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and a 3 speed automatic. 1979 S.E. Quadrajet carburetor, lightweight flywheel, electric cooling fan, bigger 2.75 5,753 In 1990, TPI Camaros switched from MAF air metering systems to MAP ALso can any one estimate the production number on a 1967 convertible automatic convertible 400 engine (not Ram Air) with power windows, AM/FM radio, upgraded package? These factors lead to 1990 model-year production ceasing by Dec 1989. Camaros Z28 motor now available with automatic transmission. All Firebirds got revised and improved sound systems. The rear bumper was also reinforced but to the naked eye it is difficult to see. anniversary of the Camaro and the convertibles were considered the anniversary 187 T-Top & Cloth Interior 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. So Depicting a more predatory appearance, wing-like side treatment lateral skirting, completed the look. Pontiac The throttle had a smaller rate of advance at beginning of travel, and a larger ratio as the throttle was depressed. 7,176 Pages highlighting differences in decals, rims, interiors and more. to the 82 Corvette's 5.7L and producing 165hp. 175 1991 1LE B2L The Sport Appearance Package side skirt flares were standard on T/A/GTA optional on Base/Formula. 103 Example: A128 = January 12, 19*8. transmissions were required on all 1985/1986 TPI powered cars. With your average Formula Firebird coming in at under $13,000, it offered great bang for the buck. HD calipers and 11.86 front brakes became standard on the B4C 2,485 (25), especially given that you are starting out of with a low number production (7708) Formula Firebirds to begin with. codes or motor unit numbers. 0 registered members (), In commemoration of the T/As twentieth year in production and being chosen to pace the Indianapolis 500, Pontiac built 1555 1989 20th Anniversary Turbo Trans Am Indy 500 Pace Cars, including 5 test cars. The following are the codes and corresponding production numbers for each interior color combination available for the 1988 Trans Am GTAs: 19D -- Trim Combination, Black Cloth -- 1,231. Go to: . Total 1981 Production: It is also the closest in size to the 67 yet. The Z28 also came with front, side, and rear lower body 748 1968: 235,147. So I'm claiming it), Copyright 1996-2023 First Generation Firebird, https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2013168131146&l=a52249adda, http://www.camaros.org/exterior.shtml#ColorPercentages, Powered by UBB.threads PHP Forum Software 7.7.3. 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. 1980 301 T-top 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. (high-output) L69 four-barrel 5.0L V8 making 190hp. The base model Firebird came standard with 14" steel UPPING THE ANTE AND SPECIAL EDITIONS: 1983. 3rd Generation Camaros introduced: Sport Coupe, Berlinetta, and 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. 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. Clubs are for people too, not just cars. Iron Duke, a 102hp 2.8L V6, and two 5.0L V8's. lighter, dimesions were reduced, and had a shorter wheel base. MSRPs started at $7155 for the base Firebird and a little over $8-grand for the S/E and Trans Am. system with `5.0 Liter H.O.' An optional automatic was available as was the 150hp four-barrel LG4 5.0L V8. By checking-off option code B4U and plopping down a check for almost $40k (base price for a Formula coupe was $16,205), you got one of the quickestBirds ever to fly. Berlinetta was revised by an additional stripe. Production Numbers. had the CHMSL mounted here. However, I am not sure that was the case the day they were built. "Firebird" flashlight, and a small pocket for a garage door opener or sunglasses. into the left front quadrant of the cylinder block, often in tiny characters. GTA wheels slightly restyled. 3.1 liter LH0 V-6. 34 1990 1LE LB9 (305 TPI) IROC-Z's were built. Engine Production: Because the Borg-Warner axles were no longer 3,851 Someone may have really wanted a convertible and engine type was not all that important. Regular Production Options (RPO) Description RPO Code Price. 1981 301 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. The Berlinetta aluminum wheel also tuned runner design the 305 makes 215hp. In this chart, 2005 and 2006 figures are estimated based on US and Canadian sales. 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. All TPI 350 IROC-Z's (1987-1990) now came with rear shoulder belts. A TURBOCHARGED TWENTIETH ANNIVERSARY: 1989. G92 was available on IROC-Z convertible in 1987. 1LE performance package option (option level 0 IROC-Z) became 24 Hardtop & Leather Interior 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. Located in Huntington Beach, California, Classic Industries has provided over 1,000,000 customers with parts and accessories they've needed to restore their vehicles for over four decades. The new EFI-system, used a mass air flow sensor, feeding info to a computer with an electronically programmable, read-only memory chip or (EPROM). aluminum Z28 wheel which were painted to match body color. Created and produced by Glen A Larson, word has it, the first choice of car was a Datsun (pre-Nissan) 300ZX. 326 V8 1983 and 1984 Z28 by its lack of the bowtie emblem by the Z28 emblem on the rear The 350 TPI and 5 speed 305 TPI combinations were finally 8,969 All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. placed on top of back window. black car with red stripes; or red car with black stripes. cast-appearance TPI runners (like on the Corvette L98). All Z28's came with 93-106 . Harkening the first 1969 T/As color scheme with an 80s flair, 1500 15th Anniversary T/As were built, all shod in white with blue trim from top to bottom/beak to tail. All 89 20th Anniversary Turbo Trans Ams were identically equipped with: 1350 had leather seats, the rest were with cloth The only reference I have to option breakout is in the back of a book that lists % of firebirds that came on each year. the Corvette L98 5.7 aluminum head motor, fitted with siamesed intake runners, The WS6 option available on the SE's and Trans Am's included 4 wheel disc brakes, The new IROC-Z option was available on the Z28 and came with The "first generation" Pontiac Firebirds were produced at the Lordstown, Ohio, assembly plant (V.I.N. 1,324 T-Top & Leather Interior Firehawk was introduced. 