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Mine's a vert, there is another within a couple miles of me, and another across town. Coupe and was the only year for this particular appearance. The number still represents a very strong showing by Pontiac as it prepared to roll out the second-generation Firebirds. 5 speed manual was introduced and was only manual Late in the model year, the Camaro RS was introduced for California and with only V-6 power. The Z28 GMEFI:With the early 3rd-Gen F-body light on power, was increased handling prowess a priority during development? The 400 V-8 and the Firebird 400 package did continue into 1969, but the Firebird itself changed . altogether. 93-106 . also got its own lower body pinstriping. own unique 14x7 finned aluminum wheel with gold accenting and `Berlinetta' new redesigned ground effects now standard. All models were fitted with GM Computer Command Control (an early computerized system, controlling the EFI where applicable, the carburetor and distributor). available 5 spd / 305 TPI combination only. 932 . 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. 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. Nineteen eighty-fourwould be the last year for the Y84 Special Edition Recaro Package. The 5.7L 350-cid V8, standard in the GTA, was still making 235hp, but was up-torqued from 89, now making 340lb-ft. Added to its list of standard features, the GTA received a revised level III (WS6) performance suspension and redundant steering wheel radio controls. convertible in 1988. These blocks will not have V.I.N. Notable features/options for 1988 include: *Certainly considered rare, only 624 (AA8) notchbackGTAs were ordered for 1988 and one for 89. 5,700 1970 Pontiac Firebird - Oldride 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? 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. Had The LG4 V-8 was Pontiac Production numbers: GM firebird, camaro, corvette car It also had the same steering wheel used in Z28's and IROC-Z's. Shift indicator changes for the Automatic Overdrive 700-R4. steering wheel with `Berlinetta' badge. 1981 Pace Car Turbo Package CAMARO on front license plate panel, .5 inch lowered ride height, body colored I think the microfiche are in order, and searches made manually. Trans Am and Formula receive new fiberglass constructed flat wrap-around wing spoilers. 1980 S.E. 9,874 Pontiac V8 Engine Codes and Specs - WOW Muscle Cars 30,728 305 463 Gold 16" flat mesh diamond spoke wheels standard on GTA, and 16" 20 slot They were compiled from reliable resources, but, even Pontiac, or GM, does not know exactly how many Firebirds were delivered to the public. Special Olympics option available on Sport Coupe only as just an appearance option. Regular flat wing spoiler from earlier Trans Am now standard on Firebird. spoiler for the Z28 and the newly introduced IROC-Z28. The code consists of 3 or 4 digits. J65 rear disc brakes, G80 limited slip P245/50ZR-16 Goodyear Gatorback tires (QLC), Level 1 IROC-Z with 5.0 TPI engine with 5 speed or 5.7 TPI engine. Started back in 2000 gathering information about the Second Generation Pontiac Trans Am. 1,817 The 350 (only) received 1,635 available with body colored ground effects like the GTA. taillights. Firebird receives restyled nose with wrap-around strips known as "bumperettes" to plastic panels, with the "Trans Am" script on the right panel. Attached to a four-speed overdrive automatic, output was 190hp/295lb-ft or 215hp/285lb-ft when mated to the five-speed stick. This ungainly the rear bumper and C pillars. Production Numbers - 3rdgenformula.com Instead, the 1991 Camaros were introduced early during last half of That being said, the 3rd-Gen Firebird stood the test of changing times and excelled at the dawn of a more modern era. Down behind the lower radiator hose, stamped on the front face of the block next to the timing cover, is the engine VIN stamp. Predominantly a Pontiac guy, he had grown-up driving and experiencing many EFI cars from the 80s to the present. black headlamp pockets, black mirrors, and F41 suspension calibration standard. 305 was only available in IROC Built by SLP, the car featured a modified L98 350 and a ZF 6-speed manual transmission. transmissions were required on all 1985/1986 TPI powered cars. At this point, Firebird designer John Shinella was enlightened to the premise; he was excited about it to say the least. ??? now came with rear shoulder belts. Like the 1990 Camaro, Firebird also only received a half year production as Pontiac raced to release the 1991. I'v only seen one Linden Green, though. GTA also receives special door panels, epoxy filled emblems, ??? 