Pontiac 2001 Firebird User manual

Firebird Formula Trans Am
Features and Options continued Coupe/Conv. Coupe Coupe/Conv.
Monsoon Series ETR AM/FM ster eo with
auto-r everse cassette, 7-band graphic equalizer ,
TheftLock and 500-watt peak power “Monsoon ”
sound system. Hi-Performance 8-speaker
system includes subwoofers. Requir es power
windows and door locks (X10) – A – – A
Seats: Reclining fr ont bucket, folding r ear S S S S S
Leather seating ar eas (r equir es
Hi-Pe rfor mance speaker system in coupes) A A A S S
4-way manual fr ont, driver
2-way manual fr ont, passenger S – S – –
6-way power fr ont, driver A SAS S
Spoiler: Integrated r ear deck lid S S S – S
High-pr ofile spoiler – –– S –
Steering wheel: Four -spoke S ––––
Leather -wrapped with radio contr ols A SSS S
Tilt-Wheel adjustable steering column S S S S S
Theft-deterr ent system, P ASS-Key II S SS S S
*Always use safety belts and pr oper child r estraints, even with air bags. Childr en ar e safer when
properly secur ed in a r ear seat. See the Owner ’s Manual for mor e safety information.
See note about child safety in Occupant Pr otection section.
Firebird Formula Trans Am
Features and Options continued Coupe/Conv. Coupe Coupe/Conv.
Hatch r elease, r emote S S S S S
Hatch r oof with sunshade, r emovable, locking A – A S –
Instrumentation: Performance-style analog
speedometer , odometer , tachometer , coolant
temperatur e, oil pr essur e indicator , voltmeter
and trip odometer S SS S S
Mirr ors, day/night r earview with r eading lamps S S S S S
Mirr ors, sport, LH r emote, RH manual S – – – –
Power Gr oup: Includes power antenna, power
windows with driver ’
s “expr ess-dow n”featur e,
automatic power door locks and dual sport
power r earview mirr ors A SS S S
Protection Gr oup: Includes r emote keyless entry
and audible theft-deterr ent system A SAS S
Radios: Delco 20 01 Series ETR AM/FM ster eo
with compact disc player , 7-band graphic
equalizer , clock, Delco TheftLock and 4-speaker
sound system (W53) S–––––
Monsoon Series ETR AM/FM ster eo with
compact disc player , 7-band graphic equalizer ,
TheftLock and 500-watt peak power “Monsoo n”
sound system. Hi-Performance 8-speaker
system includes subwoofers. Includes r emote
CD pr e-wiring. Requir es power windows
and door locks (X20) – S – – S
Monsoon Series ETR AM/FM ster eo with
compact disc player , 7-band graphic equalizer ,
TheftLock and 500-watt peak power “Monsoon ”
sound system. Hi-Performance 10-speaker
system includes subwoofers. Includes r emote
CD pr e-wiring. Requir es power windows
and door locks (W55) A– S S –
Monsoon Series ETR AM/FM ster eo with
auto-r everse cassette, 7-band graphic equalizer ,
TheftLock and 500-watt peak power “Monsoon ”
sound system. Hi-Performance 10-speaker
system includes subwoofers. Includes r emote
CD pr e-wiring. Requir es power windows
and door locks (W54) A – A A –
Pontiac backs every 2001 Fir ebir d with an extensive
thr ee-year/36,000-mile bumper -to-bumper limited
warr enty , fr ee Courtesy T ransportation and 24-hour
Roadside Assistance that pr ovides fr ee lockout
assistance, fr ee dead-battery assistance, fr ee out-of-
fuel assistance, fr ee flat-tir e change and fr ee towing for warranty r epairs in
an emer gency . Roadside Assistance membership is fr ee, however some
services may incur costs. For further information on featur es, pricing
and special pr omotions go online to pontiac.com/fir ebir d, or
call 1-800-2PONTIAC.
FEATURES AND OPTIONS
Firebird Formula Trans Am
Coupe/Conv. Coupe Coupe/Conv.
3800 V6 Pe rformance Package:
Includes limited slip dif fer ential, dual outlet
exhaust, P235/55 R16 tir es and 3.42 axle ratio
(3.42 axle available with automatic
transmission only) AA – – –
W68 Sport Appearance Package:
Includes specific aer o appearance and dual
outlet exhaust A A– – –
WS6 Pe rfor mance and Handling Package:
Includes Ram Air Induction System; specifically
tuned suspension; dual outlet polished exhaust;
power steering cooler and specific 17" aluminum
high-polished wheels and P275/40ZR17
speed-rated tir es
(limited exterior color availability) – – –A A
Air bags, driver and fr ont passenger* SSSS S
Air conditioning S S SS S
Antenna: Fixed mast (black) S – – – –
Power antenna –SSS S
Cruise contr ol S S S S S
Defogger , electric r ear window S S S S S
Fabric: Cartagena cloth S S S – –
Prado leather seating areas with
perforated inserts A A A S S
All about
Firebird
S = Standar d A = A vailable – = Not available

A
MECHANICAL FEATURES
Firebird Formula Trans Am
Coupe/Conv. Coupe Coupe/Conv.
