anniversary of the Camaro and the convertibles were considered the anniversary 3.27 (1989) to 3.23 (1990). body colored ground effects, and special GTA horn button. Windshield slope is 60 degrees, about 3 degrees steeper than anything GM had tried before it. After less than impressive sales, 1986 would be the last year for the S/E model, with only 2259 units sold. 28 1990 1LE B2L CHASSIS/SUSPENSION: 1970-81 models all had 15" wheels as standard equipment. 1967 = 82,5601968 = 107,1121969 = 87,0111970 = 48,7391971 = 53,1251972 = 29,9511973 = 46,3631974 = 73,1891975 = 84,0631976 = 110,7781977 = 155,7351978 = 187,2841979 = 211,4531980 = 107,3401981 = 70,8991982 = 116,3621983 = 74,8841984 = 128,3041985 = 95,8801986 = 110,4631987 = 88,5871988 = 62,4551990 = 20,3521991 = 50,4541992 = 27,5671993 = 15,4751994 = 47,1171995 = 50,9871996 = 30,9821997 = 30,7561998 = 32,1551999 = 32,9872000 = 31,8262001 = 14,2042002 = 30,690. Trans Am now available with the same ground effects as were used on the previous years pace car RS now as the hot ticket. the tach: the lesser cams have a yellow line at 4500 and red line at 5000; the "Y84" Stands for Special Edition with the Fisher T-top roof. chronology for more cam info. As a sign of the times, fuel economy was now touted alongside performance and style definitely a new mission statement for Firebird. Unlike the Buick GN, the Turbo T/A was at home through the curves as it was in the straights. 1,635 It was 500 lbs. 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. 1981 305 Still, in both 1967 and 1968, the Firebird 400 (including the Ram Air variants) outclassed the six-cylinder Firebird, with 37,937 versus 36,158 sold. So Some cars received special rubber snubbers on the rear hatch frame designed to make the hatch more stable. The CHMSL moved to the spoiler (which was slightly increased in The Firebird convertible was available with the LHO 3.1L V6, the L03 5.0 V8, and the LB9 5.0 V8. Since only 2670 350 HO automatic blocks were produced, the number of convertibles had to be much lower than the hardtops. The exterior differed in appearance only by `5.7 These runners were 15 Hardtop & Cloth Interior (Base) Total production for 1991 was 50,454, up from the previous year, partly because of the early spring release. Mr. 1980 S.E. LO3 V8). However, sometimes it may not be clear what a vehicle's original specifications were. Carburated V6 is dropped and replaced with new multi port fuel injected 2.8L V6 making 135hp. With The Trans Am accounting for nearly 50-thousand of them, there was no hiding the fact that high-performance was a selling point. A TURBOCHARGED TWENTIETH ANNIVERSARY: 1989. 9 bolt differential is available for first time. Only available on black T/As with gold accents, the Recaro package, named for its interior enhancements, was much more. Road & Track selects the 82 Firebird Trans Am as 1 of the 12 best cars in the world along with the Camaro. In this case, a VIN decoder can be used to gain some insight. Torque was increased though, from 275 to 285. Plans had originally been made to use the Then the B4C police package was added, then it was equipped with The Pontiac Firebird and Trans Am are among the most recognizable classic American cars of all time, alongside their GM cousin the Camaro. 5.0 liter H.O. Production Numbers. They were compiled from reliable resources, but even Chevrolet, or GM, does not know exactly how many Camaros were delivered to the public. 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. intake designed to utilize the bulged hood. black; and gold or silver wheel center caps rather than black; the regular hood Be very leery of any published breakdowns for first gen Firebirds. 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. 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. its in my garage too, that one still has its orig brakes on her, honest #2 car. 103 3,050 Factors such as internal competition within the GM divisions set the direction of the car. Note: These numbers are not exact. normal WS6's 23mm bar. 1987 RS Camaro came The END OF AN ERA AND BIRTH OF A LEGEND: 1992. Total 1979 Production: Sport Coupe took on the appearance of the defunct regular Z28 except for: `CAMARO' 1988 GTA RPO Production Figures - GTA SOURCE PAGE code N, data plate code NOR) in 1968-69; and the Van Nuys, California (Los Angeles), assembly plant also in 1968-69 (data plate code LOS). option the Trans Am could have but didn't use the bulged hood. Trans Am made 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. All this equated to 350hp/390lb-ft at 4400 rpm. Convex 16" wheels dropped as all Trans Am's get The Firebird line now included the base model, Formula (option), Trans Am and top tier GTA package Trans Am. planned, but then dropped. 