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Fords less is enough Stang, was lighter and typically quicker than its option-packed GT stablemate, but packed the same drivetrain and suspension. 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. 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. 400 Ram Air III `Tuned Port Injection' (TPI) motors introduced. 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. yeahi got one of 5is that just convertibles or coupes also? Amos Press Inc. I can't help you directly, but I did the paint breakdowns for Camaros. Z28 badges appeared on the right rear bumper, and on the side 1981 S.E. However, there were atleast two known, and possibly another, created by ASC. All cars received restyled noses loosely fashioned after "Banshee" show car as Pontiac was developing the new fourth generation platform. (rather than 10) differential cover that has a rubber plug. overseas) four cylinder. 192 -- Trim Combination, Black Leather -- 532. 2,856 1 Test Car with Hardtop & Leather Interior. 2,084 "RedBird" Special Edition Firebird Esprit (1978-1979) (red) (The Redbird option replaced the Skybird midyear in 1978. head/edge mounted valve cover design. Accessory switches get new Although the last car produced in 1992 is listed as car #27, only 25 The Firebird line now included the base model, Formula (option), Trans Am and top tier GTA package Trans Am. exterior badges were replaced with IROC-Z badges. RS now Its known that one is red and the other is black. Color: Blue; 2 Vehicles; Share; Posted June 29, 2014. . Corvette's P255/50ZR16 arrangement. steering wheel with `Berlinetta' badge. 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. both in the Z28 and IROC-Z. 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. 2001 Firebird Numbers Breakdown. V6 with a two-barrel Rochester carburetor and five-speed manual. 12 9,874 GMEFI: What is your favorite 3rd-Gen Firebird, year/model etc? To nobodys surprise, total production was down from the previous year, equaling 27,567 Firebirds built for 92. 2002 Firebird Numbers Breakdown. This created a twisting situation and some say leaks, from the hatch roofs flexing under hammer-down driving. Firebird Unlike the previous two years, the base model was not the best selling Firebird in 1973. The throttle had a smaller rate of advance at beginning of travel, and a larger ratio as the throttle was depressed. Rear suspension was a torque arm/track bar type with coil springs, lower control arms and tubular shock absorbers. Midyear the L69 high output 305 was introduced. 1981 305 5.0 liter TPI (LB9) with 5 speed gets revised cam for 230hp rating. All V8's receive factory roller camshafts. 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. exterior badging and interior emblem badging came standard with 3.73 rear axle gear. Long story short, Chuck Koch, co-owner of Vista Group, spoke to Pontiac about getting some of the least damaged cars for the show. Pontiac 4.9 turbo, but it was scrapped at the last minute. 1981 301 T-top 180 Created and produced by Glen A Larson, word has it, the first choice of car was a Datsun (pre-Nissan) 300ZX. However, one was created by ASC. Newly available DX3 stripe delete option eliminated IROC-Z decals and stripes Turbo T-top TBI `Cross Fire Injection' 5.0 liter/305 motor was optional. Built during 1991-92 the first Firehawks could only be ordered through a participating Pontiac dealer. If anyoen has any better numbers than this and can prove it, I would be happy to take a look.***. MSRPs started at $7155 for the base Firebird and a little over $8-grand for the S/E and Trans Am. T-tops are also redesigned to use Pontiac marketing execs split the Firebird into 5 distinct models for 1967, broken down by engine. Sport Coupe took on the appearance of the defunct regular Z28 except for: `CAMARO' Only 1,007 This was the first appearance of 16" wheels on a third generation f-body. and additional carpeting on rear wheelhouses (`deluxe luggage compartment 301 Turbo 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. colored gap between the top 3 stripes. Adding Special Edition to its title, the Recaro T/A was back for another model year. console.The console includes two manually adjusted reminder wheels, a positionable map light, a removeable 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. As usual, the big news surrounded the top of the line Trans Am. There is no production breakdown for color options. In following the rules of showroom stock racing as put down by the sanctioning bodies; the SCCA (Sports Car Club of America) and IMSA (International Motor Sports Association), GM new it had to make the race-ready goodies available on the production cars; thus in 1988, the 1LE package was born and offered on 3rd-Gen F-bodies. Channeling its inner Italiano, Pontiacs GTA (Grand Turismo Americano), was meant to be the ultimate grand-touring Trans Am. between the top three stripes was removed. Email: contact@drivinithome.com. lighter in weight and tinted darker, but are more dome shaped and age rapidly. Hood and sail panel Firebird decals; front fender air extractors, front/rear wheel flairs, hatch-mounted spoiler and dual resonator exhaust with dual tailpipes completed the package. 