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Verified Performance Tests Updated Apr 2026 · 43 recorded runs

Pontiac Firebird 0–60 Times

The Pontiac Firebird 0–60 times and quarter mile times below are from 43 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.

The fastest tested Pontiac Firebird is the 1992 Pontiac Firebird Formula Firehawk 3-door Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 4.6 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 13.20 seconds at 107.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested Pontiac Firebird is the 1982 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Coupe, which took 10.6 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 17.50 seconds at 80.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

Out of all the Pontiac Firebird tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 6.05 seconds The average quarter mile time is 14.42 seconds at 98.97 mph.

Fastest 0–60 4.6sec 1992 Formula Firehawk 3-door Coupe
Average 0–60 6.05sec Across 43 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 14.42sec @ 99.0 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 10.6sec 1982 Trans Am
2002 Pontiac Firebird

Across 43 verified runs, the Pontiac Firebird ranges from 4.6 to 10.6 seconds 0–60, with a 6.05-second average.

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2002

Pontiac Firebird · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 5.10 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 13.50 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#06
2002 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Collector Edition Coupe
5.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.50s ¼ mi @ 107.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph 5.10 sec
¼ Mile ET 13.50 sec
Trap Speed 107.0 mph
Engine 5.7L V8
Drivetrain RWD
Transmission 4A
MPG EPA 16 C / 23 H
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Coupe
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Motor Week
Overall Rank #6 of 43
2002 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Collector Edition Coupe

2001

Pontiac Firebird · 3 verified runs
Avg 0–60 5.12 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 13.49 sec
Recorded Tests 3
#07
2001 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am SLP 10th Anniversary Edition Firehawk Coupe
5.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.60s ¼ mi @ 106.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph 5.10 sec
¼ Mile ET 13.60 sec
Trap Speed 106.0 mph
Engine 5.7L V8
Drivetrain RWD
Transmission 6M
MPG EPA 17 C / 25 H / 14 Obs
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Coupe
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Car and Driver
Overall Rank #7 of 43
2001 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am SLP 10th Anniversary Edition Firehawk Coupe
#08
2001 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am SLP 10th Anniversary Edition Firehawk Coupe
5.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.50s ¼ mi @ 108.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph 5.10 sec
¼ Mile ET 13.50 sec
Trap Speed 108.0 mph
Engine 5.7L V8
Drivetrain RWD
Transmission 6M
MPG EPA 17 C / 25 H
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Coupe
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Motor Week
Overall Rank #8 of 43
2001 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am SLP 10th Anniversary Edition Firehawk Coupe
#12
2001 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am SLP 10th Anniversary Edition Firehawk Coupe
5.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.36s ¼ mi @ 106.6 mph
▾
0–60 mph 5.16 sec
¼ Mile ET 13.36 sec
Trap Speed 106.6 mph
Engine 5.7L V8
Drivetrain RWD
Transmission 6M
MPG EPA 17 C / 25 H
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Coupe
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Motor Trend
Overall Rank #12 of 43
2001 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am SLP 10th Anniversary Edition Firehawk Coupe

2000

Pontiac Firebird · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 5.00 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 13.50 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#04
2000 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am WS6 Coupe
5.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.50s ¼ mi @ 107.4 mph
▾
0–60 mph 5.00 sec
¼ Mile ET 13.50 sec
Trap Speed 107.4 mph
Engine 5.7L V8
Drivetrain RWD
Transmission 6M
MPG EPA 16 C / 25 H
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Coupe
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Motor Trend
Overall Rank #4 of 43
2000 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am WS6 Coupe

1999

Pontiac Firebird · 3 verified runs
Avg 0–60 5.23 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 13.70 sec
Recorded Tests 3
#09
1999 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am SLP Firehawk Coupe
5.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.60s ¼ mi @ 104.5 mph
▾
0–60 mph 5.10 sec
¼ Mile ET 13.60 sec
Trap Speed 104.5 mph
Engine 5.7L V8
Drivetrain RWD
Transmission 6M
MPG EPA 17 C / 26 H
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Coupe
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Motor Trend
Overall Rank #9 of 43
1999 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am SLP Firehawk Coupe
#14
1999 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Convertible
5.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.90s ¼ mi @ 104.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph 5.30 sec
¼ Mile ET 13.90 sec
Trap Speed 104.0 mph
Engine 5.7L V8
Drivetrain RWD
Transmission 6M
MPG EPA 17 C / 26 H / 16 Obs
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Convertible
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Car and Driver
Overall Rank #14 of 43
1999 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Convertible
#15
1999 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am SLP Firehawk Coupe
5.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.60s ¼ mi @ 105.6 mph
▾
0–60 mph 5.30 sec
¼ Mile ET 13.60 sec
Trap Speed 105.6 mph
Engine 5.7L V8
Drivetrain RWD
Transmission 6M
MPG EPA 17 C / 26 H
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Coupe
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Motor Trend
Overall Rank #15 of 43
1999 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am SLP Firehawk Coupe

