| 1999 Firebird
PRODUCT OVERVIEW: The Canadian-built Pontiac Firebird,
Formula and Trans Am coupe and
convertible models offer sports car
customers distinctive styling, features
and technology. These cars are
designed to appeal to those carbuyers
who place a premium on performance and
the driving experience.
NEW FOR 1999: * New oil life monitoring telltale in
cluster
* Zexel Torsen differential replaces all
limited-slip differential applications
* Enhanced traction control now available
with 3800 Series II V6
* New electronic throttle control with
3800 Series II V6
* Monsoon Premium Sound System available
on Convertibles
* New 30th Anniversary Edition Trans Am
* Increased fuel tank capacity (to 16.8
imperial gallons, from 12.9 imperial
gallons)
* Two new exterior colours (Pewter
Metallic and Medium Blue Metallic)
MODELS: Firebird (2-door coupe)
Firebird (2-door convertible)
Formula (2-door coupe)
Trans Am (2-door coupe)
Trans Am (2-door convertible)
Formula Ram Air
(2-door coupe)-package
Trans Am Ram Air
(2-door coupe/convert.)-package
VEHICLE CLASS: Regular Sport
ASSEMBLY LOCATION: Ste. Therese, Quebec
CUSTOMER PROFILE: Three-quarters of Firebird buyers are
men. They place a high value on the
driving experience. They appreciate
Firebird's handling, performance and
extroverted style.
Firebird/Formula/TransAm/Firebird/TransAm
EXTERIOR FEATURES Coupe /Coupe /Coupe /Convert./Convert.
Antenna Fixed S - - - -
Power O S S S S
Glass Tinted, Solar Ray S S S S S
Headlamps Retractable, dual quad S S S S S
Mirrors Left remote control, S - - - -
right direct; body colour
Left and right power O S S S S
remote control; body
colour
Mouldings Body-side, body-colour S S S S S
mouldings
Rocker - - S - S
Roof Transparent removable O O - - -
roof panel (includes
locks and lockable
storage provisions and
sunshades)
Spoiler Rear deck, integrated S S - - -
Uplevel - - S S S
Sport Appearance Includes special aero O - - O -
Package appearance and dual
exhaust outlets (requires
4-speed automatic
transmission and all-
season touring tires)
Top Power with glass rear - - - S S
window, defogger and
tonneau cover
Roof Panel Transparent removable - - S S S
roof panel
Wheels 16" x 7.5" five-spoke S - - S -
cast aluminum
16" x 8" styled five- - S S - S
spoke cast aluminum
16" x 8" chrome - O O O O
Wiper System Variable intermittent S S S S S
S - Standard Equipment. O - Optional Equipment.
Firebird/Formula/TransAm/Firebird/TransAm
INTERIOR FEATURES Coupe /Coupe /Coupe /Convert./Convert.
Air Conditioning Manual controls S S S S S
Console Centre console with S S S S S
armrest, storage
compartment, cup holders
and auxiliary power
outlet
Cruise Control Cruise control S S S S S
Defogger Rear window S S S S S
Instrumentation Analog with tachometer, S S S S S
coolant temperature,
voltmeter, oil pressure
gauge, trip odometer and
low oil level sensor
light, oil-life monitor
light
Low coolant level sensor - S S - S
Speedometer 240 km/h maximum (note: - S S - S
vehicle speed limited to
speed rating of tires)
Speedometer (200 km/h) S - - S -
Lighting Rear compartment S S S S S
Map Pockets Map pockets located in S S S S S
side doors
Mats Front and rear carpeted S S S S S
inserts
Mirror, Rearview Inside rearview with dual S S S S S
reading lamps
Mirror Left and right, covered S S S S S
visors with storage
straps
Power Windows and door locks O S S S S
Retained accessory power S S S S S
Hatch release S S S S S
Radios AM-FM stereo with clock, S - - S -
seek, CD player,
equalizer, four coaxial
speakers, and TheftLock
Monsoon Premium Sound O S S O S
System: AM-FM stereo
with clock, seek, CD
player, graphic
equalizer, 240-watt
amplifier (500 watts at
peak power) with 10-
speaker system and
TheftLock (includes
steering wheel radio
controls, leather-wrapped
steering wheel,
transmission shifter and
parking brake handle)
Monsoon Premium Sound O O O - -
System: AM-FM Stereo
with clock, seek, auto-
reverse music search
cassette, graphic
equalizer, 240-watt
amplifier (500 watts at
peak power) with 10-
speaker system and
TheftLock (includes
steering wheel radio
controls with leather-
wrapped steering wheel,
transmission shifter and
parking brake release
handle)
Monsoon Premium Sound O O O O O
System - AM-FM stereo,
cassette, seek, auto-
reverse music search,
equalizer, clock, 240-
watt amplifier (500 watts
at peak power) and 8-
speaker system with front
door tweeters and woofers
(includes steering wheel
radio controls with
leather-wrapped steering
wheel, transmission
shifter and parking brake
release handle)
Remote CD changer with 12- O O O O O
disc magazine
Seats Cloth reclining buckets S S S S -
integral head restraints
and rear full folding
back seat
Leather reclining buckets O O O O S
integral head restraints
and rear full folding
back seat
4-way manual driver seat S S S - -
adjuster
6-way power driver seat O O O S S
adjuster
Reclining articulating - - - - O
buckets with leather trim
Steering Wheel Tilt-Wheel(tm) adjustable S S S S S
steering column
S - Standard Equipment. O - Optional Equipment.
