How much horsepower does a 1988 Firebird have?

Both Formula and Trans Am came with a standard 170-horsepower V-8, but could be ordered with a high-output edition that featured multipoint fuel injection. With manual shift, that engine delivered 215 horsepower. Automatic slashed output to 190 bhp (though torque output actually was higher).

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What engine does a 88 Firebird have?

3.5 in | 88 mm. Displacement : 4998 cc | 305.0 cu in. | 5.0 L….Power.

V 8
Power :	170 HP (125.12 KW) @ 4000 RPM
Torque :	225 Ft-Lbs (305 NM) @ 2400 RPM
Bore :	3.7 in \| 95 mm.
Stroke :	3.5 in \| 88 mm.

Did Pontiac make a 350 engine?

But it’s been over 20 years since GM produced traditional Pontiac V-8s, and the supply of desirable big-inch blocks is drying up. Yet the orphan 350–produced from 1968-1979–is still fairly common, precisely because no one wants them. Pontiac’s 350 shares the same external dimensions with its larger brothers.

How fast is a 1988 Pontiac Firebird?

According to ProfessCars™ estimation this Pontiac is capable of accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in 9.5 sec, from 0 to 100 km/h in 10.1 sec, from 0 to 160 km/h (100 mph) in 28.5 sec, from 0 to 200 km/h (124 mph) in 94 sec and the quarter mile drag time is 17.1 sec.

Did Pontiac make a 350 big block?

Pontiac motors are not “big block” or “small block”. The 326 through the 455 all share the same external dimensions with the exception of the 301 motor. So if you have a Pontiac 350, then you have a Pontiac 350.

How can you tell the difference between a 350 and 400?

As you look there you may find a pretty simple clue that will end your engine identifying search. On 1968–69 428 blocks you will find “428” stamped between the freeze plugs. On blocks produced in 1970 and after, you will find 350, 400, or 455 stamped towards the left side of the front of the block.

What does Pontiac GTA stand for?

Trans Am GTA (Gran Turismo Americano) was introduced, available with the LB9 305 TPI engine (which was returned to 205 hp) or the L98 350 TPI.

Is Pontiac 350 a big block?

Is Pontiac 350 A Big Block? Rather than being in the category of “big block” or “small block,” Pontiac motors are made up of smaller cylinders. External dimensions and characteristics of the 326, 455 and 301 motors are identical; the 301 motor is an exception.

How fast is a 1988 Camaro?

Vehicle	Acceleration, 0-60	Top Speed, Speedo
Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z	7.22	146
Toyota Supra Turbo	7.77	146
Mercedes-Benz 560 SEC	8.31	138
Ford Mustang GT	7.16	146