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Pontiac Firebird 0-60 Times and 1/4 Mile Times

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The Pontiac Firebird zero to 60 times and quarter mile times below are from 42 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Motor Trend, Car and Driver, Motor Week and more.

Fastest, Slowest, and Average Pontiac Firebird 0-60 Times

The fastest tested Pontiac Firebird is 1992 Pontiac Firebird Formula Firehawk 3-door Coupe, which was able to go from 0 to 60 mph in 4.6 seconds. It was able to reach the 1/4 mile in 13.2 seconds at 107 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested Pontiac Firebird is 1982 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Coupe, which was able to go from 0 to 60 mph in 10.6 seconds. It was able to reach the 1/4 mile in 17.5 seconds at 80 , according to Car and Driver.

Out of all the Pontiac Firebird tests in our database, the average 0 to 60 mph time is 6.08 seconds. The average quarter mile time for all the tests is 14.45 seconds at 98.8 mph.

Pontiac Firebird 0-60 times and quarter mile times

Average Pontiac Firebird 0-60 and 1/4 Mile Times Per Year

Year
0-60 Times
1/4 Mile Times
2002
5.10 sec
13.50 sec
2001
5.12 sec
13.49 sec
2000
5.00 sec
13.50 sec
1999
5.23 sec
13.70 sec
1998
5.25 sec
13.65 sec
1997
5.07 sec
13.47 sec
1996
5.60 sec
14.12 sec
1995
6.03 sec
14.50 sec
1994
6.10 sec
14.60 sec
1993
5.50 sec
14.20 sec
1992
4.60 sec
13.20 sec
1989
6.12 sec
14.74 sec
1987
6.85 sec
15.10 sec
1983
8.50 sec
16.44 sec
1982
10.60 sec
17.50 sec
1980
8.20 sec
16.70 sec
1979
6.70 sec
15.30 sec
1977
9.30 sec
16.90 sec
1976
7.00 sec
15.60 sec
1971
5.40 sec
13.80 sec
1969
6.15 sec
14.64 sec
1968
5.50 sec
14.20 sec
1967
10.10 sec
17.20 sec

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2002 Pontiac Firebird

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
Trans Am Collector Edition Coupe
Engine
5.7L V8
Drive Type
RWD
Transmission
4A
0-60
5.1 sec
1/4 Mile
13.5 sec @  107
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
16/23/--  mpg
Source
Motor Week

2001 Pontiac Firebird

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
SLP Trans Am 10th Anniversary Edition Firehawk Coupe
Engine
5.7L V8
Drive Type
RWD
Transmission
6M
0-60
5.1 sec
1/4 Mile
13.6 sec @  106
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
17/25/14  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
SLP Trans Am 10th Anniversary Edition Firehawk Coupe
Engine
5.7L V8
Drive Type
RWD
Transmission
6M
0-60
5.16 sec
1/4 Mile
13.36 sec @  106.62
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
17/25/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
SLP Trans Am 10th Anniversary Edition Firehawk Coupe
Engine
5.7L V8
Drive Type
RWD
Transmission
6M
0-60
5.1 sec
1/4 Mile
13.5 sec @  108
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
17/25/--  mpg
Source
Motor Week

2000 Pontiac Firebird

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
Trans Am WS6 Coupe
Engine
5.7L V8
Drive Type
RWD
Transmission
6M
0-60
5 sec
1/4 Mile
13.5 sec @  107.4
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
16/25/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend

1999 Pontiac Firebird

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
SLP Trans Am Firehawk Coupe
Engine
5.7L V8
Drive Type
RWD
Transmission
6M
0-60
5.1 sec
1/4 Mile
13.6 sec @  104.5
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
17/26/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
SLP Trans Am Firehawk Coupe
Engine
5.7L V8
Drive Type
RWD
Transmission
6M
0-60
5.3 sec
1/4 Mile
13.6 sec @  105.6
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
17/26/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
Trans Am Convertible
Engine
5.7L V8
Drive Type
RWD
Transmission
6M
0-60
5.3 sec
1/4 Mile
13.9 sec @  104
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
17/26/16  mpg
Source
Car and Driver

