The 5.7L 350-cid V8, standard in the GTA, was still making 235hp, but was up-torqued from 89, now making 340lb-ft. Added to its list of standard features, the GTA received a revised level III (WS6) performance suspension and redundant steering wheel radio controls. Base Birds came with a front air dam, power steering, front disc/rear drum brakes, reclining front bucket seats, black-finished instrument panel, full-length front center console, front stabilizer bar and 146-inch 5-lugnut steel wheels with hubcaps. Data plate code systems varied by assembly plant. aluminum Z28 wheel which were painted to match body color. Berlinetta came standard with exterior gold `Berlinetta' badging on
1980 301 Turbo T-top the Corvette L98 5.7 aluminum head motor, fitted with siamesed intake runners,
Pontiac
The new beak incorporated driving-lights/turn signals and foglights. 4 of the cars were painted colors other than the mandatory Red. 549
Before you buy a 1996-2002 Pontiac Trans Am WS6, here's - Hagerty The only figures released as confirmed are coupe and convertible production numbers, number of Trans Ams built, and engines built (ohc figures shared with Tempest/Le Mans; Ram Air III and IV shared with Trans Am). For between $2500-$3000, depending on which V8 and transmission you requested, the Y84 Recaro option included: *WS7 was the same as WS6 special handling package on S/E and T/A, minus four-wheel disc brakes (drums in the rear). 2,084 The Trans Am
305 Vikki is correct about the microfiche. 1981 305 T-top Andrew claims to have a short yet definitve list of passions, in which late-model performance cars, hold a top spot. At this point, Firebird designer John Shinella was enlightened to the premise; he was excited about it to say the least. The refined package increased the Trans Ams aggressive demeanor by leaps and bounds. The 89 Turbo T/A still stands as one of the fastest, best performing Trans Ams Pontiac ever built. Sport Coupe came standard with the LQ9 (LQ8 in Canada and
However, I am not sure that was the case the day they were built. Regular flat wing spoiler from earlier Trans Am now standard on Firebird. Road & Track selects the 82 Firebird Trans Am as 1 of the 12 best cars in the world along with the Camaro.
Trans Am World - Firebird Production Numbers also got its own lower body pinstriping. The number of choices and ability to personalize your Firebird created many rare combinations of early 3rd-Gen cars. L.E. wheel alignment, `WonderBar' front frame rail stiffener, special valving in
Every car has an an automatic transmission, the 2004R. They also all came with the Borg Warner 9 Bolt and 3.27's in 87 only. Mid-year tuned port injected cars received blank throttle body plates rather than the "TUNED PORT INJECTION" plates of prior years, and black painted valve covers rather than the previous years silver components. Berlinetta
The brainchild of former NHRA drag racer, hot rodder and entrepreneur Ed Hamburger, the Formula Firehawk would wildly expand upon the success of SLPs performance package that debuted in 1991. 350 V8 RS also got the grid taillights like the Z28. 1967 Pontiac Firebird Production Numbers. L69 H.O. The package jumped $600 over 1982 prices, still with the standard four-barrel T/A 5.0L V8 with a 5-speed manual or Cross-Fire injection with 4-speed automatic. 1979 301 T-top Z28 got a large Ferrari F40 style rear wing. All these Sport Coupes were white. 3rd Generation Camaros introduced: Sport Coupe, Berlinetta, and
pp. `Heritage Edition' package available on all Camaros. cars. Abiding by their name, in 1991 SLP finished testing and development on a truly serious machine that met all of GMs quality requirements, was totally street legal, and delivered ultra high-performance for less than the price of a ZR-1 Vette. L98 cars no longer offered with T-Tops due to supposed torque limitations of the unibody construction, although all L98 cars before were available with T-Tops successfully. code N, data plate code NOR), and at the Van Nuys, California, assembly plant (V.I.N. black; and gold or silver wheel center caps rather than black; the regular hood
Pages highlighting differences in decals, rims, interiors and more. 500 door decals, special blue cloth/silver vinyl interior, and red pinstripes on
disc-clutch limited slip unit. John Heinricy: I think it was about 1978, when they got serious with engine development and designing and building prototypes. If you do not yet have a Pontiac, or just enjoy sharing information and learning about them.welcome! 2,084 Here are the estimated production numbers for the first-generation Camaro: 1967: 220,906. 5.0 liter H.O. first available. Join today and help support and build the best of all Pontiac Clubs in the world. The Trans Am is selected to pace the Indianapolis 500. bushings, IROC-Z exterior decals and interior dash badge, and a thinner
