1976 PONTIAC FIREBIRD
Model Designations:
Pontiac, Firebird, Series 2FS, 6 & 8 Cylinder
Pontiac, Firebird Esprit, Series 2FT, 6 & 8 Cylinder
Pontiac, Firebird Formula, Series 2FU, 8 Cylinder
Pontiac, Firebird Trans Am, Series 2FV, 8 Cylinder
Pontiac Firebird, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles:
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 4 Passenger, Body Style #2FS87
Base Price: $3,906; Shipping Weight: 3,383 Pounds
Total Production: 21,209*
* Includes 8 Cylinder Production.
Pontiac Firebird, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 4 Passenger, Body Style #2FS87
Base Price: $4,046; Shipping Weight: 3,563 Pounds
Total Production: *
* Included with 6 Cylinder Production.
Total Base Firebird Production: 21,209
Pontiac Firebird Esprit, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles:
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 4 Passenger, Body Style #2FT87
Base Price: $4,162; Shipping Weight: 3,431 Pounds
Total Production: 22,252*
*Includes 8 Cylinder Production.
Pontiac Firebird Esprit, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 4 Passenger, Body Style #2FT87
Base Price: $4,302; Shipping Weight: 3,611 Pounds
Total Production: *
*Included with 6 Cylinder Production.
Total Firebird Esprit Production: 22,252
Pontiac Firebird Formula, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 4 Passenger, Body Style #2FU87
Base Price: $4,566; Shipping Weight: 3,625 Pounds
Total Production: 20,613
Total Firebird Formula Production: 20,613
Pontiac Firebird Trans Am, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 4 Passenger, Body Style #2FV87
Base Price: $4,987; Shipping Weight: 3,640 Pounds
Total Production: 46,701
Total Trans Am Production: 46,701
Total Production all model Firebirds: 110,775
Chassis:
Wheelbase: 108.1
Tire Size: FR78 X 15"
Trans Am: GR70 X 15"
Engine Availability:
Engine Horsepower Model Availability
I-6 250 Cubic Inch 110 H.P. Standard on Base & Esprit Firebird.
V-8 350 Cubic Inch 160 H.P. Standard on all except Trans Am.
V-8 350 Cubic Inch 165 H.P. Optional on Firebirds except Trans Am.
V-8 400 Cubic Inch 185 H.P. Standard on Trans Am. Optional on Firebirds
V-8 455 Cubic Inch 200 H.P. Optional Firebird Trans Am.
General Engine Specifications:
See 1976 Pontiac Engines & Engine Accessories:
Tune Up Specifications:
6 Cylinder, 250 Cubic Inch Engine:
Spark Plug Type: AC R46T
Spark Plug Gap: .035"
Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4
Ignition Timing:
Standard Transmission: 6 Degrees BTDC
Automatic Transmission: 10 Degrees BTDC
Engine Idle Speed:
Standard Transmission: 850 RPM
Automatic Transmission: 550 RPM in Drive; California: 600 RPM in Drive
8 Cylinder, 350 Cubic Inch Engine:
Spark Plug Type: AC R46TSX
Spark Plug Gap: .060"
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 16 Degrees BTDC
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 550 RPM in Drive
8 Cylinder, 400 Cubic Inch Engine, with 2 Barrel Carburetor:
Spark Plug Type: AC R46TSX
Spark Plug: Gap .060"
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 16 Degrees BTDC
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 650 RPM in Drive
8 Cylinder, 400 Cubic Inch Engine, with 4 Barrel Carburetor:
Spark Plug Type: AC R45TSX
Spark Plug Gap: .060"
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing:
Standard Transmission: 12 Degrees BTDC
Automatic Transmission: 16 Degrees BTDC
Engine Idle Speed:
Standard Transmission: 775 RPM
Automatic Transmission: 575 RPM in Drive
8 Cylinder, 455 Cubic Inch Engine, Standard Transmission & all California Cars:
Spark Plug Type: AC R45TSX
Spark Plug: Gap .060"
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 12 Degrees BTDC
Engine Idle Speed:
Standard Transmission: 775 RPM
Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM in Drive
8 Cylinder, 455 Cubic Inch Engine, Automatic Transmission, except California Cars:
Spark Plug Type: AC R45TSX
Spark Plug: Gap .060"
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 16 Degrees BTDC
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 550 RPM in Drive
Valve Specifications:
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Pistons, Rings, Wrist Pin, Crankshaft, & Bearing Data:
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Engine Tightening Specifications:
