1976
New year, new facelift. Now the front and rear bumpers are bodycolour, and in one piece. The Model 1976 opens the semi-removable roof (optional) called "roof hatch" or T-Top and manufactured by Campbell Hurst Industries. For the equipment, adding a fuel saving device (vacuum gauge). "Limited Edition" version was available in black with decorative gold color for the 50 anniversary of the brand (1926-1976). A small logo applied on the rear bumper distinguishes this "50 years" version. The formula gets a new sheet hood always with two air inlets shorter than the 70-75 models but non-functional. A two-tone paint code W50 (black, yellow) by designer John Schineller equip 85% of Formula this year. In addition to this profusion of new color combinations, new bands of decoration.
1976 is also the last production year of the fabulous 455ci engine. The rear spoiler is now available for the Esprit that was not the case so far and the front center console is standard on all models.
- FIREBIRD (base-esprit)
SPECIFICATIONS Model/Year Firebird base & Esprit 1976 Engine L6 OHV V8 OHV Displacement 250ci (4087cm3) 350ci (5722cm3) Bore/Stroke 3,87x3,53"(98,3x89,6mm) 3,87x3,75"(98,3x95,2mm) horsepower 110HP@3600rpm 160HP@4000rpm Torque 250Nm@1200rpm 380Nm@2000rpm Compression 8.3:1 7.6:1 Carburetor 1 corps 2 corps Transmission 3 auto ou 4 manuelle Steering assitée à recirculation de billes Ratio de 16.5:1 à 14.3:1 Turning Radius 38,9ft (11,85m Steering wheel 2,41 tours Wheels/Tires 15x7" Brakes disques / tambours Front suspension ressort/amortisseur/barre anti roulis de 1" Rear suspension lames/amortisseur Body autoporteuse avec faux chassis avant Wheelbase 108,1 inch (2,74m) Overhall lenght 196,8 inch (4,99m) Overhall width 73 inch (1,85m) Front tread 60.9 inch (1,55m) Rear tread 60 inch (1,52m) Overhall height 49,1 inch (1,25m) Weight (base) 3383lbs (1537kg) 3611lbs (1641kg) Fuel tank Capacity 20,2 Gallons (76,45 litres) Oil tank Capacity 5 quarts (4,7 litres) Base price (no option) de 3906 à 4162$ de 44046 à 4302$
- FORMULA
SPECIFICATIONS Model/Year Firebird Formula 1976Engine V8 OHVDisplacement 350ci (5722cm3) 400ci (6540cm3)Bore/Stroke 3,87x3,75"(98,2x95,2mm) 4,12x3,75"(104x95,2mm)horsepower 165HP@4000rpm 185HP@3600rpmTorque 352Nm@2400rpm 420Nm@1600rpmCompression 7.6:1Carburetor 4 corpsTransmission 3 auto ou 4 manuelleSteering assitée à recirculation de billesRatio de 16.5:1 à 14.3:1Turning Radius 38,9ft (11,85m)Steering wheel 2,41 toursWheels/Tires GR 70/15 (225/70/15) sur jante 15x7"Brakes disques / tamboursFront suspension ressort/amortisseur/barre anti roulis de 1.125"Rear suspension lames/amortisseur/barre anti roulis de 0.562"Body autoporteuse avec faux chassis avantWheelbase 108,1 inch (2,74m)Overhall lenght 196 inch (4,97m)Overhall width 73 inch (1,85m)Front tread 61,3 inch (1,55m)Rear tread 60,4 inch (1,53m)Overhall height 49,1 inch (1,25m)Weight (base) 3625 lbs (1647kg)Fuel tank Capacity 20,2 Gallons (76,45 litres)Oil tank Capacity 5 quarts (4,7 litres)Base price (no option) 4566$ 4684$
- TRANS AM
SPECIFICATIONS Model/Year Firebird Trans Am 1976Engine V8 OHVDisplacement 400ci (6540cm3) 455ci (7440cm3)Bore/Stroke 4,12x3,75"(104x95,2mm) 4.15x4.21"(105x107mm)horsepower 185HP@3600rpm 200HP@3500rpmTorque 420Nm@1600rpm 447Nm@2000rpmCompression 7.6:1Carburetor 4 corpsTransmission 3 auto ou 4 manuelle manuelle 4 rapportsSteering assitée à recirculation de billesRatio de 16.5:1 à 14.3:1Turning Radius 38,9ft (11,85m)Steering wheel 2,41 toursWheels/Tires GR 70/15 (225/70/15) sur jante 15x7"Brakes disques / tamboursFront suspension ressort/amortisseur/barre anti roulis de 1.250"Rear suspension lames/amortisseur/barre anti roulis de 0.812"Body autoporteuse avec faux chassis avantWheelbase 108,1 inch (2,74m)Overhall lenght 196,8 inch (4,98m)Overhall width 73 inch (1,85m)Front tread 61,2 inch (1,55m)Rear tread 60,3 inch (1,53m)Overhall height 49,1 inch (1,24m) Weight (base) 3640lbs (1654kg) 3716lbs (1690kg) Fuel tank Capacity 20,2 Gallons (76,45 litres) Oil tank Capacity 5 quarts (4,7 litres) Base price (no option) from 4987$ to 6255$