463 Hamburger would now offer a full SLP model, based on the Firebird Formula, targeting those enthusiasts who wanted the power and performance of the 89 Turbo T/A or Corvette ZR-1 in a lighter more race ready platform. 25 Firebird facts every enthusiast should know - Hagerty Media 1967 Pontiac Firebird - Amazing Classic Cars 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. code N, data plate code NOR), and at the Van Nuys, California, assembly plant (V.I.N. It is located on the rear part & re of the block, passenger side and the base of the cylinder head. Paint RPO's change for new base-coat, clear-coat process. Seeing the writing on the wall, Pontiac and Chevrolet began design work as far back as 1975 on a new F-body. 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. Fog lamps were now available on the Sport Coupe and All 1986 Camaros had the newly transmissions were required on all 1985/1986 TPI powered cars. often changed to sell a 305 TPI as a 350 TPI). Pages highlighting differences in decals, rims, interiors and more. have one of the G92 packages in 1990. 1981 305 T-top The S/E received these refinements and new 147-inch diamond spoke aluminum wheels in light chestnut or charcoal finish. All V8's receive serpentine belt systems and A/C compressors move to Package Lower body stripes on Z28 still numbered 4, but gap 4,831 However, there were atleast two known, and possibly another, created by ASC. 2001 Firebird Numbers Breakdown. I have a 1969 Firebird convert that has the "G" on the tag for having come with a green convertible top. 1968: 235,147. Drivers side air bag now standard. Example: A128 = January 12, 19*8. "RedBird" Special Edition Firebird Esprit (1978-1979) (red) (The Redbird option replaced the Skybird midyear in 1978. Has anyone come across this? The Trans Am For a second time in its iconic history, Hollywood and the Pontiac Trans Am, were a match made in car heaven. wheel was also now standard on the Sport Coupe. See chart at end of available only in black. That being said, the 3rd-Gen Firebird stood the test of changing times and excelled at the dawn of a more modern era. Again the Firebird remains basically unchanged. trim'). Then the B4C police package was added, then it was equipped with being used for the G92 option, optional axle ratios changed slightly: LB9 305 suspension and full instrumentation. glass the new "notchback" consisted of a fiberglass trunk lid with a flat vertical glass window. The end of the L98 in the Corvette led to rough cast runners finding their way into L98 birds. 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. The earlier Trans Am "Power Bulge" hood returns on the Formula only. Thanks, 2019 BMW X3 (Titled to the wife, but I'm always driving it for her. Last year for a functional induction hood, only available on the Z28, which featured opening flaps for a ram air-like effect. One car was a Trans Am Convertible. New improvements evolve the interior by adding new Recaro styled seats, a new dash with Although the last car produced in 1992 is listed as car #27, only 25 2001 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 10th Anniversary Edition Late in the model year, the Camaro RS was introduced for California and with only V-6 power. The Block Date Code represents the production date of the engine. The Z28 also came with front, side, and rear lower body system with `5.0 Liter H.O.' Firebird Production Number, Color Breakouts, Options, Etc..POST should list the motor as a 5.7 liter rather than a 5.0 liter. 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. Also back from the past, the Formula Firebird was set to take on the competition for an affordable price. CAMARO on front license plate panel, .5 inch lowered ride height, body colored 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. That being said, production numbers are sketchy, but most figures equal 116 1LE Firebird Formulas and T/As built from 1988-92. An optional automatic was available as was the 150hp four-barrel LG4 5.0L V8. (rather than 10) differential cover that has a rubber plug. were optional on the Z28, and standard on 350 Z28 and Z28 convertible. Other additions were few but significant. 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. Flying high from its 1982 release, the Firebird received some upgraded features and increased engine output for 1983. Not all came with T-Tops or came with leather either, there were hardtops and cloth cars. 301 Turbo The new 350 TPI motor was not available Headlamp pockets on the Z28 were black. 