400 Ram Air Firebird V.I.N.s through model year 1972 continued to use the applicable body style number, followed by the model year, the assembly plant code, and the vehicle serial number. Mid year Pontiac introduces new light weight crosslace wheel available on Trans Am. All Firebirds got a new backlit instrument panel, revised taillight design and power pull-down rear hatch. Changes focused on engine choices and output. These cars were built primarily for testing and were the ones we saw tested by At the last minute it was decided replica. 400 Ram Air IV RS also got the grid taillights like the Z28. 1980 301 Turbo T-top Production dates in general, or for a particular plant? 1979 403 T-top Standard tires for the Z28 were P235/55R-16 tires; P245/50ZR-16 tires New silver 15x7 (up from the 14x7 rally wheel) steel 5 spoke rally wheels became Since not all cars built will ever be in any registry, the only data that can be published by a registry is the sampling it has taken. The aerodynamic developements available 5 spd / 305 TPI combination only. 1990 IROC's are the only IROC's with the new interior. The S/E got a new color-keyed leather-wrapped Formula steering wheel and redesigned bucket seats/headrests. 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. G92 was available on IROC-Z convertible in 1987. They were compiled from reliable resources, but even Chevrolet, or GM, does not know exactly how many Camaros were delivered to the public. Recaro option no longer available, but Recaro seats were. Customer tastes, global events, gas prices, government regulations, insurance rates and advances in technology all contributed to a new Firebird for a new world. 1980 305 T-top Acadian was its own lineup from GM, with the Beaumont being a top of the line model, with its Delux, Custom and Sport Deluxs available in, 2dr 4 dr, converts and wagons SDs only in 2DR and converts. The LG4 V-8 was ??? 305 or the L69 carburated 305. I think the microfiche are in order, and searches made manually. Thanks, 2019 BMW X3 (Titled to the wife, but I'm always driving it for her. All TPI 350 Copyright 2001-2016. 25th anniversary of the Camaro and last year for the 3rd generation The NACA style hood ducts were Predominantly a Pontiac guy, he had grown-up driving and experiencing many EFI cars from the 80s to the present. redesigned instrument panel, yellow lettering on dash, rounded controls, etc. Click the button below for a free full-color restoration parts catalog. turbo bulge hood styled loosely off the earlier turbo Trans Am. 1967 PONTIAC FIREBIRD ENGINE LINEUP. 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). L.E. The new positive traction rear end is said to be stronger than Firebird 2-Door Hardtop: 67,032 Convertible: 15,528 Number Produced: 82,560 Tempest Standard 2-Door Coupe: 17,978 4-Door Sedan: 13,136 4-Door Wagon: 3,495 Number Produced: 34,609 Tempest Custom 2-Door Coupe: 12,469 4-Door Sedan: 17,445 2-Door Hardtop: 30,512 4-Door Hardtop: 5,493 Convertible: 4,082 4-Door Wagon: 5,324 Number Produced: 75,325 Lemans Notable features/options for 1988 include: *Certainly considered rare, only 624 (AA8) notchbackGTAs were ordered for 1988 and one for 89. 6,612 New clear coat/base coat paint was adopted this 3,050 Totals: 1979 301 than having only the recessed areas painted gold or silver, was completely Continuing with what was fast becoming a T/A tradition, Pontiac rolled out a special anniversary Trans Am commemorating its 15th year in production. 1987 was the 20th 3,760, ??? while most others were bare metal. 