1994 PONTIAC Firebird 3.8 V6

Vehicle Overview

Pontiac introduced the fourth generation of the Firebird pony car in 1994, raising the bar against its main rival, the Ford Mustang, even though its main competitor proved to be its sibling, the Chevy Camaro.

The 1994 Firebird was the last of its kind and was basically a badge-engineered product with the Chevrolet Camaro. Yet, it had unique features that made it more desirable for many.

While for other carmakers, the era of pop-up headlights was already gone, the Firebird still used them. They actually looked cool for those times’ standards and allowed the car to feature a sharp nose. Depending on the version, the Firebird Coupe also featured a pair of vents on the hood and, later on, two nostrils. Its wide and raked windshield ensured an excellent view for the driver, while the roof was available with a T-top made from two smoked glass panels. At the back, the sloped rear windscreen covered the wide, but not that deep, trunk.

Inside, the carmaker focused on the front passengers and offered the Firebird a pair of bucket seats with high bolstered areas. Depending on the trim level and options, it received leather seats. In the back, the cramped bench was profiled for two. While it was difficult to slide someone in there, it was even worse for tall passengers. The driver, on the other hand, was spoiled with a curved dashboard.

Under the hood, the Firebird received a choice of two engines: a 3.4-liter V6 and a 5.7-liter V8 (the LT1). Later on, the car was granted access to the LS1 engine.