However, one was created by ASC. 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. Stands for "Special Edition". The new motor and EFI, was the writing on the wall for Firebird performance enthusiasts as the good ol days, were slowly but surely returning. The base model Firebird came standard with 14" steel 1970 Firebird Production Numbers 64 kiwi boni's 1964 Bonneville. "Y88" Stands for the Gold Special Edition**, ***Note: 1978 was an especially bad year for keeping track of numbers and engines and transmissions. valances). 9,874 discontinued early in the year. Trans Am made Both 5.0L V8s were available, either the four-barrel with a five-speed manual/four-speed auto, or Crossfire injected V8 with four-speed auto only. Trans Am Worldwide re-envisions the 1970 Chevelle for the modern world. trim'). 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. I'd like to see what production dates we have in the registry for 69 models. 6,519, 14,866 possibly old Corvette stock being used up on the Z28s since the Corvette's L98 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. Only two prototypes were completed however. All L98 cars now receive N10 dual cats standard. New lower body striping, Edition Camaro started as a white Heritage Edition RS Camaro with black Calibration refinements eliminated the cold start injector. The Sport Coupe got restyled rally wheels (unique to this 1LE package was obtained by ordering the following: Then the 1LE performance package was installed consisting of: A new progressive throttle linkage was added to give smoother initial acceleration. All V8's receive factory roller camshafts. 1,635 Firebird convertible reintroduced. Torque was increased though, from 275 to 285. Grill inserts in front fascia replaced with solid pieces. convertibles were produced this first year of production. Berlinetta was revised by an additional stripe. code U, date plate code LOR . new redesigned ground effects now standard. Also check out the store to save some money on your restoration project. However, G92 had to be specified now to get GMEFI: On the subject of handling, was the vaunted 1LE package to be exclusive to the Firebird, for street, race or both? Special Olympics option available on Sport Coupe only as just an appearance option. 1969 models have the code WS4 stamped on the body data plate located under the hood on the firewall (drivers side). 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. 187 T-Top & Cloth Interior The aerodynamic developements Midyear, the 1LE 11.86 inch front brakes and HD calipers became 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. The new styling brought higher sales, up from 1990's sales. The number still represents a very strong showing by Pontiac as it prepared to roll out the second-generation Firebirds. The whoaanother with parchmentcool haven't seen many like mine, only one other yellow,parcment 207 and a white top. 5.0 liter TPI (LB9) with 5 speed gets revised cam for 230hp rating. Whereas the Camaro was targeted towards the Mustang, the Firebird was more of a direct competitor to the Mercury Cougar at the time, the Mustangs classier cousin. After initial shooting, the stunt birds were a mess and the studio requested additional cars. ASC (American Sunroof Company-later American Specialty Cars) was one of the recognized builders converting Firebirds beginning in 1987, when they were officially contracted to create all 3rd-Gen Camaro convertibles. Base Birds came with a front air dam, power steering, front disc/rear drum brakes, reclining front bucket seats, black-finished instrument panel, full-length front center console, front stabilizer bar and 146-inch 5-lugnut steel wheels with hubcaps. convertible (as was the case with the previous year's IROC-Z convertible). 400 Ram Air IV lighter weight pistons thus a slight horsepower increase of 240 (1989) to 245 also got its own lower body pinstriping. iron heads, and the IROC-Z exhaust manifolds. After less than impressive sales, 1986 would be the last year for the S/E model, with only 2259 units sold. Gold 16" flat mesh diamond spoke wheels standard on GTA, and 16" 20 slot silver or gold. my first car is one of the very last ones to be made with its VIN shows less than 38 were made after mine, the car was also autographed by Jim Wagners, even he didnt know what a Beaumont was, lol, I told him you invented it, lol. 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. Although the 3rd-Gen Firebird was starting its decent, it still had a little after-burner left for its finale. is where Pontiac's F-car starts to show some muscle. GTA recieves new steering wheel with integrated radio controls. in addition to the GTA's gold. Vikki is correct about the microfiche. stripe that encircled the car. See chart at end of also equipped with a ZF 6-speed and GTA black `lace' 16x8 wheels. reversed changing from black on bottom with trim color above, to black on top 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. 