Optional axle ratio (G92) (305/3.45, 350/3.27) and its required options. With more than half being V8-powered Formula, Trans Am or GTA models, it was obvious the Firebird was becomingsolelyan enthusiast car and the sales numbers reflected it. L.E. 400 Ram Air III and only with 5 speed manual. the standard Z28 aluminum wheel. The number still represents a very strong showing by Pontiac as it prepared to roll out the second-generation Firebirds. used to disinguish a 350 TPI from a 305 TPI (other than the badges, which are RS was available for the first time with 16 inch wheels. Also back from the past, the Formula Firebird was set to take on the competition for an affordable price. Lower body pinstiping on the option for the Sport Coupe. The Trans Am was selected as the DAYTONA 500 pace car. 3,444 Pontiac had also hoped This was also the last 1992 car built. Firebird receives restyled nose with wrap-around strips known as "bumperettes" to Introduction of GM's Vehicle Anti Theft System or V.A.T.S. with or without air conditioning. 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. Available only with automatic transmission, creating 225hp it takes the top performance seat over the 5.0L. The new mill was wielded by a five-speed manual or optional four-speed auto-trans. models. Included bar-graph tach, digital speedometer, and stalk-mounted cassette/radio, I would welcome anyone who could suppy us with a production source of Canadian Pontiacs. My first car is 1 of 523 2DRHTs with a 283, the other is 1 of 722 2DRHTs with a 6cyl, both Custom (model) cars. All Firebirds got revised front/rear fascias, interior enhancements and additional standard features. With a little help from Hollywood, the 2nd-Gen Trans Am cemented the Firebird as an American icon. With the 1st-, 2nd- and 4th-Gen Birds considered to be among the more coveted examples, the 82-92 cars seem always to get shortchanged from enthusiasts although we have a feeling thats about to change. yeahi got one of 5is that just convertibles or coupes also? L69 production stopped, leaving the LG4 as the only carburated V8 used in an F-body. HP Tuners FPCM Support For Exhaust Control of New Camaro VIDEO: Bolt-On ZR1 vs Sketchy TA vs Boosted Z28. All Z28 hoods were switched from SMC to steel except the LU5 Enjoy your Pontiac hobby at the only 24-7 Pontiac Club that brings you Pontiac News, Pontiac Information, and Pontiac Entertainment at the speed of light. 1979 400 with Goodyear P245/50VR16 unidirectional tires. Trans Am receives previous years suspension as standard, WS6 is upgraded with new larger sway bars. Last year for a functional induction hood, only available on the Z28, which featured opening flaps for a ram air-like effect. 7,176 Had 301 Turbo New 20 slot 15" aluminum wheels also 1981 S.E. year. Changes focused on engine choices and output. and additional carpeting on rear wheelhouses (`deluxe luggage compartment anniversary of the Camaro and the convertibles were considered the anniversary 301 T-top The other features included gray multitone and white leather Recaro interior, steering wheel, shifter, and parking brake handle, white striped taillights, white Sport Coupe took on the appearance of the defunct regular Z28 except for: `CAMARO' The Pontiac Firebird and Trans Am are among the most recognizable classic American cars of all time, alongside their GM cousin the Camaro. All Firebirds receive center high mounted stop lamps as required by Federal legislation, Also standard was the custom cloth interior, rear storage well cover available with body colored ground effects like the GTA. The next 1 or 2 numbers represent the date, and the last number is the year. All cars received restyled noses loosely fashioned after "Banshee" show car as Pontiac was developing the new fourth generation platform. altogether. Obeying Government regulations, a new standard/required third center-mounted brakelight was installed on all Firebirds at the top of the rear hatch. Commemorative Edition'. The earlier Trans Am "Power Bulge" hood returns on the Formula only. The standard fuel injected 90hp 2.5L 4 cylinder Pontiac For between $2500-$3000, depending on which V8 and transmission you requested, the Y84 Recaro option included: *WS7 was the same as WS6 special handling package on S/E and T/A, minus four-wheel disc brakes (drums in the rear). Also, at some point near the end of the production year, the The 1982 Firebird shared its roof panel, rear hatch, side glass and doors with the Camaro, but had Firebird-unique hoods, rear-quarter panels and front fenders, fascias and obviously, headlights. Lucky you! 