How many MPG does a Trans Am get?

How many MPG does a Trans Am get?

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Fuel Economy
EPA MPG Premium Gasoline 17 combined city/highway MPG 15 city 22 highway 5.9 gals/100 miles

What was the top speed of a 1978 Trans Am?

130-mph
Car and Driver road tested a 1978 Trans Am with the 400-cid/200-nhp V-8 and Turbo-Hydra-Matic transmission and concluded it was “very sophisticated and impeccably well mannered.” The car was fitted with non-stock 2.56:1 gears to produce a 130-mph top speed.

How much horsepower did a 1978 Trans Am have?

Pontiac’s offerings for the ’78 model included the standard 400-cid L78 engine that made just 180 hp and 325 lb-ft of torque, and the W72 400 that put out a more robust 220 hp and 340 lb-ft.

How much gas can a Pontiac Firebird hold?

The Pontiac Firebird has a gas tank size of 16.8 gallons.

Are Firebirds safe?

Firebird owners have made 49 complaints over 13 model years. It ranks 2nd in reliability out of 17 eligible Pontiac models. Our reliability rank is based on our PainRank™ system. A higher number means you can expect more significant problems.

How much is a 1979 Pontiac Firebird worth?

Data based on 834 auction sales. note: The images shown are representations of the 1979 Pontiac Firebird and not necessarily vehicles that have been bought or sold at auction….Pontiac Models.

Bodystyles Median Sale
Hardtop Coupe $21,000
Trans Am HardTop Coupe $17,588
Trans Am Limited Edition HardTop Coupe $18,000

How fast does a Pontiac Firebird go?

Performance

0 – 100 kph 9.0 s
0 – 60 mph 8.7 s
Top speed 224 kph (139 mph)

What Motor came in a 1978 Firebird?

Horsepower was finally making a comeback in good old America, and assigned to lead the pack was the 1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am’s W72 optioned engine- ( coded WC when bolted to the 4-speed and X7 if you needed an automatic ) the 220hp T/A 6.6.

How much gallons of gas can a car hold?

Car. The amount of gas a car holds depends on the size of the car. Smaller cars generally have gas tanks that hold 12 gallons worth of gas, while larger cars can hold 15 or 16 gallons. For the purpose of this story, let’s say gas costs $3.85 a gallon.

How big is a 1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am?

The Pontiac Firebird Trans Am weighs a claimed 1640 kg at the kerb. 1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am specifications

How much power does a Pontiac Firebird have?

Power is produced by an overhead valve, 6.6 litre naturally aspirated 8 cylinder engine, with 2 valves per cylinder that produces power and torque figures of 220 bhp (223 PS/164 kW) at 4000 rpm and 435 N·m (321 lb·ft/44.4 kgm) at 2800 rpm respectively. This power is delivered to the wheels via a 4 speed manual gearbox.

What was the RAC rating of a 1978 Pontiac Firebird?

1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am data Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Esp RAC rating 54.4 54.4 Insurance classification No information available No information available Tax band No information available No information available