It simply went to the wrecking yard. Trans Am GTA introduced, available with the LB9 305 TPI motor
Similar to and including much of the Special Edition Recaro T/As options, the 25th Anniversary Daytona 500 Limited Edition package added: EVEN FLIGHT AND A FIERY FIFTEETH B-DAY FOR THE T/A: 1984. Notable changes for 1984 included, the discontinuation of Crossfire injection, and replacement with a new H.O. and additional carpeting on rear wheelhouses (`deluxe luggage compartment
Trans Am and Formula get optional 140 mph speedometer. Paint RPO's change for new base-coat, clear-coat process. *Standard SLP Firehawk suspension includes, 1LE adjustable Koni shocks, stiffer bushings, upgraded control arms, higher rate springs and larger disc brakes, Unique 179.5-inch Ronal R-15 wheels with body-color-painted inner spokes, wrapped in *Firestone Firehawk 275/40SZ17 tires 175 1991 1LE B2L
Total production was at 46,313, up more than 16,000 from 1972 numbers. "Firebird" flashlight, and a small pocket for a garage door opener or sunglasses. 1998 Firebird Numbers Breakdown. black car with red stripes; or red car with black stripes. Optional axle ratio (G92) (305/3.45, 350/3.27) and its required options. Down behind the lower radiator hose, stamped on the front face of the block next to the timing cover, is the engine VIN stamp. special silver and blue paint scheme, special 4-color lower body striping, Indy
California, *Borg-Warner rear axle *RS available in California, Texas, and Florida only. An all new 1970 Pontiac Firebird represented a new generation of Firebirds. seats with inflatable lumbar and side bolsters. During the mid-80s, a resurgence of showroom stock road racing occurred in which the 3rd-Gen F-body was a prime player. The RS got the 15 inch 5 spoke
Note that 1987 - 1990 Most firebird convertibles were made by ASC Prior to the initial sale of the car to the first owner. Available from the GM Performance parts catalog, the package included, cast-aluminum Siamese intake runners, low restriction cold air induction, S/S tubular headers and a low restriction exhaust. There were 589 1992 B4C Camaros built. The next 1 or 2 numbers represent the date, and the last number is the year. Pontiac was contracted to supply four T/As to Universal Studios, two for beauty shots and two stunt cars. Dash badge on the RS now read `RS' rather than `CAMARO'(Heritage Edition Only). JH: Handling was a priority no matter what. The Borg-Warner HD rear end was dropped and replaced with the
Wrap around strips also on bumper. Hood and sail panel Firebird decals; front fender air extractors, front/rear wheel flairs, hatch-mounted spoiler and dual resonator exhaust with dual tailpipes completed the package. G92 performance axle ratio available only on Z28 and IROC-Z. The Firebird convertible was available with the LHO 3.1L V6, the L03 5.0 V8, and the LB9 5.0 V8. For those GTA buyers who wanted to row their own, this was the engine package of choice. Hatched from a partnership between Pontiac and PAS (Prototype Automotive Services), the 89 Turbo T/A was basically a GTA with a nest full of optional equipment and the spooling soul of the famous (and infamous) Buick Grand National. makes all Firebirds more theft
25 Firebird facts every enthusiast should know - Hagerty Media In addition to being 500lbs lighter, the new Firebird was the most aerodynamic production Firebird to date. Harkening the first 1969 T/As color scheme with an 80s flair, 1500 15th Anniversary T/As were built, all shod in white with blue trim from top to bottom/beak to tail. The last 8 digits should match the last 8 of the dash VIN tag. more well-known. Firebirds with ttops were sent to ASC for conversion to convertibles. guests, and 6 equipped (t-top models have extra bracing) Camaros by ASC. 180 All Z28's came with
the Dana 44. Still true since its 1982 release, the 3rd-Gen Firebirds list of available options was as long as the Torah. systems. Appearing for the first time since 1981, the Formula option came in two levels, the basic W61 version at $1273 and the option-loaded W63 for $1842. the tach: the lesser cams have a yellow line at 4500 and red line at 5000; the
Z28 steering wheel changed slightly with the line being taken out of the bottom spoke and the lines being made smaller on the side spokes. GTA recieves new steering wheel with integrated radio controls. Data plate code systems varied by assembly plant.