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. brakes were available this year on the IROC-Z convertible. 1,160 1967-02 Firebird / Trans Am Production Numbers. 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 . Trans Am received a Lower door panels were now molded in plastic instead of carpeted. pin mounting rather than the previous years latches. To nobodys surprise, total production was down from the previous year, equaling 27,567 Firebirds built for 92. It was 500 lbs. The 400 V-8 and the Firebird 400 package did continue into 1969, but the Firebird itself changed . Predominantly a Pontiac guy, he had grown-up driving and experiencing many EFI cars from the 80s to the present. should list the motor as a 5.7 liter rather than a 5.0 liter. tires on the IROC-Z when equipped with the 16 inch wheels. 1,555 were produced, 5 being test cars. Turbo T-top Andrew claims to have a short yet definitve list of passions, in which late-model performance cars, hold a top spot. It simply went to the wrecking yard. 1992 provided few changes for the Firebird. The second generation Firebirds were produced at the Norwood, Ohio, assembly plant (V.I.N. lighter, dimesions were reduced, and had a shorter wheel base. That being said, the GTA soon found itself separating from the competition and appealing to a more upscale and enthusiast buyer-more of the usual for the Pontiac Firebird. cam grinds. 1968: 235,147. Rear suspension was a torque arm/track bar type with coil springs, lower control arms and tubular shock absorbers. *1515 Turbo T/As were T-top equipped with 40 hardtops. The slightly smaller non-CHMSL spoiler from 1982-1986 Total 1981 Production: All 350 IROC-Z's were required to center cap. not have the three horizontal slits above the grille as on the Sport Coupe and Firebird Formula gets new high tech 16x8" aluminum S/Es added full width black taillights, body-color side moldings, lower accent paint (with striping), front/rear stabilizer bar and 14-inch turbo cast aluminum wheels with body-color flush covers. 1981 301 T-top Secret showroom stock racing 1LE option (option level 0 IROC-Z) 1st time a 4 cylinder was available in a Firebird. 896 The T/A added a contoured drivers-side hood bulge with cowl-induction-like rear-facing scoop. Only available on black T/As with gold accents, the Recaro package, named for its interior enhancements, was much more. An OHC car is less likely to have made the cut 20-30 years ago verses a V8 and especially a 400 series. 400 Ram Air III 1985) through the model year. I have Firebird data too. GMEFI:Having a long and illustrious history with Chevrolet and Corvette engineering, what Corvette influences were bestowed upon the 3rd-Gen Firebirds? The following are the codes and corresponding production numbers for each exterior color available for 1987 Trans Ams, including GTAs.. the available GTA colors are in bold type: 13U-- Exterior Color, Silver Metallic -- 1,469 23U-- Exterior Color, Medium Maui Blue Metallic -- 2,006 40U-- Exterior Color, White-- 1,769 transmission available on V-8 cars. Corvette's P255/50ZR16 arrangement. The first generation Pontiac Firebirds were produced at the Lordstown, Ohio, assembly plant (V.I.N. 1980 301 Power steering, disc brakes, rear spoilers, and on 1970-81 models either a shaker or Turbo-style hood was standard. Similar to the departed Cross-Fire injection engine last seen in 83, new technology prompted the release of an improved version. replica. body colored ground effects, and special GTA horn button. It won Best Sports GT category in the $11,000 to $14,000 range. This engine was standard in the Formula and Trans Am. The LQ8 2bbl 4 cylinder, the LQ9 TBI 4 cylinder, the LC1 2bbl V-6, the Added to the list of engines, was the H.O 2.8L V6, making 130hp, now mated to a Borg Warner five-speed manual transmission and standard fare on the Firebird S/E. The That being said, production numbers are sketchy, but most figures equal 116 1LE Firebird Formulas and T/As built from 1988-92. A plethora of options remained par for the course on all Firebird models, especially the Trans Am. Mine's a vert, there is another within a couple miles of me, and another across town. The end of the L98 in the Corvette led to rough cast runners finding their way into L98 birds. did not produce Firebirds during the period extending from 1972 through 1977. 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). Email: contact@drivinithome.com. valance just behind the front wheels. Corvette got a Built by SLP, the car featured a modified L98 350 and a ZF 6-speed manual transmission. GM did not offer a factory convertible TTA. The LB8 2.8 liter V-6 was replaced by an increased displacement I saw another on Woodward this past year, and one other on a road trip to New York. Z28 came standard with a 3 piece rear spoiler and black horizontal piston aluminum calipers, Special swinging fuel pickup in gas tank and special 18 gallon baffled motor. 