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1990-1992 Pontiac Firebird
Date Published: 11/23/08

1990-1992 Pontiac Firebird
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$800 - 3,100

Class:
Sporty/performance Car
1990-1992 Pontiac Firebird
Expert Rating Summary
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Pontiac Firebird convertible 5.0-liter Rating
Performance 9
Fuel Economy 2
Ride Quality 3
Steering/Handling/Braking 8
Quietness 3
Controls/Materials 3
Interior Room 5
Room/Comfort (rear) 2
Cargo Capacity 3
Value within Class 4
Total Score: 42
Ratings: Maximum 10 points per category
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1990-1992 Pontiac Firebird Review
A restyled Firebird (and similar Chevy Camaro) went on sale in spring 1990 as an early 1991 model. The new rear-drive Firebird was mechanically unchanged, but sported new front and rear fascias, smaller retractable headlamps, and a restyled rear spoiler. Firebird was available in both 2-door hatchback and convertible form with four engines. They included a 140-horsepower 3.1-liter V6, a 170-horsepower 5.0-liter V8, a 200-horsepower 5.0-liter V8, and a 235-horsepower 5.7-liter V8. The 5.7 V8 came only with an automatic transmission, while the other engines offered both an automatic and a 5-speed manual gearbox. A driver-side airbag was standard on all Firebirds, but antilock brakes were not offered.
Year to Year Changes
1991 Pontiac Firebird: New for the base model is a Sport Appearance Package that mimics the look of the pricey Trans Am/GTA. Also, Trans Am models trade last year's standard 15-inch tires for 16s, mounted on the GTA's lacy spoke wheels. Both the 5.0-liter V8 and the 5.7-liter V8 provide more performance, adding five more horsepower than last year. But that's only a start. A new Street Legal Performance package for the 5.7 and high-output 5.0-liter V8s provide up to 50 additional horsepower.
1992 Pontiac Firebird: Very little changes for Pontiac's 2+2 rear-drive sports coupe as it awaits a redesigned 1993 model.
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