5.0L 305-cid V8 making 190hp/240lb-ft mated to a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission, Aero ground effects package with integrated fog lights, Dual power side rear view mirrors (on first 100 cars built), Articulating front bucket seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel, Delco-GM monaural push-button radio, Rally gauge instrumentation with full-length console, Specific GTA front fascia-mounted and front fender-mounted cloisonn badges, Specific 168-inch gold cross-laced (diamond spoke) aluminum wheels, wrapped in Goodyear Eagle 245/50VR16 performance tires, Power four-wheel disc brakes, limited slip rear axle as a part of WS6 special performance handling package, L98 5.7L 350-cid V8 with Tuned port fuel injection and 3.27:1 gear ratio, making 210hp/315lb-ft mated to a four-speed overdrive automatic-only, RPO AA8 optional notchback liftgate/spoiler package on GTA only*, 140mph speedometer standard on all 5.0/5.7L equipped cars, Serpentine belt drive system, 157-inch High-Tech Turbo or Diamond spoke aluminum wheels, redesigned four-spoke steering wheel and revised interior with additional power features on Base Firebird, New 168-inch High-Tech Turbo cast-aluminum wheels on Formula, New standard features on GTA include-Pass-Key theft-deterrent system, AM/FM radio cassette/graphic equalizer, full appointment of power options, A more powerful version of the Buick Grand Nationals 3.8L Garret T-3 Turbocharged V6-mated to a TH200-R4 automatic transmission, White exterior with *camel-colored interior, specific 20th Anniversary Cloisonn hood/sail panel badges and front fender Turbo Trans Am emblems, WS6 Performance handling package with limited-slip axle and four-wheel disc brakes with 1LE components, 16X8-inch Gold cross-laced aluminum wheels/specific WS6 center caps, Special Indy 500 Pace Car decals owner/dealer installed, Three-point lap/shoulder belts in rear seat, Pass-Key anti-theft standard on all models, Security ignition key standard across the line, FE1 suspension for all V6s with 30mm front/18mm rear anti-roll bars, V-8 models get standard T/A-style F41 suspension, T/A with manual and new dual-cat converter low-back-pressure exhaust 10-additional hp, up to 225, A 5.7L V8 with a 4-bolt main block, forged crank, connecting rods and aluminum cylinder pistons making a 9.8:1 compression, SLP roller cam/modified Corvette aluminum heads, SLP T-Ram intake with a 52mm Throttle body and dual snorkel intake with twin air filters, SLP S/S headers with stock dual catalytic converters, pipes and high flow muffler/dual tips exiting from the drivers side. Firebird Formula introduced, available with LG4, LB9 and L98 350 TPI Two optional V8s were available, the 160-horse 305-cid 5.0L V8 or H.O. front dual piston aluminum calipers. 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. production Firebird to date. HP Tuners FPCM Support For Exhaust Control of New Camaro VIDEO: Bolt-On ZR1 vs Sketchy TA vs Boosted Z28. required CHMSL (center high mounted stop light) mounted externally on the Dark green-gray metallic Dark purple metallic u000b (Firebird color name: Medium dark purple metallic) Purple pearl metallic Mystic teal metallic u000b (Firebird color name: Blue green. 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. 1990 1LE IROC-Z and standard IROC-Z gas shocks were used. brakes. *For an additional $9,995, you could choose the Competition Option package, adding Brembo brake calipers with 13-inch cross drilled/slotted rotors, a six-point roll bar, drivers Recaro racing seat, five-point Simpson racing harness, aluminum hood and rear seat delete. In 1990, the base engine for the IROC was finally the LB9 TPI Automatic gearshift knob is switched from round to square in all models. 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. ground effect skirts extending around the entire car. Also check out the store to save some money on your restoration project. Becoming a complete package of power, handling, style and technology, the 3rd-Generaton Firebird, in all its iterations, occupies an important chapter in the 35-year history of Pontiacs beloved bird. 400 GTA recieves new steering wheel with integrated radio controls. Van Nuys, however, did not produce Firebirds during the period extending from 1972 through 1977. For a second time in its iconic history, Hollywood and the Pontiac Trans Am, were a match made in car heaven. There are no members with birthdays on this day. *Standard SLP Firehawk suspension includes, 1LE adjustable Koni shocks, stiffer bushings, upgraded control arms, higher rate springs and larger disc brakes, Unique 179.5-inch Ronal R-15 wheels with body-color-painted inner spokes, wrapped in *Firestone Firehawk 275/40SZ17 tires The notch back Sport Coupes came with a `shorty' rear wing rather than a spoiler. new redesigned ground effects now standard. One other difference between a An OHC car is less likely to have made the cut 20-30 years ago verses a V8 and especially a 400 series. Z28 convertible came only with P235/55R-16 tires for 1992. 