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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).

Stock: 419 (C class) Maximum: 636 (A class)

Red

The Red style is an Amerikon Speedsystems performance tuned speedboost car that costs SpeedBoost2600. It was made available on December 1, 2011.

NFSW Pontiac FirebirdFormula Red
Performance Parts
StreetBeigeEngine
StreetBeigeForcedInduction
StreetBeigeTransmission
StreetBeigeSuspension
StreetBeigeBrakes
StreetBeigeTyres
Aftermarket Parts
Standard Body
Stock Spoiler
Stock Hood
Stock Wheels
No Neon
Stock Window Tint
Default Ride Height
Default Licence Plate
Skill Mods
None Equipped
None Equipped
None Equipped
None Equipped
None Equipped
Class B Car 516
TopSpeedIcon2 425
AccelIcon2 565
HandlingIcon2 558
NFSWRedVariantIcon
Standard
SpeedBoost2600

Blue

The Blue style is a rotationally available stock cash car that costs Dollar icon349,000. It was initially released on September 18, 2012.

On June 28, 2015, its price was lowered from Dollar icon700,000 as part of the End of the World event.

NFSW Pontiac FirebirdFormula Blue
Performance Parts
Stock Engine
Stock Forced Induction
Stock Transmission
Stock Suspension
Stock Brakes
Stock Tyres
Aftermarket Parts
Standard Body
Stock Spoiler
Stock Hood
Stock Wheels
No Neon
Stock Window Tint
Default Ride Height
Default Licence Plate
Skill Mods
None Equipped
None Equipped
None Equipped
None Equipped
None Equipped
Class C Car 419
TopSpeedIcon2 235
AccelIcon2 459
HandlingIcon2 564
NFSWBlueVariantIcon
Standard
Dollar icon349,000

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.

NFSTR Pontiac FirebirdFormula Stock
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

"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.

NFSTR Pontiac FirebirdFormula Hobo
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

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.

NFSTR Pontiac FirebirdFormula NFS
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

Need for Speed: Edge[]

The Firebird Formula 1978 appears in Need for Speed: Edge with an A class performance rating.

NFSE Pontiac FirebirdFormula 1978
A 523
Requires 100 blueprints to produce
Top Speed 521
Acceleration 529
Nitro Capacity 519
Strength 369
Durability 357

Trivia[]

  • In Need for Speed: World, the Firebird Formula has a five-speed gearbox and its stock side vinyls are missing.

Gallery[]

References[]

  1. 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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