Firebird
S/E
The SE is the premier
Firebird. With subtle, understated sophistication, it offers "international-class"
ride, handling, performance and economy. Adding luxury
and sophistication to the Trans Am's excellent handling
and roadability, the SE, with its high level of standard equipment, is
Pontiac
Pontiac Firebird 's answer to the contemporary sporty car market segment currently
dominated by the imports.
In addition to (or in
place of) features which the Firebird coupe has standard, the SE includes:
Mechanical
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A 2.8 liter 2-barrel V-6, 102 horsepower engine with a 4-speed manual transmission
(automatic transmission required with V-6 engine in
California
) and 3.21:1 rear axle ratio. 0 to 60 performance time is 13.5 seconds.
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A heavier (level II) suspension package that includes a "quicker steering ratio,
turbo cast aluminum wheels and steel-belted radial blackwall tires. (Same as standard
Trans Am suspension package, see Engineering section
for more details.)
Exterior
To maintain its subtle
and sophisticated "international" image, and differentiate its identity from the
Trans Am, the SE features a tasteful, tone-on-tone color scheme.
Available in six two-tone
combinations, the lower body paint accent (with color-coordinated paint stripe at
paint break line) subtly highlights the upper body color.
Exterior features that
reflect this theme include:
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Body-colored—flush aero wheel covers (standard on Trans Am in
black) ... dual exterior mirrors ...door handle tape inserts ... fender mounted
"Firebird" nameplate ... sail panel "SE" logo ... and tail lamp-mounted "Bird" emblem
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Protective body side moldings are also color-coordinated
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Black-finished door handles and key lock cylinders, and a blacked-out full-width
tail lamp add a contemporary look to the total package
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The lockable fuel filler door adds security from fuel theft
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The rear hatch wiper/washer includes a fluidic washer system that utilizes the washer
bottle in the engine compartment. The control switch is mounted on the IP.
Interior
The SE's interior exudes
the same feeling of tasteful elegance as its exterior. Beginning with the full instrumentation
package that's also standard in the Trans Am, the SE adds a number of comfort, convenience
and luxury features that will serve to position this automobile at the top of its
class.
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The SE's luxury interior package features:
—High-contoured Viscount
front bucket seats with open headrests. Providing sporty good looks and extra lumbar,
thigh and side support, these seats are available in Doeskin vinyl, Parella cloth
or leather
—Deluxe rear seat
trim with 14 ounce
Tara
carpeting on the seatbackCustom
color-keyed seat belts
—Custom pedal trim
—Carpeted kick
pads
—Deluxe door and
quarter panel trim
—IP mounted leather
map pocket
—located where the glove compartment would normally be
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The electric rear hatch release has a relay feature that allows release of the hatch
only when the parking brake is on (with manual transmission-equipped vehicles) or
when the vehicle is in park or neutral (with automatic-equipped vehicles). The push-button
switch is mounted on the IP
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Remote control for left-hand outside rearview mirror
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Added acoustical insulation
-The 1982 Firebird Book, 11/81