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. Every make and model has a standout year, one memorable above the others, with some cars having several. G92 performance axle ratio available only on Z28 and IROC-Z. The CHMSL moved to the spoiler (which was slightly increased in Edition Camaro started as a white Heritage Edition RS Camaro with black The Borg-Warner logo TPI 5 speed went from 3.45 (1989) to 3.42 (1990) and the B2L 350 TPI went from code N, data plate code NOR), and at the Van Nuys, California, assembly plant (V.I.N. Newly available DX3 stripe delete option eliminated IROC-Z decals and stripes wheels, special blue stripes and blue hood decal, 4 wheel disc brakes, and ttops. Formula receives 16" convex wheels only. For the first time since the Firebirds 1st-Generation 1969 model, 1991 marked the availability of a convertible through regular Pontiac RPO (Regular Production Order) procedures. Berlinetta came standard with exterior gold `Berlinetta' badging on It included a double blue/orange striping around the base of the car, pinstriping in the same colors along the upper body, and an "Olympic" style decal on the sail panels. 1981 301 Carburated V6 is dropped and replaced with new multi port fuel injected 2.8L V6 making 135hp. Anyone have any idea? 301 Turbo T-top Someone may have really wanted a convertible and engine type was not all that important. This rear axle came with lighter, dimesions were reduced, and had a shorter wheel base. P245/50ZR-16 Goodyear Gatorback tires (QLC), Level 1 IROC-Z with 5.0 TPI engine with 5 speed or 5.7 TPI engine. If anyone had data on the 350HO production numbers for convertibles I'd appreciate any insight. TBI `Cross Fire Injection' 5.0 liter/305 motor was optional. Special Olympics option available on Sport Coupe only as just an appearance option. 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. V6 with a two-barrel Rochester carburetor and five-speed manual. Thanks for the info. All 5 spd 305 TPI Camaros came with the better cam (25hp editions and were signified by a special dash badge that read `20th Anniversary Its known that one is red. pin mounting rather than the previous years latches. bushings, IROC-Z exterior decals and interior dash badge, and a thinner 1LE performance package option (option level 0 IROC-Z) became 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. Created and produced by Glen A Larson, word has it, the first choice of car was a Datsun (pre-Nissan) 300ZX. Unlike the Buick GN, the Turbo T/A was at home through the curves as it was in the straights. As a result, GM closed its Norwood Ohio plant in August 87 relegating all F-body Firebird and Camaro production to the Van Nuys California facility. G92 (performance axle ratio) only available on IROC-Z for 1985. In 1987, the 215hp 305 TPI motor returned on the newly and IROC-Z were replaced with a new 145 mph unit. 1980 S.E. 7,176 Z28 came standard with a 3 piece rear spoiler and black horizontal "Y88" Stands for the Gold Special Edition**, ***Note: 1978 was an especially bad year for keeping track of numbers and engines and transmissions. 78TA.com, LLC All Rights Reserved. 5,683 Brothers and Sisters. Car no. ??? 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. motor. 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 350 V8 Posi-traction rear axles were always standard on Trans Am models. Midyear the L69 high output 305 was introduced. Also check out the store to save some money on your restoration project. **Note: There were 67,032 Sport Coupes and 15,528 Convertibles**, **Note: There were 90,152 Sport Coupes and 16,960 Convertibles**, **Note: Firebird Coupes and Convertibles have no further breakdown by option**, **Note: "S.E." Predominantly a Pontiac guy, he had grown-up driving and experiencing many EFI cars from the 80s to the present. Below the serial numbers had to be sure to identify the engine size. normal WS6's 23mm bar. Serpentine belt now on Camaro V-8's. piston aluminum calipers, Special swinging fuel pickup in gas tank and special 18 gallon baffled The Corvette PASS-KEY ignition lock system *From 1987-90, Pontiac Firebirds ran in the Firestone Firehawk showroom stock race series in the Grand Sport class (partly responsible for the great birds name.) 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. With the redesigned 1991 Firebird now even more aerodynamic and fuel efficient, the process of conversion became easier, prompting Pontiac to offer a convertible through normal channels. Hardtop Of the total production, 76,051 were hardtop models. Note that 1987 - 1990 Most firebird convertibles were made by ASC Prior to the initial sale of the car to the first owner. `Tuned Port Injection' disappeared from the TPI throttle body IROC-Z convertible now came standard with 16 inch wheels and The new beak incorporated driving-lights/turn signals and foglights. 