1977 Pontiac Firebird Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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by Anonymous
May 12, 2014
My first car was a light blue '78 Firebird Esprit and since then, the '77 - '78 Firebird has always been my favorite vehicle. Whatever review I type will be highly biased due to my attachment to these cars: I own several and do a majority of my own work. If you are looking for a fast, reliable, economical vehicle that seats more than two people, a newer import would be your best bet.
Anyway, this review automatically shows a pic of my '78 model despite the "review" being for my slightly rougher '77 example. So I'll just make this a vague generic review.
The Skybirds handled reasonably well despite not having a rear stabilizer bar. Acceleration is a bit dismal with the V6 but the 305 2barrel engine available in '78 isn't bad. The 350 Pontiac (1977) and 350 Chevy (1978) are a bit better but are probably in current-Honda-Civic hp territory. Most cars were ordered with the automatic but a few 3-speed and 4-speed cars made it out the door.
Ergonomics are just perfect: the floor shift falls right where my hand rests normally & the uplevel Esprit interior is attractive and comfortable...although finding one without disintegrating interior plastic is quite difficult. The light blue plastic cannot survive UV exposure for long.
Everything is optional and survivors are spread across the board. The base instrument cluster consists of a speedometer and gas gauge (lights for everything else) and a radio was optional. Every car is rare because all options are ala carte so these Firebirds are like a box of chocolates.
May 12, 2014
by Daniel P
Feb 23, 2012
got to love the formula, this one is like a trans am with the power and handling p
,,SNOW FLAFGE WHEELS, SPOILER, AND THE 'FORMULA' APPEARANCE
PACKAGE!!! too much fun to drive!!!!!! i always wanted a formula since 1976 and
now i have one!Feb 23, 2012
by Jim M
May 16, 2010
Pontiac had an oiling problem with their 400 ci engines,, mine spun a bearing at 3000 rpm,,so I got a 455 for it,,and now it makes over 500 hp. After 33 yeears, I have to fix a couple of areas on the body, but it will be the same colour when I am doneMay 16, 2010
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by Anonymous
May 12, 2014
My first car was a light blue '78 Firebird Esprit and since then, the '77 - '78 Firebird has always been my favorite vehicle. Whatever review I type will be highly biased due to my attachment to these cars: I own several and do a majority of my own work. If you are looking for a fast, reliable, economical vehicle that seats more than two people, a newer import would be your best bet.
Anyway, this review automatically shows a pic of my '78 model despite the "review" being for my slightly rougher '77 example. So I'll just make this a vague generic review.
The Skybirds handled reasonably well despite not having a rear stabilizer bar. Acceleration is a bit dismal with the V6 but the 305 2barrel engine available in '78 isn't bad. The 350 Pontiac (1977) and 350 Chevy (1978) are a bit better but are probably in current-Honda-Civic hp territory. Most cars were ordered with the automatic but a few 3-speed and 4-speed cars made it out the door.
Ergonomics are just perfect: the floor shift falls right where my hand rests normally & the uplevel Esprit interior is attractive and comfortable...although finding one without disintegrating interior plastic is quite difficult. The light blue plastic cannot survive UV exposure for long.
Everything is optional and survivors are spread across the board. The base instrument cluster consists of a speedometer and gas gauge (lights for everything else) and a radio was optional. Every car is rare because all options are ala carte so these Firebirds are like a box of chocolates.
May 12, 2014
by Daniel P
Feb 23, 2012
got to love the formula, this one is like a trans am with the power and handling p
,,SNOW FLAFGE WHEELS, SPOILER, AND THE 'FORMULA' APPEARANCE
PACKAGE!!! too much fun to drive!!!!!! i always wanted a formula since 1976 and
now i have one!Feb 23, 2012
by Jim M
May 16, 2010
Pontiac had an oiling problem with their 400 ci engines,, mine spun a bearing at 3000 rpm,,so I got a 455 for it,,and now it makes over 500 hp. After 33 yeears, I have to fix a couple of areas on the body, but it will be the same colour when I am doneMay 16, 2010
by Colby M
Sep 23, 2009
For likes it had a lot of power, Great looking car, handled great, and siunded great. For dislikes there are very poor gas mileage and it was automatic ( I much prefer manual) when it came time to change the tires they costed an arm and a leg. Sep 23, 2009
by Chad J
Sep 14, 2009
looks good stock, definately good performance for the time period but not up to par for some of todays performance cars. some suspension work and upgrades to the motor and it would be a monstor on and off the track. Sep 14, 2009
by Nancy Y
Aug 24, 2009
Definitely one of the best cars I ever owned
Had almost every bell and whistle
Beautiful inside and out
I enjoyed this car the entire time I had it
The only reason I got rid of it was because of Indiana wintersAug 24, 2009
by Donnie W
Jul 16, 2009
I cant find anything i dont like about it i was the one who put it back on the road. She is solid. body work starts this winter. The car doesn't get enough rpm's to spin tires, but it has a lot of tork. I put a really heavy duty suspension I built in back. the tires are glued to the road.Jul 16, 2009
by Jim M
Dec 02, 2008
Did Burt Reynolds look like he was having fun in "Smokey & the Bandit"? The cars were a blast to drive, and now that I have more power,it should be that much more fun to drive..My car came with the 400 cubic inch V8, but that engine broke, and now it has a 455 with over 500 hp. I have owned it for 33 years, and it needs a bit of body work, & the new headliner installed, and hopefully, that will all be done, early in 2011
My son helped me get the car running again, this summer, and I have no intention of selling it. He would be disappointed , after all his hard work, if he did not become the heir to this car
The body style was loved by a lot of people and it survived from 1970-1981. A lot of these cars were Trans Ams, but mine is a Formula,so that makes it more rare,and at present, it has 36705 miles on it.Even the belts and hoses are original.Dec 02, 2008
by Anonymous
Jul 03, 2008
Simple, good looking car. RTS Radial Tuned Suspension, fancy name for this car has shocks and springs. Performance is great, great handling, interior was nice for the time and still looks good, but with all F Bodies, the dash rusts near window and roof supports. Since car was a Unibody, visible cracks started on roof from torque of new engine until we installed subframe connectors and 12 pt rollcage.Jul 03, 2008
by Kevin M
May 17, 2008
bought the firebird summer of 2004 for $3,000 with 59,000 original miles. i had it painted an vinyl top put back on. the next spring the rear frame section went to hell... (rust & street racing) been sitting every since til i can bring it to school an replace the frame sections an floor pans.. still only has 62,000 original miles on the numbers matching 400ci engine an 350turbo tranny.. May 17, 2008
by Justin G
Apr 25, 2008
Runs great, but would be perfect with a 4bblApr 25, 2008
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