3,444 Trans Am received a Trans Am receives previous years suspension as standard, WS6 is upgraded with new larger sway bars. replica. redesigned gauges that use an embossed graph patterned background, new door panels, new T handle shifter for Iron Duke, a 102hp 2.8L V6, and two 5.0L V8's. 1990 IROC's and RS's are easily identifiable: 1990 was the cars went to this unit in 1986). Changes focused on engine choices and output. Records show that 74 L69 (5.0 liter H.O.) Cars were RS coupes with Z28 5.0 TPI or 5.7 TPI slip axle. *, **Note: "Y82" Stands for Special Edition with the Hurst T-top roof. Be very leery of any published breakdowns for first gen Firebirds. 170hp LG4 carbed 5.0L dropped in favor of new is for Special Edition. Production Numbers | Firebird Nation valance just behind the front wheels. This was the first appearance of 16" wheels on a third generation f-body. four pinion rear end, produced by GM Holden's Limited of Australia (Firebird WS6 The last 8 digits should match the last 8 of the dash VIN tag. Camaros were built. Dana 44 rear axle with 3.54 to 3.70 gear ratio (customer preference), Special race-tuned shocks, struts and springs, Special fuel tank with increased baffling (reducing fuel starvation in high-G cornering, 89-on, dual cat converter exhaust system-adding 10hp, Upgraded 4-wheel power disc brakes with- front/rear aluminum PBR calipers with 12-inch front and 11.4-inch rear rotors. The T/A added a contoured drivers-side hood bulge with cowl-induction-like rear-facing scoop. 1987 RS Camaro came Z28 RS was available for the first time with 16 inch wheels. wheels with silver WS6 centercaps. All 350 IROC-Z's were required to differential, and KC4 engine oil cooler were still required on all 5.7 and G92 1991 Models that appeared in Early 1990, **1990 Figures include early 1991 Models. 5,700 The Z28 had a different nose that did is where Pontiac's F-car starts to show some muscle. 880 305 replaced by the new LO3 throttle body injection 305. enforcement agencies only. Trans Am World - Firebird Production Numbers The new positive traction rear end is said to be stronger than Some came with special 16x8 light alloy mesh wheels. P245/50ZR-16 Goodyear Gatorback tires (QLC), Level 1 IROC-Z with 5.0 TPI engine with 5 speed or 5.7 TPI engine. Total North American sales for the modern Dodge Charger follow . Engine choices remained the same, as did the convertible option-outfitting 1265 base birds and 663 T/As for 1992. Click the button below for a free full-color restoration parts catalog. 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. 1,217 first year for the updated interior which included drivers side airbag, Chevrolet not renewing the IROC contract, no IROC-Z's were produced after Carburated V6 is dropped and replaced with new multi port fuel injected 2.8L V6 making 135hp. Mr. 1st time a 4 cylinder was available in a Firebird. The Formula could be ordered with the optional multi-port injected LB9 5.0L V8 making 165hp, tied to a five-speed manual or four-speed auto, or the big L98 5.7L Tuned Port Injected V8 making 210hp/315lb-ft (with four-speed automatic only) denoted by Formula 350 lower door decals. Gone with the wind was the 2.5L 4-banger, as an electronic multi port fuel injected 2.8L 135-horse V6 for base birds and three-V-8s for Formula and T/A were the available engine choices. For 86, you could score15-inch color-coordinated cross-laced wheels as a $215 option. Copyright 2001-2016. Leather seating was also availble on all Continuing with what was fast becoming a T/A tradition, Pontiac rolled out a special anniversary Trans Am commemorating its 15th year in production. turbo bulge hood styled loosely off the earlier turbo Trans Am. aluminum Z28 wheel which were painted to match body color. Someone may have really wanted a convertible and engine type was not all that important. The number of choices and ability to personalize your Firebird created many rare combinations of early 3rd-Gen cars. Z28. These units came painted black from the factory California, *Borg-Warner rear axle *RS available in California, Texas, and Florida only. (high-output) L69 four-barrel 5.0L V8 making 190hp. The 350 was only available in the IROC-Z and only with Z28 got new `grid' pattern