Pontiac Firebird

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The Pontiac Firebird is a classic American muscle and pony car produced from 1967 to 2002, renowned for its performance, aggressive styling, and iconic Trans Am variants.


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Predicate Object
instanceOf automobile model
muscle car
pony car
assemblyLocation Norwood Assembly, Ohio
Van Nuys Assembly, California
bodyStyle 2-door convertible
2-door coupe
class sports car
countryOfOrigin United States
culturalAssociation iconic American muscle car
popular in car enthusiast communities
engineTypeOffered V6 engine
V8 engine
inline-6 engine
fuelType gasoline
generation first generation (1967–1969)
fourth generation (1993–2002)
second generation (1970–1981)
third generation (1982–1992)
introducedAs 1967 model year vehicle
layout front-engine, rear-wheel-drive
manufacturer Pontiac
marketPosition performance-oriented model in Pontiac lineup
marketSegment North American market
notableAppearance featured in various films and television shows
notableDesignElement aerodynamic front fascia on later generations
pop-up headlights on third and fourth generations
notableEra high popularity during 1970s
revived performance image in 1990s
notableFeature aggressive styling
hood scoops on performance models
performance-oriented suspension and powertrains
rear spoiler on many trims
notableVariant Pontiac Firebird Esprit
Pontiac Firebird Formula
Pontiac Firebird Sprint
Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
parentCompany General Motors
platformSharedWith Chevrolet Camaro
productionEndYear 2002
productionStartYear 1967
relatedModel Chevrolet Camaro Z28
Pontiac GTO
status discontinued
successorModel none (model line discontinued)
transmissionOption automatic transmission
manual transmission
wheelDrive rear-wheel drive

Referenced by (6)
Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
Pontiac Firebird ("Pontiac Firebird Trans Am")
Pontiac Firebird ("Pontiac Firebird Formula")
Pontiac Firebird ("Pontiac Firebird Esprit")
Pontiac Firebird ("Pontiac Firebird Sprint")
notableVariant
Pontiac
Pontiac ("Pontiac Trans Am")
notableModel

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