Firebird/Formula/TransAm/Firebird/TransAm
MECHANICAL Coupe /Coupe /Coupe /Convert./Convert.
Axle Positraction limited slip - S S - S
3.23 axle ratio (requires - O O - O
4-speed automatic
transmission with high
performance or touring
tires)
Block Heater Engine block heater S S S S S
Brakes Front and rear disc S S S S S
Engines 3800 Series II V6 SFI S - - S -
with electronic throttle
control
5.7-litre V8 / SFI - S S - S
Exhaust System Stainless steel S S S S S
Performance Intended for Serious - - O - -
Suspension Package Performance Enthusiasts
Only - (Requires Ram Air
Performance and Handling
Package): Includes 3.42
axle ratio, special
handling suspension
system and larger
stabilizer bars, stiffer
springs, shock absorbers
and bushings and power
steering fluid cooling
system, and AM-FM stereo
with CD player
Performance (Available with 5-speed O - - O -
Handling Package manual or 4-speed
automatic transmission)
Includes base 3.23 axle
ratio with 5-speed manual
and 3.42 axle with 4-
speed automatic, limited
slip differential, dual
outlet exhaust,
P235/55R16 all-season
touring tires and 16"
aluminum wheels
Ram Air Includes 320-hp Ram Air - - O - O
Performance And Induction System,
Handling Package functional air scoops, 5-
spoke 17" high-polished
aluminum wheels,
P275/40ZR17 maximum speed-
rated tires, specific low-
restriction dual exhaust
system, specific tuned
suspension, and power
steering fluid cooling
system (includes 3.23
axle ratio with 4-speed
automatic transmission
and 3.42 axle ratio with
6-speed manual
transmission)
Power Steering Rack and pinion S S S S S
Heavy-duty power steering - O O - O
cooling system
Spark Plugs Platinum tip S S S S S
Suspension Firm ride and handling S - - S -
Performance ride and - S S - S
handling
Front and rear S S S S S
stabilizers
Tires P215/60R16 All-Season S - - S -
Touring (restricted speed
rating)
P245/50ZR16 All-Weather - S S - S
Performance (maximum -
speed rating)
P245/50ZR16/N High - - O - O
Performance (maximum
speed rating); includes
3.23 axle ratio with 4-
speed automatic
transmission
P235/55R16 All-Season O - - O -
Touring (restricted speed
rating); includes 3.23
axle ratio with 4-speed
automatic transmission
Compact 16" spare S S S S S
Transmissions 5-speed manual S - - S -
4-speed electronically O S S O S
controlled automatic with
overdrive
6-speed manual - O O - O
S - Standard Equipment. O - Optional Equipment.
Firebird/Formula/TransAm/Firebird/TransAm
SAFETY AND SECURITY Coupe /Coupe /Coupe /Convert./Convert.
Air Bags Next generation driver S S S S S
and front passenger
reduced-force-deployment
air bags
Anti-Lock Brakes 4-wheel ABS S S S S S
Battery Battery rundown S S S S S
protection
Lighting Features automatic light S S S S S
control
Fog lights S S S S S
PASS-Key® II Theft-deterrent system S S S S S
Remote Keyless Includes vehicle content O O S S S
Entry theft-alarm system
Roadside Service 24-hour Roadside S S S S S
Assistance
Traction Control Not available with O O S O O
Performance Suspension
Package
S - Standard Equipment. O - Optional Equipment.