1969: 243,085. I have a 1969 Firebird convert that has the "G" on the tag for having come with a green convertible top. L69 production was restricted half-way (April 26, The 3rd-Gen Trans Am was the picture of sleek simplicity, yet it was obvious, the past had not been forgotten. 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. 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. 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. Pontiac 4.9 turbo, but it was scrapped at the last minute. 549 As a sign of the times, fuel economy was now touted alongside performance and style definitely a new mission statement for Firebird. Overall Firebird production dropped more than 40-thousand units to 74,897 sold in 1983. TPI (LB9). aqua, one was white, one was blue, and one was green. 301 Turbo T-top Z28 model dropped and replaced by the IROC-Z28. 301 T-top "Muscle Car Color History Firebird & Trans Am 1967-1994, MBI Publishing Company, Osceola, WI. The other features included gray multitone and white leather Recaro interior, steering wheel, shifter, and parking brake handle, white striped taillights, white Note: These production numbers are not exact. first available. LT option dropped. CHASSIS/SUSPENSION: LG4 305 V-8 cars got electric cooling fan. Previously ASC converted cars for customers but it had never been through GM. T/A buyers could bump-up the horsepower by 20, with the aid of dual throttle-body Cross-Fire fuel injection (borrowed from the Corvette) featuring a Pontiac staple, fresh-air hood induction but only with the automatic. 1979 403 T-top valances in silver or gold. Late in the model year, the Camaro RS was introduced for California and with only V-6 power. BURT REYNOLDS EXIT STAGE RIGHT- ENTER-DAVID HASSELHOFF: KNIGHT RIDER TV SERIES. Discontinued because of fuel boiling. 403 Aluminum 16" 20 slot wheels now available on all Trans Am's. 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. The Z28 Rear suspension was a torque arm/track bar type with coil springs, lower control arms and tubular shock absorbers. Trans Am receives restyled nose with integrated fog lights, Model year production numbers for 1982 were an impressive 116,364 units, as compared to 70,899 in 1981. An all new 1970 Pontiac Firebird represented a new generation of Firebirds. Center high mounted stop lamps move to inside top edge of hatch. They were compiled from reliable resources, but, even Pontiac, or GM, does not know exactly how many Firebirds were delivered to the public. Berlinetta also came standard with additional body insulation, softer 1968 = 107,112. Convertible 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. Sport Coupes came with a `shorty' rear wing rather than a spoiler. A Special 25th Anniversary `Collector's Edition' Camaro was Berlinetta. Car no. Production Numbers: 2-door coupe (22337) 2-door convertible (22367) Trans Am coupe (22337) Trans Am convertible (22367) Engine Production: . Why doesn't PHS produce he numbers like Ford's "Martini" does? After some coaxing, Pontiac granted the request allowing 12-additional T/As to go to Hollywood. Other special packages were also available such as the Recaro trim package which taillights. The multitude of optional equipment for all 3rd-Gen Firebirds was extensive, including everything from power options, engines, suspensions, exterior/interior colors, seat covering material, wheels, exhaust, rear diff, brakes etc. The new-look front air dam was better integrated to the body and included fog lights at either corner. 1970 Firebird Production Numbers 64 kiwi boni's 1964 Bonneville. Its dimesions were reduced, wheel base is shorter, and is a lighter car. 5.0 liter H.O. 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. The Trans Am The base MSRP for these cars in 1969 was $2,831. V6 with a two-barrel Rochester carburetor and five-speed manual. L69 production stopped, leaving the LG4 as the only carburated V8 used in an F-body. rather than the four-color Z28 body stripe. Started back in 2000 gathering information about the Second Generation Pontiac Trans Am. GM did not offer a factory convertible TTA. As usual, the big news surrounded the top of the line Trans Am. Dog dish hub Customer tastes, global events, gas prices, government regulations, insurance rates and advances in technology all contributed to a new Firebird for a new world. spoiler for the Z28 and the newly introduced IROC-Z28. Paint defects and non-existent advertising, caused cancellation after that. Berlinetta came standard with the LC1 V-6. Two optional V8s were available, the 160-horse 305-cid 5.0L V8 or H.O. Posi-traction rear axles were always standard on Trans Am models. 400 For a second time in its iconic history, Hollywood and the Pontiac Trans Am, were a match made in car heaven. 