It was 500 lbs. Car no. Trans Am now available with the same ground effects as were used on the previous years pace car
After less than impressive sales, 1986 would be the last year for the S/E model, with only 2259 units sold. Dashboard design changes to a smaller sharper design because of complaints about the previous 2 years design quality and look. black car with red stripes; or red car with black stripes. redesigned gauges that use an embossed graph patterned background, new door panels, new T handle shifter for
932 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. IROC-Z door decals were moved from the front of the doors to the rear. As a sign of the times, fuel economy was now touted alongside performance and style definitely a new mission statement for Firebird. trim'). Copyright 2011 YearOne, Inc. - All Rights Reserved. Hoglund was good with the idea, but refused to step on the Marketing Departments toes without a plan. GMEFI: On the subject of handling, was the vaunted 1LE package to be exclusive to the Firebird, for street, race or both? Berlinetta was revised by an additional stripe. standard equipment on the Sport Coupe. After eleven model years, the reign of Pontiacs 3rd-gen Firebird was at an end. is for Limited Edition. louvered nostrils that are not functional. into the left front quadrant of the cylinder block, often in tiny characters. available only in black. Mid-year, additional
changes are much less drastic. Out of 1,550 cars produced by PAS, the actual pace cars were randomly selected and sent to Indy for testing and modification. Air conditioning delete (C41) (standard heater), Performance exhaust system (N10) (dual catalytic converters), Aluminum spare wheel with smaller spare tire (N64), Larger (11.86 inch) front rotors with Girlock or PBR Australian built HD
This was also the last 1992 car built. Because the Borg-Warner axles were no longer
Note: These numbers are not exact. *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.) 4 Test Cars with T-Top & Cloth Interior
New noses for all Camaros and new, deeper valances and front
He liked the concept of a GTO interior in a chevelle and a split Pontiac grill. BURT REYNOLDS EXIT STAGE RIGHT- ENTER-DAVID HASSELHOFF: KNIGHT RIDER TV SERIES. an automatic transmission. With the model brand new, they were hard to come by, truly rare birds. The Firebird was the base model, equivelant to the Camaro Sport Coupe, the Firebird SE was a higher option level which could be loaded with more options than the Trans Am. Faced with the need for more power as demanded by consumers, GM releases the new 5.7L with tuned port fuel injection. autos, new ergonomic console, updated stereo, dash mounted map pocket, and new ergonomic steering
As usual, the big news surrounded the top of the line Trans Am. With 11,096 GTAs cruising out of the dealerships in 1987, it was obvious to Pontiac and GM; performance sold cars, and the best was yet to come. four pinion rear end, produced by GM Holden's Limited of Australia (Firebird WS6
Starting in 1982 and running four seasons on NBC, Knight Rider told the weekly tale of ex-detective and new-age crime fighter, Michael Knight, and his assigned partner and steed, KITT, a black 1982 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am. Z28 motor now available with automatic transmission. All 305 TPI (LB9) motors (1985-1992) came with one of two basic
tapered rather than straight roller bearings and a cone-clutch rather than
also got its own lower body pinstriping. 6360 Z28 Indy Pace Car replicas were produced and came with
silver or gold. valances). FIREBIRD. 305 was only available in IROC
motor came with a higher lift and longer duration cam, dual snorkel intake
the previous year's IROC were replaced by hood `power blisters' on the Z28. 301 Turbo (1990). enforcement agencies only. Berlinetta came standard with exterior gold `Berlinetta' badging on
Motor Trendput a TPI T/A through its paces in the October 1984 issue, recording a 7.8-second 0-60 dash and a 16.07 1/4-mile time at 84.5mph. Two optional V8s were available, the 160-horse 305-cid 5.0L V8 or H.O. This resolved issues GM encountered with the earlier rear discs, and
GTA also receives special door panels, epoxy filled emblems,
Discontinued because of fuel boiling. 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. performing `Multec' fuel injectors. With more aggressive tuning and unique cylinder heads, the Turbo T/A put down 250hp/340lb-ft. After a flogging by Car and Driver, which produced a 4.6-second 0-60 launch and 13.4 1/4-mile time, it was obvious these numbers were underrated. 305 or the L69 carburated 305. Firebird V.I.N.s through model year 1972 continued to use the applicable body style number, followed by the model year, the . The Pontiac Firebird and Trans Am are among the most recognizable classic American cars of all time, alongside their GM cousin the Camaro. 1981 301 ??? (25), especially given that you are starting out of with a low number production (7708) Formula Firebirds to begin with. Firebird Formula introduced, available with LG4, LB9 and L98 350 TPI
