Verified Performance Tests
Updated May 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 4.60 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 10.60 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 Stock 0–60
4.60sec
1989 20th Anniversary Trans Am 3-door Coupe
Fastest Overall
4.60sec
1992 Formula Firehawk 3-door Coupe · modified
Avg ¼ Mile
14.42sec
@ 99.0 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
10.60sec
1982 Trans Am
Across 43 verified runs, the Pontiac Firebird ranges from 4.60 to 10.60 seconds 0–60, with a 6.05-second average.
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Pontiac Firebird Performance Overview
Across 43 verified tests spanning 1967 to 2002, the Firebird traces a clear arc from late-1960s pony car to early-2000s V8 performance coupe. First-generation cars ranged from the OHC 6 Sprint to 400 H.O. V8 models rated at 215–345 hp, with the 1967 Sprint Coupe reaching 60 mph in 10.1 seconds before the 1968 Trans Am 400 H.O. Coupe cut that to 5.5. In the second generation, displacement and torque defined the quickest versions: the 1971 Trans Am 455 H.O. Coupe ran 0-60 in 5.4 seconds, while later years added the 301 Turbo alongside naturally aspirated V8s.
The third generation broadened the spread considerably, from the 1982 Trans Am Coupe at 10.6 seconds to 4.6 seconds for the 1992 Formula Firehawk 3-door Coupe, the quickest 0-60 result recorded for the model line. Engine output during this era ranged from 165 to 350 hp, with both naturally aspirated and turbocharged gasoline setups appearing in the data.
By the fourth generation, the Firebird settled into consistently quicker performance with LT1- and LS1-powered cars. The 1997 Lingenfelter Hurst Coupe posted 4.7 seconds to 60 mph and a 13.1-second quarter-mile at 111 mph, while the generation averaged 5.41 seconds. That places the Firebird's final 1993-2002 form as its strongest sustained production-era performance period.
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Pontiac Firebird 0–60 Times by Generation: First Generation to Fourth Generation
4 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fourth Generation | 1993–2002 | 5.41s | 4.70s — 1997 Lingenfelter Hurst Coupe | 27 | The Fourth Generation generation (1993–2002) averaged 5.41 seconds to 60 mph across 27 tests, led by the 1997 Lingenfelter Hurst Coupe at 4.70 seconds. Output ranged from 200 to 345 hp across 3.8L V6, 5.7L V8 configurations. |
| Third Generation | 1982–1992 | 7.09s | 4.60s — 1992 Formula Firehawk 3-door Coupe | 7 | The Third Generation generation (1982–1992) averaged 7.09 seconds to 60 mph across 7 tests, led by the 1992 Formula Firehawk 3-door Coupe at 4.60 seconds. Output ranged from 165 to 350 hp across 3.8L Turbo V6, 5.0L V8, 5.7L V8 configurations. |
| Second Generation | 1970–1981 | 7.32s | 5.40s — 1971 Trans Am 455 H.O. Coupe | 5 | The Second Generation generation (1970–1981) averaged 7.32 seconds to 60 mph across 5 tests, led by the 1971 Trans Am 455 H.O. Coupe at 5.40 seconds. Output ranged from 200 to 335 hp across 4.9L Turbo V8, 6.6L V8, 7.5L V8 configurations. |
| First Generation | 1967–1969 | 6.98s | 5.50s — 1968 Trans Am 400 H.O. Coupe | 4 | The First Generation generation (1967–1969) averaged 6.98 seconds to 60 mph across 4 tests, led by the 1968 Trans Am 400 H.O. Coupe at 5.50 seconds. Output ranged from 215 to 345 hp across 3.8L I-6, 6.6L V8 configurations. |
Fourth Generation
1993–2002
Avg 0–60
5.41s
Fastest
4.70s
Tests
27
1997 Lingenfelter Hurst Coupe
The Fourth Generation generation (1993–2002) averaged 5.41 seconds to 60 mph across 27 tests, led by the 1997 Lingenfelter Hurst Coupe at 4.70 seconds. Output ranged from 200 to 345 hp across 3.8L V6, 5.7L V8 configurations.