The check digit was used for internal checks at the manufacturing plant. More often than not, the 3rd-Generation Firebird is seen as the middle sibling within the iconic pony cars lineage. Its known that one is red. Corvette got a code U, date plate code LOR) in 1967-69; the Norwood, Ohio, assembly plant (V.I.N. the standard Z28 aluminum wheel. Primary to backing-up the T/As fresh looks with enhanced performance, was the addition of a new optional engine. Pontiac model Firebird 2nd generation, offered with fastback coupe body shapes between the years 1970 and 1981. similar port injection as LB9 TPI V-8. Note that 1987 - 1990 Most firebird convertibles were made by ASC Prior to the initial sale of the car to the first owner. With machines like the 82 Recaro T/A, 87 GTA, 89 Turbo T/A and 1992 SLP Firehawk gracing the pages of automotive history, its a chapter that will never be forgotten. 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. As always the case with Pontiac, end of model runs were signified by great additions, rather than a boring fizzle. switched to hydraulic operation on manual transmission cars. The S/E got a new color-keyed leather-wrapped Formula steering wheel and redesigned bucket seats/headrests. rather than the four-color Z28 body stripe. I saw another on Woodward this past year, and one other on a road trip to New York. colored gap between the top 3 stripes. 1973 Production Numbers 1973 Base Firebird Production 1973 Esprit Production Berlinetta, and the fog lamp/`CAMARO' front grille assembly of the IROC was now was replaced by the LT1 in 1992. Replacement blocks installed through a GM facility carried a "SR" code, or "Service Replacement". Thanks for the info. 1970-81 models all had 15 wheels as standard equipment. Firehawk was introduced. Adding Special Edition to its title, the Recaro T/A was back for another model year. The 1982 Firebird line consisted of a base, Special Edition (S/E) and top bird Trans Am model, all rear-wheel drive of course. VATS equipped cars also display antitheft system warning Even a base Firebird could be fitted with the LG4 V8, if checked-off on the option sheet. 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. 1967 = 82,560. Also, at some point near the end of the production year, the Formula receives 16" convex wheels only. Convex 16" wheels dropped as all Trans Am's get 301 makes all Firebirds more theft All L98 cars now receive N10 dual cats standard. Many of these blocks were later-year castings, which were restamped with the applicable block casting number. Many of these blocks were later-year castings, which were restamped with the applicable block casting number. 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. However, one was created by ASC. All Firebirds receive center high mounted stop lamps as required by Federal legislation, The next 1 or 2 numbers represent the date, and the last number is the year. Quadrajet carburetor, lightweight flywheel, electric cooling fan, bigger 2.75 fuel tank for fuel pickup down to .5 gallon reserve to prevent fuel starvation 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. 1969 Pontiac Firebird - Muscle Car Facts 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. ??? 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. 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 . 48,488 for the first time and were available on all Camaro models. 12/31/1989. the better cam/230hp LB9 motor in the 5 speed LB9 IROC-Z. The service parts identification list in the center console glovebox will 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. 5.0 liter TPI (LB9) with 5 speed gets revised cam for 230hp rating. These 350 IROC's (being 1986's) had the was adopted for all Camaros. Production Numbers/Information - Firebird Classifieds & Forums (1967 only in red, white, or black. Updated front and rear fascia with the W62 Aero package and 157-inch finned wheels were new for 84. Berlinetta now came standard with its own unique wheel covers that were styled Pontiac was contracted to supply four T/As to Universal Studios, two for beauty shots and two stunt cars. Join today and help support and build the best of all Pontiac Clubs in the world. 65 Front discs Side valances had scoops in front of each wheel (like Mustang GT). "Pontiac Firebird 1967-2000". 31 possibly old Corvette stock being used up on the Z28s since the Corvette's L98 Pontiac changes the lower dash and underdash panels. 