1976 Pontiac Firebird Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1976 Pontiac Firebird, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series : 1970 - 1981
Price : $3,900-$4,985
Weight : 3380 lbs | 1533.142 kg
Inline 6
Displacement : 4097 cc | 250.0 cu in. | 4.1 L.
Power : 110 BHP (80.96 KW) @ 3600 RPM
Torque :185 Ft-Lbs (251 NM) @ 1200 RPM
Bore : 3.9 in | 98 mm.
Stroke : 3.5 in | 90 mm.
Compression : 8.3:1
Main Bearings : 7
Construction : Cast-iron block and head
1-barrel Rochester carburetor
V 8 90-degree
Displacement : 5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.
Power : 160 HP (117.76 KW) @ 4000 RPM
Torque :280 Ft-Lbs (380 NM) @ 2000 RPM
Bore : 3.9 in | 99 mm.
Stroke : 3.8 in | 95 mm.
Compression : 7.6:1
Main Bearings : 5
Construction : Cast-iron block and head
Rochester 2-barrel carburetor
V 8
Displacement : 6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L.
Power : 185 HP (136.16 KW) @ 3600 RPM
Torque :310 Ft-Lbs (420 NM) @ 1600 RPM
Bore : 4.1 in | 105 mm.
Stroke : 3.8 in | 95 mm.
Compression : 7.6:1
Main Bearings : 5
Construction : Cast-iron block and head
Rochester 4-barrel carburetor
V 8 90-degree
Displacement : 7456 cc | 455.0 cu in. | 7.5 L.
Power : 200 HP (147.2 KW) @ 3500 RPM
Torque :330 Ft-Lbs (447 NM) @ 2000 RPM
Bore : 4.2 in | 105 mm.
Stroke : 4.2 in | 107 mm.
Compression : 7.6:1
Main Bearings : 5
Rochester 4-barrel carburetor
Transmission:
3 Manual

Total Pontiac Production for 1976 : 746,430
Total 1976 Firebird production : 110,775
1976 Pontiac Firebird
Esprit Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 4 P : 22,252
Formula Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 4 P : 20,613
Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 4 P : 21,209
Trans Am Coupe 2 dr. 4 P : 46,701
Component

EQUIPMENT

Manufacturer

HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.

NHTSA Campaign ID07E088000
SummaryCERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
ConsequenceTHIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
RemedyHONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
NotesCUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV.

Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Manufacturer

GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

NHTSA Campaign ID76V070000
NotesPONTIAC CAMPAIGN NO 76C-16.EQUIPPED WITH 400 AND 455 C.I.D.ENGINES.POSSIBILITY THAT THE FUEL VAPOR RETURN PIPE IS POSITIONED SO THAT THE HOSE ISTOO SHORT AND WILL BREAK OR PULL LOOSE DURING THE 30 MPH BARRIER PORTION OF THEFEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO.301 TEST PROCEDURE, WITH RESULTANTFUEL SPILLAGE.THIS COULD INCREASE THE POSSIBILITY OF A FIRE RESULTING FROMFUEL SPILLAGE AFTER A VEHICLE CRASH.(CORRECT BY REPLACING HOSE WITH LONGERHOSE WHERE NECESSARY).

Component

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

Manufacturer

GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

NHTSA Campaign ID76V132000
NotesGENERAL MOTOR CAMPAIGN NO 77-C-1.POSSIBILITY THAT THE STEERING INTERMEDIATESHAFT MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH COUPLING RETAINER LOCKING TABS NOT BENT OVERPROPERLY OR ONE OR MORE OF THE LOWER FLEXIBLE COUPLING RIVETS IMPROPERLYPEENED.IF EITHER OF THESE CONDITIONS EXISTS, THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLYCOULD SEPARATE CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, AND VEHICLE CRASH MAY OCCURWITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING, AND REPLACING SHAFT WHERENECESSARY).PASSENGER VEHICLE.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024
1976 Averages
Avg. Car Cost : $1
Avg. Household Income : $16,000
Avg. Home : $43,400

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1976 Pontiac Firebird? A: The 1976 Pontiac Firebird has a wheelbase size of 108.10 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1976 Pontiac Firebird? A: The 1976 Pontiac Firebird has a length of 196.80 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1976 Pontiac Firebird? A: The 1976 Pontiac Firebird has a width of 73.00 inches.

Q: How much did the 1976 Pontiac Firebird cost when new?A: The 1976 Pontiac Firebird cost approximately $3,900 to $4,985 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1976 Pontiac Firebird? A: The 1976 Pontiac Firebird was offered as a Esprit Hardtop Coupe, Formula Hardtop Coupe, Hardtop Coupe, Trans Am Coupe.

Q: How many vehicles did Pontiac produce in 1976? A: Pontiac produced 746,430 automobiles in 1976.

Q: How many 1976 Firebirds were produced? A: Pontiac produced 110,775 examples of the Firebird in 1976.

Q: What engines did the 1976 Pontiac Firebird have? A: The 1976 Pontiac Firebird had the following engine options: Inline 6 (4097 cc | 250.0 cu in. | 4.1 L.) with 110 BHP (80.96 KW) @ 3600 RPM and 185 Ft-Lbs (251 NM) @ 1200 RPM
  • V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 160 HP (117.76 KW) @ 4000 RPM and 280 Ft-Lbs (380 NM) @ 2000 RPM
  • V 8 (6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L.) with 185 HP (136.16 KW) @ 3600 RPM and 310 Ft-Lbs (420 NM) @ 1600 RPM
  • V 8 (7456 cc | 455.0 cu in. | 7.5 L.) with 200 HP (147.2 KW) @ 3500 RPM and 330 Ft-Lbs (447 NM) @ 2000 RPM
  • Q: What transmission did the 1976 Pontiac Firebird have? A: The 1976 Pontiac Firebird had a 3 speed Manual gearbox.

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