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.
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.
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.
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.
When was the last year the Pontiac Fiero was made?
Fiero was also designated as the official Pace Car for the 1984 Indianapolis 500. Despite all these accomplishments, Fiero enjoyed a very brief life span. Unfortunately, 1988 was its last production year. Pontiac Fiero was the first-ever mass-produced American mid-engine sports car.
Why did my Pontiac Fiero catch on fire?
The Fiero was prone to oil leaks and overheating. Sometimes, leaking oil dripped onto the hot exhaust and would start a fire but this was not the only cause of the fire. During a GM ground test drive, a faulty radiator hose led to fire too.
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.
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.