1996 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am

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Rank: #8

Class: 1996

0-60 Time: 5.8 seconds

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The top 10 fastest cars from 1996 are ranked from fastest to slowest based on their 0-60 times. We crunched the numbers from the best estimates of several premier resources, including Motor Trend, Road & Track, Car & Driver and more.

Pulling up at #8 in this class is the 1996 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am, which races 0-60 mph in 5.8 seconds. Sports cars with this rate of acceleration are generally classified as Fast Cars.

It lags behind the #7 ranked 1996 Ford Mustang Cobra by 0.1 seconds and darts ahead of the #9 ranked 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL600 by 0.1 seconds.

Whether you are behind the wheel of one of these cars or happen to spot one in the next lane over, think twice before you step on the gas pedal. In a race from 0-60 mph between 1996 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am vs. 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL600, you would WIN by 0.1 seconds!

If you happen to roll up next to another Pontiac, be sure you know what you're up against. Find out where your car stands among the top 10 fastest cars from 1996.

Vehicle information

Year: 1996

Make: Pontiac

Model: Firebird Trans Am

Engine: V-8

Horsepower: 305

Torque: 335

Transmission: 6M

Curb Weight: 3460

City MPG: 17

Highway MPG: 25

MSRP: $25,000

Performance statistics

Tags:

Class: Fast Cars

Rank: #626

Best 0-60 Time: 5.8 seconds

Best ¼ Mile: 14.4 seconds

@ speed: 97.0 mph

Best Top Speed: 0.0 mph

Best Skid Pad: 0.8 G

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