The 1978 Pontiac Firebird Formula (Gen. 2) is a pony car produced by Pontiac.
During 1977 and 1978, the Firebird was built with rectangular headlights. At that time, the 6.6L V8 was the most powerful engine option for the car. In 1979, a new nose design was implemented.
Games[]
Need for Speed: World[]
The Firebird Formula was made available in Need for Speed: World on December 1, 2011 as a tier 1 car. Since August 22, 2012, it has been featured as a C class car.
The Firebird is not strongly influenced by heavy steering but does feel stiff in slow corners.
Its acceleration is among the best in C class and better than that of both Plymouths, although its nitrous power appears to be lacking compared to the Chevrolet Chevelle SS. It can hit a top speed of 135 mph (218 km/h).
0
E
250
251
D
400
401
C
500
501
B
600
601
A
750
751
S
1000
419636
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Stock: 419 (C class) | Maximum: 636 (A class) |
Red
The Red style is an Amerikon Speedsystems performance tuned speedboost car that costs 2600. It was made available on December 1, 2011.
Blue
The Blue style is a rotationally available stock cash car that costs 349,000. It was initially released on September 18, 2012.
On June 28, 2015, its price was lowered from 700,000 as part of the End of the World event.
Need for Speed: The Run[]
The Firebird Formula appears in Need for Speed: The Run as a Muscle class car.
It made a brief appearance in the "Run for the Hills" gameplay trailer released on July 27, 2011.[1] and its inclusion was revealed by the official Need for Speed website on October 20, 2011.
Stock
The stock Firebird Formula is unlocked upon the player beating 1 Autolog recommendation.
Top Speed: 139 mph (224 km/h)
0 to 60 Time: 6.0s
BHP: 345 @ 4,800 rpm
Performance: Tier 1
Handling: Very Difficult
Class: Muscle
Drivetrain: RWD
Value: N/A
Manufacture Year: 1978
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"Hobo"
The "Hobo" Signature Edition Firebird Formula is unlocked upon the player achieving a Bronze Medal in all "Industrial Run" events in the Challenge Series.
Top Speed: 215 mph (346 km/h)
0 to 60 Time: 4.2s
BHP: 835 @ 6,000 rpm
Performance: Tier 5
Handling: Expert
Class: Muscle
Drivetrain: RWD
Value: N/A
Manufacture Year: 1978
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Need for Speed
The Need for Speed Edition Firebird Formula is unlocked upon the player achieving a Gold Medal in all "Nevada Dreams" events in the Challenge Series.
Top Speed: 189 mph (304 km/h)
0 to 60 Time: 4.5s
BHP: 708 @ 6,200 rpm
Performance: Tier 4
Handling: Very Difficult
Class: Muscle
Drivetrain: RWD
Value: N/A
Manufacture Year: 1978
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Need for Speed: Edge[]
The Firebird Formula 1978 appears in Need for Speed: Edge with an A class performance rating.
A 523
Requires 100 blueprints to produce
Top Speed 521
Acceleration 529
Nitro Capacity 519
Strength 369
Durability 357
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Trivia[]
- In Need for Speed: World, the Firebird Formula has a five-speed gearbox and its stock side vinyls are missing.
Gallery[]
References[]
- ↑ Video: Official EA UK (2011) Need for Speed: The Run | Run For The Hills Gameplay. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_x5TKgz-zTY
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2000 | Sunbird '84 (Gen. 2) |
Firebird | 350 '73 (Gen. 2) · Formula SD-455 '73 (Gen. 2) · Formula '78 (Gen. 2) · Trans Am SD-455 '73 (Gen. 2) · Trans Am '79 (Gen. 2) · Trans Am '98 (Gen. 4) · Trans Am Special Edition '77 (Gen. 2) |
GTO | 389 '65 (Gen. 1) · 389 '66 (Gen. 1) · 5.7 '04 (Gen. 5) · 6.0 '05 (Gen. 5) · 400 Ram Air '69 (Gen. 2) · "The Judge" '69 (Gen. 2) |
LeMans | Colonnade 250-1 Six '74 (Gen. 4) |
Solstice | Roadster '05 · GXP '06 |