G92 could be ordered two ways:
This was the last year for the Sport
Gone for now, were the large hood-encompassing Screaming Chickens and muscular-styling of the 60s and 70s. 1979 403 T-top Midyear, the 1LE 11.86 inch front brakes and HD calipers became
With the redesigned 1991 Firebird now even more aerodynamic and fuel efficient, the process of conversion became easier, prompting Pontiac to offer a convertible through normal channels. The Borg-Warner logo
The S/E received these refinements and new 147-inch diamond spoke aluminum wheels in light chestnut or charcoal finish. Brothers and Sisters. Earliest and latest. replace the old grille/solid inserts. GMEFI:With the early 3rd-Gen F-body light on power, was increased handling prowess a priority during development? 1979 301 T-top 190hp four-barrel. Base model Firebird available with Trans Am ground effects. "Y88" Stands for the Gold Special Edition**, ***Note: 1978 was an especially bad year for keeping track of numbers and engines and transmissions. G92 packages with air conditioning (C60) and without air
LT option dropped. The Z28 had a different nose that did
Camaro. available with LO3 V-8. 5,087 400 Ram Air IV Tying it all together was a specially programmed chip for the cars computer. 301 T-top By blind luck, however, a cargo train carrying new Trans Ams derailed between California and Arizona. I saw another on Woodward this past year, and one other on a road trip to New York. wheel was also now standard on the Sport Coupe. the standard Z28 aluminum wheel. Copyright 2001-2016. Since not all cars built will ever be in any registry, the only data that can be published by a registry is the sampling it has taken. Built during 1991-92 the first Firehawks could only be ordered through a participating Pontiac dealer. G92 with out air conditioning (C41) in addition to above adds 1LE performance
Dana 44 rear axle with 3.54 to 3.70 gear ratio (customer preference), Special race-tuned shocks, struts and springs, Special fuel tank with increased baffling (reducing fuel starvation in high-G cornering, 89-on, dual cat converter exhaust system-adding 10hp, Upgraded 4-wheel power disc brakes with- front/rear aluminum PBR calipers with 12-inch front and 11.4-inch rear rotors. Plans had originally been made to use the
license plate panel was replaced with the bow-tie emblem. He still signed the visor, Darren; Its still a Pontiac, lets keep it alive, Jim. were only available with B2L or LB9/5 speed. panel above heater and radio controls. than having only the recessed areas painted gold or silver, was completely
Initially Heritage package only available as a white car with red stripes;
PBR brake calipers and larger brake rotors. Also standard was the custom cloth interior, rear storage well cover
93-106 . Has anyone come across this? 400 Ram Air III the automotive press late in 1986. Convertible 1980 301 T-top There are at least two extremely rare, non white, factory TTA's in existence. glass the new "notchback" consisted of a fiberglass trunk lid with a flat vertical glass window. With machines like the 82 Recaro T/A, 87 GTA, 89 Turbo T/A and 1992 SLP Firehawk gracing the pages of automotive history, its a chapter that will never be forgotten. RS was available for the first time with 16 inch wheels. used to disinguish a 350 TPI from a 305 TPI (other than the badges, which are
Optional on the GTA was a new "notchback" hatch. advantage) until 1990 when G92 HAD to be specified to get the better cam in the
The Block Date Code represents the production date of the engine. T-tops are also redesigned to use
The last 8 digits should match the last 8 of the dash VIN tag. yeahi got one of 5is that just convertibles or coupes also? All lower valances and rear bumper
Since 2008, hes been a freelance writer/photographer for multiple niche auto enthusiast magazines and websites. Using a
All these Sport Coupes were white. 30,728 305 Pontiac and Firebird are Registered Trademarks with General Motors. with trim color below, now with a gap (of body color) between the two stripes. IS THE SITE DOWN?? turbo bulge hood styled loosely off the earlier turbo Trans Am. Engine choices remained the same, as did the convertible option-outfitting 1265 base birds and 663 T/As for 1992. became an option on the Sport Coupe but with argent accenting rather than gold
