1985 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula

The 1985 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula is listed in 11 versions in the EPA fuel economy database, with 2.5 L 4-cyl, 2.8 L 6-cyl and 5.0 L 8-cyl powertrains. Combined fuel economy ranges from 17 to 24 MPG (best: 9.8 L/100 km).

Model year1985
Versions11
ClassSubcompact Cars
DriveRear-Wheel Drive

Engines, transmissions & fuel economy

VersionPowertrainTransmissionDriveFuelMPG city / hwy / combL/100 km (comb)CO2 g/miClass
Firebird2.5 L 4-cylAutomatic 4-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular19 / 29 / 2310.2386Subcompact Cars
Firebird2.5 L 4-cylManual 4-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular19 / 26 / 2210.7404Subcompact Cars
Firebird2.5 L 4-cylManual 5-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular21 / 31 / 249.8370Subcompact Cars
Firebird2.8 L 6-cylAutomatic 4-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular16 / 24 / 1912.4468Subcompact Cars
Firebird2.8 L 6-cylAutomatic 4-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular16 / 24 / 1912.4468Subcompact Cars
Firebird2.8 L 6-cylManual 5-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular15 / 24 / 1813.1494Subcompact Cars
Firebird2.8 L 6-cylManual 5-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular16 / 24 / 1912.4468Subcompact Cars
Firebird5.0 L 8-cylAutomatic 4-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular15 / 20 / 1713.8523Subcompact Cars
Firebird5.0 L 8-cylAutomatic 4-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular14 / 20 / 1713.8523Subcompact Cars
Firebird5.0 L 8-cylAutomatic 4-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular15 / 20 / 1713.8523Subcompact Cars
Firebird5.0 L 8-cylManual 5-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular14 / 22 / 1713.8523Subcompact Cars

Figures are EPA estimates for the U.S. market (U.S. gallons). Your mileage will vary. Transmissions: (S6) = 6-speed with manual select mode, (AV) = continuously variable, (AM) = automated manual.

Safety recalls

Check the NHTSA recall database for the 1985 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula.

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