All 70-81 models are hardtop coupes. with or without air conditioning. The standard wheel for the Z28 was a newly styled 16 inch They both sound like great cars. For a mere $695, T/A buyers could opt for the LB9 305-cid V8 with electronic tuned port fuel injection (TPI) good for 205hp/275lb-ft. 5,753 In 1983, L69 was only available with a 5 speed manual transmission. 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. with functional hood air induction flaps. Very few Trans Am's, GTA's, and Formula's were produced this year as some buyers were waiting for the new 93. Why doesn't PHS produce he numbers like Ford's "Martini" does? head/edge mounted valve cover design. 190hp four-barrel. 275 in 1985. Ordering G92 `without air conditioning' (C41 In an effort to dissuade posers from ordering 1LE equipped machines (and to save weight), most every convenience feature was deleted, including the AC (C41 AC-delete) and all but the drivers seat in some cases. J65 rear disc brakes, G80 limited slip Also, at some point near the end of the production year, the Located at the back of the engine near the Distributor. 5,087 The base Firebird received a new instrument panel, a more rounded-look console using a better quality vinyl material, new hood/sail panel decals, black taillight bezels and black-painted front fascia pads. 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. Also included were Recaro leather seats, special See chart at end of 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. G92 (performance axle ratio) only available on IROC-Z for 1985. 1980 305 T-top 1980 S.E. Standard 2.5L 4 cylinder engine dropped, multi port fuel injected 2.8L V6 now becomes Only available on black T/As with gold accents, the Recaro package, named for its interior enhancements, was much more. After some coaxing, Pontiac granted the request allowing 12-additional T/As to go to Hollywood. Stands for "Special Edition". "Y84" Stands for Special Edition with the Fisher T-top roof. The LC1 V-6 and LG4 V-8 were optional. Even though the new Firebirds still followed the fear of horsepower mantra started in the mid-70s, the 3rd-Gens handling abilities were up several rungs on the performance ladder. Corvette's P255/50ZR16 arrangement. Headlight pockets on RS no longer painted black. Pages highlighting differences in decals, rims, interiors and more. JH: The Firebirds styling set it apart; it was more aggressive, bolder, in your face. Note that 1987 - 1990 Most firebird convertibles were made by ASC Prior to the initial sale of the car to the first owner. not have the three horizontal slits above the grille as on the Sport Coupe and TPI (LB9). The following are the codes and corresponding production numbers for each interior color combination available for the 1988 Trans Am GTAs: 19D -- Trim Combination, Black Cloth -- 1,231. 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. 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. The new beak incorporated driving-lights/turn signals and foglights. Z28 with Goodyear P245/50VR16 unidirectional tires. Iron Duke, a 102hp 2.8L V6, and two 5.0L V8's. The base model Firebird came standard with 14" steel Shy of its 250 car projection, only 25 first year Firehawks flew from SLPs coop, but it was clear that a legendary phoenix had risen from SLPs facility in Toms River NJ, one that would evolve, becoming ever greater over the next decade. "Firebird" flashlight, and a small pocket for a garage door opener or sunglasses. leading edge of the hatchback glass. Although slightly smaller, the pop-up halogen headlamps were improved. Has anyone come across this? 400 Ram Air II the standard Z28 aluminum wheel. 1981 301 Turbo became an option on the Sport Coupe but with argent accenting rather than gold spoiler for the Z28 and the newly introduced IROC-Z28. placed on top of back window. L69 production was restricted half-way (April 26, black; and gold or silver wheel center caps rather than black; the regular hood It was coded W68 and painted "Redbird Red" with a color code of #42 and accent code #72 (Roman Red) for 1978, paint code #80 for 1979 and back to #71 or #72 (Francisco Red) for 1980. Because of the late-1971 GM worker's strike, production for the 1972 Firebirds was extremely low, and fortunately sales rebounded in 1973. codes or motor unit numbers. An OHC car is less likely to have made the cut 20-30 years ago verses a V8 and especially a 400 series. Not exactly blistering fast, but acceptable for the era. Delco-Bose sound systems and leather interior were available 1979 10th Anniv. JH: Handling was a priority no matter what. It simply went to the wrecking yard. Torque was increased though, from 275 to 285. 0 registered members (), 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. Pontiac and Firebird are Registered Trademarks with General Motors. Here are 25 Firebird facts every enthusiast should know. sold 500 Daytona pace car replicas thru their dealerships. 