Pontiac Firebird

Pony car · Muscle car

Technical Specifications

Manufacturer	Pontiac (General Motors)
Production	February 23, 1967 – August 30, 2002
Class	Pony car Muscle car
Body style	2-door coupe 2-door convertible
Layout	Front engine, rear-wheel-drive
Engine	1 Pontiac SOHC I6 L Pontiac SOHC I6 1 Pontiac V8 1 Pontiac V8 1 Pontiac V8
Transmission	2-speed automatic 3-speed Turbo-Hydramatic automatic 3-speed manual 4-speed manual
Wheelbase	108.1 in (2,746 mm) (1967)
Length	188.8 in (4,796 mm) (1967)
Width	72.6 in (1,844 mm) (1967)
Height	51.5 in (1,308 mm) (1967)
Weight	3440 lb (1,560 kg) (5.7 L LT1 coupe) 3284 lb (1,490 kg) (5.7 L LS1 coupe)
Assembly	United States: Lordstown, Ohio (1967–1969) United States: Van Nuys, California (1968–1969) United States: Norwood, Ohio (1969)
Generations	I6, V8, S4, W53, L30, L76, W66, L67, L74, V6, M1, L78, L75, S5, B2, W7, S2, D455, H400, M350, H350, W72, L82, W50, V1, A530, O4, A57, Y82, W60, L80, G1, Y88, S6, Y84, J65, S7, L37, Y89, K7, A20, G4, U8, B305, Y85, D98, Z49, L39, D5, G80, L22, L65, S1, L27, L34, G3, I4, H0, Y100, A1, C013, C4, L98, B9, Q9, C1, U5, L1, H43, H82, L69, B8, O3, L03, N10, C2, V9, A186, L32, L36, T1, T4, R4, L60, T56, T5, Y87, R17, W68, C5, C060, B4, F40, R16, T43, T2, T9, T7, M5, M3, V35, N9, G8

At a Glance

Brand	Pontiac
Class	Pony car
Body style	2-door coupe
Production	February 23, 1967 – August 30, 2002
Founded	1926
Country	United States

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Pontiac — Brand Guide, History & Model Overview

Founded1926
FounderGeneral Motors
HeadquartersDetroit, Michigan, USA
CountryUnited States
Models listed16

About Pontiac

Pontiac was General Motors' performance-oriented brand (1926–2010), beloved for muscle cars like the GTO and Firebird.

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History & Heritage

Pontiac was founded in 1926 by General Motors, and is headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, USA. Over the decades the brand has grown from its early roots into a name recognised by drivers around the world, shaped by its engineering choices, design language and the people who build and drive its cars.

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Mission: To inject excitement and sporty performance into American cars.

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Pontiac Model Lineup

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How many Pontiac models are listed on AutoSpecs?

We currently list 16 Pontiac models with full specifications, dimensions and owner reviews, including Chevrolet Cobalt, Daewoo Kalos, Pontiac Aztek.

When was Pontiac founded?

Pontiac was founded in 1926, and is headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, USA.

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Pontiac is associated with United States and is based in Detroit, Michigan, USA.

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