hotter cams have a yellow line at 5000 and red line at 5500. Camaros were built. Some came with special 16x8 light alloy mesh wheels. 1st time a 4 cylinder was available in a Firebird. For those GTA buyers who wanted to row their own, this was the engine package of choice. JH: The Firebirds styling set it apart; it was more aggressive, bolder, in your face. ??? 's 18 and 23 were cancelled and never built. 2,866 Z28 motor now available with automatic transmission. The Block Date Code represents the production date of the engine. TPI 5 speed went from 3.45 (1989) to 3.42 (1990) and the B2L 350 TPI went from 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). 1970-78 models either had a 400 or 455 V8 as standard equipment. cover. 1,817 As a sign of the times, fuel economy was now touted alongside performance and style definitely a new mission statement for Firebird. The Trans Am was selected as the DAYTONA 500 pace car. planned, but then dropped. I have information all across this site from VIN number and Cowl tag decoding to production numbers and specifications. editions and were signified by a special dash badge that read `20th Anniversary placed on top of back window. Z28 badges appeared on the right rear bumper, and on the side KITT, or (Knight Industries Two Thousand) was no factory T/A, but a highly modified version equipped with a stealth fighter-like cockpit, indestructible outer shell, Turbo Boost and onboard weapon systems controlled via artificial intelligence. I think this is especially true because back then there were a lot of "bone dry" cars where the option list was very small. *, **Note: "Y82" Stands for Special Edition with the Hurst T-top roof. I know of 5 original Goldenrod Yellow '69s, one yellow '68. The Turbo T/A had made quite a name for itself and the Trans Am was again a legend in its day. 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. 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. All 1987 350 TPI The Firestone Cup was open to multiple makes, spurring-on the family rivalry between the F-bodies and pitting the Firebird against foreign competition such as the Porsche 944 and Nissan 300ZX. 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. IROC-Z door decals were moved from the front of the doors to the rear. 1980 S.E. Total 1980 Production: 400 Ram Air IV Shoulder belts are added in the back. Windshield slope is 60 degrees, about 3 degrees steeper than anything GM had tried before it. IS THE SITE DOWN?? The refined package increased the Trans Ams aggressive demeanor by leaps and bounds. Although we try to do our very best to be accurate in our description writing we are human and do make mistakes. into the left front quadrant of the cylinder block, often in tiny characters. The 350 (only) received With Larson not sold on the idea or the Datsun, production exec, Harker Wade and automotive talent agent Eric Dahlquist of Vista Group Automotive, came together in the spring of 1981, soon agreeing that the new for 82 Pontiac Trans Am was perfect for the role. The rear bumper was also reinforced but to the naked eye it is difficult to see. body colored ground effects, and special GTA horn button. Following the 1982 ad slogan, Now the Excitement Really Begins, Pontiac Chief Designer Robert L. Dorn proudly proclaimed the balance of acceleration, handling and efficiency in the manufacturer brochures. code U, date plate code LOR . L69 production was restricted half-way (April 26, have one of the G92 packages in 1991. Total North American sales for the modern Dodge Charger follow . In 1970, all blocks received three additional holes (5 in total per side) for the installation of engines in the new pontiac firebird chassis of the second generation. slip axle. new 16x8 aluminum rims, P245/50VR-16 Z Rated Goodyear Gatorback tires, fog lights, 1981 S.E. while most others were bare metal. Regular Production Options (RPO) Description RPO Code Price. The CHMSL was moved from the spoiler to the inside During the mid-80s, a resurgence of showroom stock road racing occurred in which the 3rd-Gen F-body was a prime player. and IROC-Z were replaced with a new 145 mph unit. PontiacRegistry.com, the ALL Pontiac Club for ALL Pontiac Lovers dedicated to the preservation, restoration, and enjoyment of all years, models, and types of Pontiacs. Rather than Add to that it's a Champagne color with a green interior and green top, and I suspect it's a one only type of car. This was the last year for the Sport All Firebirds got revised front/rear fascias, interior enhancements and additional standard features. was replaced by the LT1 in 1992. the Corvette L98 5.7 aluminum head motor, fitted with siamesed intake runners, combination also got gold badges and gold accent wheels); and purple haze car In this chart, 2005 and 2006 figures are estimated based on US and Canadian sales. The Pontiac Firebird and Trans Am are among the most recognizable classic American cars of all time, alongside their GM cousin the Camaro. For 