1998

Pontiac Firebird · 5 verified runs
Avg 0–60 5.20 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 13.62 sec
Recorded Tests 5
#05
1998 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am SLP Firehawk Coupe
5.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.50s ¼ mi @ 106.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph 5.00 sec
¼ Mile ET 13.50 sec
Trap Speed 106.0 mph
Engine 5.7L V8
Drivetrain RWD
Transmission 6M
MPG EPA 16 C / 24 H / 17 Obs
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Coupe
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Car and Driver
Overall Rank #5 of 43
1998 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am SLP Firehawk Coupe
#10
1998 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Coupe
5.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.40s ¼ mi @ 107.3 mph
▾
0–60 mph 5.10 sec
¼ Mile ET 13.40 sec
Trap Speed 107.3 mph
Engine 5.7L V8
Drivetrain RWD
Transmission 6M
MPG EPA 16 C / 24 H
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Coupe
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Motor Trend
Overall Rank #10 of 43
1998 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Coupe
#11
1998 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am SLP Firehawk Coupe
5.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.40s ¼ mi @ 106.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph 5.10 sec
¼ Mile ET 13.40 sec
Trap Speed 106.0 mph
Engine 5.7L V8
Drivetrain RWD
Transmission 6M
MPG EPA 16 C / 24 H
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Coupe
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Motor Week
Overall Rank #11 of 43
1998 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am SLP Firehawk Coupe
#16
1998 Pontiac Firebird Formula Coupe
5.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.80s ¼ mi @ 102.9 mph
▾
0–60 mph 5.30 sec
¼ Mile ET 13.80 sec
Trap Speed 102.9 mph
Engine 5.7L V8
Drivetrain RWD
Transmission 6M
MPG EPA 16 C / 24 H
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Coupe
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Motor Trend
Overall Rank #16 of 43
1998 Pontiac Firebird Formula Coupe
#21
1998 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Coupe
5.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.00s ¼ mi @ 100.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph 5.50 sec
¼ Mile ET 14.00 sec
Trap Speed 100.0 mph
Engine 5.7L V8
Drivetrain RWD
Transmission 6M
MPG EPA 16 C / 24 H
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Coupe
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Motor Week
Overall Rank #21 of 43
1998 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Coupe

1997

Pontiac Firebird · 3 verified runs
Avg 0–60 5.07 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 13.47 sec
Recorded Tests 3
#03
1997 Pontiac Firebird Lingenfelter Hurst Coupe
4.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.10s ¼ mi @ 111.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph 4.70 sec
¼ Mile ET 13.10 sec
Trap Speed 111.0 mph
Engine 5.7L V8
Drivetrain RWD
Transmission 6M
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Coupe
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Car and Driver
Overall Rank #3 of 43
1997 Pontiac Firebird Lingenfelter Hurst Coupe
#13
1997 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am SLP Firehawk Coupe
5.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.70s ¼ mi @ 102.6 mph
▾
0–60 mph 5.20 sec
¼ Mile ET 13.70 sec
Trap Speed 102.6 mph
Engine 5.7L V8
Drivetrain RWD
Transmission 6M
MPG EPA 15 C / 24 H
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Coupe
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Motor Trend
Overall Rank #13 of 43
1997 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am SLP Firehawk Coupe
#17
1997 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am SLP Firehawk Coupe
5.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.60s ¼ mi @ 104.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph 5.30 sec
¼ Mile ET 13.60 sec
Trap Speed 104.0 mph
Engine 5.7L V8
Drivetrain RWD
Transmission 6M
MPG EPA 15 C / 24 H
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Coupe
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source SLP
Overall Rank #17 of 43
1997 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am SLP Firehawk Coupe

