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-30
5W-40
10W-30
10W-40
10W-50
15W-40
20W-40
20W-50
Engine Oil, Volume
5.7 litres
Engine Configuration
Bore
104.68 mm
(4.1 in)
Stroke
95.25 mm
(3.8 in)
Compression Ratio
8.2 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3
4-speed
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
64 litres
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,554 mm
(61.2 in)
Track, Rear
1,532 mm
(60.3 in)
Interior
Head Room, Front
953 mm
(37.5 in)
Head Room, Rear
912 mm
(35.9 in)
Leg Room, Front
1,120 mm
(44.1 in)
Leg Room, Rear
752 mm
(29.6 in)
Hip Room, Front
1,331 mm
(52.4 in)
Hip Room, Rear
1,163 mm
(45.8 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,458 mm
(57.4 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,382 mm
(54.4 in)
Weight
Max Roof Load
75 kg
(165 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Coupé
Pillars
A-B
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Platform
General Motors Platforms
F Platform (2nd Generation)
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Mechanical
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Manual
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Normal Roof
Yes
Antenna
Optional
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Rims & Tires
Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
120.65
Central Bore (CB), front
70.3
Fastening Type
Lug Nuts
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Connectivity
Radio
Optional
Connectivity › Radio
AM
Optional
FM
Optional
Cassette
Optional
Rear-view Mirror
Anti-glare
Manual
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Yes
Other Equipment
Carpets
Optional
Steering Wheel
Material
Plastic
Colour
Black
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Design
Interior Decor Material
Plastic
Entry Guard Material
Aluminium
Entry Guard Material
Brown
Optional
Seats
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Second Seat Row
Number of Seats
2
Type of Seat
Adult
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
Yes
Other
Car Classification
Australian Classification
Sports Car
European Segment
S-Segment
Car.info Classification
Sports Car
Firebird
Model
9 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Coupe
Variant
Firebird Esprit
1970–1981
Firebird Esprit Coupe Generations
1 of 3
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2nd Generation
1970–1973
Year
1971
Powertrain
Esprit
Horsepower
269 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 3 | 4-speed
Gasoline
CoupeCoupe
2WD
Automatic | Manual, 3 | 4-speed
Gasoline