Third Generation
1982–1992
Avg 0–60
7.09s
Fastest
4.60s
Tests
7
1992 Formula Firehawk 3-door Coupe
The Third Generation generation (1982–1992) averaged 7.09 seconds to 60 mph across 7 tests, led by the 1992 Formula Firehawk 3-door Coupe at 4.60 seconds. Output ranged from 165 to 350 hp across 3.8L Turbo V6, 5.0L V8, 5.7L V8 configurations.
Second Generation
1970–1981
Avg 0–60
7.32s
Fastest
5.40s
Tests
5
1971 Trans Am 455 H.O. Coupe
The Second Generation generation (1970–1981) averaged 7.32 seconds to 60 mph across 5 tests, led by the 1971 Trans Am 455 H.O. Coupe at 5.40 seconds. Output ranged from 200 to 335 hp across 4.9L Turbo V8, 6.6L V8, 7.5L V8 configurations.
First Generation
1967–1969
Avg 0–60
6.98s
Fastest
5.50s
Tests
4
1968 Trans Am 400 H.O. Coupe
The First Generation generation (1967–1969) averaged 6.98 seconds to 60 mph across 4 tests, led by the 1968 Trans Am 400 H.O. Coupe at 5.50 seconds. Output ranged from 215 to 345 hp across 3.8L I-6, 6.6L V8 configurations.
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Pontiac Firebird 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
43 tests · 23 years
▾
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
5.10sec 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
- Horsepower
- 325 hp
- Torque
- 350 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,460 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 10.6 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 16 C / 23 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #6 of 43
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
5.10sec 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
- Horsepower
- 345 hp
- Torque
- 350 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,460 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 10.0 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 17 C / 25 H / 14 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Tuner
- SLP
- Overall Rank
- #7 of 43
#08
2001 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am SLP 10th Anniversary Edition Firehawk Coupe
5.10sec 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
- Horsepower
- 345 hp
- Torque
- 350 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,460 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 10.0 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 17 C / 25 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Tuner
- SLP
- Overall Rank
- #8 of 43
#12
2001 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am SLP 10th Anniversary Edition Firehawk Coupe
5.16sec 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
- Horsepower
- 345 hp
- Torque
- 350 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,460 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 10.0 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 17 C / 25 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Tuner
- SLP
- Overall Rank
- #12 of 43
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
5.00sec 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
- Horsepower
- 320 hp
- Torque
- 345 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,490 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 10.9 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 16 C / 25 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #4 of 43
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
5.10sec 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
- Horsepower
- 327 hp
- Torque
- 345 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,465 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 10.6 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 17 C / 26 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Tuner
- SLP
- Overall Rank
- #9 of 43
#14
1999 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Convertible
5.30sec 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
- Horsepower
- 320 hp
- Torque
- 345 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,750 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 11.7 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 17 C / 26 H / 16 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Convertible
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #14 of 43
#15
1999 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am SLP Firehawk Coupe
5.30sec 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
- Horsepower
- 327 hp
- Torque
- 345 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,465 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 10.6 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 17 C / 26 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Tuner
- SLP
- Overall Rank
- #15 of 43
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
5.00sec 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
- Horsepower
- 327 hp
- Torque
- 345 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,480 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 10.6 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 16 C / 24 H / 17 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Tuner
- SLP
- Overall Rank
- #5 of 43
#10
1998 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Coupe
5.10sec 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
- Horsepower
- 305 hp
- Torque
- 335 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,450 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 11.3 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 16 C / 24 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #10 of 43
#11
1998 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am SLP Firehawk Coupe
5.10sec 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
- Horsepower
- 327 hp
- Torque
- 345 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,480 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 10.6 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 16 C / 24 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Tuner
- SLP
- Overall Rank
- #11 of 43
#16
1998 Pontiac Firebird Formula Coupe
5.30sec 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
- Horsepower
- 305 hp
- Torque
- 335 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,450 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 11.3 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 16 C / 24 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #16 of 43
#21
1998 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Coupe
5.50sec 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
- Horsepower
- 305 hp
- Torque
- 335 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,450 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 11.3 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 16 C / 24 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #21 of 43
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
4.70sec 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
- Curb Weight
- 3,500 lbs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Tuner
- Lingenfelter
- Overall Rank
- #3 of 43
#13
1997 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am SLP Firehawk Coupe
5.20sec 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
- Horsepower
- 310 hp
- Torque
