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Pontiac drops the fire-plagued Fiero

The Pontiac Fiero came to life after a period of increased U.S. fuel prices and was led by Hulki Aldikacti, a Turkish-born engineer. The result was a car with sporty looks, but not much in the way of performance.
JW
By:
Jack Walsworth
March 01, 2016 05:00 AM
CCHISTORY_160229863_H1_-1_GAKGTBSBBLAI.jpg The Pontiac Fiero was good-looking, but a small oil reservoir led to engine failures -- and, sometimes, fires. The car had a five-year run.

On March 1, 1988, Pontiac announces that the Fiero will be discontinued after just five model years.

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