Brakes: Anti-lock braking system (ABS),
4-wheel disc S S S S S
Rear axle, performance ratio, includes 3.23 axle
ratio (available on Formula and Trans Am with
automatic transmission only and requires
QLC or QFK tires) – – A A A
Steering, power rack-and-pinion S S S S S
Power steering cooler (included with
Performance and Handling Package) (WS6) – – – A A
Suspension, short/long arm front, torque
arm/track bar and live axle rear S S S S S
Shock absorbers, high-performance monotube S S S S S
Traction control A AA A A
ENGINES
3.8 liter 3800 5.7 liter
SFI V6 SFI V8
Firebird S –
Formula/Trans Am – S
Horsepower 200 @ 5,200 rpm 310 @ 5,200 rpm
(325 with Ram Air*)
Torque 225 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm 340 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm
(350 with Ram Air* @ 4,000 rpm)
4-speed automatic A S
5-speed manual
(3.23 axle ratio) S –
6-speed manual
(3.42 axle ratio) – A
Hurst short-throw
shift linkage
(with 6-speed only) – A
SPECIFICATIONS
Engine/drive Front engine, rear-wheel drive
Curb weight 3,338 to 3,567 lbs.
Fuel tank capacity 16.8 gallons
DIMENSIONS
Firebird/Formula Trans Am
Interior Head room, f/r 37.2/35.3" 37.2/35.3"
Leg room, f/r 42.9/28.9" 42.9/28.9"
Cargo w/rear seat up 12.9 cu. ft. 12.9 cu. ft.
Cargo w/rear seat down 33.7 cu. ft. 33.7 cu. ft.
Exterior Wheelbase 101.1" 101.1"
Overall length 193.4" 193.8"
Tread, f/r 60.7/60.6" 60.7/60.6"
TIRES, WHEELS & WHEEL COVERS
Firebird Formula Trans Am
Coupe/Conv. Coupe Coupe/Conv.
Tires (steel-belted radial): P215/60R16 touring
†
SS – – –
P235/55R16 touring
†
A A – – –
P245/50ZR16 high performance
†
– – A A A
P245/50ZR16 all-weather performance, speed-rated
†
–– S S S
P275/40ZR17 speed-rated (available with WS6
Performance and Handling Package only)
†
– – –A A
Wheels:
A Bright Silver 16" x 8" Sport 5-spoke,
cast aluminum S S – – –
B Silver 16" x 8" Sport 5-spoke, cast aluminum – – S S S
C Chrome 16" x 8" 5-spoke, cast aluminum A A A A A
D High-Polished 17" x 9" 5-spoke, cast aluminum
(standard with WS6 Performance and Handling
Package only) – – – S S
†Vehicle top speed varies depending on tire selected. See dealer for details.
Tire chains should not be used other than with P215/60R16 touring tire.
They may cause damage. See Owner’s Manual.
B
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DRIVING EXCITEMENT
S = Standard A = Available – = Not available
*Available on Trans Am only.

‡Available steering wheel radio controls
‡Inside day/night rearview mirror
‡Outside rearview mirrors
‡Center high-mounted stop lamp
‡Maintenance-free battery
‡Low-glare finish – inside windshield moldings, wiper arms
and blades, metallic steering wheel surfaces, inside
rearview mirror frame and bracket
‡Tires with built-in tread wear indicators
‡Front and rear disc brakes
Security
‡Visible vehicle identification number
‡Laser-etched VIN plate
‡Theft-deterrent steering column lock
‡PASS-Key II theft-deterrent system
‡Remote inside hood release
‡Available audible theft-deterrent system
‡Remote deck lid release
‡Available remote keyless entry
And now, a word about...
This Catalog:
We’ve tried to make this catalog comprehensive and factual.
We must reserve the right, however, to make changes at
any time, without notice, in the information contained in this
catalog. Since some information may have been updated
since the time of printing, please check with your Pontiac
dealer for complete details. Pontiac reserves the right to
lengthen or shorten the model year for any product for any
reason, or to start and end model years at different times.
