The 350 H.O. option—meaning it was equipped with a high output engine—was a muscle car bargain offered by Pontiac for a mere $300 over the base 350 cubic inch engine. The H.O. had bigger valves, a four-barrel carburetor and dual exhausts with an engine delivering 325 horsepower.
How much horsepower does a 1969 Pontiac Firebird have?
The 1969 Dodge Charger R/T-SE offered up 425 horsepower and 490 pound-feet of torque with the optional 426 Hemi V-8. Even the standard 440 Magnum V-8 was good for 375 horsepower. Meanwhile, the Firebird 400 Coupe was rated 330 horsepower at 4800 rpm and 430 pound-feet of torque at 3300 rpm.
How fast is a 1969 Firebird?
1969 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am RA IV 0-60, quarter mile, specs
| 0-60 mph | 4.6 seconds |
|---|---|
| Quarter mile | 14.2 s @ 112 mph |
| Top speed | 247 kph / 153 mph |
| Curb weight | 1534 kilograms (3382 pounds) |
| Year introduced | 1969 |
Did Pontiac make a 350 big block?
But it’s been over 20 years since GM produced traditional Pontiac V-8s, and the supply of desirable big-inch blocks is drying up. Yet the orphan 350–produced from 1968-1979–is still fairly common, precisely because no one wants them. Pontiac’s 350 shares the same external dimensions with its larger brothers.
What engines came in a 69 Firebird?
1969 Pontiac Firebird History
- a Sprint 230 cubic inch six-cylinder one-barrel overhead-cam with 175 horsepower,
- a Sprint 230 cubic inch six-cylinder four-barrel overhead-cam with 215 horsepower,
- a V-8 326 cubic inch two-barrel with 250 horsepower,
- a V-8 326 HO four-barrel with 285 horsepower,
How do you tell a Pontiac 350 from a 400?
As you look there you may find a pretty simple clue that will end your engine identifying search. On 1968–69 428 blocks you will find “428” stamped between the freeze plugs. On blocks produced in 1970 and after, you will find 350, 400, or 455 stamped towards the left side of the front of the block.
How much does a 69 Firebird weight?
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
|---|---|
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1967 – 1969 |
| Price : | $2,831-$3,775 |
| Weight : | 3080 lbs | 1397.064 kg |
How much horsepower does a 1969 Pontiac Firebird sport coupe have?
1969 Pontiac Firebird Sport Coupe 350 4-speed (man. 4) specs gasoline (petrol) engine with displacement: 5798 cm3 / 353.8 cui, advertised power: 197.5 kW / 265 hp / 269 PS ( SAE gross ), torque: 481 Nm / 355 lb-ft, more data: 1969 Pontiac Firebird Sport Coupe 350 4-speed (man. 4) Horsepower/Torque Curve
What was the model year of the Pontiac Firebird Sport Coupe 350?
1969 Pontiac Firebird Sport Coupe 350 Automatic (aut. 2) Market Competition Pontiac Firebird Sport Coupe 350 Turbo Hydra-Matic (aut. 3) , model year 1969, version for North America (up to September) 1969 Pontiac Firebird Sport Coupe 350 Turbo Hydra-Matic (aut. 3) specs
How much horsepower does a Firebird HO engine make?
Regardless of which camshaft is inserted, the collaborative effort yielded an official output of 325 hp and 380-lb.ft. of torque. No other engine was offered in the Firebird H.O.
What kind of engine does a Firebird 326 have?
One of the notables was the 326 H.O. that came standard in the aptly-named, side-striped Firebird H.O., unveiled in 1967 as part of the F-body’s initial model lineup. Advertised as the “light heavyweight,” the model blended the engine with a heavy-duty suspension and manual transmission.