TECHNICAL PRODUCT INFORMATION
FRAME Integral body/frame
BODY MATERIAL Polymer composite front fenders, roof,
doors, hatch, front and rear fascias;
two-sided galvanized steel hood and rear
quarter panels
SUSPENSION front Independent Short/Long Arm, coil
springs, stabilizer bar
rear Live (Salisbury) axle, torque arms,
track bar with coil springs and
stabilizer bar
BRAKES Power-assisted, vented discs
(front and rear); ABS
STEERING
Type Power-assisted, rack-and-pinion,
Turns 2.67 - Firebird
2.28 - Formula / Trans Am
Turning Diameters 11.6 m (37.9 ft.) - Firebird
11.5 m (37.8 ft.) - Formula / Trans Am
WHEELS Firebird/ Formula/ Trans Am
Convertibles Trans Am Convertible
s
16" x 8" 16" x 8" 6" x 8"
steel 5-spoke 5-spoke
5-spoke cast- cast-
cast- aluminum aluminum
aluminum
TIRES P215/60R16 P235/55R16 P245/50R16
all-season all-season all-season
touring touring performance
NOTE: Vehicle top speed limited to the
speed rating of tires.
ENGINES 3.8L "3800" 5.7L V8 (LS1)
Series II V6
Type OHV, 90-degree V6 OHV, 90-degree,
pushrod V8
Block Cast Iron Cast Aluminum
Cylinder Head Cast Iron Cast Aluminum
Bore x Stroke 96.52 x 86.36 mm 99.0 x 92.0 mm
(3.80 x 3.40") (3.90 x 3.62")
Displacement 3791 cc 5665 cc
(231 cu.in.) (346 cu.in.)
Compression Ratio 9.4:1 10.1:1
Fuel Regular Unleaded Premium Unleaded
Fuel Induction Sequential-Port Sequential-Port
Fuel Injection Fuel Injection
Horsepower 200 hp @ 5200 rpm 305 hp @ 5200 rpm
320 hp @ 5200
(with Ram Air)
Torque 225 lb.-ft. 335 lb.-ft
@ 4000 rpm @ 4000 rpm
345 lb.-ft @ 4400
rpm (with Ram Air)
LAYOUT Front engine / Rear-wheel drive
TRANSMISSIONS 5-Speed 6-Speed 4-Speed
Manual Manual Electronic
w/Overdrive w/Overdrive Automatic
w/Overdrive
Gear Ratios 1st 3.75 2.66 3.06
2nd 2.19 1.78 1.63
3rd 1.41 1.30 1.00
4th 1.00 1.00 0.70
5th 0.72 0.74 ---
6th --- 0.50 ---
Reverse 3.52 2.90 2.29
Final Drive Ratios 3.23-std. 3.42-std. 3.08-std.
(3.8L V6) (5.7L V8) (3.8L V6)
3.42-opt.
(3.8L V6)
2.73-std.
(5.7L V8)
3.23-opt.
(5.7L V8)
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Coupes Convertibles
Wheelbase 2566 mm (101.1") 2566 mm (101.1")
Length 4911 mm (193.3") 4911 mm (193.3")
4919 mm (193.7") 4919 mm (193.7") -
Trans Am
(coupe/convertible )
Width 1890 mm ( 74.4") 1890 mm ( 74.4")
Height 1300 mm ( 51.2") 1315 mm ( 51.8")
1322 mm ( 52.0") - 1331 mm ( 52.4") -
Trans Am Trans Am Convertible
Track front 1542 mm ( 60.7") 1542 mm ( 60.7")
rear 1540 mm ( 60.6") 1540 mm ( 60.6")
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Coupes Convertibles
Head Room 944/894 mm 944/894 mm
front/rear (37.2/35.2") (37.2/35.2")
Leg Room 1092/733 mm 1093/733 mm
front/rear (43.0/28.9") (43.0/28.9")
Shoulder Room 1458/1417 mm 1458/1104 mm
front/rear (57.4/55.8") (57.4/43.5")
Hip Room 1340/1165 mm 1340/1110 mm
front/rear (52.8/45.9") (52.8/43.7")
WEIGHTS/CAPACITIES
Curb Weights 1515 kg. (3340 lb.) - Firebird
1570 kg. (3465 lb.) - Firebird
Convertible
1570 kg. (3455 lb.) - Formula
1580 kg. (3490 lb.) - Trans Am
1625 kg. (3580 lb.) - Trans Am
Convertible
Fuel Capacity 76.4 L (16.8 gal.)
Seating 2/2
Liftover Height 892 mm (35.1")
Trunk Volumes 366 L (12.9 cu.ft.) - Coupes-w/rear
seat up
215 L ( 7.6 cu.ft.) - Convertibles-
w/rear seat up
953 L (33.7 cu.ft.) - Coupes /
Convertibles w/rear seat down
Interior Volume 2379 L (84.0 cu.ft.)
Towing (maximum) 455 kg. (1000 lb.) - automatic
transmission only
NOTE: Interior volume specifications do
not include trunk volume.
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