Engines:
Firebird models are equipped with engines produced by
different operating units of GM, its subsidiaries or suppliers
to GM worldwide.
Updated Service Information:
Pontiac regularly sends its dealers useful service bulletins
about Pontiac products. Pontiac monitors product
performance in this field. We then prepare bulletins for
servicing our products better. Now you can get these
bulletins too. Ask your dealer. To obtain ordering
information, call toll-free 1-800-551-4123.
The Assembly of Firebird:
Firebird and its components are assembled or produced
by different operating units of General Motors, its
subsidiaries or suppliers to GM worldwide. We sometimes
find it necessary to produce Firebirds with different or
differently sourced components than originally scheduled.
Since some options may be unavailable when your vehicle
is assembled, we suggest you verify that your vehicle
includes the equipment you ordered, or if there are
changes, that they are acceptable to you.
Warranty Protection:
Firebird’s three-year/36,000-mile (whichever comes first)
no-deductible bumper-to-bumper limited warranty covers
repairs, including labor and parts, to correct any defects
in material or workmanship occurring during the warranty
period. The complete vehicle is covered, except for
adjustments and normal maintenance.
Corrosion Protection:
Firebirds are designed and built to resist corrosion. All body
and sheet metal components are warranted against rust-
through corrosion for six years or 100,000 miles, whichever
comes first. Application of additional rust-inhibiting
materials is not required under the corrosion coverage
and none is recommended. See your Pontiac dealer for
terms of these limited warranties.
Firebird and Safety
Firebird Occupant Protection and
Crash Avoidance Features
To help contribute to driving safety, each of the following
features is included in the Firebird line:
Occupant Protection
‡Safety belt cinch capability for child seats
‡Manual lap/shoulder safety belts for all outboard positions
‡Driver and front passenger air bags
‡Automatic power door locks (standard on Formula and
Trans Am models, available on Firebird)
‡Illuminated entry (available with remote keyless entry)
‡Folding front seatback locks, inertia type/manual
‡Breakaway inside rearview mirror
‡Laminated windshield glass, urethane bonded
‡Head restraints, adjustable, front
‡Side door beams
‡Passenger-guard inside door lock handles
A Note on Child Safety
Always use safety belts and proper child
restraints, even in vehicles with air bags. Children
are safer when properly secured in a rear seat.
Never place a rear-facing infant restraint in
the front seat of any vehicle equipped with an active air
bag. See your vehicle Owner’s Manual and child safety
seat instructions for more information. Pontiac supports
the National SAFE KIDS Campaign® , a grassroots program
dedicated to reducing unintentional childhood injuries.
Crash Avoidance
‡Anti-lock braking system, four-wheel
‡Brake/transmission shift interlock
‡Available traction control
‡Automatic daytime running lamps with automatic
exterior lamp control
‡Side marker lamps
‡Fog lamps
‡Halogen headlamps
‡Backup lamps
‡Directional signal control
PONTIAC, THE PONTIAC EMBLEM, GENERAL MOTORS, THE GM EMBLEM, ETR, FIREBIRD and THE PONTIAC CARES EMBLEM are registered trademarks, WS6,
FORMULA and DRIVING EXCITEMENT are trademarks and PONTIAC CARES is a service mark of the General Motors Corporation. MONSOON, PASS-Key and TheftLock
are registered trademarks of Delphi Technologies, Inc. ALWAYS USE SAFETY BELTS AND PROPER CHILD RESTRAINTS, EVEN WITH AIR BAGS. CHILDREN ARE
SAFER WHEN PROPERLY SECURED IN A REAR SEAT. SEE THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR MORE SAFETY INFORMATION.
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See your Pontiac dealer for information on Convertible exterior/interior color combinations.
Arctic White
10
Pewter Metallic
11
Navy Blue Metallic
28
Blue-Green
Chameleon
79
Black
41
Maple Red
Metallic
44
Bright Red
81
Sunset Orange
Metallic
71
Prado leather seating areas in Medium
Dark Oak – standard on Trans Am,
available on Firebird and Formula with
exterior colors 10, 28, 41, 44, 71, 79, 81.
Prado leather seating areas in Ebony –
standard on Trans Am, available on
Firebird and Formula with all exterior
colors.
Prado leather in seating areas in
Taupe – standard on Trans Am, available
on Firebird and Formula with all exterior
colors.
Cartegena cloth in Taupe –
standard on Firebird and Formula,
offered with all exterior colors.
Cartegena cloth in Ebony – standard
on Firebird, Firebird Convertible
and Formula with all exterior colors.
These panels represent the premium DuPont exterior colors available on Firebirds for 2001.
Interior Colors
Exterior Colors