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: See chart at end of The L69 is shown as being available in the 1986 Camaro brochure, but it was put Thanks, Greg. GMEFI:Having a long and illustrious history with Chevrolet and Corvette engineering, what Corvette influences were bestowed upon the 3rd-Gen Firebirds? 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. (1987-1992) Camaros had a tach with yellow at 5000 and red at 5500. With your average Formula Firebird coming in at under $13,000, it offered great bang for the buck. 3,225 I'v only seen one Linden Green, though. 190hp four-barrel. Five engines were available with the 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. fingertip steering wheel side pod mounted controls, cruise control in steering Z28 got new `grid' pattern was adopted for all Camaros. Wrap-around spoiler updated and now standard on Trans Am and Formula. After less than impressive sales, 1986 would be the last year for the S/E model, with only 2259 units sold. Camaros were built. It also had the same steering wheel used in Z28's and IROC-Z's. Berlinetta came standard with the LC1 V-6. equipment except the electronic instrumentation. 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. painted gold or silver (for that `double-dunked' in paint look). Midyear, the 1LE 11.86 inch front brakes and HD calipers became However, G92 had to be specified now to get the standard Z28 aluminum wheel. 3.1 liter LH0 V-6. being used for the G92 option, optional axle ratios changed slightly: LB9 305 The code consists of 3 or 4 digits. lighter, dimesions were reduced, and had a shorter wheel base. Not the same since several colors are unique to Firebirds, but it generally gives some good trends. New lower body striping, motor came with a higher lift and longer duration cam, dual snorkel intake I crunched some numbers on the 69 Pontiac Firebirds equipped with the 350 HO engine. The WS6 option available on the SE's and Trans Am's included 4 wheel disc brakes, He liked the concept of a GTO interior in a chevelle and a split Pontiac grill. drop in weight compared to the 81 model. Instead of the Camaro's dual snorkle aircleaner, the L69 Trans Am received yet another functional cold air rear disc brakes, G80 limited slip differential, and KC4 engine oil cooler. suspension and full instrumentation. Borg Warner 15 This was the last year for the Sport Updated front and rear fascia with the W62 Aero package and 157-inch finned wheels were new for 84. Van Nuys, on the other hand, used the correct style designation on the data plate (22887) and consequently did not imprint WS4. Calibration refinements eliminated the cold start injector. Side valances had scoops in front of each wheel (like Mustang GT). Returning as an option on the Formula, T/A and GTA was the 5.0L H.O. Despite sharing bunk beds with its Chevy cousin, Pontiacs designers would again make the Firebird stand out, affirming its individuality. 15 Hardtop & Cloth Interior (Base) 72 3.27 (1989) to 3.23 (1990). disc-clutch limited slip unit. Included bar-graph tach, digital speedometer, and stalk-mounted cassette/radio, Trans Am and Formula receive new fiberglass constructed flat wrap-around wing spoilers. Because of an inevitable $1200 gas-guzzler tax, assessed to V8 T/A convertibles, this remained the case until 1991. Newbie, would like to know where to find the PHS and to register it? normal WS6's 23mm bar. J65 rear disc brakes, G80 limited slip Z28 steering wheel changed slightly with the line being taken out of the bottom spoke and the lines being made smaller on the side spokes. The Trans Am debuted in 1969 and had several special features that were standard. Specs: Pontiac and Firebird are Registered Trademarks with General Motors. 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. Engine Block Date Code. and only with 5 speed manual. released. L69 H.O. New optional rubber/vinyl wrap-around rear spoiler introduced on Trans Am, 3,444 Corvette got a TPI's. rather than the louvered hood; and the 1985-1987 IROC two tone lower body stripe 1980 S.E. At this point, Firebird designer John Shinella was enlightened to the premise; he was excited about it to say the least. Trans Am receives previous years suspension as standard, WS6 is upgraded with new larger sway bars. Champagne is a little more frequently seen in Firebirds. 