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Capacities:
6 Cylinder:
Cooling System:
With Heater: 13.5 Quarts
Radiator Pressure Cap:
With Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI
Without Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees
Fuel Tank: 21-1/2 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*
Manual Transmission:
Three Speed: 3-1/2 Pints
Automatic Transmission:
Pan Only: 4 Quarts
Complete Refill: 9-1/2 Quarts
Rear Axle: 4.25 Pints
* With New Oil Filter
8 Cylinder, 350 Cubic Inch Engine:
Cooling System:
With Heater: 21.2 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 21.6 Quarts
Radiator Pressure Cap:
With Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI
Without Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees
Fuel Tank: 21.5 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts*
Automatic Transmission:
Pan Only: 4 Quarts
Complete Refill: 9 Quarts
Rear Axle: 4-1/4 Pints
* With New Oil Filter
8 Cylinder, 400 Cubic Inch Engine:
Cooling System:
With Heater: 21.6 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 23.3 Quarts
Radiator Pressure Cap:
With Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI
Without Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees
Fuel Tank: 21.5
Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts*
Manual Transmission:
Four Speed: 2-1/2 Pints
Automatic Transmission:
Pan Only: 4 Quarts
Complete Refill: 11 Quarts
Rear Axle: 4-1/4 Pints
* With New Oil Filter
8 Cylinder, 455 Cubic Inch Engine:
Cooling System:
With Heater: 23.3 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 23.3 Quarts
Radiator Pressure Cap:
With Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI
Without Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees
Fuel Tank: 21.5
Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts*
Manual Transmission:
Four Speed: 2-1/2 Pints
Automatic Transmission:
Pan Only: 4 Quarts
Complete Refill: 11 Quarts
Rear Axle: 4-1/4 Pints
* With New Oil Filter
Delco-Remy Distributor Specifications:
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Delco-Remy Alternator & Regulator Specifications:
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Delco-Remy Starting Motor Specifications:
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Rear Axle Specifications:
Carrier Type: Integral
Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash:
Method: Shims
Adjustment: .005"-.009"
Pinion Bearing Preload:
Method: Tighten pinion shaft nut with inch-pound torque wrench.
Adjustment:
New Bearings: 24-32 Inch Lbs
Used Bearings: 8-12 Inch Lbs.
Differential Bearing Preload:
Method: Shims
Adjustment: Slip fit plus .008" Tight
Brake Specifications:
Brake Drum Diameter: 9-1/2"
Wheel Cylinder Bore:
Disc Brakes: 2-15/16"
Rear: 15/16"
Master Cylinder Bore:
Disc Brakes: 1"
Power Brakes: 1-1/8"
Wheel Alignment Specifications:
All Models:
Caster: 0 Degrees
Camber:
Left: +1 Degrees
Right: +1 Degrees
Toe In: 0 to 1/8"
Carburetor Specifications:
See 1976 Pontiac Engines & Engine Accessories:
Popular Options:
Air Conditioning; Heater & Defroster; AM Radio; AM-FM Push Button RadioAM-FM Stereo Radio; AM-FM Stereo Radio with 8 Track Stereo Tape Player; Rear Seat Speaker; Electric Antenna; Variable Ratio Power Steering; Power Brakes; Electric Clock; Rally Gauge Package with Tachometer; Tinted Windshield; Padded Dash; Remote Control Side Mirror; Bucket Seats; Reclining Passenger Side Bucket Seat; Power Windows; Power Left Bucket Seat; Tilt Steering Wheel; DeLuxe Steering Wheel; Formula Steering Wheel; Cruise Control; Rear Defogger; Wire Wheel Discs; Rally Wheels; Safe-T-Track; Heavy Duty Battery; Various Trim Options; Various Engine & Transmission Options, and much more.
1976 Pontiac Historical Data:
Introduction date for the 1976 Pontiac line was on September 25, 1975.
Total 1976 Pontiac Production was 748,842, including 110,775 Firebirds.
1976 Pontiac Colors & Codes:
Code Color
11 Cameo White
13 Sterling Silver
16 Medium Gray
19 Starlight Black
28 Athena Blue
35 Polaris Blue
36 Firethorn Red
37 Cordovan Maroon
40 Lime
49 Dark Green
50 Bavarian Cream
51 Golden Rod Yellow
55 Anniversary Gold
57 Cream-Gold
65 Light Buckskin
67 Durango Bronze
72 Red
78 Carousel Red
Promotional Model Cars Available:
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