1992 Pontiac Firebird Reviews, Pricing & Specs
Overview
1992 was the last year of the third generation Pontiac Firebird and brought with it very few changes and very few cars. Pontiac...
1992 was the last year of the third generation Pontiac Firebird and brought with it very few changes and very few cars. Pontiac anticipated the desire of its customers to wait for the 1993 models, and as a result, limited production. Four engines were availabe as a 2-door coupe. Base models featured a 3.1, 140-hp V6 and the Formula had a 5.0 175-hp V8. The Trans Am 5.0 V8 hit 205-hp, but got an upgrade with the Performance Equipment Group to 230-hp, and the GTA took off with a 5.7-liter, 240-hp V8. All V8s were TPI tuned port-injection engines. A 5-speed manual was standard and auto tran optional, except on the GTA, which only offered an auto tran. A convertible was also available with the 3.1 V6, with an option for the 5.0 V8 Trans Am engine. The biggest news for the 1992 Firebird was the Street Legal Performance package option on the Formula trim. Named the Firehawk, it turned the Firebird into a proper street racer. Custom-built to consumer specs, only 25 were ever produced (only one convertible). The Firehawk basically featured the 350 V8 engine with 350-hp and 390 lb-ft of torque, a 6-speed manual transmission, 17-inch performance tires, high-output cylinder heads, a performance Dana 44 rear axle, and a Falconer intake manifold. Combined with the Competition package, you also got Recaro sports seats and harnesses and a roll cage. It supposedly hit 0-60 in 4.6 seconds. These were extremely rare, but very cool. For the common 1992 Firebird owners, they were happy with the regular V8 power, and even the V6 was fast and fun. Excellent suspension and handling made for a sporty ride, though the stiffness did sacrifice some comfort for roughness. Fold-down rear seats and the hatch offered surprisingly good cargo space. Of course, the style is a big head-turner, say owners, who like that the Firebood looks more expensive than it is. Aside from the rough ride, other complaints include rattles and squeaks, inadequate rear passenger room, and a desire for more horsepower.
What owners say
"Overall, owners of the 1992 Pontiac Firebird appreciate its striking looks and fun driving experience, with many noting it as a real head-turner. However, several drivers expressed concerns about the car's performance, particularly the engine power and braking issues. While it’s seen as a stylish and collectible car, satisfaction can vary greatly based on individual experiences with maintenance and repairs."
I Love This Car. Especially Since I've Completed All The Upgrades I Planned On Doing To It When I Originally Bought This Car. My Firebird Turns Heads And Receives Compliments Every Single Time It Is Driven...Along With People Constantly Wanting To Buy My Car. There Is Not One Thing That I Dislike About This Car.
September 29, 2013This Firebird is not a Formula as advertised, it is a base Firebird with no formula hood, no turbocast wheels that are listed in the specifications. This base Firebird is being advertised as a formula which it is not.
July 7, 2022I love my firebird, I get nothing but positive remarks and compliments on it. it has been a very dependable car and I have had very little trouble at all since I bought it. The only complaint I have for the car is that it came with the stock 305 and that was a very weak engine. A head turner everywhere I go, it has been a very dependable car.
January 22, 2014What owners say
I Love This Car. Especially Since I've Completed All The Upgrades I Planned On Doing To It When I Originally Bought This Car. My Firebird Turns Heads And Receives Compliments Every Single Time It Is Driven...Along With People Constantly Wanting To Buy My Car. There Is Not One Thing That I Dislike About This Car.
September 29, 2013This Firebird is not a Formula as advertised, it is a base Firebird with no formula hood, no turbocast wheels that are listed in the specifications. This base Firebird is being advertised as a formula which it is not.
July 7, 2022I love my firebird, I get nothing but positive remarks and compliments on it. it has been a very dependable car and I have had very little trouble at all since I bought it. The only complaint I have for the car is that it came with the stock 305 and that was a very weak engine. A head turner everywhere I go, it has been a very dependable car.
January 22, 2014This i an original with 15750 km. Stil lhas same air filter. A v8 engine with a 305 block. Handles well and performance is quick. Black interior , fully loaded , T top.. even has electric tunck. This car is ot for sale!! It has never been driven in the winter, nor will it.
January 25, 2009The car was just fine, and it was a good value. The trouble with the car, for me, was that I sat far too low in the drivers seat, and the seat could not be raised make the cars visibility for me safe. Otherwise was a very nice car.
September 28, 2023The 3rd Generation Pontiac Firebird Trans Am is great example of America building good sports cars. In high school I drove one with t-tops and it was very fun to drive. One of the best things was cruising around this with the t-tops off. I wish some American cars today would be built a car that captured that early 90s style and give us t-tops
May 9, 2014its a great car it served my family for many years and we still have it. theres no way to describe for how great this car served us. looking through its flaws its still a great car. its a real head turner
April 29, 2012plenty of fun to drive...abit of a headturner on the streets, acceptable power ratio for 3.1 v6 medium size muscle car, puts the fun back in driving and a smile on most peoples faces as you drive by. bought two years ago and its been practically trouble free motoring all the way....
August 23, 2008This car looks amazing, the lines are all very smooth and perfect...every elegant. Problem is you got 130hp and loose brakes. You have no handling. You have no power, and the little you have you have no control over. This is why the 4th gen exists.
March 16, 2008Loved it and very great until you hit a deer
November 8, 2007Trims & specs
Base MSRP $19,865 | Seating 4 |
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Base MSRP $25,840 | Seating 4 |
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Base MSRP $12,995 | Seating 4 |
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Base MSRP $24,365 | Seating 4 |
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Base MSRP $18,595 | Seating 4 |
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Base MSRP $16,695 | Seating 4 |
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