1998 pontiac firebird8/17/2023 Improved traction control, a $450 option in Formula and Trans Am editions, is worth serious consideration in the rear-wheel drive Firebird. A Pass-Key theft deterrent system, which requires no special steps to engage, but will not allow the car to be started without the proper key, is also standard. Safety features: Daytime running lights, four-wheel anti-lock brakes, energy-absorbing steering column and reduced-force dual air bags come standard. The lowest price Base Firebird with V-6 engine starts at $18,540 including the $525 destination charge. Base price starts at $29,715 and with options and destination charge, the bottom line ended up at $31,565. The test drive Trans Am convertible represents the most pricy Firebird offering. With options including traction control, power driver seat, security package and $525 destination charge, the bottom line added up to $23,825. Price: Our Navy Blue V-8 Formula included a base price of $22,865. Both our test-drive vehicles included the more powerful V-8, providing thunderous acceleration and passing power. ![]() It's available in Formula and Trans Am editions only. For more power, an optional "WS6 Ram Air Induction" package includes a V-8 engine delivering 320 horsepower. The potent V-8 engine has a four-speed automatic transmission standard and a six-speed manual transmission is optional. Five-speed manual transmission comes standard in the Base, V-6 Firebird while a four-speed automatic is optional. Base Firebird retains GM's 3.8-liter, 200 horsepower V-6 engine. This powertrain boasts 20 more horsepower than last year. ![]() New, larger mufflers reduce engine noises at highway speeds.Įngine: Formula and Trans Am editions include the new, 305-horsepower, 5.7-liter, V-8 engine standard. A new one-piece welded exhaust system reduces squeaks and rattles by eliminating a third of exhaust system parts. The new hood design provides smoother contours and improves underhood airflow. New for 1998: In addition to a more potent V-8 engine, numerous exterior upgrades include a new hood, upgraded front fascia, aggressive fender design and pop-up headlamps with more illumination power. ![]() We had the opportunity to test drive both the Formula Coupe and Trans Am Convertible. Plastic windows are more difficult to keep clear and see through. An integrated rear-window defogger helps clear up the glass during inclement weather. Both Base and Trans Am include convertible versions featuring a glass rear window instead of the plastic variety. Trim Levels: The three trim levels rounding out the Firebird stable include: Base, Formula and Trans Am. General Motors assembles the four-seat Firebird muscle coupe and its corporate twin, the Chevrolet Camaro, in Quebec, Canada. Background: Pontiac, General Motors' performance division, updates its sleek, rear-wheel drive Firebird coupe in the 1998 model year with an improved V-8 engine and bold new exterior.
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