for the first time and were available on all Camaro models. If you do not yet have a Pontiac, or just enjoy sharing information and learning about them.welcome! 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. Torque was rated now at 295, up from
Below are the specifics: Weight of Unoptioned 1987 F-Body Combinations, *Borg-Warner rear axle *RS available in only
Retail sales growth was 85% in 2011, 43% in 2012, and 11% in 2013. Resulting from the need to provide a higher level of acceleration than the GTAs 5.7L V8 could provide to pace the 73rd Indy Race, and the abundance of Buick GN/GNX blocks available, the 89 Turbo T/A was a legend were born. Pontiac markets another pace car replica. The earlier Trans Am "Power Bulge" hood returns on the Formula only. The
did not produce Firebirds during the period extending from 1972 through 1977. 350 motor was not visually distinguishable from the TPI 305. The 350 was only available in the IROC-Z and only with
anniversary of the Camaro and the convertibles were considered the anniversary
normal WS6's 23mm bar. G92 and L98(B2L) cars finally got the Borg-Warner HD 7.75 inch
Trans Am regardless. Firebirds with ttops were sent to ASC for conversion to convertibles. All L98 cars now receive N10 dual cats standard. is where Pontiac's F-car starts to show some muscle. 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. Email: contact@drivinithome.com. replaced by simulated hood louvers on the Z28. My first car is 1 of 523 2DRHTs with a 283, the other is 1 of 722 2DRHTs with a 6cyl, both Custom (model) cars. Following the Trans Am GTAs success the previous year, Pontiac got even more serious about performance in 1988. *1515 Turbo T/As were T-top equipped with 40 hardtops. Model Number: Body/Style Number: Body Type & Seating: Factory Price: Shipping Weight: Total Production: 223: 37: 2 dr Hardtop - 5P: $2,781: 3,061 lbs: 90,152: 223: 67: All Firebirds got revised and improved sound systems. 1,817 72 1987 model year). 1967 Pontiac Firebird Production Numbers. MFI V-6 LB8 motor introduced to replace carbureted LC1 V-6. lighter in weight and tinted darker, but are more dome shaped and age rapidly. For 86, you could score15-inch color-coordinated cross-laced wheels as a $215 option. Below the serial numbers had to be sure to identify the engine size. LB9 was available with automatic only. Automatic gearshift knob is switched from round to square in all models. list the code B2L and L98 for a 350 TPI, LB9 for a 305 TPI. Serpentine belt now on Camaro V-8's. *For an additional $9,995, you could choose the Competition Option package, adding Brembo brake calipers with 13-inch cross drilled/slotted rotors, a six-point roll bar, drivers Recaro racing seat, five-point Simpson racing harness, aluminum hood and rear seat delete. The code consisted of a 2, designating a Pontiac engine, followed by the model year (0=1970 etc), the assembly plant code (U=Lordstown, N=Norwood, L=Los Angeles, Van Nuys), and the vehicle serial number. All 350 IROC-Z's were required to
Although we try to do our very best to be accurate in our description writing we are human and do make mistakes. In 1990, TPI Camaros switched from MAF air metering systems to MAP
Like the 1990 Camaro, Firebird also only received a half year production as Pontiac raced to release the 1991. In 1990, the base engine for the IROC was finally the LB9 TPI
Camaros
cam change. The "second generation" Firebirds were produced at the Norwood, Ohio, assembly plant (V.I.N. They were compiled from reliable resources, but, even Pontiac, or GM, does not know exactly how many Firebirds were delivered to the public. 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. The new styling brought higher sales, up from 1990's sales. The new IROC-Z option was available on the Z28 and came with
"Pontiac Firebird 1967-2000". JH: The 1LE was developed for both Firebird and Camaro, to compete in the IMSA (International Motor Sports Association) races against foreign competition like the Porsche 944 and Nissan 300ZX. brakes. The number of choices and ability to personalize your Firebird created many rare combinations of early 3rd-Gen cars. 1981 301 Turbo Besides new standard deeper dish 157-inch High-Tech turbo cast-aluminum wheels and now standard aero-style wrap-around rear spoiler, the regular T/A remained the same for 87 with the addition of more options, including being one of the first cars to offer a CD-player, a Delco/Bose unit in the T/A/GTA. Content of G92 was expanded and purchased as a `performance
The revisions made to the 1991-92 Firebirds exterior as well as improved structural rigidity and overall build-quality, hinted to the next iteration of Pontiacs venerable Firebird, but the 3rd-Gens would be missed. fuel tank for fuel pickup down to .5 gallon reserve to prevent fuel starvation
