Pontiac Fiero - Base Model (1984 to 1988)

The Pontiac Fiero Base Model, produced from 1984 to 1988, served as the entry-level "Fuel Economy Leader" of the first mass-produced American mid-engine car line. Characterized by its distinct notchback silhouette and a "blunt" nose with a black rub strip, it focused on efficiency over aggressive styling, typically lacking the aerodynamic ground effects of its higher-tier siblings like the GT or the Formula. Mechanically, it was powered by the reliable 2.5L "Iron Duke" Inline-4 engine, delivering approximately 92 to 98 horsepower through a range of manual and automatic transmissions.