- 335 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,450 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 11.1 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 24 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Tuner
- SLP
- Overall Rank
- #13 of 43
#17
1997 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am SLP Firehawk Coupe
5.30sec 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
- Horsepower
- 310 hp
- Torque
- 335 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,450 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 11.1 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 24 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- SLP
- Tuner
- SLP
- Overall Rank
- #17 of 43
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
5.40sec 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
- Horsepower
- 285 hp
- Torque
- 325 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,460 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 12.1 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 24 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #19 of 43
#22
1996 Pontiac Firebird Formula WS6 Coupe
5.50sec 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
- Horsepower
- 285 hp
- Torque
- 325 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,450 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 12.1 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 24 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #22 of 43
#23
1996 Pontiac Firebird Formula WS6 Coupe
5.50sec 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
- Horsepower
- 285 hp
- Torque
- 325 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,450 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 12.1 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 24 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #23 of 43
#27
1996 Pontiac Firebird Formula WS6 Coupe
5.80sec 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
- Horsepower
- 285 hp
- Torque
- 325 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,450 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 12.1 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 24 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #27 of 43
#28
1996 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am WS6 Coupe
5.80sec 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
- Horsepower
- 285 hp
- Torque
- 325 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,460 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 12.1 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 23 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #28 of 43
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
5.30sec 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
- Horsepower
- 300 hp
- Torque
- 335 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,460 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 11.5 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 24 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Tuner
- SLP
- Overall Rank
- #18 of 43
#26
1995 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Coupe
5.60sec 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
- Horsepower
- 275 hp
- Torque
- 325 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,450 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 12.5 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 24 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #26 of 43
#30
1995 Pontiac Firebird Formula Convertible
6.10sec 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
- Horsepower
- 275 hp
- Torque
- 325 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,600 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 13.1 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 24 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Convertible
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #30 of 43
#36
1995 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am V6 Coupe
7.10sec 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
- Horsepower
- 200 hp
- Torque
- 225 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,460 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 17.3 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 17 C / 26 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #36 of 43
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
6.10sec 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
- Horsepower
- 275 hp
- Torque
- 325 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,700 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 13.5 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 23 H / 17 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Convertible
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #31 of 43
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
5.50sec 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
- Horsepower
- 275 hp
- Torque
- 325 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,400 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 12.4 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 23 H / 20 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #24 of 43
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
4.60sec 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
- Horsepower
- 350 hp
- Torque
- 390 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,450 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 9.9 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 24 H / 13 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Tuner
- SLP
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 43
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
4.60sec 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
- Horsepower
- 250 hp
- Torque
- 340 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,449 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 13.8 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 22 H / 13 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #2 of 43
#38
1989 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am GTA Coupe
7.63sec 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
- Horsepower
- 225 hp
- Torque
- 330 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,490 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 15.5 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 23 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #38 of 43
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
6.30sec 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
- Horsepower
- 190 hp
- Torque
- 240 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,350 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 17.6 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 24 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Road & Track
- Overall Rank
- #32 of 43
#37
1987 Pontiac Firebird Formula Coupe
7.40sec 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
- Horsepower
- 190 hp
- Torque
- 240 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,350 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 17.6 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 24 H / 14 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #37 of 43
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
8.50sec 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