Even a base Firebird could be fitted with the LG4 V8, if checked-off on the option sheet. brakes were available this year on the IROC-Z convertible. Thanks. Then the B4C police package was added, then it was equipped with
The NACA style hood ducts were
L69 production was restricted half-way (April 26,
Pontiac Firebird 1st generation production numbers and sales volume Pontiac model Firebird 1st generation, offered with notchback coupe, convertible body shapes between the years 1967 and 1969. Ordering G92 `without air conditioning' (C41
Perhaps not in terms of being the quickest of the bunch, but the GTA looked awesome, did everything well and came with more standard/optional features than the other cars combined. RS's with the new interior and the older valances (before the new `scooped' side
grille, black headlamp pockets, a 25th Anniversary badge on rear spoiler
to the 82 Corvette's 5.7L and producing 165hp. ??? Other additions were few but significant. placed on top of back window. 12/31/1989. replaced the CHMSL spoiler on the RS. rather than the four-color Z28 body stripe. WS6 Colors Firebird Numbers Breakdown. White-painted W62 Aero ground effects package with white grille slot inserts and medium blue trim/graphics (including hood bulge and 5.0-liter H.O. [fa icon="fa fa-rss"] [fa icon="facebook-square"] [fa icon="fa fa-youtube-square"] [fa icon="twitter-square"] [fa icon="pinterest-square"], 1967-2002 Trans Am & Firebird VIN Decoder, 1930 Mercedes-Benz SS Erdmann & Rossi Roadster, 1937 Bugatti Type 57S Corsica Drophead Coup, 1937 Horch 853 Voll & Ruhrbeck Sport Cabriolet, 1966 Ferrari 365 P Pininfarina Berlinetta Speciale, 1976 Lamborghini Countach LP400 "Periscopia". Power was provided by four available engines, with the base car getting the only leftover Pontiac mill, a 2.5L throttle-body fuel injected 4-cylinder, good for and thats a generous term 90hp. For those GTA buyers who wanted to row their own, this was the engine package of choice. All Firebirds switch to a T-handle automatic gearshift knob. Automatic 305 TPI's still got the weaker cam and 190hp rating. Previously, all 5
A total 62,455 Firebirds were produced for 1988, down 26-thousand cars from 87. In this case, a VIN decoder can be used to gain some insight. 400 Also new for 91, was the SLP (Street Legal Performance) hop-up kit for 5.0L and 5.7L V8-equipped Firebirds. 28 1990 1LE B2L
748 The WS6 option available on the SE's and Trans Am's included 4 wheel disc brakes,
Join today and help support and build the best of all Pontiac Clubs in the world. The Z28 also came with front, side, and rear lower body
The elimination of the MAF sensor was for cheaper production costs and supposed improved performance. 187 T-Top & Cloth Interior
GMEFI:Working at GM through the 70s leading-up to its release what were your impressions of the 3rd-Gen F-body Firebird? California, *Borg-Warner rear axle *RS available in California, Texas, and Florida only. Power steering, disc brakes, rear spoilers, and on 1970-81 models either a shaker or Turbo-style hood was standard. The Z28
463 only in red, white, or black. 103 The 326 engine was rated at 285 hp and 359 lb-ft of torque, and used a four-barrel carb with dual exhaust, heavy-duty . Some cars received special rubber snubbers on the rear hatch frame designed to make the hatch more stable. So that leaves 350 and 350HO as the volume convertibles. If you can, please post some photos for everyone. Trans Am made
3.27 (1989) to 3.23 (1990). Rather than
Champagne is a little more frequently seen in Firebirds. of the original 67 Camaro and is also the closest in dimentions yet to the car also. "Muscle Car Color History Firebird & Trans Am 1967-1994, MBI Publishing Company, Osceola, WI. OHC-6 In commemoration of the T/As twentieth year in production and being chosen to pace the Indianapolis 500, Pontiac built 1555 1989 20th Anniversary Turbo Trans Am Indy 500 Pace Cars, including 5 test cars. Firebird V.I.N.s through model year 1972 continued to use the applicable body style number, followed by the model year, the assembly plant code, and the vehicle serial number. The aerodynamic developements
During the mid-80s, a resurgence of showroom stock road racing occurred in which the 3rd-Gen F-body was a prime player. Total production was at 46,313, up more than 16,000 from 1972 numbers. Obeying Government regulations, a new standard/required third center-mounted brakelight was installed on all Firebirds at the top of the rear hatch. 1981 305 system with `5.0 Liter H.O.' The Sport Coupe got restyled rally wheels (unique to this