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. Here are 25 Firebird facts every enthusiast should know. Up until 1990, all 1LE orders had to come straight through me, personally, for approval. IROC-Z door decals were moved from the front of the doors to the rear. valances, Delco-Bilstein rear gas shocks, special front struts, increased spring 1987 RS Camaro came P215/65R15 Goodyear Eagle GT radials with 15" cast aluminum wheels, stiffer springs, thicker front and rear 305 or the L69 carburated 305. Lower body pinstiping on the The Berlinetta also had its own unique Started back in 2000 gathering information about the Second Generation Pontiac Trans Am. turbo bulge hood styled loosely off the earlier turbo Trans Am. and only with 5 speed manual. One other difference between a systems. Recaro option no longer available, but Recaro seats were. 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. Trim touches included a color-coordinated leather-wrapped three-spoke formula steering wheel, body-color side moldings, while amodified WS6 handling package with power front disc/rear drum brakes improved the overall driving experience substantially over the base Firebird. in hard cornering, 11 of the cars had the "Competition Package", 3 of the cars were produced with aluminum-block engines. louvered nostrils that are not functional. He liked the concept of a GTO interior in a chevelle and a split Pontiac grill. This ungainly Engine designations were removed from side valance badging and only appeared on would realy like to share my babies with you and your members. I saw another on Woodward this past year, and one other on a road trip to New York. 1990 IROC's are the only IROC's with the new interior. The limited edition cars featured full body Notable features/options for 1988 include: *Certainly considered rare, only 624 (AA8) notchbackGTAs were ordered for 1988 and one for 89. body-colored rally wheels. The Stands for "Special Edition". The Z28 had a different nose that did The Many of these blocks were later-year castings, which were restamped with the applicable block casting number. year), new lower body stripes, and argent headlamp pockets. 2002 Firebird Numbers Breakdown. To nobodys surprise, total production was down from the previous year, equaling 27,567 Firebirds built for 92. With a little help from Hollywood, the 2nd-Gen Trans Am cemented the Firebird as an American icon. Continuing our efforts to bring you the scoop on GM performance cars past and present, GM-EFI presents a year-by-year guide to the 3rd-Generation Pontiac Firebird (1982-92). In this case, a VIN decoder can be used to gain some insight. equipment except the electronic instrumentation. Adding to the slender sports car persona was a 10-inch reduction in length and 7-inches of width from the previous model, equating to a 101-inch wheelbase while still maintaining the previous generations passenger compartment dimensions. The 350 (only) received for the 16 inch wheels on the RS and RS convertible were P235/55R-16. enforcement agencies only. A total of 11 92 Firehawks had the competition package. 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. resistent by incorporating a small resistor into the key. makes all Firebirds more theft 896 four pinion rear end, produced by GM Holden's Limited of Australia (Firebird WS6 optional. All rear disc brake optioned Firebirds now receive Early promotional cars were marked "T/A" as an alternative, however the production cars came marked as Be very leery of any published breakdowns for first gen Firebirds. At the time it was the most aerodynamic car GM ever produced. The LG4 V-8 was 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. while most others were bare metal. All Firebirds got a new backlit instrument panel, revised taillight design and power pull-down rear hatch. This package was the only way to get air conditioning and That being said, the 3rd-Gen Firebird stood the test of changing times and excelled at the dawn of a more modern era. 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. Personal relationships among the rival engineers and development teams shaped the Firebird and its ride/handling characteristics more than anything. standard heater) added the 1LE performance package. I'd like to see what production dates we have in the registry for 69 models. tapered rather than straight roller bearings and a cone-clutch rather than 2,917 The Sport Coupe got restyled rally wheels (unique to this Five engines were available with the discontinued early in the year. Large hood Firebird emblem disappears forever. It cost $324 and swapped the 157-inch wheels for 158-inch snowflake wheels with wider tires and a beefier rear sway bar. Pages highlighting differences in decals, rims, interiors and more. Z28 got a large Ferrari F40 style rear wing. The standard wheel for the Z28 was a newly styled 16 inch Perhaps not in terms of being the quickest of the bunch, but the GTA looked awesome, did everything well and came with more standard/optional features than the other cars combined. Color: Blue; 2 Vehicles; Share; Posted June 29, 2014. . Formula receives 16" convex wheels only. performing `Multec' fuel injectors. For instance, it is said that about 1/3 of all 1968 Firebirds were Verdoro Green. Completing the efficiency was a 500-lb. P245/50ZR-16 Goodyear Gatorback tires (QLC), Level 1 IROC-Z with 5.0 TPI engine with 5 speed or 5.7 TPI engine. 25th anniversary of the Camaro and last year for the 3rd generation autos, new ergonomic console, updated stereo, dash mounted map pocket, and new ergonomic steering Again the Firebird remains basically unchanged. There are no members with birthdays on this day. 7.5 inch rear end dropped and replaced with a new 7.625 (7 5/8) different leather boot. T-tops are also redesigned to use 1981 S.E. transmission available on V-8 cars. 305 replaced by the new LO3 throttle body injection 305. It simply went to the wrecking yard. TPI's. altogether. 1980 S.E. These 350 IROC's (being 1986's) had the extended to the finned aluminum wheels with smooth caps and a functional spoiler.

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