The Fiero was redesigned to use a fuel efficient version of GM's 2.5 L (151 cu in) four-cylinder Iron Duke engine capable of 31 mpg ‑US (7.6 L/100 km; 37 mpg ‑imp) in the city and 50 mpg ‑US (4.7 L/100 km; 60 mpg ‑imp) on the highway with the economy-ratio transmission option. [4] .

Feb 2, 2023 · It was marred by defects and other issues, but the Pontiac Fiero continues to live on as one of the most unusual and unique cars in American automotive history.

4 days ago · The Pontiac Fiero has become an icon of 1980s automotive design. Now, collectors have a chance to pick up a 1985 GT model with a stick in like-new condition. ... GM Authority is a must-read for GM ...

Jul 15, 2022 · In this case, the Pontiac Fiero, GM's first mid-engine sports car, was a long-developing idea borne of necessity during a time of crisis, coupled with bargain bin parts and a litany of bad...

Feb 20, 2023 · Though it was General Motors' first mid-engine production vehicle, the automaker designed the Fiero to "drive back and forth to work and be efficient," says John Schinella, chief designer on...

Apr 24, 1988 · GM was killing off the Pontiac Fiero at the end of the 1988 model year, shutting down the Pontiac assembly plant where the sporty two-seaters were built and eliminating the jobs of about 2,000...

Mar 25, 2010 · Launched in 1983, the Pontiac Fiero promised to be a good-looking, affordable mid-engine sports car, introducing exciting new techniques in production and design. Alas, it proved to be one of...

Mar 5, 2025 · Pontiac Fiero illustrations (GM Heritage Archives) General Motor’s Pontiac brand produced many great-looking and successful automotive designs over the years. One of the most iconic automobiles introduced during the 1980s was the Pontiac Fiero.

Feb 5, 2021 · Sold to conservative GM corporate leaders by Pontiac Division as a fuel-efficient two-seat commuter with the compact X-car’s 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and transaxle (four-speed manual or three-speed automatic) behind its cockpit, the Fiero would soon after evolve into a real sports car.

Roughly 10 years later, Pontiac pitched a fuel-efficient mid-engine two-seat "commuter car" to GM planners. Known as the Fiero, the coupe offered Ferrari-like styling at an entry-level price point.