86, you could score15-inch color-coordinated cross-laced wheels as a $215 option. Corvette 350 TPI in that the IROC-Z 350 TPI had the regular Camaro valve covers, These runners were redesigned instrument panel, yellow lettering on dash, rounded controls, etc. The aerodynamic developements similar port injection as LB9 TPI V-8. speed LB9 IROC-Z's got the higher output LB9. G92 code was now available on the 350 (B2L) IROC-Z and now All 350 Z28's were required to valances, Delco-Bilstein rear gas shocks, special front struts, increased spring Drawing from its iconic history, 1987 would see Pontiac changing vowels from GT[O] to GT[A], offering an up-gunned version of its ultimate image car, the Trans Am. `Tuned Port Injection' (TPI) motors introduced. Base model Firebird available with Trans Am ground effects. production Firebird to date. Formula, T/A and GTA received redesigned taillights and a sharper-looking, notched decklid spoiler with integrated third brake light. 1980 S.E. However, G92 had to be specified now to get Earliest and latest. Records show that 74 L69 (5.0 liter H.O.) 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. is also cast into the bottom of the differential case. Available only with automatic transmission, creating 225hp it takes the top performance seat over the 5.0L. G92 and L98(B2L) cars finally got the Borg-Warner HD 7.75 inch Even a base Firebird could be fitted with the LG4 V8, if checked-off on the option sheet. An all new 1970 Pontiac Firebird represented a new generation of Firebirds. The second generation Firebirds were produced at the Norwood, Ohio, assembly plant (V.I.N. 1987 RS Camaro came **Note: There were 67,032 Sport Coupes and 15,528 Convertibles**, **Note: There were 90,152 Sport Coupes and 16,960 Convertibles**, **Note: Firebird Coupes and Convertibles have no further breakdown by option**, **Note: "S.E." motor introduced mid-year (March 1, 1983). also incorporated redesigned rear seatbacks with an integral headrest. Ordering G92 `without air conditioning' (C41 code N, data plate code NOR), and at the Van Nuys, California, assembly plant (V.I.N. 1,107 Z28 model dropped and replaced by the IROC-Z28. New "low density" taillights have grid pattern. was adopted for all Camaros. Thanks, 2019 BMW X3 (Titled to the wife, but I'm always driving it for her. Mine's a vert, there is another within a couple miles of me, and another across town. If you're currently working on a Firebird or Trans Am restoration project, Classic Industries can help you find the parts and accessories you need to complete your vehicle. One other difference between a GMEFI:Being corporate cousins with the 3rd-Gen Camaro, what do you feel really defines the Firebird and sets it apart form the Chevy? 2,856 an automatic transmission. Only available on black T/As with gold accents, the Recaro package, named for its interior enhancements, was much more. 1980 305 T-top The throttle had a smaller rate of advance at beginning of travel, and a larger ratio as the throttle was depressed. The first letter equals the month. 1979 10th Anniv. Z28 taillights with the horizontal black separator bar. The NACA style hood ducts were Firehawks were produced. both in the Z28 and IROC-Z. louvered nostrils that are not functional. of the optional 16 inch wheel. With three model-years under its wings, 1985 would be a year of good things and hints of things to come for the 3rd-Gen Firebird. 1987 model year). Total production was at 46,313, up more than 16,000 from 1972 numbers. At the time it was the most aerodynamic car GM ever produced. Gauges changed slightly and double pointer speedometer was dropped and replaced with a single pointer unit. These replicas are as close to the actual pace car as any replica offered up to this time. also equipped with a ZF 6-speed and GTA black `lace' 16x8 wheels. 5 speed manual was introduced and was only manual For a second time in its iconic history, Hollywood and the Pontiac Trans Am, were a match made in car heaven. A total 62,455 Firebirds were produced for 1988, down 26-thousand cars from 87. G92 and J65 (rear disc brakes) no longer available on LB9 automatic IROC-Z. The other was a new fuel injected 305 using a fuel injection system similar piston aluminum calipers, Special swinging fuel pickup in gas tank and special 18 gallon baffled cars went to this unit in 1986). The code consists of 3 or 4 digits. Had in hard cornering, 11 of the cars had the "Competition Package", 3 of the cars were produced with aluminum-block engines. P245/50ZR-16 Goodyear Gatorback tires (QLC), Level 1 IROC-Z with 5.0 TPI engine with 5 speed or 5.7 TPI engine. possibly old Corvette stock being used up on the Z28s since the Corvette's L98 400 Ram Air II Automatic 305 TPI's still got the weaker cam and 190hp rating. redesigned gauges that use an embossed graph patterned background, new door panels, new T handle shifter for was the highest performance level for the Firebird. Pages highlighting differences in decals, rims, interiors and more. 1981 301 T-top Of the 1968 Firebirds I have had here, three were Verdoro Green, two Meridian Turquoise. All this equated to 350hp/390lb-ft at 4400 rpm. 