289 1991 1LE LB9 (305 TPI) Z28's were built. license plate panel was replaced with the bow-tie emblem. All V8's receive serpentine belt systems and A/C compressors move to 4 speed automatic 700R4 introduced and was the only automatic Corvette 350 TPI in that the IROC-Z 350 TPI had the regular Camaro valve covers, 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. Hoglund was good with the idea, but refused to step on the Marketing Departments toes without a plan. At the last minute it was decided Tires 1981 S.E. reversed changing from black on bottom with trim color above, to black on top 1990 RS's are the only Rear suspension was a torque arm/track bar type with coil springs, lower control arms and tubular shock absorbers. caps were standard; wheel covers were optional as were 14x7 steel 5 spoke They were compiled from reliable resources, but, even Pontiac, or GM, does not know exactly how many Firebirds were delivered to the public. the rear bumper. slightly: the ridges on top of the plenum did not extend as far forward. an automatic transmission. Aluminum 16" 20 slot wheels now available on all Trans Am's. TPI's. An all new 1970 Pontiac Firebird represented a new generation of Firebirds. 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. 1980 305 Clutches switched to hydraulic operation on manual transmission cars. The only reference I have to option breakout is in the back of a book that lists % of firebirds that came on each year. 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. Automatic 1970-78 models either had a 400 or 455 V8 as standard equipment. To save money, they opted for the OHC. 400 Ram Air IV 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. The new wheel/tire combo was very similar to the current Data plate code systems varied by assembly plant. The S/E received these refinements and new 147-inch diamond spoke aluminum wheels in light chestnut or charcoal finish. available only in black. 301 Turbo 1992 provided few changes for the Firebird. Because of an inevitable $1200 gas-guzzler tax, assessed to V8 T/A convertibles, this remained the case until 1991. Corvette got a 301 There are no members with birthdays on this day. I have information all across this site from VIN number and Cowl tag decoding to production numbers and specifications. the 1990 model year. L69 H.O. On the Z28, `CAMARO' on the front I know of 5 original Goldenrod Yellow '69s, one yellow '68. The car was 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. 305 The convertible was available on the Sport Choosing the top tier Trans Am, and why wouldnt you, netted a 5.0L 305-cid 4-barrel Chevy (corporate) V8 making 145hp/240lb-ft, mated to a 4-speed stick or optional MXI 3-speed automatic. Berlinetta now came standard with its own unique wheel covers that were styled Hardtop Of the total production, 76,051 were hardtop models. old 7.625 (7 5/8) inch rear end. 305 or the L69 carburated 305. 1970-78 models either had a 400 or 455 V8 as standard equipment. bushings, IROC-Z exterior decals and interior dash badge, and a thinner 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. The Sport Coupe got restyled rally wheels (unique to this 1979 301 T-top For 1989, G92 also required the following options: G92 and J65 (rear disc brakes) no longer available on IROC-Z convertible. The check digit was used for internal checks at the manufacturing plant. All Z28 hoods were switched from SMC to steel except the LU5 and a 3 speed automatic. Both (LB9) 5.0L V8s were allotted an additional five-ponies, bringing output to 205hp/auto and 230hp for the stick. Similar to the departed Cross-Fire injection engine last seen in 83, new technology prompted the release of an improved version. The 16 inch wheels that had been standard equipment on A total of 11 92 Firehawks had the competition package. standard heater) added the 1LE performance package. After initial designs from Roger Hughet at Bill Porters Advanced Studio, to the final clay models from Pontiac No.2 studio headed by John Schinella, the new Firebird presented a sleek, aerodynamic shape, much more streamlined than those of the 60s and 70s. 2,485 H.O. GTA recieves new steering wheel with integrated radio controls. 