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'''1988 Pontiac Fiero''' was the fifth and final model year of the [[Pontiac Fiero]].

The 1988 model year is notable for major suspension and brake changes, making it mechanically distinct from earlier Fieros in several important areas.

== Overview ==

The 1988 Fiero continued the mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout used throughout Fiero production.

For 1988, Pontiac introduced a redesigned suspension and brake system. These changes made the 1988 Fiero different from the 1984-1987 cars in several chassis-related areas, including suspension components, brakes, hubs, and related parts.

The 1988 model year included coupe, Formula, and GT variants. The Formula combined the notchback body style with the V6 engine and performance-oriented equipment, while the GT continued with the fastback body style.

== Major features ==

* Fifth and final production year of the Pontiac Fiero
* Redesigned front suspension
* Redesigned rear suspension
* Redesigned brake system
* Availability of the 2.5L four-cylinder engine
* Availability of the 2.8L V6 engine
* Introduction of the [[Fiero Formula]]
* Continued availability of the fastback GT body style
* Continued use of the second-generation headlight system

== Trims and variants ==

Related topics:

* [[1988 Fiero Coupe]]
* [[1988 Fiero Formula]]
* [[1988 Fiero GT]]
* [[Fiero Formula]]
* [[Fiero GT]]
* [[GT fastback]]
* [[Notchback]]

== Mechanical systems ==

Related topics:

* [[2.5L Iron Duke]]
* [[2.8L V6]]
* [[Isuzu 5-speed]]
* [[Getrag 5-speed]]
* [[TH125 automatic]]
* [[1988 suspension]]
* [[1988 brake system]]
* [[Cooling system]]
* [[Gen 2 headlight system]]

== 1988-specific parts ==

Many 1988 suspension, brake, and chassis parts differ from earlier model years. Parts interchange should be checked carefully before using 1984-1987 parts on a 1988 Fiero, or 1988 parts on an earlier car.

Related topics:

* [[1988 suspension parts]]
* [[1988 brake parts]]
* [[1988 wheel bearings]]
* [[1988 cradle]]
* [[1988 front suspension]]
* [[1988 rear suspension]]

== Common 1988-specific topics ==

* [[1988 suspension]]
* [[1988 brake system]]
* [[1988 Fiero Formula]]
* [[1988 Fiero GT]]
* [[1988 model-year changes]]
* [[1988 parts interchange]]

== See also ==

* [[Pontiac Fiero]]
* [[1987 Pontiac Fiero]]
* [[Model years]]
* [[Production numbers]]
* [[Technical specifications]]
* [[Parts interchange]]

[[Category:Model years]]
[[Category:Fieropedia]]

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