Pontiac Firebird 1970–1973 car dimensions: 4867 mm long, 1864 mm wide and 1280 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,620 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 181 litres.
Front and rear bucket seats come standard with vinyl upholstery, wood-grained dashboard, carpeting and door storage pockets. Air conditioning and cruise control are available options. The cabin has a deluxe steering wheel on higher trims and upper level ventilation on the Esprit.
Trunk space measures 6.4 cubic feet. The opening is small so pack light for longer trips. Trunk floor mats are standard on the Esprit.
Formula and Trans Am models include higher-rate springs, rear axle windup controls and heavy-duty shock absorbers. A ride and handling package is available. Air conditioning is an option that pairs with certain engine setups.
The cabin has standard front and rear bucket seats in vinyl with carpeting, wood-grained dashboard, and door storage pockets. Esprit adds knit vinyl upholstery and upper-level ventilation. The wraparound dash puts controls toward the driver with good ergonomics. Rear seats offer more space than many sports cars of the time for short trips. Air conditioning is optional.
Fuel tank holds 18 gallons.
Manual front disc brakes standard on all models.
All GM safety features standard, including seat belts for all positions, front shoulder belts, head restraints, energy-absorbing steering column, dual master cylinder brakes with warning light, side marker lights, and side-guard beams.
Power brakes and power steering standard on Trans Am.
Endura front fascia resists dents, chips, and rust.
The fuel tank capacity is 18 gallons. Engines range from a base 250 CID six to various V-8s up to 455 CID. Premium fuel is noted for some high-performance versions.
Front disc brakes are standard across the lineup with rear drums. Power assist is available or standard depending on model. Servicing details such as intervals are covered in the owner's manual maintenance schedule but specific numbers are not broadly published in brochures.
Safety equipment includes the full set of 1970 GM features: pushbutton seat belts all around, front shoulder belts, two head restraints, energy-absorbing steering column and padded dash, passenger-guard door locks, folding seat latches, dual-action hood latches, bias-belted tires with tread indicators, and anti-theft steering column lock. Side-guard beams are fitted. The Endura nose meets early bumper impact needs without major redesign.
Keeping the car involves the durable Endura front that shrugs off minor impacts and corrosion. Options like air conditioning, cruise control, and Rally gauges add convenience. Standard carpeting and vinyl interiors are straightforward to maintain.
Length 4867 mm, Width 1864 mm, Height 1280 mm, Wheelbase 2743 mm (Firebird 1970–1973)
Sources: manufacturer data, over-drive-magazine.com 1970 fact sheet, classiccardatabase.com.