2001 Pontiac Firebird 2dr Convertible
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- Photo: 2001 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am WS6, Front Left, 07-14-2017 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2002 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Convertible with WS6 Ram Air Performance and Handling Package, front right (Cruisin' the River Lowellville Car Show, June 19th, 2023) by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2002 Pontiac Firebird 3.8L V6 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2002 Pontiac Trans Am Firehawk, blue, front left side, 15th Annual All Pontiac Car Show 2026-09-20 by Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2000 Pontiac Firebird in Navy Blue Metallic, Rear Left, 05-23-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2001 Pontiac Firebird 2dr Convertible is a 3.8-liter V6 convertible with an automatic 4-speed and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $26,050 MSRP and is rated at 21 mpg combined.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 28 mpg highway (21 mpg combined).
The Firebird measures 193.4 inches long on a 101.1-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,490 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Convertible |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $26,050 ($47,805 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.8L V6 |
| Displacement | 3.8 L |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-speed |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 17 MPG |
| Highway | 28 MPG |
| Combined | 21 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
| Tank Capacity | 16 gal |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16-in. aluminum alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 16-in. aluminum alloy |
| Tires Front | P215/60R16 |
| Tires Rear | P215/60R16 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 193.4 in |
| Width | 74.5 in |
| Height | 52.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,490 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37.2 in |
| Headroom Rear | 35.3 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.9 in |
| Legroom Rear | 28.9 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 57.4 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 55.8 in |
| Hip Room Front | 52.8 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 52.8 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Recalls
No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2001 Pontiac FIREBIRD.
35 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2001 Pontiac FIREBIRD
Owner Complaints
35 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2001 Pontiac FIREBIRD (2 a fire). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 11 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 7 |
| Hydraulic | 7 |
| Service Brakes | 7 |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 |
| Structure | 3 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2001 PONTIAC FIREBIRD. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.