305 T-top 5.0 liter H.O. 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. Z28 selected as the Indy 500 pace car. 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. Changes focused on engine choices and output. Trans Am receives restyled nose with integrated fog lights, Depicting a more predatory appearance, wing-like side treatment lateral skirting, completed the look. (like IROC) and had no lower body stripes. Paint RPO's change for new base-coat, clear-coat process. 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. Most L6 cars weren't convertibles. 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. Fords less is enough Stang, was lighter and typically quicker than its option-packed GT stablemate, but packed the same drivetrain and suspension. 1992 provided few changes for the Firebird. 15 "Muscle Car Color History Firebird & Trans Am 1967-1994, MBI Publishing Company, Osceola, WI. Out of 1,550 cars produced by PAS, the actual pace cars were randomly selected and sent to Indy for testing and modification. 29,313 With The Trans Am accounting for nearly 50-thousand of them, there was no hiding the fact that high-performance was a selling point. At the time it was the most aerodynamic car GM ever produced. Channeling its inner Italiano, Pontiacs GTA (Grand Turismo Americano), was meant to be the ultimate grand-touring Trans Am. became an option on the Sport Coupe but with argent accenting rather than gold speed LB9 IROC-Z's got the higher output LB9. The 1982 Firebird line consisted of a base, Special Edition (S/E) and top bird Trans Am model, all rear-wheel drive of course. 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. 463 In 1988 only, this wheel rather G92 was not available on the Z28 It won Best Sports GT category in the $11,000 to $14,000 range. Newbie sorry if I'm in the wrong spot, but I need some advice. Besides new standard deeper dish 157-inch High-Tech turbo cast-aluminum wheels and now standard aero-style wrap-around rear spoiler, the regular T/A remained the same for 87 with the addition of more options, including being one of the first cars to offer a CD-player, a Delco/Bose unit in the T/A/GTA. Trans Am convertibles had GTAs camel interior and gold cross-laced wheels standard, but there were no topless GTAs for 91 and 92. Hoglund was good with the idea, but refused to step on the Marketing Departments toes without a plan. Firebird Formula introduced, available with LG4, LB9 and L98 350 TPI Convertibles could have V6 or either of the 5.0L V8s no 5.7L engineandcame standard with the Sport Appearance Package. G92 performance axle ratio and J65 four wheel disc often changed to sell a 305 TPI as a 350 TPI). Not certain, though. I have a 1969 Firebird convert that has the "G" on the tag for having come with a green convertible top. Some cars received special rubber snubbers on the rear hatch frame designed to make the hatch more stable. Just the thought that there is information in the form of invoices on record and no one that has access has ever compiled a data base that can be searched in any other way than VIN is beyond me. LG4 4bblbl V-8, and the twin TBI LU5 V-8. With direct competition for street supremacy coming from Fords venerable 5.0L Mustangs and other GM offerings like the Buick Grand National, Chevy IROC-Z Camaro and even the Corvette, the GTA quickly placed itself at the head of the pack. . The car was Further signifying the Trans Am returning to the helm of pony car dominance, a new optional Screaming Chicken hood bird decal was available. valances). lighter, dimesions were reduced, and had a shorter wheel base. 5,087 2,485 The Borg-Warner logo included first generation Camaro style hood and rear deck stripes, body colored The T/A added a contoured drivers-side hood bulge with cowl-induction-like rear-facing scoop. Turbo T-top Continuing with what was fast becoming a T/A tradition, Pontiac rolled out a special anniversary Trans Am commemorating its 15th year in production. Coupe, Sport Coupe LT, Z28, and IROC-Z. 400 Ram Air Paint RPO's change for a new base-coat, clear-coat process. Anyone have any idea? 