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THE FACTS
Pontiac Fiero
Fiero SE Fiero GT Fiero GT 1984-1987 1986-1987 1988
ENGINE
Displacement 2471 cc L4 2838 cc V6 2838 cc V6
Bore X Stroke 101.6 mm x 76.2 mm 88.9 mm x 76.2 mm 88.9 mm x 76.2 mm
Horsepower @ RPM 92 @ 4000 140 @ 5200 135 @ 4500
Torque @ RPM 134 lb ft/182 N-m @ 2800 170 lb ft/231 N-m @ 3600 165 lb ft/224 N-m @ 3600
Compression Ratio 9.0:1 11:.0:1 8.5:1
Fuel Delivery Throttle-body fuel injection Port fuel injection Port fuel injection
TRANSMISSION
Manual 4-Speed 4-Speed, 5-Speed opt 5-Speed
Automatic 3-Speed 3-Speed 3-Speed
Final Drive 4.10:1 3.45:1 3.61:1
BODY
Construction Steel skeleton/plastic skin Steel skeleton/plastic skin Steel skeleton/plastic skin
Overall Length 4072 mm/160.3 in 4211 mm/165.8 in 4188 mm/164.9 in
Overall Width 1750 mm/68.9 in 1750 mm/68.9 in 1750 mm/68.9 in
Overall Height 1191 mm/46.9 in 1191 mm/46.9 in 1191 mm/46.9 in
Wheelbase 2372 mm/93.4 in 2372 mm/93.4 in 2372 mm/93.4 in
Front Track 1468 mm/57.8 in 1481 mm/58.3 in 1481 mm/58.3 in
Rear Track 1492 mm/58.7 in 1504 mm/59.2 in 1504 mm/59.2 in
Fuel Tank 39 liters/10.2 gallons 39 liters/10.2 gallons 45 liters/11.9 gallons
Trunk Capacity 192 liters/6.8 cu ft 166 liters/5.85 cu ft 166 liters/5.85 cu ft
CHASSIS
Front Suspension Independent, with upper and lower A-arms, Independent, with upper and lower A-arms, Independent, with upper and lower A-arms, coil springs, telescopic shocks, anti-roll bar coil springs, telescopic shocks, anti-roll bar coil springs, telescopic shocks, anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension Independent, with Chapman struts, lower A-arms, tie-rods, coil springs,
Independent, with Chapman struts, lower A-arms, tie-rods, coil springs, telescopic shocks
Independent, with Chapman struts, lower A-arms, tie-rods, coil springs, telescopic shocks
telescopic shocks
Front Brakes Disc, power assist Disc, power assist Disc, power assist
Rear Brakes Disc, power assist Disc, power assist Disc, power assist
TEST DATA
0-60 MPH 11.6 seconds 8.3 seconds 8.3 seconds
Top Speed 110 MPH 131 MPH 127 MPH
Fuel Consumption 25.0 MPG 21.6 MPG 21.8 MPG
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WAYNE’S TAKE
Pontiac Fiero: These are great starter collectibles that you’re unlikely to see at the next Cars-and-Coffee. Early coupe versions were not as attractive as later fastbacks. The GT V6 versions are fun cars, especially the 1988 models
with improved rear suspension. Due to limited volumes and
short lifecycle, OEM parts becoming hard to find.
AQuirky design, but composed of basic GM mechanicals
ÅDespite plastic panels, rust inside space frame can be an issue ANXIETY INDEX: LOW
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