1985 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 1985 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula (17–24 MPG combined) across 9 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Subcompact Cars
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 6-cyl, 2.8 L; 8-cyl, 5.0 L; 4-cyl, 2.5 L
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- Combined MPG
- 17–24 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,800–$3,950
- Configurations
- 9
MPG & fuel economy
City, highway and combined values below are EPA estimates. Where a powertrain has several configurations, the table shows the lowest–highest reported value. Electric configurations use MPGe.
| Powertrain | City | Highway | Combined | Annual fuel cost | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-cyl 2.5 L · Regular Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 19–21 | 26–31 | 22–24 | $2,800–$3,050 | — |
| 6-cyl 2.8 L · Regular Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 15–16 | 24 | 18–19 | $3,550–$3,700 | — |
| 8-cyl 5.0 L · Regular Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 14–15 | 20–22 | 17 | $3,950 | — |
Configurations & engine comparison
Each row is one configuration/engine combination reported by the EPA for this model year. Missing EPA values are shown as —.
| Configuration / engine | Drive | Transmission | Cyl. | Displ. (L) | Fuel type | City | Hwy | Comb. | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firebird | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 6 | 2.8 | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 24 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Firebird | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 8 | 5.0 | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,950 |
| Firebird | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 4 | 2.5 | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 29 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Firebird | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 8 | 5.0 | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 20 | 17 | $3,950 |
| Firebird | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 4-spd | 4 | 2.5 | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 26 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Firebird | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 6 | 2.8 | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 24 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Firebird | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 2.5 | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 31 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Firebird | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 6 | 2.8 | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 24 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Firebird | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 8 | 5.0 | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 22 | 17 | $3,950 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 1985 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula?
According to EPA data, the 1985 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula is rated at 17–24 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 1985 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula have?
The EPA data lists 4, 6, and 8 cylinders across its configurations.
What fuel type does the 1985 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula use?
It uses Regular Gasoline.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 1985 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $2,800 to $3,950.