| Second generation | |
|---|---|
&sq=&lang=&file=File:El_Dorado,_KS_67042,_USA_-_panoramio_(37).jpg) 1975 Firebird Trans Am | |
| Overview | |
| Production | 1970–1981 |
| Assembly | Van Nuys, California, United States (1970–1971, 1978–1981) Norwood, Ohio, United States (1970–1981) |
| Designer | Bill Porter[1][2] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 2-door coupe |
| Platform | F-body |
| Related | Chevrolet Camaro (second generation) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 231 cu in (3.8 L) Buick V6 250 cu in (4.1 L) Chevrolet I6 265 cu in (4.3 L) Pontiac V8 301 cu in (4.9 L) Pontiac V8 301 cu in (4.9 L) Pontiac turbo V8 305 cu in (5.0 L) Chevrolet V8 350 cu in (5.7 L) Oldsmobile V8[a 1] 350 cu in (5.7 L) Chevrolet V8[a 1] 350 cu in (5.7 L) Pontiac V8 400 cu in (6.6 L) Pontiac V8 403 cu in (6.6 L) Oldsmobile V8 455 cu in (7.5 L) Pontiac V8 |
| Transmission | 3-speed manual 4-speed manual 2-speed automatic 3-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 108.2 in (2,748 mm) (1978)[4] |
| Length | 196.8 in (4,999 mm) (1978) |
| Width | 73.4 in (1,864 mm) (1978) |
| Height | 49.3 in (1,252 mm) (1978) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Pontiac Firebird (first generation) |
| Successor | Pontiac Firebird (third generation) |
The second generation Pontiac Firebird was introduced in early 1970 by Pontiac for the 1970 model year.
- ^ Peters, Eric (July 31, 2012). "An interview in 2000 with Bill Porter about Pontiac design in the '60s". deansgarage.com. Archived from the original on May 30, 2013. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
- ^ Porter, William L. "Automotive Industry Museum Adviser". williamlporter.com. Archived from the original on August 12, 2018. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
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