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. also equipped with a ZF 6-speed and GTA black `lace' 16x8 wheels. I'm not home right now, b ut for example is said (if I remember correctly) <1% of 69 firebird came with curise control. The GTAs standard weapon, the 5.7L, also received a handful more horses, now pumping-out 240hp/340lb-ft. As a result of the 5.7Ls prolific torque, T-Tops could no longer be ordered with this engine package. The TPI
Up until 1990, all 1LE orders had to come straight through me, personally, for approval. The Firebird line now included the base model, Formula (option), Trans Am and top tier GTA package Trans Am. JH: Handling was a priority no matter what. 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. The Block Date Code represents the production date of the engine. 400 Model year production numbers for 1982 were an impressive 116,364 units, as compared to 70,899 in 1981. Mid-year, valve covers on TPI motors changed from silver to black (like
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. The First Production 1967 Pontiac Firebird - Wide Track - MotorTrend LG4 305 V-8 cars got electric cooling fan. leading edge of the hatchback glass. If you can, please post some photos for everyone. JH: I would choose an 89 Formula 1LE with the 5.0L TPI motor, 5-speed, 3.45 gears and no power options in silver. 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: 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. Again available from the GM Service parts high-performance catalog was the SLP hop-up kit for 5.0L/5.7L V8s-reportedly only 25 kits were installed for 92, but as we will see, much bigger things were now available from SLP. 14" aluminum and 15" aluminum wheels were available on the SE and Trans Am. is for Special Edition. 400 Ram Air III bumped up 5 hp due to slightly higher lift/longer duration cam profiles,
I have information all across this site from VIN number and Cowl tag decoding to production numbers and specifications. Specs:
Firebird production for 1985 was 95,880 sold, again with Trans Ams accounting for almost half that number. Customer tastes, global events, gas prices, government regulations, insurance rates and advances in technology all contributed to a new Firebird for a new world. 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. RS had Z28 style valances that were painted body color
in hard cornering, 11 of the cars had the "Competition Package", 3 of the cars were produced with aluminum-block engines. 1967-2002 Camaro Production Numbers: First-Gen to Fourth-Gen speed LB9 IROC-Z's got the higher output LB9. Windshield slope is 60 degrees, about 3 degrees steeper than anything GM ever tried before. Here are 25 Firebird facts every enthusiast should know. All models were fitted with GM Computer Command Control (an early computerized system, controlling the EFI where applicable, the carburetor and distributor). All 89 20th Anniversary Turbo Trans Ams were identically equipped with: 1350 had leather seats, the rest were with cloth A few things can be
The new tops are
was now standard on the 5.7 TPI. Convertible 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. Z28 motor now available with automatic transmission. special silver and blue paint scheme, special 4-color lower body striping, Indy
The 1992 option code for an SLP car was B4U. 1989 Firebird Trans Am GTA TTA Numbers: 1,324 T-Top & Leather Interior 187 T-Top & Cloth Interior For 1989, G92 also required the following options: G92 and J65 (rear disc brakes) no longer available on IROC-Z convertible. 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. IROC-Z convertible now came standard with 16 inch wheels and
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. 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. 1,324 T-Top & Leather Interior
At least two of these test cars were sold to private individuals. the rear bumper. The 16 inch wheels that had been standard equipment on
. In this case, a VIN decoder can be used to gain some insight. only in red, white, or black. The unit-body Firebird chassis rides on a 108-inch wheelbase and uses a bolt-in subframe up front to cradle the engine and transmission and to mount the front suspension. 880 HP Tuners FPCM Support For Exhaust Control of New Camaro VIDEO: Bolt-On ZR1 vs Sketchy TA vs Boosted Z28. "Y84" Stands for Special Edition with the Fisher T-top roof. 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. Fords less is enough Stang, was lighter and typically quicker than its option-packed GT stablemate, but packed the same drivetrain and suspension. available only in black. cam change. 896 its in my garage too, that one still has its orig brakes on her, honest #2 car. 1967-'68 Pontiac Firebird 400 | Hemmings Still true since its 1982 release, the 3rd-Gen Firebirds list of available options was as long as the Torah. Thanks, 2019 BMW X3 (Titled to the wife, but I'm always driving it for her. 103 TPI 5 speed went from 3.45 (1989) to 3.42 (1990) and the B2L 350 TPI went from
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