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 . four pinion rear end, produced by GM Holden's Limited of Australia (Firebird WS6 The Berlinetta came standard with its The Sport Coupe got restyled rally wheels (unique to this By checking-off option code B4U and plopping down a check for almost $40k (base price for a Formula coupe was $16,205), you got one of the quickestBirds ever to fly. The exterior differed in appearance only by `5.7 30,728 slightly: the ridges on top of the plenum did not extend as far forward. The pace cars were only available with the LU5 Crossfire injected I crunched some numbers on the 69 Pontiac Firebirds equipped with the 350 HO engine. MFI V-6 LB8 motor introduced to replace carbureted LC1 V-6. Pontiac marketing execs split the Firebird into 5 distinct models for 1967, broken down by engine. came standard with a new 15x7 cast aluminum 5 spoke wheel accented with either New silver 15x7 (up from the 14x7 rally wheel) steel 5 spoke rally wheels became Total production for 1991 was 50,454, up from the previous year, partly because of the early spring release. As time would tell, the Firebird especially the Trans Am would attain new heights. In models with custom interiors a new horse collar seat design was introduced that would be popular until 1977. Also marking the years significance, was the absence of a carbureted motor for the first time in the Firebirds history, with a single V6 and three V8s available, all employing EFI of one sort or another. They were compiled from reliable resources, but even Chevrolet, or GM, does not know exactly how many Camaros were delivered to the public. P215/65R15 Goodyear Eagle GT radials with 15" cast aluminum wheels, stiffer springs, thicker front and rear Its dimesions were reduced, wheel base is shorter, and is a lighter car. Besides making the base bird a bit more affordable (probably to move inventory) and the addition of structural enhancements and asbestos-free brake pads across the line, most of everything carried-over from 91. the standard Z28 aluminum wheel. 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. Tying it all together was a specially programmed chip for the cars computer. the rear bumper and C pillars. 2,917 1,635 P245/50ZR-16 tires replaced the P245/50VR-16 Z28 came standard with a 3 piece rear spoiler and black horizontal More often than not, the 3rd-Generation Firebird is seen as the middle sibling within the iconic pony cars lineage. 1979 S.E. Customer tastes, global events, gas prices, government regulations, insurance rates and advances in technology all contributed to a new Firebird for a new world. in the convertible however. plastic panels, with the "Trans Am" script on the right panel. 403 the 1990 model year. 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. These factors lead to 1990 model-year production ceasing by Dec 1989. VATS equipped cars also display antitheft system warning GM replaces many sets with glass The 1982 Firebird line consisted of a base, Special Edition (S/E) and top bird Trans Am model, all rear-wheel drive of course. Note that 1987 - 1990 Most firebird convertibles were made by ASC Prior to the initial sale of the car to the first owner. Side valances had scoops in front of each wheel (like Mustang GT). After less than impressive sales, 1986 would be the last year for the S/E model, with only 2259 units sold. 5,079 1st time a 4 cylinder was available in a Camaro. G92 could be ordered two ways: 3.1 liter LH0 V-6. 8,692 They also all came with the Borg Warner 9 Bolt and 3.27's in 87 only. Note: These numbers are not exact. TPI (LB9). Trans Am and GTA get updated 2 piece taillights with "PONTIAC" scripted in orange across the panels. the standard engine. available on V-8 cars. 305 was only available in IROC The notch back motor. The first and most common was the LG4, a basic carburetor 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. or the L98 350 TPI. 1979 403 T-top valances). Sport Coupe dropped, replaced by returning RS model. In addition to being 500lbs lighter, the new Firebird was the most aerodynamic production Firebird to date. All Z28's came with The Corvette PASS-KEY ignition lock system All V6 and V8-powered birds were equipped with the Y99 Rally Tuned suspension and were draped in a new more-durable base coat/clear coat paint finish. RS now These blocks will not have V.I.N. Also back from the past, the Formula Firebird was set to take on the competition for an affordable price. Two optional V8s were available, the 160-horse 305-cid 5.0L V8 or H.O. wheels, special blue stripes and blue hood decal, 4 wheel disc brakes, and ttops. The prototype Collector's 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. Convex 16" wheels dropped as all Trans Am's get
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