Pontiac Fiero

370,168 built

Produced

About

The Pontiac Fiero is a rear mid-engine, light sports car manufactured and marketed by Pontiac for model years 1984 – 1988. Intended as an economical commuter car with modest performance aspirations, it was Pontiac's first two-seater since their 1926 to 1938 coupes, and the first mass-produced, rear mid-engine car by any American manufacturer.

Photo & info: Wikipedia

Specifications

From Wikipedia — confirm against the actual car before purchase.

Engine: 151 CID LR8 I4
Transmission: 3-speed THM-125 automatic
Drivetrain: Transverse mid-engine, rear-wheel drive
Platform: P-body
Body: 2-door fastback coupé
Class: Sports car (S)
Wheelbase: 2,373 mm
Length: 1984–1986: 4,072 mm
Width: 1984–1986: 1,750 mm
Height: 1,191 mm
Assembly: 🇺🇸 United States: Pontiac, Michigan (Pontiac Assembly)
Designer: Hulki Aldikacti
Successor: Pontiac Solstice

Photos

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By year

Trims, economy and safety change year to year — pick one (US market).

1985 1986 1987 1988

Trim · engine	Drive	MPG comb (city/hwy)	CO₂ g/mi	Fuel cost
Auto 3-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L	Rear-Wheel Drive	24 (21/28)	370	$2,800/yr
Auto 3-spd, 6 cyl, 2.8 L	Rear-Wheel Drive	18 (16/22)	494	$3,750/yr
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L	Rear-Wheel Drive	25 (21/32)	355	$2,700/yr
Man 5-spd, 6 cyl, 2.8 L	Rear-Wheel Drive	19 (15/25)	468	$3,550/yr

Economy & emissionsTwo Seaters

$1,500

more over 5 yrs vs. avg

11.9

Barrels/yr

Recalls & complaints

Recalls: 3 · Complaints: 15

Fuel system, gasoline
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
Engine and engine cooling
PCV GROMMET OIL LEAKS, TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LEAKS, PISTON CONNECTING ROD FAILURES BREAKING THROUGH ENGINE WALL CAUSING OIL SPILLAGE, FUEL RAIL LEAKS, COOLANT LEAKS, ROCKER COVER OIL LEAKS, AND MAINTENANCE OR SERVICE RELATED FACTORS, COULD CAUSE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES.
Engine and engine cooling
DUE TO AN INTERACTION OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ENVIRONMENT AND MAINTENANCE OR SERVICE RELATED FACTORS, THERE IS A RISK OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES.

Top recall areas: Fuel system, gasoline · Engine and engine cooling

Trims & economy: fueleconomy.gov · recalls & rating: NHTSA

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Full history

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Maintenance & ownership

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