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Firebird
1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula Turbo
United States
Gasoline
2WD
Coupe
Updated Aug 23, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1979
Make
Pontiac
Model
Firebird
Variant
Formula Turbo
Body Style
Coupe
Generation
2nd Generation 3rd Facelift
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3
4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
Formula Turbo
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
203 hp
Power (kW)
149 kW
Torque
461 Nm (340 lb-ft)
Displacement
4,942 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,999 mm
(196.8 in)
Width
1,854 mm
(73.0 in)
Height
1,252 mm
(49.3 in)
Wheelbase
2,748 mm
(108.2 in)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
4,000 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,000 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
3.7 litres
Engine Configuration
Bore
101.6 mm
(4.0 in)
Stroke
76.2 mm
(3.0 in)
Compression Ratio
7.5 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3
4-speed
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
79 litres
Dimensions & Weight
Weight
Max Roof Load
75 kg
(165 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Coupé
Platform
General Motors Platforms
F Platform (2nd Generation)
Equipment
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Colour
Finish
Solid
Rims & Tires
Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
120.65
Central Bore (CB), front
70.3
Fastening Type
Lug Nuts
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
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 Formula Turbo
1979–1981
Generation
2nd Generation 3rd Facelift
Year
1979
Powertrain
Formula Turbo
Horsepower
203 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 3 | 4-speed
Gasoline
CoupeCoupe
2WD
Automatic | Manual, 3 | 4-speed
Gasoline