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. Coupled with the clustering mentioned before, this would tend to make one overstate how rare the car actually was. The Coupes were labeled Y81 and the T-top cars were labeled Y82**, **Note: The Firebird Formula cars included all the engines, the Pontiac 301, Chevy 305, Pontiac 350, Olds 350, Pontiac 400, W72 Pontiac 400, and the Olds 403**, *Note: There were 12,692 Manual Transmission and 70,590 Automatic Transmission units built in 1978 between the L78 and W72 models. Included bar-graph tach, digital speedometer, and stalk-mounted cassette/radio, In addition to being 500lbs lighter, the new Firebird was the most aerodynamic production Firebird to date. Note that 1987 - 1990 Most firebird convertibles were made by ASC Prior to the initial sale of the car to the first owner. In addition to being 500lbs lighter, the new Firebird was the most aerodynamic Quadrajet carburetor, lightweight flywheel, electric cooling fan, bigger 2.75 The prototype Collector's 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 . standard heater) added the 1LE performance package. The IROC-Z28 is capable of .92g's on the skidpad. Since 2008, hes been a freelance writer/photographer for multiple niche auto enthusiast magazines and websites. its in my garage too, that one still has its orig brakes on her, honest #2 car. available on the IROC-Z28 after alot of testing. Also included were Recaro leather seats, special Replacement blocks installed through a GM facility carried a SR code, or Service Replacement. were optional on the Z28, and standard on 350 Z28 and Z28 convertible. new position below spoilers. P245/50ZR-16 tires. chronology for more cam info. 1970-81 models all had 15" wheels as standard equipment. Here are the estimated production numbers for the first-generation Camaro: 1967: 220,906. pin mounting rather than the previous years latches. GTA recieves new steering wheel with integrated radio controls. Totals: 1979 301 Very few Trans Am's, GTA's, and Formula's were produced this year as some buyers were waiting for the new 93. Because of an inevitable $1200 gas-guzzler tax, assessed to V8 T/A convertibles, this remained the case until 1991. came standard with a new 15x7 cast aluminum 5 spoke wheel accented with either This sampling may or may not be representative of the population in general. 1,635 Van Nuys, however, did not produce Firebirds during the period extending from 1972 through 1977. models. a unique white and charcoal paint scheme. An OHC car is less likely to have made the cut 20-30 years ago verses a V8 and especially a 400 series. 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. fingertip steering wheel side pod mounted controls, cruise control in steering Z28 came with the LG4 4bbl V-8 as standard motor and LU5 twin Its known that one is red. convertibles were produced this first year of production. So that leaves 350 and 350HO as the volume convertibles. Total production for 1991 was 50,454, up from the previous year, partly because of the early spring release. The 89 Turbo T/A still stands as one of the fastest, best performing Trans Ams Pontiac ever built. The Firebird was the base model, equivelant to the Camaro Sport Coupe, the Firebird SE was a higher option level which could be loaded with more options than the Trans Am. optional for the B4C. Long-lived LG4 carbureted Firebird Production Number, Color Breakouts, Options, Etc..POST BURT REYNOLDS EXIT STAGE RIGHT- ENTER-DAVID HASSELHOFF: KNIGHT RIDER TV SERIES. 8,692 "Firebird" flashlight, and a small pocket for a garage door opener or sunglasses. transmission available on V-8 cars. Automatic 305 TPI's still got the weaker cam and 190hp rating. The L69 is shown as being available in the 1986 Camaro brochure, but it was put 6,519, 14,866 PontiacRegistry.com :: View topic - Production Figures 1965-1975 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. increased stopping power. Firehawks were produced. The headlamp pockets were painted in an accent I have Firebird data too. Total production was at 46,313, up more than 16,000 from 1972 numbers. The under hood sticker Production Numbers/Information - Firebird Classifieds & Forums (1967 14" aluminum and 15" aluminum wheels were available on the SE and Trans Am. Dodge Charger Sales and Production | Allpar Forums 305 replaced by the new LO3 throttle body injection 305. Only two prototypes were completed however. 87 Formula Options Page Go to: . to be specified to get the 3.27. 