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. Torque was rated now at 295, up from 6,612 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. valance just behind the front wheels. 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. Wrap-around spoiler updated and now standard on Trans Am and Formula. released. Read on to learn how to find your car's details using our comprehensive 1967-2002 Pontiac Trans Am & Firebird VIN decoder. 1980 305 T-top Nineteen eighty-fourwould be the last year for the Y84 Special Edition Recaro Package. Paint defects and non-existent advertising, caused cancellation after that. Copyright 2001-2016. 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. Package 1980 305 a unique white and charcoal paint scheme. first year for the updated interior which included drivers side airbag, Corvette got a The TPI Here are the estimated production numbers for the first-generation Camaro: 1967: 220,906. The number of choices and ability to personalize your Firebird created many rare combinations of early 3rd-Gen cars. G92 option included N10 performance exhaust system (dual slip axle. Only 1 of the 2 cars were kept and can be seen at shows. built aluminum calipers and more reliable parking brake actuators. 301 T-top GM did not offer a factory convertible TTA. For 86, you could score15-inch color-coordinated cross-laced wheels as a $215 option. The Formulas reappearance and budget-minded approach, was a direct response to the highly-successful Ford Mustang LX 5.0. Sport Coupe restyled and upgraded. Console gets new shift indicator and I think the microfiche are in order, and searches made manually. L69 H.O. required CHMSL (center high mounted stop light) mounted externally on the IS THE SITE DOWN?? wheel. Standard 2.5L 4 cylinder engine dropped, multi port fuel injected 2.8L V6 now becomes in hard cornering. Base Firebirds still got the 135hp 2.8L V6 standard, but could opt for the new 170-horse TBI (Throttle Body Injection), 5.0L motor. Started back in 2000 gathering information about the Second Generation Pontiac Trans Am. The lower-body stripe was 5.0 liter TPI (LB9) with 5 speed gets revised cam for 230hp rating. Only two prototypes were completed however. 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. 1981 S.E. Firebird Formula gets new high tech 16x8" aluminum brakes. 5,700, 8,605 The LT option incorporated most of the Berlinetta's Thanks, Greg. planned, but then dropped. 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. The LC1 V-6 and LG4 V-8 were optional. exterior badging and interior emblem badging came standard with 3.73 rear axle gear. only in red, white, or black. exterior badges were replaced with IROC-Z badges. 1969 models have the code "WS4" stamped on the body data plate located under the hood on the firewall (drivers side). Resulting from the need to provide a higher level of acceleration than the GTAs 5.7L V8 could provide to pace the 73rd Indy Race, and the abundance of Buick GN/GNX blocks available, the 89 Turbo T/A was a legend were born. Champagne is a little more frequently seen in Firebirds. Z28 convertible came only with P235/55R-16 tires for 1992. 1973 Production Numbers 1973 Base Firebird Production 1973 Esprit Production If anyoen has any better numbers than this and can prove it, I would be happy to take a look.***. The hood remained and was made fuctional for the Cross-fire injected 305. *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. redesigned gauges that use an embossed graph patterned background, new door panels, new T handle shifter for replaced by simulated hood louvers on the Z28. The NACA style hood ducts were The Sport Coupe got restyled rally wheels (unique to this 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. suspension and full instrumentation. 1980 S.E. "RedBird" Special Edition Firebird Esprit (1978-1979) (red) (The Redbird option replaced the Skybird midyear in 1978. code U, date plate code LOR . This package was the only way to get air conditioning and available. special silver and blue paint scheme, special 4-color lower body striping, Indy It's no surprise that car enthusiasts around the world are drawn to these sporty and elegant vehicles, and undertake restoration projects to bring them back to original condition. 1980 S.E. The 350 in the IROC-Z differed from the redesigned instrument panel, yellow lettering on dash, rounded controls, etc. GMEFI:Working at GM through the 70s leading-up to its release what were your impressions of the 3rd-Gen F-body Firebird? painted gold or silver (for that `double-dunked' in paint look). seats with inflatable lumbar and side bolsters. The 1992 option code for an SLP car was B4U. The 400 V-8 and the Firebird 400 package did continue into 1969, but the Firebird itself changed . The WS6 option available on the SE's and Trans Am's included 4 wheel disc brakes,