Pontiac Firebird
Fourth generation · 1993–2002 · 10 model years · 10 trims
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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
All photo credits
- 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
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | |||||||
| 2dr Hatchback · Hatchback | 3.8L V6 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | RWD | 17/28 (21) | $20,650 |
| Formula 2dr Hatchback · Hatchback | 3.8L V6 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | RWD | 17/28 (21) | $26,595 |
| 2dr Convertible · Convertible | 3.8L V6 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | RWD | 17/28 (21) | $27,565 |
| Trans Am 2dr Hatchback · Hatchback | 3.8L V6 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | RWD | 17/28 (21) | $28,625 |
| Trans Am 2dr Convertible · Convertible | 3.8L V6 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | RWD | 17/28 (21) | $32,695 |
| 2001 | |||||||
| 2dr Hatchback · Hatchback | 3.8L V6 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | RWD | 17/28 (21) | $19,430 |
| Formula 2dr Hatchback · Hatchback | 3.8L V6 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | RWD | 17/28 (21) | $24,610 |
| 2dr Convertible · Convertible | 3.8L V6 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | RWD | 17/28 (21) | $26,050 |
| 2000 | |||||||
| 2dr Hatchback · Hatchback | 3.8L V6 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | RWD | 17/26 (20) | $19,140 |
| Formula 2dr Hatchback · Hatchback | 3.8L V6 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | RWD | 17/26 (20) | $24,320 |
| 2dr Convertible · Convertible | 3.8L V6 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | RWD | 17/26 (20) | $25,760 |
| SLP Firehawk 2dr Hatchback · Hatchback | 3.8L V6 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | RWD | 17/26 (20) | $31,554 |
| 1999 | |||||||
| 2dr Hatchback · Hatchback | 3.8L V6 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | RWD | 17/26 (20) | $18,700 |
| Formula 2dr Hatchback · Hatchback | 3.8L V6 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | RWD | 17/26 (20) | $23,600 |
| 2dr Convertible · Convertible | 3.8L V6 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | RWD | 17/26 (20) | $25,320 |
| 1998 | |||||||
| 2dr Hatchback · Hatchback | 3.8L V6 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | RWD | 17/26 (20) | $18,540 |
| Formula 2dr Hatchback · Hatchback | 3.8L V6 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | RWD | 17/26 (20) | $23,390 |
| 2dr Convertible · Convertible | 3.8L V6 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | RWD | 17/26 (20) | $24,830 |
| Trans Am 2dr Hatchback · Hatchback | 3.8L V6 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | RWD | 17/26 (20) | $26,500 |
| Trans Am 2dr Convertible · Convertible | 3.8L V6 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | RWD | 17/26 (20) | $30,240 |
| 1997 | |||||||
| 2dr Hatchback · Hatchback | 3.8L V6 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | RWD | 17/26 (20) | $17,699 |
| Formula 2dr Hatchback · Hatchback | 3.8L V6 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | RWD | 17/26 (20) | $21,249 |
| Trans Am 2dr Hatchback · Hatchback | 3.8L V6 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | RWD | 17/26 (20) | $23,409 |
| 2dr Convertible · Convertible | 3.8L V6 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | RWD | 17/26 (20) | $23,609 |
| Formula 2dr Convertible · Convertible | 3.8L V6 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | RWD | 17/26 (20) | $27,049 |
| Trans Am 2dr Convertible · Convertible | 3.8L V6 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | RWD | 17/26 (20) | $28,969 |
| 1996 | |||||||
| 2dr Hatchback · Hatchback | 3.8L V6 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | RWD | 17/26 (20) | $16,119 |
| Formula 2dr Hatchback · Hatchback | 3.8L V6 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | RWD | 17/26 (20) | $19,969 |
| Trans Am 2dr Hatchback · Hatchback | 3.8L V6 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | RWD | 17/26 (20) | $21,919 |
| 2dr Convertible · Convertible | 3.8L V6 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | RWD | 17/26 (20) | $22,949 |
| Formula 2dr Convertible · Convertible | 3.8L V6 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | RWD | 17/26 (20) | $25,789 |
| Trans Am 2dr Convertible · Convertible | 3.8L V6 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | RWD | 17/26 (20) | $27,869 |
| 1995 | |||||||
| 2dr Hatchback · Hatchback | 3.4L V6 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | RWD | 17/26 (20) | $15,359 |
| Formula 2dr Hatchback · Hatchback | 3.4L V6 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | RWD | 17/26 (20) | $19,599 |
| Trans Am 2dr Hatchback · Hatchback | 3.4L V6 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | RWD | 17/26 (20) | $21,569 |
| 2dr Convertible · Convertible | 3.4L V6 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | RWD | 17/26 (20) | $22,439 |
| Formula 2dr Convertible · Convertible | 3.4L V6 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | RWD | 17/26 (20) | $25,629 |
| Trans Am 2dr Convertible · Convertible | 3.4L V6 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | RWD | 17/26 (20) | $27,639 |
| 1994 | |||||||
| 2dr Hatchback · Hatchback | 3.4L V6 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | RWD | 17/26 (20) | $14,485 |
| Formula 2dr Hatchback · Hatchback | 3.4L V6 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | RWD | 17/26 (20) | $18,485 |
| Trans Am 2dr Hatchback · Hatchback | 3.4L V6 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | RWD | 17/26 (20) | $20,385 |
| Trans Am GT 2dr Hatchback · Hatchback | 3.4L V6 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | RWD | 17/26 (20) | $21,885 |
| 2dr Convertible · Convertible | 3.4L V6 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | RWD | 17/26 (20) | $21,919 |
| Trans Am 25th Anniversary 2dr Hatchback · Hatchback | 3.4L V6 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | RWD | 17/26 (20) | $23,304 |
| Formula 2dr Convertible · Convertible | 3.4L V6 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | RWD | 17/26 (20) | $25,079 |
| Trans Am GT 2dr Convertible · Convertible | 3.4L V6 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | RWD | 17/26 (20) | $27,279 |
| 1993 | |||||||
| 2dr Hatchback · Hatchback | 3.4L V6 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | RWD | 17/26 (20) | $14,485 |
| Formula 2dr Hatchback · Hatchback | 3.4L V6 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | RWD | 17/26 (20) | $18,485 |
| Trans Am 2dr Hatchback · Hatchback | 3.4L V6 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | RWD | 17/26 (20) | $21,885 |
Safety & recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | Not rated |
| 2001 | 0 | Not rated |
| 2000 | 0 | Not rated |
| 1999 | 1 | Not rated |
| 1998 | 0 | Not rated |
| 1997 | 3 | Not rated |
| 1996 | 2 | Not rated |
| 1995 | 3 | Not rated |
| 1994 | 3 | Not rated |
| 1993 | 3 | Not rated |
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.