Pontiac Firebird - car classics

Pontiac Firebird

Pontiac Firebird was not considered as the main competitor in the wars of the so-called В«strong machinesВ». He remained in the shadow of the model Camaro, on the basis of which it was made. Model Firebird appeared in 1968, the basic model was with a mechanical steering and power brakes, although the majority of buyers preferred to electric power steering and brakes with electronic control system, which completely transformed the car. In the cabin were used kovsheobraznye seat and additional devices for creating the feel of a sports car. In the model N.O. not put the most powerful of the available engines (which was considered as the engine in the range of 6.5 litres, it was installed engine in the range of 5.7-liter, with Cam with great speed, compression ratio was 10,25:1, there were large valves, which contributed to the achievement of impressive facilities. At that time, as the model was barely slower than a car with an engine of a large volume, it was much cheaper, and therefore are well sold. Mechanical four-stage gearbox was the gearbox, which must be taken, while in the rear can be ordered bridge on leaf springs at 10 bolted with all-wheel drive with high internal friction, with a variety of transfer next.