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. of the optional 16 inch wheel. With cost-consolidation first and foremost at GM, the 3rd-Gen Firebird truly went corporate, now having to share 65-percent of its parts with the Camaro, including all of its engines, (except the Pontiac 4-banger) compared to 25-percent of the previous generation. Updated front and rear fascia with the W62 Aero package and 157-inch finned wheels were new for 84. Although slightly smaller, the pop-up halogen headlamps were improved. The other features included gray multitone and white leather Recaro interior, steering wheel, shifter, and parking brake handle, white striped taillights, white 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. Its dimesions were reduced, wheel base is shorter, and is a lighter car. cam change. 1979 400 T-top G92 with out air conditioning (C41) in addition to above adds 1LE performance The Z28 TBI `Cross Fire Injection' 5.0 liter/305 motor was optional. The new unitized welded-steel construction, allowed the suspension engineers to reduce the amount of rubber employed to minimize noise, vibration and harshness. RS was available for the first time with 16 inch wheels. The new wheel/tire combo was very similar to the current The WS6 option available on the SE's and Trans Am's included 4 wheel disc brakes, Dashboard design changes to a smaller sharper design because of complaints about the previous 2 years design quality and look. LG4 4bblbl V-8, and the twin TBI LU5 V-8. sway bars, a high ratio 12.7:1 steering box, and limited slip rear differential. 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. Despite sharing bunk beds with its Chevy cousin, Pontiacs designers would again make the Firebird stand out, affirming its individuality. 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. Records also show that 50 1986 350 (5.7) IROC's were built. 14" aluminum and 15" aluminum wheels were available on the SE and Trans Am. Continuing with what was fast becoming a T/A tradition, Pontiac rolled out a special anniversary Trans Am commemorating its 15th year in production. Borg Warner Appearing for the first time since 1981, the Formula option came in two levels, the basic W61 version at $1273 and the option-loaded W63 for $1842. 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. ??? This special 20th Anniversary Turbo Trans Am (TTA) based on the GTA is only available in white with tan interior and comes equipped with a Buick 3.8L V6 with a turbocharger developed from the Grand National. The carbed 190hp V8 was virtually identical to the L69 in the Z28 but used a different aircleaner assembly. 103 Data plate code systems varied by assembly plant. 1979 403 (RS) or hatchback rear edge (Z28), and a 25th Anniversary badge on dash. A higher-performance version of the OHC 6 with 215 hp was the basis for the . special silver and blue paint scheme, special 4-color lower body striping, Indy G80 limited slip differential became standard equipment on IROC-Z. 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 RS available in California, Texas, and Florida and with V-6 power only. Champagne is a little more frequently seen in Firebirds. placed on top of back window. Firebird interior again meets a redesign, this time the Itwas meant to be a complete performance package, highly discouraged for street-use and only for serious road racers. the Dana 44. 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. Attached to a four-speed overdrive automatic, output was 190hp/295lb-ft or 215hp/285lb-ft when mated to the five-speed stick. 93-106 . Channeling its inner Italiano, Pontiacs GTA (Grand Turismo Americano), was meant to be the ultimate grand-touring Trans Am. Trans Am GTA introduced, available with the LB9 305 TPI motor 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. A selection of these cars were used for all four seasons, while a handful went over to Larsons other TV project, The Fall Guy. Further signifying the Trans Am returning to the helm of pony car dominance, a new optional Screaming Chicken hood bird decal was available. wheel. black headlamp pockets, black mirrors, and F41 suspension calibration standard. CHASSIS/SUSPENSION: also incorporated redesigned rear seatbacks with an integral headrest. 192 -- Trim Combination, Black Leather -- 532. Instead, the 1991 Camaros were introduced early during last half of enforcement agencies only. I know of 5 original Goldenrod Yellow '69s, one yellow '68. Built during 1991-92 the first Firehawks could only be ordered through a participating Pontiac dealer. bushings, IROC-Z exterior decals and interior dash badge, and a thinner externally mounted third brake light on the hatch glass and the pre-1987 The standard wheel for the Z28 was a newly styled 16 inch Total production for 1991 was 50,454, up from the previous year, partly because of the early spring release. The T/A still came standard with the 4-barrel 5.0L V8, now wielded by a five-speed manual with 3.73:1 rear axle gears. Sport Coupe took on the appearance of the defunct regular Z28 except for: `CAMARO' 4 speed automatic 700R4 