The Pontiac Fiero brought Pontiac into the market of two-seater coupes while representing an early example of American mid-engine mass-produced sport cars in modern times. John Schinella and Russell Gehly led the development of the Pontiac Fiero under their direction when they integrated sports car design features and innovative composite panels into the production. The Fiero model delivered fuel economy of 26-28 mpg on the highway because its 2.8L V6 engine used a three-speed automatic transmission. During its production era the Pontiac Fiero Fueled its efficiency with its lightweight chassis design and its standard 2.5L Iron Duke four-cylinder engine. The Pontiac Fiero attained better handling performance and ride comfort through its special suspension and brake creation to support the mid-engine design. Standard on the 1985 Pontiac Fiero GT V6 models was the Getrag 5-speed manual transmission as the base equipment alongside other transmission choices available for four-cylinder variants. The Fiero SE received its aerodynamic enhancements through front and rear spoilers which added both styling benefits and performance upgrades. All maintenance of Pontiac Fiero models should use original equipment manufacturer parts because they fulfill Pontiac performance criteria while guaranteeing correct installation.