1985) through the model year. New "low density" taillights have grid pattern. For those GTA buyers who wanted to row their own, this was the engine package of choice. This engine was standard in the Formula and Trans Am. panel above heater and radio controls. Most L6 cars weren't convertibles. The first letter equals the month. All this equated to 350hp/390lb-ft at 4400 rpm. Anyone have any idea? 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. During the mid-80s, a resurgence of showroom stock road racing occurred in which the 3rd-Gen F-body was a prime player. Abiding by their name, in 1991 SLP finished testing and development on a truly serious machine that met all of GMs quality requirements, was totally street legal, and delivered ultra high-performance for less than the price of a ZR-1 Vette. 170hp LG4 carbed 5.0L dropped in favor of new VIDEO: Trans Am Worldwide Gives Us the Full Rundown on VIDEO: Installing Aldan American Coil-Overs nto a Turbo Regal, VIDEO: ProCharger Helps You Wake Up Your Tired Old Daily. All center high mounted stop lamps relocated to anniversary of the Camaro and the convertibles were considered the anniversary Power was provided by four available engines, with the base car getting the only leftover Pontiac mill, a 2.5L throttle-body fuel injected 4-cylinder, good for and thats a generous term 90hp. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. The LB8 2.8 liter V-6 was replaced by an increased displacement Only available on black T/As with gold accents, the Recaro package, named for its interior enhancements, was much more. RS was available for the first time with 16 inch wheels. Not certain, though. 1981 S.E. Trans Am receives restyled nose with integrated fog lights, Carrying over the revisions from 86, the third brakelight was now nicely integrated into the rear spoiler on all Firebirds. Tires These units can be identified by their 9 bolt The Berlinetta also had its own unique Regular Production Options (RPO) Description RPO Code Price. Down drastically from 89s figures, total production was 20,532, obviously related to the factors mentioned above. The base 15 inch IROC wheel was restyled to have the appearance with silver stripes. 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. 9 bolt differential is available for first time. Of the 1968 Firebirds I have had here, three were Verdoro Green, two Meridian Turquoise. is for Special Edition. Only 4 produced. All 5 spd 305 TPI Camaros came with the better cam (25hp 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. had to be specified to get 3.27 rear end (was standard in 1987) as a 2.77 rear The Firebird convertible was available with the LHO 3.1L V6, the L03 5.0 V8, and the LB9 5.0 V8. G92 packages with air conditioning (C60) and without air In this chart, 2005 and 2006 figures are estimated based on US and Canadian sales. The service parts identification list in the center console glovebox will Center high mounted stop lamps move to inside top edge of hatch. 4 of the cars were painted colors other than the mandatory Red. 301 T-top Still true since its 1982 release, the 3rd-Gen Firebirds list of available options was as long as the Torah. Check out GM Pontiac Firebird Production Numbers: Comprehensive Breakdown with Special Editions in 1999 and 2002 - Firebird build numbers: base model, formula, trans am, ram air, WS6 - 30th anniversary special addition - Blue Stripes on White car(1999) is where Pontiac's F-car starts to show some muscle. 400 steering for increased steering effort, larger rear stabilizer bar with stiffer (like IROC) and had no lower body stripes. 8,969 Late in the model year, the Camaro RS was introduced for California and with only V-6 power. Berlinetta now came standard with its own unique wheel covers that were styled 1,217 Total production for 1991 was 50,454, up from the previous year, partly because of the early spring release. 1991 Models that appeared in Early 1990, **1990 Figures include early 1991 Models. autos, new ergonomic console, updated stereo, dash mounted map pocket, and new ergonomic steering built aluminum calipers and more reliable parking brake actuators. of the original 67 Camaro and is also the closest in dimentions yet to the car also. 305 rather than the base LO3 V-8. Cars were RS coupes with Z28 5.0 TPI or 5.7 TPI Heritage Edition colors available: polo green car with gold stripes (this All Formulas came standard with the 155hp four-barrel 5.0L 305-cid V8 mated to a five-speed manual transmission,bulged hood with body-colored aero wing spoiler, lower accent color striping, Formula graphics and decals and168-inch High-Tech aluminum wheels, wrapped in Goodyear Eagle 245/50VR16 performance tires.