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Engine profile

1985 Pontiac Fiero engine family

Pontiac Tech IV four-cylinder and Chevrolet 60-degree V6 · 173 cubic inches · Pontiac

Exact-year 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine bay retained for the transverse installation, throttle-body induction, air cleaner, accessory drive, cooling, firewall, deck structure, and service context; it does not depict the optional V6. 1985 Pontiac Fiero

Engine Summary

Manufacturer
Pontiac
Family
Pontiac Tech IV four-cylinder and Chevrolet 60-degree V6
Displacement
173 cubic inches

Also Known As

1985 2.5-liter Tech IV four-cylinder1985 2.8-liter High Output V6

Identification reference

Engine Details

Source-backed component numbers, codes, stampings, and application notes.

2.8-liter High Output V6

Value
173 cu in; 3.50 x 3.00-inch bore and stroke; 8.5:1; multi-port fuel injection; 140 net hp at 5,200 rpm and 170 lb-ft at 3,600 rpm; VIN code 9
Application
Standard GT engine and optional Sport Coupe/SE path in the Canadian factory brochure; exact application requires RPO evidence
Type
engine assembly / specification
Car pages
1985 Pontiac Fiero

Sources: 1985 Pontiac Fiero Canadian factory brochure , 1985 Pontiac Fiero Do-It-Yourself service information , Fiero: Pontiac's Potent Mid-Engine Sports Car

Cars Using This Engine

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