'93-'02 Camaro Paint Color Production Numbers - Google 305 was only available in IROC
65 wheel. Like the 1990 Camaro, Firebird also only received a half year production as Pontiac raced to release the 1991. reversed changing from black on bottom with trim color above, to black on top
FIREBIRD 25th ANNIVERSARY DAYTONA 500 LIMITED EDITION TRANS AM: Marking the 25th Anniversary of the Daytona 500 and the Trans Ams pace car duties in the 1984 race, Pontiac announced the planned-production of 2500 replicas. (like IROC) and had no lower body stripes.
Firebird Models List/History by ACW | pontiac | firebird-1 - DIY Created and produced by Glen A Larson, word has it, the first choice of car was a Datsun (pre-Nissan) 300ZX. codes or motor unit numbers. The 350 in the IROC-Z differed from the
??? Previously, all 5
However, one was created by ASC. Because the Borg-Warner axles were no longer
(350 TPI) Z28's were built. advantage) until 1990 when G92 HAD to be specified to get the better cam in the
The service parts identification list in the center console glovebox will
Its known that one is red and the other is black. Although the 3rd-Gen Firebird was starting its decent, it still had a little after-burner left for its finale. painted gold or silver (for that `double-dunked' in paint look). CHASSIS/SUSPENSION: motor came with a higher lift and longer duration cam, dual snorkel intake
I have Firebird data too. These 350 IROC's (being 1986's) had the
1990 IROC's and RS's are easily identifiable: 1990 was the
H.O. Corvette got a
G92 and J65 (rear disc brakes) no longer available on LB9 automatic IROC-Z. spoiler for the Z28 and the newly introduced IROC-Z28. 896
1969 Pontiac Firebird - Muscle Car Facts required CHMSL (center high mounted stop light) mounted externally on the
Unlike the Buick GN, the Turbo T/A was at home through the curves as it was in the straights. 8,692 1981 S.E. its in my garage too, that one still has its orig brakes on her, honest #2 car. Z28 came standard with a 3 piece rear spoiler and black horizontal
1991 Models that appeared in Early 1990, **1990 Figures include early 1991 Models. HOW DO I POST A NEW TOPIC IN THIS SECTION???? With its sleek style and modern features, the 3rd-Gen redefined the Firebird, again standing alone as a unique and special car. Each option that doesn't match can eliminate a minimum of 4% of the 7708 or 308 cars. 2,856
1967 Pontiac Firebird - Amazing Classic Cars I think the microfiche are in order, and searches made manually. Even though the 2nd-Gen Firebird had by 1981 become a bit long in the beak, its highly recognizable, iconic appearance was a hard act to follow. Seeing the writing on the wall, Pontiac and Chevrolet began design work as far back as 1975 on a new F-body. rather than the louvered hood; and the 1985-1987 IROC two tone lower body stripe
The Berlinetta model was
OHC-6 So I'm claiming it), Copyright 1996-2023 First Generation Firebird, https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2013168131146&l=a52249adda, http://www.camaros.org/exterior.shtml#ColorPercentages, Powered by UBB.threads PHP Forum Software 7.7.3. 6,030 Only two prototypes were completed however. Boasting of 50-additional hp without engine modification, High Performance Pontiac Magazine, flogged a 5.7L Formula fitted with the SLP goodies and recorded a 5.7-second 0-60 sprint and 14.2-second 1/4-mile at 100mph, putting it in Corvette territory. The regular Z28 name returns since GM was now unable to make IROC-Z's. 8,969 1,555 were produced, 5 being test cars. Someone may have really wanted a convertible and engine type was not all that important. 2,000
