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
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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Pontiac Firebird 0–60 times by model year
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
5.1sec 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
- 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
5.1sec 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
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #7 of 43
#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
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #8 of 43
#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
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- 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
5.0sec 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
- 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
5.1sec 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
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #9 of 43
#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
- Body Type
- Convertible
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #14 of 43
#15
1999 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am SLP Firehawk Coupe
5.3sec 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
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- 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
5.0sec 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
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #5 of 43
#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
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #10 of 43
#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
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #11 of 43
#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
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #16 of 43
#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
- 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
4.7sec 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
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #3 of 43
#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
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #13 of 43
#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
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- 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
5.4sec 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
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #19 of 43
#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
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #22 of 43
#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
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #23 of 43
#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
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #27 of 43
#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
- 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
5.3sec 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
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #18 of 43
#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
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #26 of 43
#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
- Body Type
- Convertible
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #30 of 43
#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
- 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
6.1sec 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
- 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
5.5sec 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
- 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
4.6sec 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
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- 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
4.6sec 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
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #2 of 43
#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
- 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
6.3sec 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
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Road & Track
- Overall Rank
- #32 of 43
#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
- 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
8.5sec 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
- 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
10.6sec 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
- 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
8.2sec 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
- 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
6.7sec 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
- 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
9.3sec 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
- 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
7.0sec 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
- 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
5.4sec 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
- 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
5.8sec 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
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Road & Track
- Overall Rank
- #29 of 43
#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
- 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
5.5sec 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
- 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
10.1sec 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
- 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
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Fastest
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Pontiac Firebird performance FAQs
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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Other Pontiac 0–60 times
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