1996

Pontiac Firebird · 5 verified runs
Avg 0–60 5.60 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.12 sec
Recorded Tests 5
#19
1996 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am WS6 Coupe
5.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.00s ¼ mi @ 100.5 mph
▾
0–60 mph 5.40 sec
¼ Mile ET 14.00 sec
Trap Speed 100.5 mph
Engine 5.7L V8
Drivetrain RWD
Transmission 6M
MPG EPA 15 C / 24 H
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Coupe
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Motor Trend
Overall Rank #19 of 43
1996 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am WS6 Coupe
#22
1996 Pontiac Firebird Formula WS6 Coupe
5.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.10s ¼ mi @ 102.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph 5.50 sec
¼ Mile ET 14.10 sec
Trap Speed 102.0 mph
Engine 5.7L V8
Drivetrain RWD
Transmission 6M
MPG EPA 15 C / 24 H
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Coupe
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Car and Driver
Overall Rank #22 of 43
1996 Pontiac Firebird Formula WS6 Coupe
#23
1996 Pontiac Firebird Formula WS6 Coupe
5.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.90s ¼ mi @ 102.4 mph
▾
0–60 mph 5.50 sec
¼ Mile ET 13.90 sec
Trap Speed 102.4 mph
Engine 5.7L V8
Drivetrain RWD
Transmission 6M
MPG EPA 15 C / 24 H
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Coupe
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Motor Trend
Overall Rank #23 of 43
1996 Pontiac Firebird Formula WS6 Coupe
#27
1996 Pontiac Firebird Formula WS6 Coupe
5.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.30s ¼ mi @ 97.6 mph
▾
0–60 mph 5.80 sec
¼ Mile ET 14.30 sec
Trap Speed 97.6 mph
Engine 5.7L V8
Drivetrain RWD
Transmission 6M
MPG EPA 15 C / 24 H
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Coupe
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Motor Trend
Overall Rank #27 of 43
1996 Pontiac Firebird Formula WS6 Coupe
#28
1996 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am WS6 Coupe
5.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.30s ¼ mi @ 97.5 mph
▾
0–60 mph 5.80 sec
¼ Mile ET 14.30 sec
Trap Speed 97.5 mph
Engine 5.7L V8
Drivetrain RWD
Transmission 4A
MPG EPA 15 C / 23 H
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Coupe
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Motor Trend
Overall Rank #28 of 43
1996 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am WS6 Coupe

1995

Pontiac Firebird · 4 verified runs
Avg 0–60 6.03 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.50 sec
Recorded Tests 4
#18
1995 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am SLP Firehawk Coupe
5.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.90s ¼ mi @ 103.6 mph
▾
0–60 mph 5.30 sec
¼ Mile ET 13.90 sec
Trap Speed 103.6 mph
Engine 5.7L V8
Drivetrain RWD
Transmission 6M
MPG EPA 15 C / 24 H
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Coupe
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Motor Trend
Overall Rank #18 of 43
1995 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am SLP Firehawk Coupe
#26
1995 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Coupe
5.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.00s ¼ mi @ 101.6 mph
▾
0–60 mph 5.60 sec
¼ Mile ET 14.00 sec
Trap Speed 101.6 mph
Engine 5.7L V8
Drivetrain RWD
Transmission 6M
MPG EPA 15 C / 24 H
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Coupe
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Motor Trend
Overall Rank #26 of 43
1995 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Coupe
#30
1995 Pontiac Firebird Formula Convertible
6.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.60s ¼ mi @ 97.6 mph
▾
0–60 mph 6.10 sec
¼ Mile ET 14.60 sec
Trap Speed 97.6 mph
Engine 5.7L V8
Drivetrain RWD
Transmission 6M
MPG EPA 15 C / 24 H
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Convertible
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Motor Trend
Overall Rank #30 of 43
1995 Pontiac Firebird Formula Convertible
#36
1995 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am V6 Coupe
7.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.50s ¼ mi @ 86.9 mph
▾
0–60 mph 7.10 sec
¼ Mile ET 15.50 sec
Trap Speed 86.9 mph
Engine 3.8L V6
Drivetrain RWD
Transmission 4A
MPG EPA 17 C / 26 H
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Coupe
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Motor Trend
Overall Rank #36 of 43
1995 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am V6 Coupe

1994

Pontiac Firebird · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 6.10 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.60 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#31
1994 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am GT 25th Anniversary Edition Convertible
6.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.60s ¼ mi @ 96.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph 6.10 sec
¼ Mile ET 14.60 sec
Trap Speed 96.0 mph
Engine 5.7L V8
Drivetrain RWD
Transmission 4A
MPG EPA 15 C / 23 H / 17 Obs
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Convertible
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Car and Driver
Overall Rank #31 of 43
1994 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am GT 25th Anniversary Edition Convertible

