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1971 Pontiac Firebird Series 22300 (L-22)
Hardtop
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $3,042.00
No. Produced 23,021
Body Maker Fisher
No. Doors 2
Passengers 4
Model Number 2387
Weight 3,164lbs
Wheelbase 108 inches
Length 191.6 inches
Width 73.4 inches
Height 50.4 inches
Front Tread 61 inches
Rear Tread 60 inches
Type Inline 6, OHV
Displacement 250 cu. in.
Cylinders 6
Bore & Stroke 3.875 & 3.53 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 8.5 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 145@4200
Rated Horsepower 36
Torque 230@1600
Main Bearings
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location On distributor mounting pad on right side of block.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Single downdraft
Make Rochester
Type Fully synchronous, column-mounted, 3-speed manual
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.85 to 1
2nd 1.68 to 1
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 2.95 to 1
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 9.125 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.08 to 1
Front Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Coil link
Recirculating ball
Service Front disc, rear self-adjusting drum
Front Size 11 inches
Rear Size 9.5 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 9.5 inches
Exhaust System Single
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Water pump
Radiator Tube and center
Fuel Type Regular
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size E78 x 14
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 20 Gallons
Oil 4 Quarts
Transmission 3.5 Pints
Cooling System 13 Quarts
Rear Differential 3 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Starting 223871(N or L)100001
VIN Description Total Digits: 13
Digits 1: Make
Digits 2-3: Series
Digits 4-5: Body style
Digits 6: Model year
Digits 7: Assembly plant
Digits 8-13: Production number
VIN Location On plate on top of left side of dashboard, visible through windshield.
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Additional Information
No. produced includes both 6 and V8 models.

1971 Pontiac Service ManualLos Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
Pure Pontiac The Performance Cars (1971)Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
Pure Pontiac (1971)Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
The Fabulous Firebird M LammLos Angeles Public Library
1974 Pontiac Service ManualLos Angeles Public Library
The Complete Book of Classic GM Muscle by Mike MuellerPrivate Library



Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Automotive Industries March 15 1971Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Paint Type
Colors Starlight Black
Lucerne Blue Metallic
Baja Gold Metallic
Cardinal Red
Rosewood Metallic
Cameo White
Nordic Silver Metallic
Bluestone Gray Metallic
Adriatic Blue Metallic
Regency Blue Metallic
Aquarius Green Metallic
Limekist Green Metallic
Tropical Lime Metallic
Laurentian Green Metallic
Standard/Optional Equipment
Automatic transmissionOpt
Power windowsOpt
Air conditioningOpt
Power steeringOpt
RadioOpt
Front disc rear drum brakesOpt
Power seatsOpt
Optional Axle RatiosOpt
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