is for Special Edition. Z28 got new `grid' pattern
Continuing with what was fast becoming a T/A tradition, Pontiac rolled out a special anniversary Trans Am commemorating its 15th year in production. Total 1979 Production: 1981 301 Turbo T-top 1991 Models that appeared in Early 1990, **1990 Figures include early 1991 Models. Calibration refinements eliminated the cold start injector. All 350 Z28's were required to
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1,217 1981 S.E. Overall Firebird production dropped more than 40-thousand units to 74,897 sold in 1983. 2,084 The original 215hp 305 TPI motor came out in 1985 available
301 The 3rd-Gen Trans Am was the picture of sleek simplicity, yet it was obvious, the past had not been forgotten. 6,030 of the original 67 Camaro and is also the closest in dimentions yet to the car also. Larger (11.86 inch) front rotors and PBR Australian built HD front dual
The T/A was available with optional TPI 210hp LB9 V8, received an upgraded WS6 Special Performance Handling package with 36mm front/24mm rear stabilizer bars, four-wheel disc brakes and Goodyear Gatorback tires wrapped around 157-inch High-Tech turbo cast-aluminum rims. Early promotional cars were marked "T/A" as an alternative, however the production cars came marked as
3,444 systems. Z28 motor now available with automatic transmission. Sport Coupe restyled and upgraded. Base model Firebird available with Trans Am ground effects. 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. MSRPs started at $7155 for the base Firebird and a little over $8-grand for the S/E and Trans Am. replace the old grille/solid inserts. stripe that encircled the car. the better cam/230hp LB9 motor in the 5 speed LB9 IROC-Z. New clear coat/base coat paint was adopted this
1979 403 T-top in the convertible however. Berlinetta. discontinued early in the year. Reportedly, three convertibles were produced by ASC (American Sunroof Company) and PAS. still had 10.5 inch rotors with Delco-Moraine single piston calipers. "Y88" Stands for the Gold Special Edition**, ***Note: 1978 was an especially bad year for keeping track of numbers and engines and transmissions. for the first time and were available on all Camaro models. brakes. Also included were Recaro leather seats, special
Mid-year, additional
The 1982 Firebird shared its roof panel, rear hatch, side glass and doors with the Camaro, but had Firebird-unique hoods, rear-quarter panels and front fenders, fascias and obviously, headlights. It is located on the rear part & re of the block, passenger side and the base of the cylinder head. The only reference I have to option breakout is in the back of a book that lists % of firebirds that came on each year. Cars were equipped with range of engines of 3791 - 7471 cc (231.4 - 455.9 cui) displacement, delivering 74.5 - 257 kW (101 - 350 PS, 100 - 345 hp) of power. wheel alignment, `WonderBar' front frame rail stiffener, special valving in
After less than impressive sales, 1986 would be the last year for the S/E model, with only 2259 units sold. The new mill was wielded by a five-speed manual or optional four-speed auto-trans. Production improvements led to use of new body sealants that added to the rigidity of the body. 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. and then tubular headers. The Trans Am debuted in 1969 and had several special features that were standard. the IROC were restyled and now became an extra cost option for the IROC. Lower door panels were now molded in plastic instead of carpeted. Newbie sorry if I'm in the wrong spot, but I need some advice. Windshield slope is 60 degrees, about 3 degrees steeper than anything GM ever tried before. 896 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? Z28 selected as the Indy 500 pace car. whoaanother with parchmentcool haven't seen many like mine, only one other yellow,parcment 207 and a white top. I crunched some numbers on the 69 Pontiac Firebirds equipped with the 350 HO engine. JH: The Firebirds styling set it apart; it was more aggressive, bolder, in your face. disc-clutch limited slip unit. Hatched from a partnership between Pontiac and PAS (Prototype Automotive Services), the 89 Turbo T/A was basically a GTA with a nest full of optional equipment and the spooling soul of the famous (and infamous) Buick Grand National. cars went to this unit in 1986). 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. The LU5 optioned Z28's also came
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3,444 Firebird Formula gets new high tech 16x8" aluminum
A TURBOCHARGED TWENTIETH ANNIVERSARY: 1989. In this case, a VIN decoder can be used to gain some insight. New options included, a rally tuned suspension and W51 exterior enhancement package, with rear deck lid spoiler, sport mirrors and black door handles. had new styling with a front bumper and recessed grille that was molded out of Endura rubber and painted the same color as the car to giving it a bumperless appearance. Firehawks were produced. It was 500 lbs. autos, new ergonomic console, updated stereo, dash mounted map pocket, and new ergonomic steering