1993

Pontiac Firebird · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 5.50 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.20 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#24
1993 Pontiac Firebird Formula Coupe
5.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.20s ¼ mi @ 99.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph 5.50 sec
¼ Mile ET 14.20 sec
Trap Speed 99.0 mph
Engine 5.7L V8
Drivetrain RWD
Transmission 6M
MPG EPA 15 C / 23 H / 20 Obs
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Coupe
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Car and Driver
Overall Rank #24 of 43
1993 Pontiac Firebird Formula Coupe

1992

Pontiac Firebird · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 4.60 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 13.20 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#01
1992 Pontiac Firebird Formula Firehawk 3-door Coupe
4.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.20s ¼ mi @ 107.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph 4.60 sec
¼ Mile ET 13.20 sec
Trap Speed 107.0 mph
Engine 5.7L V8
Drivetrain RWD
Transmission 6M
MPG EPA 15 C / 24 H / 13 Obs
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Coupe
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Car and Driver
Overall Rank #1 of 43
1992 Pontiac Firebird Formula Firehawk 3-door Coupe

1989

Pontiac Firebird · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 6.12 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.74 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#02
1989 Pontiac Firebird 20th Anniversary Trans Am 3-door Coupe
4.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.40s ¼ mi @ 101.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph 4.60 sec
¼ Mile ET 13.40 sec
Trap Speed 101.0 mph
Engine 3.8L Turbo V6
Drivetrain RWD
Transmission 4A
MPG EPA 15 C / 22 H / 13 Obs
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Coupe
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Car and Driver
Overall Rank #2 of 43
1989 Pontiac Firebird 20th Anniversary Trans Am 3-door Coupe
#38
1989 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am GTA Coupe
7.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.08s ¼ mi @ 90.2 mph
▾
0–60 mph 7.63 sec
¼ Mile ET 16.08 sec
Trap Speed 90.2 mph
Engine 5.7L V8
Drivetrain RWD
Transmission 4A
MPG EPA 15 C / 23 H
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Coupe
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Motor Trend
Overall Rank #38 of 43
1989 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am GTA Coupe

1987

Pontiac Firebird · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 6.85 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.10 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#32
1987 Pontiac Firebird Formula Coupe
6.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.90s ¼ mi @ 92.5 mph
▾
0–60 mph 6.30 sec
¼ Mile ET 14.90 sec
Trap Speed 92.5 mph
Engine 5.0L V8
Drivetrain RWD
Transmission 5M
MPG EPA 15 C / 24 H
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Coupe
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Road & Track
Overall Rank #32 of 43
1987 Pontiac Firebird Formula Coupe
#37
1987 Pontiac Firebird Formula Coupe
7.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.30s ¼ mi @ 89.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph 7.40 sec
¼ Mile ET 15.30 sec
Trap Speed 89.0 mph
Engine 5.0L V8
Drivetrain RWD
Transmission 5M
MPG EPA 15 C / 24 H / 14 Obs
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Coupe
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Car and Driver
Overall Rank #37 of 43
1987 Pontiac Firebird Formula Coupe

1983

Pontiac Firebird · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 8.50 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 16.44 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#40
1983 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Coupe
8.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.44s ¼ mi @ 83.6 mph
▾
0–60 mph 8.50 sec
¼ Mile ET 16.44 sec
Trap Speed 83.6 mph
Engine 5.0L V8
Drivetrain RWD
Transmission 4A
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Coupe
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Motor Trend
Overall Rank #40 of 43
1983 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Coupe

1982

Pontiac Firebird · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 10.60 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 17.50 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#43
1982 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Coupe
10.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.50s ¼ mi @ 80.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph 10.60 sec
¼ Mile ET 17.50 sec
Trap Speed 80.0 mph
Engine 5.0L V8
Drivetrain RWD
Transmission 4M
MPG EPA 12 Obs
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Coupe
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Car and Driver
Overall Rank #43 of 43
1982 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Coupe

1980

Pontiac Firebird · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 8.20 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 16.70 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#39
1980 Pontiac Firebird Turbo Trans Am Coupe
8.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.70s ¼ mi @ 86.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph 8.20 sec
¼ Mile ET 16.70 sec
Trap Speed 86.0 mph
Engine 4.9L Turbo V8
Drivetrain RWD
Transmission 3A
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Coupe
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Car and Driver
Overall Rank #39 of 43
1980 Pontiac Firebird Turbo Trans Am Coupe

