PontiacThe Pontiac Firebird 1st Gen was offered from 1993 – 1998 as a sports-coupe / sports-convertible. This generation spans 5 variants, with power ranging from 160 to 285 hp.
Performance Pick
Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
285 hp · 0-60 in 5.6s · 17 mpg
Practicality Pick
Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
261 hp · 0-60 in 6.5s · 22.4 mpg
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Tech Specs Summary
Top Speed115 – 158 mph
0-60 mph5.6 – 9.5 s
Power160 – 285 hp
Economy17 – 22 mpg
Weight3,252 – 3,585 lbs
Timeline
Production years of each variant — click a bar for full specs
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
Variants (5)
Sports CoupeGasolinePontiac1993–1996
Firebird
3.4 V6
$12,000 – $18,000
160
hp
4
seats
21
mpg
Sports CoupeGasolinePontiac1994–1996
Firebird
Trans Am
$22,000 – $30,000
261
hp
4
seats
22.4
mpg
Sports ConvertibleGasolinePontiac1995–1996
Firebird
3.4 V6 Convertible
$15,000 – $22,000
160
hp
4
seats
20.1
mpg
Sports CoupeGasolinePontiac1996–1998
Firebird
Trans Am
$22,000 – $30,000
285
hp
4
seats
17
mpg
Sports CoupeGasolinePontiac1996–1998
Firebird
3.8 V6
$14,000 – $20,000
200
hp
4
seats
20.1
mpg