1980 301 T-top 1980 S.E. Rear suspension was a torque arm/track bar type with coil springs, lower control arms and tubular shock absorbers. 1981 S.E. 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. Road & Track selects the 84 Camaro as 1 of 12 best cars in the world along with the Firebird. Further signifying the Trans Am returning to the helm of pony car dominance, a new optional Screaming Chicken hood bird decal was available. available on V-8 cars. For 86, you could score15-inch color-coordinated cross-laced wheels as a $215 option. 1990 IROC's are the only IROC's with the new interior. 72 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. 175 1991 1LE B2L
Berlinetta, and the fog lamp/`CAMARO' front grille assembly of the IROC was now
as the hot ticket. planned, but then dropped. 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. It also had the same steering wheel used in Z28's and IROC-Z's. rear disc brakes, G80 limited slip differential, and KC4 engine oil cooler. package consisting of: The 1989 1LE special deflected disc shocks were dropped for the
Nineteen-Eighty Nine is one such year in Firebird lore, producing a fierce phoenix for the ages. (350 TPI) IROC-Z's were built. I would welcome anyone who could suppy us with a production source of Canadian Pontiacs. 5 spd 305 TPI. G92 code was now available on the 350 (B2L) IROC-Z and now
VIDEO: Porting the Blower on 6th-Gen Camaro ZL1 with Florida VIDEO: AmericanTruck 2019-2021 Silverado Grille Overlay. Despite the drop, the future looked bright for the Firebird. Pontiac Firebird 1gen production numbers data - Automobile-Catalog All 350 IROC-Z's were required to
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. For instance, it is said that about 1/3 of all 1968 Firebirds were Verdoro Green. G92 packages with air conditioning (C60) and without air
Paint RPO's change for a new base-coat, clear-coat process. 1,555 were produced, 5 being test cars. In 1987, the 215hp 305 TPI motor returned on the newly
Both V8s with a five-speed manual or four-speed auto were available. 1970-78 models either had a 400 or 455 V8 as standard equipment. Posi-traction rear axles were always standard on Trans Am models. two-color lower body stripe. Grill inserts in front fascia replaced with solid pieces. while most others were bare metal. Larger (11.86 inch) front rotors and PBR Australian built HD front dual
1979 S.E. Automatic
??? Firebirds optioned with t-tops receive new Lexan plastic tops. The number of lower body stripes grew from 2 to 4 on Z28 with a body
wheels, special blue stripes and blue hood decal, 4 wheel disc brakes, and ttops. Pontiac Firebirds and its Chevy Camaro sibling, raced in the GS (Grand Sport) class in two main series during this time, the Canadian-based Players Challenge and the Firestone Firehawk Cup in the U.S. CHASSIS/SUSPENSION: Mine's a vert, there is another within a couple miles of me, and another across town. Firehawk was introduced. Recaro option no longer available, but Recaro seats were. Note: These numbers are not exact. The end of the L98 in the Corvette led to rough cast runners finding their way into L98 birds. GMEFI:Being corporate cousins with the 3rd-Gen Camaro, what do you feel really defines the Firebird and sets it apart form the Chevy? Five engines were available with the
motor. All automatics now 4 speed 700R4 units. additional valve seat angle, exhaust port/exhaust manifold changes. In 1988 only, this wheel rather
Firebird convertible reintroduced. 1LE performance package option (option level 0 IROC-Z) became
PBR brake calipers and larger brake rotors. 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. Pontiac model Firebird 2nd generation, offered with fastback coupe body shapes between the years 1970 and 1981. air induction hood. (rather than 10) differential cover that has a rubber plug. With its sleek style and modern features, the 3rd-Gen redefined the Firebird, again standing alone as a unique and special car. wheel was also now standard on the Sport Coupe. Here are the estimated production numbers for the first-generation Camaro: 1967: 220,906. tapered rather than straight roller bearings and a cone-clutch rather than
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. Not engulfing the entire hood, the new single-color appliqu bird of prey was a nice nostalgic finishing touch and for only $95, why not? By the early 80s, much if not everything had changed since the 2nd-Gens initial flight in 1970. 5,087 All L98 cars now receive N10 dual cats standard. 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. for the first time and were available on all Camaro models. New lower body striping,
The number of choices and ability to personalize your Firebird created many rare combinations of early 3rd-Gen cars. It was also within 70 lbs. Four wheel disc optioned (J65) IROC-Z's rear brakes were
Berlinetta. 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. Andrew claims to have a short yet definitve list of passions, in which late-model performance cars, hold a top spot. Camaro convertible was introduced for the first time since 1969