1998 Pontiac Firebird

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
Formula Coupe
Engine
5.7L V8
Drive Type
RWD
Transmission
6M
0-60
5.3 sec
1/4 Mile
13.8 sec @  102.9
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
16/24/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
SLP Trans Am Firehawk Coupe
Engine
5.7L V8
Drive Type
RWD
Transmission
6M
0-60
5.1 sec
1/4 Mile
13.4 sec @  106
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
16/24/--  mpg
Source
Motor Week
Trim
Trans Am Coupe
Engine
5.7L V8
Drive Type
RWD
Transmission
6M
0-60
5.1 sec
1/4 Mile
13.4 sec @  107.3
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
16/24/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
Trans Am Coupe
Engine
5.7L V8
Drive Type
RWD
Transmission
6M
0-60
5.5 sec
1/4 Mile
14 sec @  100
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
16/24/--  mpg
Source
Motor Week

1997 Pontiac Firebird

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
Lingenfelter Hurst Coupe
Engine
5.7L V8
Drive Type
RWD
Transmission
6M
0-60
4.7 sec
1/4 Mile
13.1 sec @  111 mph
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
--/--/--  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
SLP Trans Am Firehawk Coupe
Engine
5.7L V8
Drive Type
RWD
Transmission
6M
0-60
5.2 sec
1/4 Mile
13.7 sec @  102.6
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
15/24/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
SLP Trans Am Firehawk Coupe
Engine
5.7L V8
Drive Type
RWD
Transmission
6M
0-60
5.3 sec
1/4 Mile
13.6 sec @  104
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
15/24/--  mpg
Source
SLP

1996 Pontiac Firebird

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
Formula WS6 Coupe
Engine
5.7L V8
Drive Type
RWD
Transmission
6M
0-60
5.5 sec
1/4 Mile
14.1 sec @  102
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
15/24/--  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
Formula WS6 Coupe
Engine
5.7L V8
Drive Type
RWD
Transmission
6M
0-60
5.5 sec
1/4 Mile
13.9 sec @  102.4
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
15/24/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
Formula WS6 Coupe
Engine
5.7L V8
Drive Type
RWD
Transmission
6M
0-60
5.8 sec
1/4 Mile
14.3 sec @  97.6
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
15/24/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
Trans Am WS6 Coupe
Engine
5.7L V8
Drive Type
RWD
Transmission
6M
0-60
5.4 sec
1/4 Mile
14 sec @  100.5
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
15/24/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
Trans Am WS6 Coupe
Engine
5.7L V8
Drive Type
RWD
Transmission
4A
0-60
5.8 sec
1/4 Mile
14.3 sec @  97.5
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
15/23/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend

1995 Pontiac Firebird

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
Formula Convertible
Engine
5.7L V8
Drive Type
RWD
Transmission
6M
0-60
6.1 sec
1/4 Mile
14.6 sec @  97.6
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
15/24/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
SLP Trans Am Firehawk Coupe
Engine
5.7L V8
Drive Type
RWD
Transmission
6M
0-60
5.3 sec
1/4 Mile
13.9 sec @  103.6
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
15/24/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
Trans Am Coupe
Engine
5.7L V8
Drive Type
RWD
Transmission
6M
0-60
5.6 sec
1/4 Mile
14 sec @  101.6
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
15/24/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
Trans Am V6 Coupe
Engine
3.8L V6
Drive Type
RWD
Transmission
4A
0-60
7.1 sec
1/4 Mile
15.5 sec @  86.9
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
17/26/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend

1994 Pontiac Firebird

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
Trans Am GT 25th Anniversary Edition Convertible
Engine
5.7L V8
Drive Type
RWD
Transmission
4A
0-60
6.1 sec
1/4 Mile
14.6 sec @  96 mph
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
15/23/17  mpg
Source
Car and Driver

1993 Pontiac Firebird

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
Formula Coupe
Engine
5.7L V8
Drive Type
RWD
Transmission
6M
0-60
5.5 sec
1/4 Mile
14.2 sec @  99
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
15/23/20  mpg
Source
Car and Driver

1992 Pontiac Firebird

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
Formula Firehawk 3-door Coupe
Engine
5.7L V8
Drive Type
RWD
Transmission
6M
0-60
4.6 sec
1/4 Mile
13.2 sec @  107 mph
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
15/24/13  mpg
Source
Car and Driver

