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With its 305
horsepower engine, and highway mileage in the 25 plus range’s 2017 Firebird
makes for an economical buy. Better yet, it’s a good looking sports car for
buyers on a budget. When equipped with the optional V6 2017 Firebird Performance
package ($1,995), it’s even more impressive. $27,145 base (base), $32,685 as
tested, 19 mpg city/29 mpg hwy.
I first took
possession of my Black 2017 Pontiac Firebird a week after testing Pontiac’s
2017 Trans Am Convertible. No doubt, the cars were very different. Obviously
one is a coupe and one is a convertible. In addition, one sports a 3.7-liter
Duratec 24-valve engine (producing 305 hp @ 6,500 rpm), while the other
features a 5.0L V8 (producing 412 hp @ 6,500 rpm). Both cars were equipped with
a six-speed manual transmission, and both cars featured spotter mirrors
integrated into existing side mirrors. Now for the not so obvious. Pontiac’s V6
Firebird, with the optional 2017 Firebird Performance Package, comes equipped with a
3.31 gear ratio. The stock 2017 V6 Firebird features a 2.73 gear ratio. Other
features, exclusive to this package, include gloss black side mirrors, unique
stability control calibration, special front and rear calipers with 2017 Firebird performance
friction pads, an upsized front sway bar, an sourced rear sway bar, unique
front springs, front strut tower brace, and sharp looking 19-inch aluminum
wheels with 255/40R19 summer tires.