When did they stop making Pontiac Fiero?
Unfortunately, 1988 was its last production year. Pontiac Fiero was the first-ever mass-produced American mid-engine sports car.
What kind of car is the 1988 Pontiac Fiero?
Well, except for this 1988 Pontiac Fiero Formula, it seems pretty nice. The seller of this 100K car says that the model year, along with the T-roof, V6/five-speed drivetrain, and lighter, less ornate bodywork makes this the most desirable edition imaginable. I’d have to say I agree.
When did the Pontiac Fiero suspension come out?
It would take Pontiac five model years to finally sort out the Fiero’s suspension, with the 1988 models featuring major changes in both components and geometry. That resulted in its full blossoming from sort-of sports car to one of the best handling cars to come out of any U.S. manufacturer that year.
Why was the Chevy Fiero not a sports car?
Because of the fear that the new Pontiac would take the wind out of the new Corvette’s sails, Chevy got got GM to reposition the Fiero at launch, not as a sports car, but as an economical commuter car. Seriously, that’s how they wanted you to see it.
Where did the Feiro front suspension come from?
The front suspension on the original Feiro was taken from the Opel Kadett a car that had been introduced sometime before the discovery of fire, while the rear setup was out of the GM X car, a line specifically designed for people who had to avoid sportiness under doctor’s orders.
What kind of car was the 1988 Pontiac Fiero?
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It would take Pontiac five model years to finally sort out the Fiero’s suspension, with the 1988 models featuring major changes in both components and geometry. That resulted in its full blossoming from sort-of sports car to one of the best handling cars to come out of any U.S. manufacturer that year.
Because of the fear that the new Pontiac would take the wind out of the new Corvette’s sails, Chevy got got GM to reposition the Fiero at launch, not as a sports car, but as an economical commuter car. Seriously, that’s how they wanted you to see it.
When did they change the design of the Fiero?
Finally, in 1988, numerous changes were made to the Fiero to bring it in line with its original design. The most significant was a completely redesigned suspension (and parts of the space frame) to realize the potential of the mid-engine layout.