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. redesigned instrument panel, yellow lettering on dash, rounded controls, etc. HD calipers and 11.86 front brakes became standard on the B4C The luxury slated S/E model received a 105hp two-barrel 2.8L V6, with both cars getting a standard 4-speed manual transmission or optional 3-speed auto. (RS) or hatchback rear edge (Z28), and a 25th Anniversary badge on dash. G80 limited slip differential became standard equipment on IROC-Z. increased stopping power. In addition to being 500lbs lighter, the new Firebird was the most aerodynamic production Firebird to date. first available. the tach: the lesser cams have a yellow line at 4500 and red line at 5000; the This was the last year for the Sport The throttle had a smaller rate of advance at beginning of travel, and a larger ratio as the throttle was depressed. motor. Berlinetta gets electronic instrumentation. wheel alignment, `WonderBar' front frame rail stiffener, special valving in GTA also receives special door panels, epoxy filled emblems, All 350 Z28's were required to 350 motor was not visually distinguishable from the TPI 305. The base 15 inch IROC wheel was restyled to have the appearance 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. fuel tank for fuel pickup down to .5 gallon reserve to prevent fuel starvation redesigned. Enjoy your Pontiac hobby at the only 24-7 Pontiac Club that brings you Pontiac News, Pontiac Information, and Pontiac Entertainment at the speed of light. This was also the last 1992 car built. All Firebirds receive center high mounted stop lamps as required by Federal legislation, Just the thought that there is information in the form of invoices on record and no one that has access has ever compiled a data base that can be searched in any other way than VIN is beyond me. You're not going to find it broken down by color and then options (I don't think anyone has ever found a list that will do that), but you will find the number of silver Formula's built in 1999. The headlamp pockets were painted in an accent Still standard on the S/E was the 2.8L V6 with multi-port fuel injection mated to a five-speed manual or optional four-speed auto trans, making 135hp. 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. transmission. Started back in 2000 gathering information about the Second Generation Pontiac Trans Am. 9 bolt differential is available for first time. The big news for Pontiac in 1967 was their entry into the Pony car market with the new Firebird. Midyear the L69 high output 305 was introduced. The CHMSL was moved from the spoiler to the inside GM makes new N10 dual catalytic converter exhaust available, freeing up 13% more power from some All Camaro TPI motors Regular flat wing spoiler from earlier Trans Am now standard on Firebird. To nobodys surprise, total production was down from the previous year, equaling 27,567 Firebirds built for 92. These cars were built primarily for testing and were the ones we saw tested by New improvements evolve the interior by adding new Recaro styled seats, a new dash with However, I am not sure that was the case the day they were built. The Cross-Fire engine could only be had with the new TurboHydramatic 700R4 four-speed auto trans. wheels with silver WS6 centercaps. 1,324 T-Top & Leather Interior Even with rumors of a new 4th-Gen Firebird stirring the pony car pot, 1991 offered a fresh face and topless fun for Pontiacs near decade-old 3rd-Gen F-Body. Trans Am received a For the 15th anniversary of the Trans Am, Pontiac released another special limited edition 29,313 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 RS got the 15 inch 5 spoke The Berlinetta aluminum wheel also Berlinetta. still had 10.5 inch rotors with Delco-Moraine single piston calipers. Example: A128 = January 12, 19*8. colored gap between the top 3 stripes. Retail sales growth was 85% in 2011, 43% in 2012, and 11% in 2013. The crme de le crme remained the 5.7L TPI 350-cid V8 standard in the GTA. The Firebird line now included the base model, Formula (option), Trans Am and top tier GTA package Trans Am. Fortunately they decided to start production of the 350 IROC in 1987. Lower body pinstiping on the The slightly smaller non-CHMSL spoiler from 1982-1986 available 5 spd / 305 TPI combination only. 8,692 decals in the lower rear corners of side windows. Posi-traction rear axles were always standard on Trans Am models. 15 L.E. The new unitized welded-steel construction, allowed the suspension engineers to reduce the amount of rubber employed to minimize noise, vibration and harshness. More often than not, the 3rd-Generation Firebird is seen as the middle sibling within the iconic pony cars lineage. 5,753 The front bumper grills were replaced with molded Z28 convertible came only with P235/55R-16 tires for 1992. As always the case with Pontiac, end of model runs were signified by great additions, rather than a boring fizzle. So that leaves 350 and 350HO as the volume convertibles. With the coming of the 80s, a new generation would come to know and love Pontiacs prime pony car via the small screen instead of the silver one. 1967 Pontiac Firebird Production Numbers. 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. 7,176 The Coupes were labeled Y81 and the T-top cars were labeled Y82**, **Note: The Firebird Formula cars included all the engines, the Pontiac 301, Chevy 305, Pontiac 350, Olds 350, Pontiac 400, W72 Pontiac 400, and the Olds 403**, *Note: There were 12,692 Manual Transmission and 70,590 Automatic Transmission units built in 1978 between the L78 and W72 models.
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