- Horsepower
- 165 hp
- Torque
- 240 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,350 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 20.3 lbs/hp
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #40 of 43
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
10.60sec 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
- Horsepower
- 165 hp
- Torque
- 240 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,200 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 19.4 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 12 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #43 of 43
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
8.20sec 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
- Horsepower
- 210 hp
- Torque
- 345 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,700 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 17.6 lbs/hp
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #39 of 43
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
6.70sec 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
- Horsepower
- 220 hp
- Torque
- 320 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,800 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 17.3 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 12 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #34 of 43
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
9.30sec 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
- Horsepower
- 200 hp
- Torque
- 325 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,850 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 19.3 lbs/hp
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #41 of 43
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
7.00sec 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
- Horsepower
- 200 hp
- Torque
- 330 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,900 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 19.5 lbs/hp
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #35 of 43
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
5.40sec 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
- Horsepower
- 335 hp
- Torque
- 480 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,900 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 11.6 lbs/hp
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #20 of 43
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
5.80sec 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
- Horsepower
- 345 hp
- Torque
- 430 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,600 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 10.4 lbs/hp
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Road & Track
- Overall Rank
- #29 of 43
#33
1969 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 400 Coupe
6.50sec 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
- Horsepower
- 345 hp
- Torque
- 430 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,600 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 10.4 lbs/hp
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #33 of 43
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
5.50sec 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
- Horsepower
- 335 hp
- Torque
- 430 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,450 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 10.3 lbs/hp
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #25 of 43
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
10.10sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.20s
¼ mi @ 81.0 mph
▾
- 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
- Horsepower
- 215 hp
- Torque
- 230 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,200 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 14.9 lbs/hp
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Road & Track
- Overall Rank
- #42 of 43
How we verify Pontiac Firebird performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Pontiac Firebird trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Pontiac Firebird 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
0–60 →
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Recorded run
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Pontiac Firebird performance FAQs
10 questions
The 2002 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Collector Edition Coupe runs 0-60 mph in 5.1 seconds. Its recorded quarter-mile time is 13.5 seconds at 107 mph. That test car used the 325-hp LS1 V8 with 350 lb-ft, rear-wheel drive, and a curb weight of 3,460 pounds.
The quickest Firebird 0-60 run on record is 4.6 seconds by the 1992 Formula Firehawk 3-door Coupe. Across all 43 Firebird tests, that stands as the overall best launch. The same car is also the fastest entry from the Third Generation group, which averages 7.09 seconds to 60 mph.
The fastest stock Firebird 0-60 time on record is 4.6 seconds from the 1989 20th Anniversary Trans Am 3-door Coupe. Since all 43 Firebird tests are production vehicles, there is no separate modified-only result to filter out when identifying the quickest stock example.
A Fourth Generation Firebird, covering 1993 to 2002, averages 5.41 seconds from 0-60 mph across 27 tests. The quickest Fourth Generation run is 4.7 seconds from the 1997 Lingenfelter Hurst Coupe. That makes the fourth-gen cars the quickest Firebirds overall by generation average.
Third Generation Firebirds from 1982 to 1992 average 7.09 seconds from 0-60 mph across 7 tests. The quickest recorded Third Generation example is the 1992 Formula Firehawk 3-door Coupe at 4.6 seconds. That generation also includes the slowest Firebird run on record, a 10.6-second 1982 Trans Am Coupe.
Second Generation Firebirds, sold from 1970 through 1981, average 7.32 seconds from 0-60 mph across 5 tests. The quickest one is the 1971 Trans Am 455 H.O. Coupe at 5.4 seconds. Engines in this generation range from 200 to 335 hp, with both naturally aspirated and turbocharged versions represented.
First Generation Firebirds from 1967 to 1969 average 6.98 seconds from 0-60 mph across 4 tests. The fastest of the group is the 1968 Trans Am 400 H.O. Coupe at 5.5 seconds. Recorded power for first-gen cars ranges from 215 to 345 hp, all with naturally aspirated gasoline engines.
Across popular trim groups, the Formula Coupe averages 6.13 seconds to 60 mph over 4 tests, while the Trans Am Coupe averages 7.33 seconds over 7 tests. Best recorded runs are 5.3 seconds for the Formula Coupe and 5.1 seconds for the Trans Am Coupe, so the quickest individual Trans Am is slightly faster.
The Trans Am SLP Firehawk Coupe averages 5.19 seconds from 0-60 mph across 7 tests, with a best run of 5.0 seconds. The Trans Am SLP 10th Anniversary Edition Firehawk Coupe is nearly identical on record, averaging 5.12 seconds across 3 tests with a best of 5.1 seconds.
The fastest Firebird quarter-mile on record is 13.1 seconds at 111 mph by the 1997 Lingenfelter Hurst Coupe. Across all 43 Firebird tests, the average quarter-mile result is 14.42 seconds at 99 mph. For the 2002 Trans Am Collector Edition Coupe, the recorded quarter-mile is 13.5 seconds at 107 mph.
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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