Firebird Production Numbers : Drivin' It Home The dropped Berlinetta model was replaced with the new 'LT'
1980 305 15" "AERO" wheels with smooth covers, red gauge backlighting, leather appointments, Daytona 500 graphics, and
Package
Remaining much the same as in the previous year, the package included gold accents on the door handles, Firebird emblems, hood bulge appliqu and 15-inch Turbo finned cast-aluminum wheels, highlighting the exterior. 1968 = 107,112. He still signed the visor, Darren; Its still a Pontiac, lets keep it alive, Jim. Hoglund was good with the idea, but refused to step on the Marketing Departments toes without a plan. A plethora of options remained par for the course on all Firebird models, especially the Trans Am. PBR brake calipers and larger brake rotors. 1981 301 The T/A now came standard with a cleaner version of the previously optional W62 aero ground effects package.
1970 Firebird Production Numbers - Forever Pontiac Forums also incorporated redesigned rear seatbacks with an integral headrest. cam grinds. Steering wheel mounted radio controls disappear from the GTA with the addition of the airbag. iron heads, and the IROC-Z exhaust manifolds. The Trans Am was the highest performance level for the Firebird. The hood remained and was made fuctional for the Cross-fire injected 305. For the first time since the Firebirds 1st-Generation 1969 model, 1991 marked the availability of a convertible through regular Pontiac RPO (Regular Production Order) procedures. The only available V8 engines
Prior to 1991, if you had to have a droptop bird, you ordered a T-Top model, it was sent to ASC, converted alongside its Camaro cousins and sent back to the dealer for delivery. pin mounting rather than the previous years latches. 463 The Dodge Charger had the highest retail share of any large sedan in 2013, at 14%, beating Impala, Avalon, 300, Maxima, and others. Automatic gearshift knob is switched from round to square in all models. Copyright 2001-2016. Mid-year, valve covers on TPI motors changed from silver to black (like
Sport Coupe took on the appearance of the defunct regular Z28 except for: `CAMARO'
The first generation Pontiac Firebirds were produced at the Lordstown, Ohio, assembly plant (V.I.N. 15 New lower body striping,
1987 GTA RPO Production Figures - GTA SOURCE PAGE Firebird body remains basically unchanged. rather than `Z28' exterior badges; body colored headlight pockets rather than
Since its introduction in 1984, the L69 had been plagued with overheating issues, leading to an early 86 cancellation, resulting in only 26 such-equipped birds. brakes were available this year on the IROC-Z convertible. The GTA option was not cheap however, at $2700 above the price of a base T/A, a nicely optioned version quickly approached $20-grand. 1981 S.E. used to disinguish a 350 TPI from a 305 TPI (other than the badges, which are
Convex 16" wheels dropped as all Trans Am's get
31 Berlinetta, and the fog lamp/`CAMARO' front grille assembly of the IROC was now
Other Sources Report the following: 30320 Total, 21,367 Base, 2,610 Formulas, 5514 T/As, 829 GTAs. This resolved issues GM encountered with the earlier rear discs, and
than having only the recessed areas painted gold or silver, was completely
After all the testing, the agreed upon HP figure was more like 300, rather than the advertised 250, and with a little tweaking, these cars were capable of much more. Camaro. to the 82 Corvette's 5.7L and producing 165hp. 1979 400 T-top top edge of the hatchback glass. Why doesn't PHS produce he numbers like Ford's "Martini" does? 1979 10th Anniv. only Camaro producing plant since the Norwood plant closed at the end of the
was adopted for all Camaros.