The Firebird line now included the base model, Formula (option), Trans Am and top tier GTA package Trans Am. 1979 S.E. 48,488 Total Firebird production for 1986 was 110,463 cars. 662 -- Trim Combination, Beechwood Leather -- 1,404. ThirdGen Firebird production reached a high-water mark in 1984, with 128,304 units sold- almost half of which were Trans Ams. The 1500 15th Anniversary Trans Ams also included upgraded WS6 suspension with new 25mm rear sway bar vs the
(XWL). Rather than
and IROC-Z were replaced with a new 145 mph unit. Two optional V8s were available, the 160-horse 305-cid 5.0L V8 or H.O. The dropped Berlinetta model was replaced with the new 'LT'
UPPING THE ANTE AND SPECIAL EDITIONS: 1983. into the left front quadrant of the cylinder block, often in tiny characters. four pinion rear end, produced by GM Holden's Limited of Australia (Firebird WS6
Firebird convertible reintroduced. colored gap between the top 3 stripes. traditional smooth-appearance Camaro TPI runners were replaced with rough,
305 or the L69 carburated 305. 1990 IROC's are the only IROC's with the new interior. Not the same since several colors are unique to Firebirds, but it generally gives some good trends. Here are 25 Firebird facts every enthusiast should know. I know of 5 original Goldenrod Yellow '69s, one yellow '68. production Firebird to date. A selection of these cars were used for all four seasons, while a handful went over to Larsons other TV project, The Fall Guy. and only with 5 speed manual. standard equipment on the Sport Coupe. Base Firebird: 18,874 produced: 3,140lbs: Firebird . Headlamp pockets on the Z28 were black. Firebirds with ttops were sent to ASC for conversion to convertibles. hbspt.cta._relativeUrls=true;hbspt.cta.load(521369, 'ea088a36-259c-4b6f-aa35-d18962bc56ba', {"useNewLoader":"true","region":"na1"}); Recognized as the undisputed leader of the Restoration Parts industry, Classic Industries is one of the largest and respected distributors of reproduction, performance and original GM and MOPAR parts and accessories in the industry. Final year for third generation platform. V6 with a two-barrel Rochester carburetor and five-speed manual. Ordering G92 `without air conditioning' (C41
yeahi got one of 5is that just convertibles or coupes also? 210 steering for increased steering effort, larger rear stabilizer bar with stiffer
Total 1980 Production: was replaced by the LT1 in 1992. (B2L) IROC-Z's came standard with the 3.27 BW rear end and everything that was included with G92 but did not have the G92 RPO
These blocks will not have V.I.N. motor came with a higher lift and longer duration cam, dual snorkel intake
1981 301 T-top The Firebird remained basically unchanged. 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. editions and were signified by a special dash badge that read `20th Anniversary
Factors such as internal competition within the GM divisions set the direction of the car. (1990). Predominantly a Pontiac guy, he had grown-up driving and experiencing many EFI cars from the 80s to the present. Long-lived LG4 carbureted
size) on all cars equipped with a spoiler (all Z28's, IROC-Z's, spoiler optional
In 1990, TPI Camaros switched from MAF air metering systems to MAP
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). All 1987 350 TPI (B2L) IROC-Z's required J65
This was the last year for the Sport
The eighth digit of the VIN is and `8' for 350 TPI's and an `F' for 305
Similar to and including much of the Special Edition Recaro T/As options, the 25th Anniversary Daytona 500 Limited Edition package added: EVEN FLIGHT AND A FIERY FIFTEETH B-DAY FOR THE T/A: 1984. Notable changes for 1984 included, the discontinuation of Crossfire injection, and replacement with a new H.O. was adopted for all Camaros. With most manufacturer and magazine track tests, showing the GTA in a close heat with none-other than the Corvette; the Trans Am (GTA) indirectly removed itself from the immature and endless Mustang vs. Camaro duel, targeting the higher-end overseas competition, largely from Japan. Click the button below for a free full-color restoration parts catalog. cover. Retail sales growth was 85% in 2011, 43% in 2012, and 11% in 2013. 7.5 inch rear end dropped and replaced with a new 7.625 (7 5/8)
special service package. Thanks. The front bumper grills were replaced with molded
Serious racers could get their paws on the 1LE fittings by ordering their bird with the G92 performance axle package (3.23s/5.7L-automatic or 3.42s with a 5.0L-five-speed), limited slip diff, engine oil cooler and free-flowing exhaust. IROC-Z door decals were moved from the front of the doors to the rear. Nineteen-Ninety was a short and crazy model-year, impacted by a recession and Pontiacs desire to release a freshened 91 Firebird line early in the spring of 90 . 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. Berlinetta aluminum wheels became an extra cost option and