more well-known. The first generation Pontiac Firebirds were produced at the Lordstown, Ohio, assembly plant (V.I.N. 34 1990 1LE LB9 (305 TPI) IROC-Z's were built. 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. Wrap-around spoiler updated and now standard on Trans Am and Formula. Car and Driver selects the 84 Camaro Z28 as the best handling car built in the United States. It also had the same steering wheel used in Z28's and IROC-Z's. painted gold or silver (for that `double-dunked' in paint look). See chart at end of
The 305 H.O L69 was discontinued because of fuel boiling problems. not have the three horizontal slits above the grille as on the Sport Coupe and
The front bumper grills were replaced with molded
The new positive traction rear end is said to be stronger than
B4C `Special Service' police package became available to law
GM replaces many sets with glass
only 203-65Beaumont Custom converts with a 6cyl were made, and concencus says there were only 23 made with a 327 the Sport Deluxe, HTs, I was under the impression that 8910 65s were made that year. . Thanks for the info. convertible in 1988. body colored ground effects, and special GTA horn button. Cars were RS coupes with Z28 5.0 TPI or 5.7 TPI
An optional automatic was available as was the 150hp four-barrel LG4 5.0L V8. Trans Am GTA gets new
The lower-body stripe was
J65 rear disc brakes, G80 limited slip
and IROC-Z were replaced with a new 145 mph unit. wheel alignment, `WonderBar' front frame rail stiffener, special valving in
came standard with a new 15x7 cast aluminum 5 spoke wheel accented with either
L69 H.O. Mr. 1980 S.E. exterior badges were replaced with IROC-Z badges. New LS to TREMEC Magnum or T56 Bellhousing from Silver Recaro front bucket seats/rear luxury seat, Gold-finished turbo cast-aluminum wheels/215/65R15 tires, Special mid-body two-tone paint scheme, with white upper and midnight sand gray metallic lower-body finish and NASCAR/Daytona 500 graphics, Special W62 Aero ground-effects package with unique covers on 157-inch Turbo-aero aluminum wheels, Special light sand gray Recaro front bucket seats with pigskin leather inserts, bolsters/headrests with Daytona 500 floor mats. 350 V8 Trans Am and Formula receive new fiberglass constructed flat wrap-around wing spoilers. available on V-8 cars. Headlight pockets on RS no longer painted black. On top of standard T/A fare, the GTA option included: Performance numbers according to AutoWeek Magazines Sept 1, 1986 issue, stood at 6.5-second 0-60mph and 14.7-seconds in the 1/4-mile. Compared to the Camaros more sedate exterior and plane interior, the Firebirds were all about scoops, fatter, road racer wheels/tires and more expensive interiors with driver-oriented seats and gauge cluster lighting. 5.7 TPI motor (B2L) or 5.0 TPI motor (LB9) with 5 speed (MM5) manual. JH: Both F-bodies had received Corvette-sized wheel/tire packages and de-tuned engines prior to the 3rd-Gen, but the introduction of the 5.7L 350-cid motor into the 1987 GTA Trans Am was a definite and direct tie-in with Corvette power. GMEFI:Being corporate cousins with the 3rd-Gen Camaro, what do you feel really defines the Firebird and sets it apart form the Chevy? 9,874 The rear bumper was also reinforced but to the naked eye it is difficult to see. Newbie, would like to know where to find the PHS and to register it? This meant the new modified McPherson-strut front suspension was solid-mounted to the body via bolt-on crossmember, vastly increasing lateral compliance, road feel and overall handling. Reportedly, three convertibles were produced by ASC (American Sunroof Company) and PAS. These units came painted black from the factory
extended to the finned aluminum wheels with smooth caps and a functional spoiler. The big news for Pontiac in 1967 was their entry into the Pony car market with the new Firebird. 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. Posi-traction rear axles were always standard on Trans Am models. Z28 selected as the Indy 500 pace car. The 350 in the IROC-Z differed from the
With the 1st-, 2nd- and 4th-Gen Birds considered to be among the more coveted examples, the 82-92 cars seem always to get shortchanged from enthusiasts although we have a feeling thats about to change. The Firebird H.O. 1981 S.E. The SE could be had with every
I have information all across this site from VIN number and Cowl tag decoding to production numbers and specifications. 1979 400 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. code U, date plate code LOR) in 1967-69; the Norwood, Ohio, assembly plant (V.I.N. The Firebird was the base model, equivelant to the Camaro Sport Coupe, the Firebird SE
lighter, dimesions were reduced, and had a shorter wheel base. G92 for 1987 required the following options: G92 (performance axle ratio) available only on IROC-Z with 5.0