Pontiac Firebird 2gen production numbers data - Automobile-Catalog Only 1 of the 2 cars were kept and can be seen at shows. Also included, is an interview with John Heinrocket Heinricy former Chief Corvette engineer, Director of GMs Performance Division and 12-time SCCA National Racing champion, adding his input on the 3rd-Gen Pontiac Firebird along the way. new position below spoilers. P215/65R15 Goodyear Eagle GT radials with 15" cast aluminum wheels, stiffer springs, thicker front and rear
2,866 Firebirds optioned with t-tops receive new Lexan plastic tops. All Camaros came with front disc brakes. All V8's receive factory roller camshafts. G92 was not available on the Z28
cast-appearance TPI runners (like on the Corvette L98). Torque was increased though, from 275 to 285. Commemorative Edition'. Automatic
the better cam/230hp LB9 motor in the 5 speed LB9 IROC-Z. The LT option incorporated most of the Berlinetta's
Very few Trans Am's, GTA's, and Formula's were produced this year as some buyers were waiting for the new 93. Console gets new shift indicator and
New noses for all Camaros and new, deeper valances and front
Pontiac changes the lower dash and underdash panels. Total Firebird production dropped for 1987, totaling 88,587, down considerably from 1986. Trim touches included a color-coordinated leather-wrapped three-spoke formula steering wheel, body-color side moldings, while amodified WS6 handling package with power front disc/rear drum brakes improved the overall driving experience substantially over the base Firebird. Oldsmobile Engine Color; Cutlass Production Numbers; Mopar Decoding. Long story short, Chuck Koch, co-owner of Vista Group, spoke to Pontiac about getting some of the least damaged cars for the show. *From 1987-90, Pontiac Firebirds ran in the Firestone Firehawk showroom stock race series in the Grand Sport class (partly responsible for the great birds name.) as the hot ticket. Firehawks were produced. had new styling with a front bumper and recessed grille that was molded out of Endura rubber and painted the same color as the car to giving it a bumperless appearance. 1981 305 1987 was the last year for Camaros produced at the Norwood Ohio
Further attempts to put the Trans Am into higher regard include a new digital dash and a new overhead
The exterior of the TPI plenum changed
3.1 liter LH0 V-6. Drawing heavily from the 1988 Banshee concept show car, 91 Firebirds received a new front and rear fascia, employing body-color Endura thermoplastic, a material familiar to GTO and Firebird owners from the late 60s-early 70s. between the top three stripes was removed. 3rd Generation Firebirds introduced: Firebird, Firebird SE, and Firebird Trans Am. Sport Coupe also got the previous year's
and IROC-Z were replaced with a new 145 mph unit. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. GMEFI:With the early 3rd-Gen F-body light on power, was increased handling prowess a priority during development?
Trans Am World - 4th Gen Firebird Breakdown redesigned. 68 Plans had originally been made to use the
Although the last car produced in 1992 is listed as car #27, only 25
V6 with a two-barrel Rochester carburetor and five-speed manual. 9,874 They were compiled from reliable resources, but, even Pontiac, or GM, does not know exactly how many Firebirds were delivered to the public. The S/E model received new cloth seats and split-folding backseat standard, with custom trim and Lear-Siegler articulating front buckets now an option. in hard cornering. 192 -- Trim Combination, Black Leather -- 532. It's no surprise that car enthusiasts around the world are drawn to these sporty and elegant vehicles, and undertake restoration projects to bring them back to original condition. Im in Canada, Calgary, Vancouver orig.. Im very scepticle about posting photos, I can sure, however my fear is the photos becoming the property of someone else and using them without authorization, see, I know it sounds trivial, but in this day and age of technology, geez, Im still listening to 8track, found one from a 67 GTO, works well with the AM/FM, listen to George NORREY AT NIGHT, COAST TO COAST am, ghost and alien stories. Changes focused on engine choices and output. size) on all cars equipped with a spoiler (all Z28's, IROC-Z's, spoiler optional
Rounding-out the front suspension, coil springs were mounted between the lower control arm and X-member. old 7.625 (7 5/8) inch rear end.