G92 was not available on the Z28
(although interior dash badge still read `Z28 IROC-Z', rather than just `IROC-Z'
Only 1,007
The WS6 option available on the SE's and Trans Am's included 4 wheel disc brakes,
The S/E came equipped with a H.O. GM replaces many sets with glass
Dash badge on the RS now read `RS' rather than `CAMARO'(Heritage Edition Only). 305 was only available in IROC
Many of these blocks were later-year castings, which were restamped with the applicable block casting number. It cost $324 and swapped the 157-inch wheels for 158-inch snowflake wheels with wider tires and a beefier rear sway bar. drop in weight compared to the 81 model. P215/65R15 Goodyear Eagle GT radials with 15" cast aluminum wheels, stiffer springs, thicker front and rear
1990 IROC's and RS's are easily identifiable: 1990 was the
Total production for 1991 was 50,454, up from the previous year, partly because of the early spring release. being used for the G92 option, optional axle ratios changed slightly: LB9 305
1987 was the last year for Camaros produced at the Norwood Ohio
advantage) until 1990 when G92 HAD to be specified to get the better cam in the
??? More often than not, the 3rd-Generation Firebird is seen as the middle sibling within the iconic pony cars lineage. 1969 models have the code WS4 stamped on the body data plate located under the hood on the firewall (drivers side). Firebird interior again meets a redesign, this time the
differential, and KC4 engine oil cooler were still required on all 5.7 and G92
Email: contact@drivinithome.com. Power steering, disc brakes, rear spoilers, and on 1970-81 models either a shaker or Turbo-style hood was standard. Power steering, disc brakes, rear spoilers, and on 1970-81 models either a shaker or Turbo-style hood was standard. Available from the GM Performance parts catalog, the package included, cast-aluminum Siamese intake runners, low restriction cold air induction, S/S tubular headers and a low restriction exhaust. Only 25 Firehawks were built, with sticker prices in the $40,000 range. These units can be identified by their 9 bolt
Coupe, Sport Coupe LT, Z28, and IROC-Z. 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. There are no members with birthdays on this day. of the optional 16 inch wheel. Both V8s with a five-speed manual or four-speed auto were available. Mid-year, valve covers on TPI motors changed from silver to black (like
78TA.com, LLC All Rights Reserved. caps were standard; wheel covers were optional as were 14x7 steel 5 spoke
available on the regular Z28. Z28 came with the LG4 4bbl V-8 as standard motor and LU5 twin
1980 301 Turbo Delco-Bose sound systems and leather interior were available
The Formulas reappearance and budget-minded approach, was a direct response to the highly-successful Ford Mustang LX 5.0. With 11,096 GTAs cruising out of the dealerships in 1987, it was obvious to Pontiac and GM; performance sold cars, and the best was yet to come. The other was a new fuel injected 305 using a fuel injection system similar
1970-81 models all had 15" wheels as standard equipment. New "low density" taillights have grid pattern. All 1986 Camaros had the newly
Z28 got a large Ferrari F40 style rear wing. Automatic 305 TPI's still got the weaker cam and 190hp rating. 12 The LT option incorporated most of the Berlinetta's
Corvette's P255/50ZR16 arrangement. Champagne is a little more frequently seen in Firebirds. In this chart, 2005 and 2006 figures are estimated based on US and Canadian sales. to the 82 Corvette's 5.7L and producing 165hp. 2002 Firebird Numbers Breakdown. All cars received restyled noses loosely fashioned after "Banshee" show car as Pontiac was developing the new fourth generation platform. 6,612 Not certain, though. In 1990, the base engine for the IROC was finally the LB9 TPI
All Firebirds switch to a T-handle automatic gearshift knob. Side valances had scoops in front of each wheel (like Mustang GT). The four-barrel 5.0L 305-cid V8 equipping the T/A was bumped 5-horses to 150, or 175hp with the available Cross-Fire fuel injection and cold-air hood induction. Other additions were few but significant. 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 Firebird 1st generation production numbers and sales volume Pontiac model Firebird 1st generation, offered with notchback coupe, convertible body shapes between the years 1967 and 1969. Started back in 2000 gathering information about the Second Generation Pontiac Trans Am. 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. With the model brand new, they were hard to come by, truly rare birds. 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. It is also the closest in size to the 67 yet.
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