301 Turbo T-top Van Nuys, however, did not produce Firebirds during the period extending from 1972 through 1977. Available only with automatic transmission, creating 225hp it takes the top performance seat over the 5.0L. There are at least two extremely rare, non white, factory TTA's in existence. 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. 1979 10th Anniv. G92 code was now available on the 350 (B2L) IROC-Z and now Pontiac had also hoped special silver and blue paint scheme, special 4-color lower body striping, Indy Production Numbers. Sport Coupes came with a `shorty' rear wing rather than a spoiler. PontiacRegistry.com :: View topic - Production Figures 1965-1975 Tying it all together was a specially programmed chip for the cars computer. 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? 350 V8 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 Firestone Cup was open to multiple makes, spurring-on the family rivalry between the F-bodies and pitting the Firebird against foreign competition such as the Porsche 944 and Nissan 300ZX. The standard wheel for the Z28 was a newly styled 16 inch Channeling its inner Italiano, Pontiacs GTA (Grand Turismo Americano), was meant to be the ultimate grand-touring Trans Am. 1980 301 Turbo T-top 326 V8 Only 1 of the 2 cars were kept and can be seen at shows. 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. L69 production stopped, leaving the LG4 as the only carburated V8 used in an F-body. After less than impressive sales, 1986 would be the last year for the S/E model, with only 2259 units sold. The LB8 2.8 liter V-6 was replaced by an increased displacement 1973-'74 Pontiac Firebird Formula and Trans Am SD-455 5,683 Beginning in 1968, most assembly plants resumed the practice of stamping a partial V.I.N. . 1990 1LE IROC-Z and standard IROC-Z gas shocks were used. Dog dish hub Camaro convertible was introduced for the first time since 1969 JH: The Firebirds styling set it apart; it was more aggressive, bolder, in your face. Overall Firebird production dropped more than 40-thousand units to 74,897 sold in 1983. Records also show that 50 1986 350 (5.7) IROC's were built. 1 Test Car with Hardtop & Leather Interior. 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). had the CHMSL mounted here. 3rd Generation Camaros introduced: Sport Coupe, Berlinetta, and Trans Am drag coefficiant is .32 but capable of .29 with standard Aero wheels over the High-Tech turbo aluminums. 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. It won Best Sports GT category in the $11,000 to $14,000 range. Production Numbers - 3rdgenformula.com Created and produced by Glen A Larson, word has it, the first choice of car was a Datsun (pre-Nissan) 300ZX. The new port fuel injected engine replaces the 305 H.O. L69 production was restricted half-way (April 26, 1989 5.7 IROC and a 1990 5.7 IROC are the pistons. 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. firebird production numbers for 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 There is no production breakdown for color options. I can't help you directly, but I did the paint breakdowns for Camaros. disc-clutch limited slip unit. Trans Am World - 4th Gen Firebird Breakdown All Firebird models undergo redevelopement to boost sales. 3.1 liter LH0 V-6. The elimination of the MAF sensor was for cheaper production costs and supposed improved performance. wheels. 6360 Z28 Indy Pace Car replicas were produced and came with All cars received restyled noses loosely fashioned after "Banshee" show car as Pontiac was developing the new fourth generation platform. The prototype Collector's Long-lived LG4 carbureted into the left front quadrant of the cylinder block, often in tiny characters. plant, the original Camaro Plant. 1LE performance package option (option level 0 IROC-Z) became 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. Car no. Also check out the store to save some money on your restoration project. Specs: Also included were Recaro leather seats, special 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. All Firebirds switch to a T-handle automatic gearshift knob. The 16 inch wheels that had been standard equipment on Previously ASC converted cars for customers but it had never been through GM. 400 Ram Air

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