87 Formula Options Page Although multiple companies were doing 3rd-Gen F-body convertible conversions since their release in 1982, they were considered coach-convertibles and not directly offered by Pontiac. Trans Am's ground effects restyled as well. 3,851 The 1982 Firebird line consisted of a base, Special Edition (S/E) and top bird Trans Am model, all rear-wheel drive of course. code U, date plate code LOR) in 1967-69; the Norwood, Ohio, assembly plant (V.I.N. 305 valance just behind the front wheels. The 5.7L was an optional engine on Formula and Trans Am with automatic only. models. New options included, a rally tuned suspension and W51 exterior enhancement package, with rear deck lid spoiler, sport mirrors and black door handles. and then tubular headers. 305 rather than the base LO3 V-8. Beginning in 1968, most assembly plants resumed the practice of stamping a partial V.I.N. Down drastically from 89s figures, total production was 20,532, obviously related to the factors mentioned above. ASC (American Sunroof Company-later American Specialty Cars) was one of the recognized builders converting Firebirds beginning in 1987, when they were officially contracted to create all 3rd-Gen Camaro convertibles. 1981 S.E. Some came with special 16x8 light alloy mesh wheels. The LC1 V-6 and LG4 V-8 were optional. . The new positive traction rear end is said to be stronger than
1993-1997 Firebird Breakdown. became an option on the Sport Coupe but with argent accenting rather than gold
VIDEO: Trans Am Worldwide Gives Us the Full Rundown on VIDEO: Installing Aldan American Coil-Overs nto a Turbo Regal, VIDEO: ProCharger Helps You Wake Up Your Tired Old Daily. first year for the updated interior which included drivers side airbag,
the standard Z28 aluminum wheel. 1,107 All 5 spd 305 TPI Camaros came with the better cam (25hp
All TPI 350
Standard 2.5L 4 cylinder engine dropped, multi port fuel injected 2.8L V6 now becomes
1988 GTA RPO Production Figures - GTA SOURCE PAGE Pontiac Production numbers: GM firebird, camaro, corvette car Trans Am made
This engine was standard in the Formula and Trans Am. available. The rear bumper was also reinforced but to the naked eye it is difficult to see. G92 (performance axle ratio) only available on IROC-Z for 1985. With most manufacturer and magazine track tests, showing the GTA in a close heat with none-other than the Corvette; the Trans Am (GTA) indirectly removed itself from the immature and endless Mustang vs. Camaro duel, targeting the higher-end overseas competition, largely from Japan. That being said, the GTA soon found itself separating from the competition and appealing to a more upscale and enthusiast buyer-more of the usual for the Pontiac Firebird. Catalog of FIREBIRD ID Numbers 1967-1993. combination also got gold badges and gold accent wheels); and purple haze car
1980 301 Amos Press Inc. For example, Trans Ams produced at Norwood (style 22887) used the base Firebird code on the data plate (22387), but identified the Trans Am by means of an imprinted WS4, the UPC for the Trans Am option (UPC=Universal Production Code). Located in Huntington Beach, California, Classic Industries has provided over 1,000,000 customers with parts and accessories they've needed to restore their vehicles for over four decades.
A total 62,455 Firebirds were produced for 1988, down 26-thousand cars from 87. The optional automatic-equipped (LB9) TPI 5.0L V8 got a bump by five horses to 200, with the stick adding another 25 hp to that number. 1989 5.7 IROC and a 1990 5.7 IROC are the pistons. 403 The other was a new fuel injected 305 using a fuel injection system similar