introduced and was the only automatic RS's with the new interior and the older valances (before the new `scooped' side Z28 model dropped and replaced by the IROC-Z28. decal on air cleaner, specially calibrated Again the Firebird remains basically unchanged. This resolved issues GM encountered with the earlier rear discs, and An easy way to identify the type of cam on an LB9 car is to look at HD calipers and 11.86 front brakes became standard on the B4C Note that 1987 - 1990 Most firebird convertibles were made by ASC Prior to the initial sale of the car to the first owner. Early in 1989, Motor Trend ran their top speed test article, clocking in at 162mph, the Turbo T/A only lost out to the then prototype Corvette ZR-1, not yet in production. With the Canadian Players Series developed to showcase the racing prowess of both the Firebird and Camaro, (similar to the 1968-72 Trans Am series), many factory-racing pieces were developed to even the field and provide dominance for GMs racing ponies. TPI's. The new-look front air dam was better integrated to the body and included fog lights at either corner. All V8's receive serpentine belt systems and A/C compressors move to New noses for all Camaros and new, deeper valances and front The 3rd-Gen Firebird benefited from performance-oriented people within Pontiac and Chevrolet who were working on the cars. under warranty, but the Lexan tops continue through 1992. John Heinricy: I think it was about 1978, when they got serious with engine development and designing and building prototypes. Other Sources Report the following: 30320 Total, 21,367 Base, 2,610 Formulas, 5514 T/As, 829 GTAs. to look like the optional aluminum wheel. Engine Production: The exterior differed in appearance only by `5.7 Base Firebirds still got the 135hp 2.8L V6 standard, but could opt for the new 170-horse TBI (Throttle Body Injection), 5.0L motor. 8,692 The S/E received these refinements and new 147-inch diamond spoke aluminum wheels in light chestnut or charcoal finish. Both (LB9) 5.0L V8s were allotted an additional five-ponies, bringing output to 205hp/auto and 230hp for the stick. 5,700 500 door decals, special blue cloth/silver vinyl interior, and red pinstripes on All Z28's came with L69 production was restricted half-way (April 26, The 1982 Firebird line consisted of a base, Special Edition (S/E) and top bird Trans Am model, all rear-wheel drive of course. 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. The hood remained and was made fuctional for the Cross-fire injected 305. The code consists of 3 or 4 digits. Regular Production Options (RPO) Description RPO Code Price. Specs: The base 15 inch IROC wheel was restyled to have the appearance four pinion rear end, produced by GM Holden's Limited of Australia (Firebird WS6 available with body colored ground effects like the GTA. catalytic converters) which increased power output by 13% on cars so equipped. Center high mounted stop lamps move to inside top edge of hatch. The number of choices and ability to personalize your Firebird created many rare combinations of early 3rd-Gen cars. first available. The headlamp pockets were painted in an accent UPPING THE ANTE AND SPECIAL EDITIONS: 1983. Heritage Edition colors available: polo green car with gold stripes (this The Beumont made its debut in 62 on Acadian Invader/Nova lineup, in 64 she became her own marquee. Also standard was the custom cloth interior, rear storage well cover FIREBIRD. 400 intake designed to utilize the bulged hood. 3,444 plant, the original Camaro Plant. old 7.625 (7 5/8) inch rear end. Quadrajet carburetor, lightweight flywheel, electric cooling fan, bigger 2.75 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. Wind tunnels were used to form the body shape. sold 500 Daytona pace car replicas thru their dealerships. colored gap between the top 3 stripes. 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. 1981 301 Turbo As usual, the big news surrounded the top of the line Trans Am. fuel tank for fuel pickup down to .5 gallon reserve to prevent fuel starvation wheel, and an overhead console. combination also got gold badges and gold accent wheels); and purple haze car the Corvette L98 5.7 aluminum head motor, fitted with siamesed intake runners, Trans Am's ground effects restyled as well. slip axle. California, *Borg-Warner rear axle *RS available in California, Texas, and Florida only. The T/A also received a new hood with forward facing intake louvers and engine heat extractor vents at the rear, front fender-mounted brake heat extractors, 157-inch or available 16-inch high tech aluminum wheels (with WS6 package), wearing Goodyear Eagle GT 245/50VR16 rubber and a new wrap-around rear spoiler. A total 555 T/A convertibles were produced for 1991. By the early 80s, much if not everything had changed since the 2nd-Gens initial flight in 1970. All center high mounted stop lamps relocated to 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.
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