1979

Pontiac Firebird · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 6.70 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.30 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#34
1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Coupe
6.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.30s ¼ mi @ 97.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph 6.70 sec
¼ Mile ET 15.30 sec
Trap Speed 97.0 mph
Engine 6.6L V8
Drivetrain RWD
Transmission 4A
MPG EPA 12 Obs
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Coupe
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Car and Driver
Overall Rank #34 of 43
1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Coupe

1977

Pontiac Firebird · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 9.30 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 16.90 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#41
1977 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Coupe
9.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.90s ¼ mi @ 82.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph 9.30 sec
¼ Mile ET 16.90 sec
Trap Speed 82.0 mph
Engine 6.6L V8
Drivetrain RWD
Transmission 4M
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Coupe
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Car and Driver
Overall Rank #41 of 43
1977 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Coupe

1976

Pontiac Firebird · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 7.00 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.60 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#35
1976 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 455 Coupe
7.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.60s ¼ mi @ 90.3 mph
▾
0–60 mph 7.00 sec
¼ Mile ET 15.60 sec
Trap Speed 90.3 mph
Engine 7.5L V8
Drivetrain RWD
Transmission 4M
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Coupe
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Car and Driver
Overall Rank #35 of 43
1976 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 455 Coupe

1971

Pontiac Firebird · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 5.40 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 13.80 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#20
1971 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 455 H.O. Coupe
5.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.80s ¼ mi @ 105.6 mph
▾
0–60 mph 5.40 sec
¼ Mile ET 13.80 sec
Trap Speed 105.6 mph
Engine 7.5L V8
Drivetrain RWD
Transmission 3A
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Coupe
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Motor Trend
Overall Rank #20 of 43
1971 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 455 H.O. Coupe

1969

Pontiac Firebird · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 6.15 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.64 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#29
1969 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 400 Coupe
5.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.37s ¼ mi @ 99.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph 5.80 sec
¼ Mile ET 14.37 sec
Trap Speed 99.0 mph
Engine 6.6L V8
Drivetrain RWD
Transmission 3A
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Coupe
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Road & Track
Overall Rank #29 of 43
1969 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 400 Coupe
#33
1969 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 400 Coupe
6.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.90s ¼ mi @ 97.4 mph
▾
0–60 mph 6.50 sec
¼ Mile ET 14.90 sec
Trap Speed 97.4 mph
Engine 6.6L V8
Drivetrain RWD
Transmission 4M
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Coupe
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Motor Trend
Overall Rank #33 of 43
1969 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 400 Coupe

1968

Pontiac Firebird · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 5.50 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.20 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#25
1968 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 400 H.O. Coupe
5.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.20s ¼ mi @ 100.3 mph
▾
0–60 mph 5.50 sec
¼ Mile ET 14.20 sec
Trap Speed 100.3 mph
Engine 6.6L V8
Drivetrain RWD
Transmission 3A
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Coupe
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Car and Driver
Overall Rank #25 of 43
1968 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 400 H.O. Coupe

1967

Pontiac Firebird · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 10.10 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 17.20 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#42
1967 Pontiac Firebird Sprint Coupe
10.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.20s ¼ mi @ 81.0 mph
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0–60 mph 10.10 sec
¼ Mile ET 17.20 sec
Trap Speed 81.0 mph
Engine 3.8L I-6
Drivetrain RWD
Transmission 4M
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Coupe
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Road & Track
Overall Rank #42 of 43
1967 Pontiac Firebird Sprint Coupe
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Performance distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster
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Frequently asked

6 questions
The quickest Pontiac Firebird on record is the 1992 Pontiac Firebird Formula Firehawk 3-door Coupe, which runs 0–60 mph in 4.6 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 13.20 seconds at 107.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Pontiac Firebird is the 1982 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Coupe, which takes 10.6 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 17.50 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 43 verified runs, a Pontiac Firebird reaches 60 mph in 6.05 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 14.42 seconds at roughly 99.0 mph.
We have verified test data for 23 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver, Motor Trend, Motor Week, Road & Track and SLP. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.

Sources

Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week
Road & Track
SLP

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Pontiac Firebird can do, not a single marketing claim.

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