Vehicle Description
Fiero means "Very Proud" in Italian. And Pontiac should be proud of
this car. Why did they stop making it? It's a fun to drive,
mid-engine sports car, built right here in America! Pontiac's
slogan at the time was, "We build excitement"! And this Fiero GT V6
has it in spades.
The body of this car was groundbreaking. It was light, made of
Sheet Molded Composite, or SMC, that resists dents and dings, and
would reappear later on Saturns. The aero bodywork of this model
was developed for the special edition, 1984 Indy Pace car, and then
produced in '85 as a GT, without the Pace Car stickers. This one is
presented in an uber-desirable shade of black with a complimentary
silver for the lower aero treatments. The front of the car reaches
low for the ground with fog lights tucked into the molded front
bumper, and hideaway headlights roll back into the hood while not
in use. Rocker panel extensions help keep air from getting under
the car at speed, a big spoiler pushes air down onto the car, and a
rear diffuser with quad tailpipes gets the air out while minimizing
drag. It shows very well but does have some signs of use and wear
that can be seen upon closer examination, but nothing out of the
ordinary when you consider the mileage. Bottom line, it's a
driver-quality coupe with LOADS of curb appeal. GT and V6 badges
adorn the hood, side windows, and trunk, and the 'Fiero GT' decal
script on the windshield let everyone know what time it is. There
is a power bulge on the rear engine lid making room for that V6,
and the car sits on lattice style alloy wheels that look fantastic.
There's a reason these cars have such a strong, cult following, and
an example like this is bound to get the enthusiasts stirred
up.
Open the door and you will find a nicely optioned, two-tone gray
cloth interior that is neat and clean, and in very good condition.
Have a seat in the contoured buckets that are both comfortable and
supportive, while still being sporty and bolstered enough to keep
you in place around sharp corners. You can rest your arms
comfortably on the center console and the well-placed arm rest on
the door panel as well, or just stick them out the sunroof up top.
The leather wrapped 3-spoke steering wheel feels good in your
hands, with the factory-replacement gauge cluster that features a
speedo, tach, and auxiliary units easily visible through it.
Options include power windows, locks, tilt, cruise and cold R134a
A/C for your comfort and convenience. A large sunroof lets the
light in, and the air flow through, on those nice rides in the
country when the sun's out. The center console has the ventilation
controls sitting just above the Sony AM/FM/CD/AUX stereo, which
happens to be the lone modification inside, although it was so
neatly installed it looks like it was born there. The leather
wrapped T-handle shifter for the automatic transmission falls
easily to hand with the window and mirror controls at your
fingertips just behind it.
Pop the hood, (the one behind the seats), and you will find a fuel
injected, 2.8-liter, 60-degree V6, that pumps out a factory-rated
140 horsepower and 170 ft pounds of torque. This engine addressed
the complaints of low power from the 4-cylinder engine that the car
was first introduced with, and makes this light little car, pretty
darn fast with the help of quick throttle response via the Holley
throttle-body system up top. Even the 4-cylinder cars were praised
for their handling capabilities, and Pontiac upped the game with
the GT by re-tuning the suspension with a revised geometry, heavier
spring rates, re-valved shocks, and more suspension travel. Power
4-wheel disc brakes assure you that you can get this car hauled
back down from speed between the corners, and 235/60/R14
white-letter tires all around are mounted on those lattice style
wheels to finish off the factory look.
Pontiac built the excitement into the Fiero GT, and it's been a
cult favorite ever since. With only 92,863 believed actual miles
and a very stock set-up, and great documents that include loads of
maintenance records, original manuals, and its original warranty
card, this is the one to own if you're looking for pedigreed Fiero
with killer good looks. Call today!