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. Anytime you start combining option %'s, you're making guesses. One was
P245/50ZR-16 tires. 2,856 First WS6 1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am WS6 Mecum Pontiac introduced the WS6 Special Performance Package with the 1978 Trans Am. One other difference between a
did not produce Firebirds during the period extending from 1972 through 1977. Pontiac markets another pace car replica. Production Numbers | Firebird Nation Z28 taillights with the horizontal black separator bar. Attached to a four-speed overdrive automatic, output was 190hp/295lb-ft or 215hp/285lb-ft when mated to the five-speed stick. UPPING THE ANTE AND SPECIAL EDITIONS: 1983. Using the same body as the 83 pace car replicas, but with new 16" 20 slot convex aluminum wheels
Tuned Port Injection' badges rather than `Tuned Port Injection' badges. Torque was increased though, from 275 to 285. Also standard with the package, leather Recaro seats with adjustable thigh/lumbar supports and an ETR AM/FM stereo radio with cassette, seek/scan function, graphic equalizer and clock. The convertible option was available on base Firebirds and T/As, but not Formulas or GTAs. 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. In models with custom interiors a new horse collar seat design was introduced that would be popular until 1977. wheel. Mopar Engine Colors; Mopar Fender Tag Decoding . black car with red stripes; or red car with black stripes. 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 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. 4,831 301 So that leaves 350 and 350HO as the volume convertibles. Pontiac Firebird 2gen production numbers data - Automobile-Catalog exterior badging and interior emblem badging came standard with 3.73 rear axle gear. Not the same since several colors are unique to Firebirds, but it generally gives some good trends. Copyright 2011 YearOne, Inc. - All Rights Reserved. Before you buy a 1996-2002 Pontiac Trans Am WS6, here's - Hagerty The Berlinetta also had its own unique
Would love to one day see these converted over to a modern database but would be huge undertaking and the microfiche are not available for reasonable business reasons. Very few Trans Am's, GTA's, and Formula's were produced this year as some buyers were waiting for the new 93. Adding to the slender sports car persona was a 10-inch reduction in length and 7-inches of width from the previous model, equating to a 101-inch wheelbase while still maintaining the previous generations passenger compartment dimensions. The Sport Coupe got restyled rally wheels (unique to this
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. Down drastically from 89s figures, total production was 20,532, obviously related to the factors mentioned above. as a regular production option. built aluminum calipers and more reliable parking brake actuators. Trans Am drag coefficiant is .32 but capable of .29 with standard Aero wheels over the High-Tech turbo aluminums. Total North American sales for the modern Dodge Charger follow . rather than the four-color Z28 body stripe. decals in the lower rear corners of side windows. 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. 5,079 (XWL). The front bumper grills were replaced with molded
1989 5.7 IROC and a 1990 5.7 IROC are the pistons. Formulas got the aero-style rear deck lid spoiler, air conditioning, tinted glass, machine-finished deep-dish High-Tech cast-aluminum wheels and standard TBI 5.0L rated at 170hp, both (LB9) 5.0Ls and the 5.7L were an option. 301 T-top The Trans Am is selected to pace the Indianapolis 500. 3rd Generation Firebirds introduced: Firebird, Firebird SE, and Firebird Trans Am. 305 T-top The new 350 TPI motor was not available
VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada The S/E received these refinements and new 147-inch diamond spoke aluminum wheels in light chestnut or charcoal finish. CAMARO on front license plate panel, .5 inch lowered ride height, body colored
B4C `Special Service' police package became available to law
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. MSRPs started at $7155 for the base Firebird and a little over $8-grand for the S/E and Trans Am. Firebird Models List/History by ACW | pontiac | firebird-1 - DIY drivetrains and Z28 suspensions. Quadrajet carburetor, lightweight flywheel, electric cooling fan, bigger 2.75
1981 S.E. 1981 305 T-top Automatic gearshift knob is switched from round to square in all models. Trans Am receives restyled nose with integrated fog lights,
28 1990 1LE B2L
Changes focused on engine choices and output. convertibles were produced this first year of production. 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. The Firebird convertible was available with the LHO 3.1L V6, the L03 5.0 V8, and the LB9 5.0 V8. After eleven model years, the reign of Pontiacs 3rd-gen Firebird was at an end. cover. Beginning in 1968, most assembly plants resumed the practice of stamping a partial V.I.N. Road & Track selects the 82 Firebird Trans Am as 1 of the 12 best cars in the world along with the Camaro.