1989 Pontiac Firebird

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
20th Anniversary Trans Am 3-door Coupe
Engine
3.8L Turbo V6
Drive Type
RWD
Transmission
4A
0-60
4.6 sec
1/4 Mile
13.4 sec @  101 mph
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
15/22/13  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
Trans Am GTA Coupe
Engine
5.7L V8
Drive Type
RWD
Transmission
4A
0-60
7.63 sec
1/4 Mile
16.08 sec @  90.2
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
15/23/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend

1987 Pontiac Firebird

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
Formula Coupe
Engine
5.0L V8
Drive Type
RWD
Transmission
5M
0-60
7.4 sec
1/4 Mile
15.3 sec @  89
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
15/24/14  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
Formula Coupe
Engine
5.0L V8
Drive Type
RWD
Transmission
5M
0-60
6.3 sec
1/4 Mile
14.9 sec @  92.5
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
15/24/--  mpg
Source
Road & Track

1983 Pontiac Firebird

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
Trans Am Coupe
Engine
5.0L V8
Drive Type
RWD
Transmission
4A
0-60
8.5 sec
1/4 Mile
16.44 sec @  83.6
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
--/--/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend

1982 Pontiac Firebird

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
Trans Am Coupe
Engine
5.0L V8
Drive Type
RWD
Transmission
4M
0-60
10.6 sec
1/4 Mile
17.5 sec @  80
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
--/--/12  mpg
Source
Car and Driver

1980 Pontiac Firebird

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
Turbo Trans Am Coupe
Engine
4.9L Turbo V8
Drive Type
RWD
Transmission
3A
0-60
8.2 sec
1/4 Mile
16.7 sec @  86 mph
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
--/--/--  mpg
Source
Car and Driver

1979 Pontiac Firebird

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
Trans Am Coupe
Engine
6.6L V8
Drive Type
RWD
Transmission
4A
0-60
6.7 sec
1/4 Mile
15.3 sec @  97 mph
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
--/--/12  mpg
Source
Car and Driver

1977 Pontiac Firebird

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
Trans Am Coupe
Engine
6.6L V8
Drive Type
RWD
Transmission
4M
0-60
9.3 sec
1/4 Mile
16.9 sec @  82
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
--/--/--  mpg
Source
Car and Driver

1976 Pontiac Firebird

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
Trans Am 455 Coupe
Engine
7.5L V8
Drive Type
RWD
Transmission
4M
0-60
7 sec
1/4 Mile
15.6 sec @  90.3
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
--/--/--  mpg
Source
Car and Driver

1971 Pontiac Firebird

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
Trans Am 455 H.O. Coupe
Engine
7.5L V8
Drive Type
RWD
Transmission
3A
0-60
5.4 sec
1/4 Mile
13.8 sec @  105.6
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
--/--/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend

1969 Pontiac Firebird

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
Trans Am 400 Coupe
Engine
6.6L V8
Drive Type
RWD
Transmission
4M
0-60
6.5 sec
1/4 Mile
14.9 sec @  97.4
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
--/--/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
Trans Am 400 Coupe
Engine
6.6L V8
Drive Type
RWD
Transmission
3A
0-60
5.8 sec
1/4 Mile
14.37 sec @  99
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
--/--/--  mpg
Source
Road & Track

1968 Pontiac Firebird

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
Trans Am 400 H.O. Coupe
Engine
6.6L V8
Drive Type
RWD
Transmission
3A
0-60
5.5 sec
1/4 Mile
14.2 sec @  100.3
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
--/--/--  mpg
Source
Car and Driver

1967 Pontiac Firebird

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
Sprint Coupe
Engine
3.8L I-6
Drive Type
RWD
Transmission
4M
0-60
10.1 sec
1/4 Mile
17.2 sec @  81
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
--/--/--  mpg
Source
Road & Track

There are many reasons why 0-60 times and 1/4 mile times can vary including the driver, weather conditions, wear and tear on the vehicle during test, and more. By giving you a list of all the Pontiac Firebird 0-60 times and quarter mile times, you can get a general idea of what performance numbers are achievable with Pontiac Firebird for all model years available in our database.

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