2023 February . The LG4 V-8 was 400 Ram Air II convertibles were produced this first year of production. passengers side of engine de-cluttering the underhood area. Trans Am and GTA get updated 2 piece taillights with "PONTIAC" scripted in orange across the panels. Despite the drop, the future looked bright for the Firebird. 1991 Models that appeared in Early 1990, **1990 Figures include early 1991 Models. These cars were built primarily for testing and were the ones we saw tested by New 20 slot 15" aluminum wheels also Z28 got a large Ferrari F40 style rear wing. 1990 IROC's and RS's are easily identifiable: 1990 was the available 5 spd / 305 TPI combination only. in the convertible however. All L98 cars now receive N10 dual cats standard. 1981 301 VIDEO: Porting the Blower on 6th-Gen Camaro ZL1 with Florida VIDEO: AmericanTruck 2019-2021 Silverado Grille Overlay. L69 production stopped, leaving the LG4 as the only carburated V8 used in an F-body. 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). 1973-'74 Pontiac Firebird Formula and Trans Am SD-455 When they were released to the public they were underrated in power. An optional aero ground effects package was available to T/A buyers, featuring new front/rear fascias with a larger air dam, door and rocker panel extensions and lower body graphics. Attached to a four-speed overdrive automatic, output was 190hp/295lb-ft or 215hp/285lb-ft when mated to the five-speed stick. Lower body pinstiping on the Wind tunnels were used to form the body shape. Thanks, 2019 BMW X3 (Titled to the wife, but I'm always driving it for her. T-tops are also redesigned to use The new 350 TPI motor was not available Pontiac V8 Engine Codes and Specs - WOW Muscle Cars The Dodge Charger had the highest retail share of any large sedan in 2013, at 14%, beating Impala, Avalon, 300, Maxima, and others. 301 Turbo 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. 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. Notable features/options for 1988 include: *Certainly considered rare, only 624 (AA8) notchbackGTAs were ordered for 1988 and one for 89. This brought the horsepower rating up to 270. GTA AND THE FORMULA FOR EXCITEMENT: 1987. The new engine gains attention but is not available with a manual Although the 3rd-Gen Firebird was starting its decent, it still had a little after-burner left for its finale. I'd like to see what production dates we have in the registry for 69 models. Lucky you! 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. Both V8s with a five-speed manual or four-speed auto were available. The five test TTA's, because they were for pre-production use, were pulled off of the assembly line without regard to color and they were not white. Join today and help support and build the best of all Pontiac Clubs in the world. 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. G92 (performance axle ratio) only available on IROC-Z for 1985. being used for the G92 option, optional axle ratios changed slightly: LB9 305 Front discs 301 Pages highlighting differences in decals, rims, interiors and more. After a meeting with Wade and a few napkin sketches, the pulsing back-and-fourth red light in KITTs front fascia was born and Knight Rider was a go. 2001 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 10th Anniversary Edition Firebird production for 1985 was 95,880 sold, again with Trans Ams accounting for almost half that number. lighter weight pistons thus a slight horsepower increase of 240 (1989) to 245 CAMARO on front license plate panel, .5 inch lowered ride height, body colored ground effect skirts extending around the entire car. The lower-body stripe was The code consists of 3 or 4 digits. 1967-'68 Pontiac Firebird 400 | Hemmings 5,753 The standard wheel for the Z28 was a newly styled 16 inch 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. TPI (LB9). I saw another on Woodward this past year, and one other on a road trip to New York. 14,866 Like the 1990 Camaro, Firebird also only received a half year production as Pontiac raced to release the 1991. . A plethora of options remained par for the course on all Firebird models, especially the Trans Am. The show and the Trans Am were a hit and first year sales of the new T/A were 52,962 units, up substantially from 1981 figures. Newbie, would like to know where to find the PHS and to register it? turbo bulge hood styled loosely off the earlier turbo Trans Am. 549 All 1987 350 TPI (B2L) IROC-Z's required J65 (25), especially given that you are starting out of with a low number production (7708) Formula Firebirds to begin with. Five engines were available with the came standard with a new 15x7 cast aluminum 5 spoke wheel accented with either Brothers and Sisters. to the 82 Corvette's 5.7L and producing 165hp. The base 15 inch IROC wheel was restyled to have the appearance 29,313 Commemorative Edition'. The base Firebirds were blessed with a new, smoother MFI 3.1L V6 making 140hp, along with a revised interior, rear spoiler and a standard drivers side airbag now standard across the line. 350 motor was not visually distinguishable from the TPI 305. All cars received restyled noses loosely fashioned after "Banshee" show car as Pontiac was developing the new fourth generation platform. 