Are they bringing back the Pontiac Fiero?
We know that’s unlikely to happen anytime soon, so drop those hopes of ever a new-age Pontiac Fiero in the foreseeable future. As exciting as the thought is, it doesn’t make a lot of sense from a business perspective, especially for an auto brand that has been hit hard by the pandemic.
When did the Pontiac Fiero sports car come out?
This is the story of the first mid-engine sports car of America. Back in 1983, long before C8 happened, General Motors had manufactured a mid-engine sports car called Fiero. It was launched in 1984 as a production model and was built until 1988. Fiero was specifically designed as a sports car by George Milidrag and Hulki Aldikacti.
How big is the engine in a Fiero?
This LS4 Engine is 5328cc. (325 cu. in.), all Aluminum V8 with the high-performance heads. These are the same heads used on the LS6 engine. The bell housing mounting bolt pattern is the same as is used on all the GM front-wheel drive configurations.
Can a Cadillac engine be converted to a Fiero engine?
The performance increase achieved with this conversion is substantial over most other engine swaps. The increase of installation labor is also substantial. It is highly recommended using the transmission that comes with the Cadillac. You can, however, bolt the Fiero stick transmission directly up to this engine.
Can a Fiero stick be used as an engine?
You can, however, bolt the Fiero stick transmission directly up to this engine. Special clutch and flywheel are required. This Engine is a high-performance upgrade. It is a significant upgrade over the stock Fiero Engine, probably one of the best upgrades to your Fiero. This engine block is aluminum, with cast heads.
What was the purpose of the Pontiac Fiero?
The Fiero was conceived as a small, two-seat sports car with all new suspension and V6 engine. While General Motors management and accountants were opposed to investing in a second two-seater sports car that might compete with the Corvette, they perceived the oil crisis as a market opportunity for a fuel-efficient sporty commuter car.
What kind of engine did the 1984 Indy Fiero have?
A 2.7 L (165 cu in) 232 hp (173 kW) SD4 engine powered the 1984 Indy Fiero Pace Car to over 138 mph (222 km/h) during the race.
What kind of mileage does a Pontiac Fiero get?
It was impressive mileage for a 2.5 L engine of the period, and still good by today’s standards, but the three-speed automatic reduced highway mileage to only 32 mpg ‑US (7.4 L/100 km; 38 mpg ‑imp ). With respect to fuel economy, the Fiero was intended to appeal to a market niche for which the Corvette with its V8 engine was unsuitable.