The only changes made to the cars that actually were on the track during the race were the additions of strobe lights and safety equipment. Cars were equipped with range of engines of 3769 - 6558 cc (230 - 400.2 cui) displacement, delivering 115.5 - 257 kW (157 - 350 PS, 155 - 345 hp) of power. V6 with a two-barrel Rochester carburetor and five-speed manual. combination also got gold badges and gold accent wheels); and purple haze car
I'd like to see what production dates we have in the registry for 69 models. 6,030 1981 Pace Car Turbo 1980 301 Instead, the 1991 Camaros were introduced early during last half of
8,692 (RS) or hatchback rear edge (Z28), and a 25th Anniversary badge on dash. All 89 20th Anniversary Turbo Trans Ams were identically equipped with: 1350 had leather seats, the rest were with cloth 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. Gone with the wind was the 2.5L 4-banger, as an electronic multi port fuel injected 2.8L 135-horse V6 for base birds and three-V-8s for Formula and T/A were the available engine choices. the better cam/230hp LB9 motor in the 5 speed LB9 IROC-Z. rates, special jounce bumpers, 5 degrees of caster (up from 3.5 on Z28) in front
However, I am not sure that was the case the day they were built. Z28 taillights with the horizontal black separator bar. The prototype Collector's
Regaining its former glory, the standard T/A received a beefier Rally Tuned suspension with 34mm front/23mm rear stabilizer bars. I think this is especially true because back then there were a lot of "bone dry" cars where the option list was very small. to be specified to get the 3.27. bushings, IROC-Z exterior decals and interior dash badge, and a thinner
Its known that one is red. Posi-traction rear axles were always standard on Trans Am models. Also check out the store to save some money on your restoration project. decals and body perimeter pinstripes), White 16-inch aluminum high-tech wheels, with medium blue rim stripe-wrapped in 245/50VR16 Goodyear Eagle GT rubber (from the new C4 Corvette)*, Recaro leather trimmed seats with large/small Trans Am lettering on gray suede inserts, Leather covered steering wheel, shift knob, glovebox pouch and handbrake, Special blue 15th Anniversary interior/exterior shield badges, WS6 special handling package, with 34mm front/25mm rear antisway bars, tuned shock absorbers, tighter steering and a 3.73:1 rear axle gear ratio, L69 H.O. code L, data plate code BL or L). Power steering, disc brakes, rear spoilers, and on 1970-81 models either a shaker or Turbo-style hood was standard. 15 7,176 Camaro's were marketed to a different crowd, so I would expect them to be ordered/produced in different numbers for the engine/body combos. would realy like to share my babies with you and your members. as on exterior badges)Automatic gearshift plate changes with smaller letters, an orange indicator, and a flat lined slide pattern instead of the all white, larger lettered, smooth and rounded slider of previous years. There were 8,197 made. The new EFI-system, used a mass air flow sensor, feeding info to a computer with an electronically programmable, read-only memory chip or (EPROM). *, **Note: "Y82" Stands for Special Edition with the Hurst T-top roof. Color: Blue; 2 Vehicles; Share; Posted June 29, 2014. . 1980 S.E. Firebird receives restyled nose with wrap-around strips known as "bumperettes" to
under warranty, but the Lexan tops continue through 1992. 1,324 T-Top & Leather Interior
G92 option included N10 performance exhaust system (dual
Fog lamps were now available on the Sport Coupe and
Employing a 62-degree raked windshield, frameless rear hatch glass with compound-convex curves and a pointed beak-like front fascia with Firebird-exclusive pop-up headlights; the wind cheating wedge shape produced a miniscule (0.323 Cd), the lowest coefficient of drag in GMs test history. Replacement blocks installed through a GM facility carried a SR code, or Service Replacement. Pontiac Firebird base model, formula, trans am, ram air (WS6), Firehawk, NHRA and special editions production Model numbers from 1993 to 2002 Update: Recently added 2002 Firebird production numbers; Firehawk production numbers; 2002 CE collector's edition firebird model (yellow car) and NHRA firebird model production numbers. At least two of these test cars were sold to private individuals. Z28 came standard with a 3 piece rear spoiler and black horizontal
Its dimesions were reduced, wheel base is shorter, and is a lighter car. Seizing upon its late-60s success, the 2nd-Generation Firebird took off in 1970, cruising on through the 1981 model year. 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.