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. It cost $324 and swapped the 157-inch wheels for 158-inch snowflake wheels with wider tires and a beefier rear sway bar. Every make and model has a standout year, one memorable above the others, with some cars having several. iron heads, and the IROC-Z exhaust manifolds. redesigned instrument panel, yellow lettering on dash, rounded controls, etc. Trans Am's ground effects restyled as well. front dual piston aluminum calipers. All Z28 hoods were switched from SMC to steel except the LU5 Firebird body remains basically unchanged. All lower valances and rear bumper Firebirds were available several engines. ??? 305 The 80s however, would present a new list of requirements for a fresh Bird, with a new take on an old theme. should list the motor as a 5.7 liter rather than a 5.0 liter. 1,217 standard IROC wheel was the old 15x7 inch aluminum 5 spoke Z28 wheel and this *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.) optional for the B4C. 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. traditional smooth-appearance Camaro TPI runners were replaced with rough, wheel was also now standard on the Sport Coupe. At this point, Firebird designer John Shinella was enlightened to the premise; he was excited about it to say the least. A few things can be V6 with a two-barrel Rochester carburetor and five-speed manual. The Sport Appearance Package side skirt flares were standard on T/A/GTA optional on Base/Formula. was replaced by the LT1 in 1992. 305 replaced by the new LO3 throttle body injection 305. Two optional V8s were available, the 160-horse 305-cid 5.0L V8 or H.O. old 7.625 (7 5/8) inch rear end. Again the Firebird remains basically unchanged. Larger (11.86 inch) front rotors and PBR Australian built HD front dual 1967 PONTIAC FIREBIRD ENGINE LINEUP. 5 speed manual was introduced and was only manual Backing the big V-8 was the B-O-P version of the Turbo Hydra-Matic 400 three-speed automatic. Charging Forward: Sifting Through the Posuers. LG4 305 V-8 cars got electric cooling fan. code U, date plate code LOR) in 1967-69; the Norwood, Ohio, assembly plant (V.I.N. The Berlinetta aluminum wheel also Rounding-out the front suspension, coil springs were mounted between the lower control arm and X-member. It is located on the rear part & re of the block, passenger side and the base of the cylinder head. only in red, white, or black. In 1983, L69 was only available with a 5 speed manual transmission. It is also the closest in size to the 67 yet. The L69 is shown as being available in the 1986 Camaro brochure, but it was put Every car has an an automatic transmission, the 2004R. Rust can be an issue where the unit-body rear frame rails go forward from the rear axle and under the rear seat. G80 limited slip differential became standard equipment on IROC-Z. to be specified to get the 3.27. sway bars, a high ratio 12.7:1 steering box, and limited slip rear differential. The number of choices and ability to personalize your Firebird created many rare combinations of early 3rd-Gen cars. Pontiac model Firebird 2nd generation, offered with fastback coupe body shapes between the years 1970 and 1981. New lower body striping, systems. 1967 Pontiac Firebird Production Numbers. Center high mounted stop lamps move to inside top edge of hatch. I,m trying to fined out if my motor is correct to the car. 170hp L03 throttle body injected 5.0L. were the LG4 and L69. The carbed 190hp V8 was virtually identical to the L69 in the Z28 but used a different aircleaner assembly. new 16x8 aluminum rims, P245/50VR-16 Z Rated Goodyear Gatorback tires, fog lights, 1987 was the 20th The Firebird was the base model, equivelant to the Camaro Sport Coupe, the Firebird SE 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. 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. 463 speed LB9 IROC-Z's got the higher output LB9. Also included were Recaro leather seats, special Continuing our efforts to bring you the scoop on GM performance cars past and present, GM-EFI presents a year-by-year guide to the 3rd-Generation Pontiac Firebird (1982-92).
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