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1988 Pontiac Firebird TransAm
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
1988
Make
Pontiac
Model
Firebird
Variant
TransAm
Body Style
Coupe
Generation
3rd Generation
Seats
5
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 4
5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
TransAm
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
193 hp
Power (kW)
142 kW
Torque
400 Nm (295 lb-ft)
Top speed
200 km/h
(124 mph)
Displacement
5,001 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,956 mm
(195.1 in)
Width
1,839 mm
(72.4 in)
Height
1,263 mm
(49.7 in)
Wheelbase
2,566 mm
(101.0 in)
Curb weight
1,440 kg
(3,175 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
4,000 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,800 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
Engine Oil, Volume
4.8 litres
Engine Configuration
Bore
94.89 mm
(3.7 in)
Stroke
88.39 mm
(3.5 in)
Compression Ratio
9.3 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 4
5-speed
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
59 litres
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Brakes Material
Steel
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Suspension, Front
Independent
Yes
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,542 mm
(60.7 in)
Track, Rear
1,565 mm
(61.6 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 (3rd Generation)
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Folding
Manual
House Colour
Same as Car
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Heated Windows
Optional
Tinted Windows
Rear Window
Windows › Heated Windows
Rear
Optional
Windows › Tinted Windows
Second Row
Optional
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Spoiler
Fixed
Antenna
Optional
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Fog Lights
Optional
Colour
Finish
Solid
Rims & Tires
Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
121
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M12x1.5
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
300,000 km/miles
Connectivity
Radio
Optional
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Yes
Lights
Read Light
Front
Rear
Other Equipment
Ashtray
Yes
Cigarette Lighter
Yes
Steering Wheel
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Optional
Channels
Optional
Volume
Optional
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
351 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
877 litres
Seats
Colour & Material
Upholstery
Textile
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Headrest, Height
Yes
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Headrest, Height
Yes
Collapsible
Yes
Front Seats
Armrest
Middle
Second Seat Row
Armrest
Yes
Number of Seats
2
Type of Seat
Adult
Height Adjustment
Yes
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
Yes
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Seat Belt Reminder
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Belt Pretensioner
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Brake Systems
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
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 TransAm
1980–1989
Firebird TransAm Coupe Generations
2 of 2
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3rd Generation
1982–1989
Year
1988
Powertrain
TransAm
Horsepower
193 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 4 | 5-speed
Gasoline
CoupeCoupe
2WD
Automatic | Manual, 4 | 5-speed
Gasoline