Pontiac Firebird towing capacity by year

The Pontiac Firebird has tow data across 11 model years, from 1991 through 2001. The most recent 2001 Pontiac Firebird carries a maximum tow rating of 1,000 lb. The highest tow rating recorded for the nameplate was the 1993 model year at 1,500 lb.

Pick a year below to open the full Pontiac Firebird page for that model year. Each year page shows the maximum tow capacity, every trim the dataset covers separately, the engine and drivetrain combination, GVWR, curb weight, payload, and axle ratio.

Pontiac Firebird max tow rating, last 5 model years

Year-over-year max tow rating for the Pontiac Firebird, with the most recent year highlighted. Use the trend to spot generation changes, powertrain refreshes, and SAE J2807 re-tests that revised the published figure.

Recent Pontiac Firebird years (1997–2001)

Click any year for the full per-trim breakdown — engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, GVWR, curb weight, and payload.

Older Pontiac Firebird years (1991–1996)

Earlier model years for the Pontiac Firebird, going back to 1991. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.

All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.