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. Specs: Trans Am GTA introduced, available with the LB9 305 TPI motor It was also within 70 lbs. 1969 models have the code "WS4" stamped on the body data plate located under the hood on the firewall (drivers side). 896 1979 400 1979 301 T-top black car with red stripes; or red car with black stripes. with or without air conditioning. The Trans Am debuted in 1969 and had several special features that were standard. released. Rear suspension was a torque arm/track bar type with coil springs, lower control arms and tubular shock absorbers. inch rear end for all Camaros. The last 8 digits should match the last 8 of the dash VIN tag. GMEFI:Being corporate cousins with the 3rd-Gen Camaro, what do you feel really defines the Firebird and sets it apart form the Chevy? 500 door decals, special blue cloth/silver vinyl interior, and red pinstripes on The crme de le crme remained the 5.7L TPI 350-cid V8 standard in the GTA. 2,000 Overall Firebird production dropped more than 40-thousand units to 74,897 sold in 1983. Standard features included all-vinyl bucket front seats, a wood grain dash and full carpeting. Even with rumors of a new 4th-Gen Firebird stirring the pony car pot, 1991 offered a fresh face and topless fun for Pontiacs near decade-old 3rd-Gen F-Body. First WS6 1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am WS6 Mecum Pontiac introduced the WS6 Special Performance Package with the 1978 Trans Am. 12/31/1989. "RedBird" Special Edition Firebird Esprit (1978-1979) (red) (The Redbird option replaced the Skybird midyear in 1978. available. and IROC-Z were replaced with a new 145 mph unit. 896 Below the serial numbers had to be sure to identify the engine size. G92 packages with air conditioning (C60) and without air Camaros were built. also equipped with a ZF 6-speed and GTA black `lace' 16x8 wheels. Seizing upon its late-60s success, the 2nd-Generation Firebird took off in 1970, cruising on through the 1981 model year. The 3rd-Gen Trans Am was the picture of sleek simplicity, yet it was obvious, the past had not been forgotten. LG4 305 V-8 cars got electric cooling fan. 1989 Firebird Trans Am GTA TTA Numbers: 1,324 T-Top & Leather Interior 187 T-Top & Cloth Interior Windshield slope is 60 degrees, about 3 degrees steeper than anything GM had tried before it. California, *Borg-Warner rear axle *RS available in California, Texas, and Florida only. Power steering, disc brakes, rear spoilers, and on 1970-81 models either a shaker or Turbo-style hood was standard. was now standard on the 5.7 TPI. GMEFI: What is your favorite 3rd-Gen Firebird, year/model etc? on LT and Sport Coupe). Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window). JH: Both F-bodies had received Corvette-sized wheel/tire packages and de-tuned engines prior to the 3rd-Gen, but the introduction of the 5.7L 350-cid motor into the 1987 GTA Trans Am was a definite and direct tie-in with Corvette power. 1983 and 1984 Z28 by its lack of the bowtie emblem by the Z28 emblem on the rear Carrying over the revisions from 86, the third brakelight was now nicely integrated into the rear spoiler on all Firebirds. Copyright 2001-2016. with Goodyear P245/50VR16 unidirectional tires. These runners were Z28 lightweight SMC (Sheet Molded Compound) hoods. tapered rather than straight roller bearings and a cone-clutch rather than The Beumont made its debut in 62 on Acadian Invader/Nova lineup, in 64 she became her own marquee. The lower-body stripe was 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. These are probably some of the neatest, most interesting Pontiacs around, and we would like to learn a lot more about them. All TPI 350 IROC-Z's (1987-1990) Lucky you! It was coded W68 and painted "Redbird Red" with a color code of #42 and accent code #72 (Roman Red) for 1978, paint code #80 for 1979 and back to #71 or #72 (Francisco Red) for 1980. stripes. 1979 S.E. option for the Sport Coupe. L69 production stopped, leaving the LG4 as the only carburated V8 used in an F-body. and all TPI 350 Z28's (1991-1992) had automatic transmissions and most had rear disc Example: A128 = January 12, 19*8. In models with custom interiors a new horse collar seat design was introduced that would be popular until 1977. The eighth digit of the VIN is and `8' for 350 TPI's and an `F' for 305 wheel was also now standard on the Sport Coupe. The carbed 190hp V8 was virtually identical to the L69 in the Z28 but used a different aircleaner assembly.

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