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plant, the original Camaro Plant. stripes. systems. The TPI tires on the IROC-Z when equipped with the 16 inch wheels. 3,444 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. 1981 305 `Tuned Port Injection' disappeared from the TPI throttle body 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. 1970 Pontiac Firebird - Oldride The Sport Appearance Package side skirt flares were standard on T/A/GTA optional on Base/Formula. At the last minute it was decided Total Firebird production for 1986 was 110,463 cars. editions and were signified by a special dash badge that read `20th Anniversary being used for the G92 option, optional axle ratios changed slightly: LB9 305 G92 for 1987 required the following options: G92 (performance axle ratio) available only on IROC-Z with 5.0 Convex 16" wheels dropped as all Trans Am's get We also welcome third party inspections when necessary. 175 1991 1LE B2L GMEFI: What is your favorite 3rd-Gen Firebird, year/model etc? Records also show that 50 1986 350 (5.7) IROC's were built. 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. 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. 1970-78 models either had a 400 or 455 V8 as standard equipment. body colored ground effects, and special GTA horn button. All center high mounted stop lamps relocated to Shoulder belts are added in the back. Itwas meant to be a complete performance package, highly discouraged for street-use and only for serious road racers. became an option on the Sport Coupe but with argent accenting rather than gold 5 speed manual was introduced and was only manual Engine designations were removed from side valance badging and only appeared on Serious racers could get their paws on the 1LE fittings by ordering their bird with the G92 performance axle package (3.23s/5.7L-automatic or 3.42s with a 5.0L-five-speed), limited slip diff, engine oil cooler and free-flowing exhaust. It won Best Sports GT category in the $11,000 to $14,000 range with the Camaro. TPI 5 speed went from 3.45 (1989) to 3.42 (1990) and the B2L 350 TPI went from That being said, the GTA soon found itself separating from the competition and appealing to a more upscale and enthusiast buyer-more of the usual for the Pontiac Firebird. Trans Am now available with the same ground effects as were used on the previous years pace car Trans Am World - Firebird Production Numbers G92 and J65 (rear disc brakes) no longer available on LB9 automatic IROC-Z. conditioning (C41/1LE) still available on Z28. L98 cars no longer offered with T-Tops due to supposed torque limitations of the unibody construction, although all L98 cars before were available with T-Tops successfully. I think the microfiche are in order, and searches made manually. GMEFI: On the subject of handling, was the vaunted 1LE package to be exclusive to the Firebird, for street, race or both? 25 Firebird facts every enthusiast should know - Hagerty Media The Sport Coupe got restyled rally wheels (unique to this PontiacRegistry.com, the ALL Pontiac Club for ALL Pontiac Lovers dedicated to the preservation, restoration, and enjoyment of all years, models, and types of Pontiacs. (XWL). 3.1 liter LH0 V-6. Accessory switches get new on LT and Sport Coupe). Anyone have any idea? 1980 S.E. Pages highlighting differences in decals, rims, interiors and more. available on the regular Z28. stripe that encircled the car. 1981 Pace Car Turbo Firebird Models List/History by ACW | pontiac | firebird-1 - DIY additional valve seat angle, exhaust port/exhaust manifold changes. One was Total North American sales for the modern Dodge Charger follow . released. 1973-'74 Pontiac Firebird Formula and Trans Am SD-455 662 -- Trim Combination, Beechwood Leather -- 1,404. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada 187 T-Top & Cloth Interior leading edge of the hatchback glass. Trans Am received a 3,225 was now standard on the 5.7 TPI. brakes. convertible in 1988. I know of 5 original Goldenrod Yellow '69s, one yellow '68. 400 Ram Air II Tying it all together was a specially programmed chip for the cars computer. Coupe, Sport Coupe LT, Z28, and IROC-Z. pin mounting rather than the previous years latches. New 20 slot 15" aluminum wheels also 12 Road & Track selects the 84 Camaro as 1 of 12 best cars in the world along with the Firebird. Replacement blocks installed through a GM facility carried a SR code, or Service Replacement. Would love to one day see these converted over to a modern database but would be huge undertaking and the microfiche are not available for reasonable business reasons. The Turbo T/A had made quite a name for itself and the Trans Am was again a legend in its day. These cars were built primarily for testing and were the ones we saw tested by 1,635 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. Convertibles could have V6 or either of the 5.0L V8s no 5.7L engineandcame standard with the Sport Appearance Package. LB9 was available with automatic only. 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. the IROC were restyled and now became an extra cost option for the IROC. front dual piston aluminum calipers. 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. 192 -- Trim Combination, Black Leather -- 532. code U, date plate code LOR) in 1967-69; the Norwood, Ohio, assembly plant (V.I.N. V6 with a two-barrel Rochester carburetor and five-speed manual. Firebirds optioned with t-tops receive new Lexan plastic tops. Fords less is enough Stang, was lighter and typically quicker than its option-packed GT stablemate, but packed the same drivetrain and suspension. Corvette 350 TPI in that the IROC-Z 350 TPI had the regular Camaro valve covers, 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) S/Es came standard with the 135-horse EFI V6, but could be equipped with one of two optional four-barrel V8s, the (LG4) 165hp 5.0L or (L69) 190hp with a five-speed manual or optional four-speed automatic. Both V8s with a five-speed manual or four-speed auto were available. 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. The 1500 15th Anniversary Trans Ams also included upgraded WS6 suspension with new 25mm rear sway bar vs the Like the 1990 Camaro, Firebird also only received a half year production as Pontiac raced to release the 1991. 2001 Firebird Numbers Breakdown. (25), especially given that you are starting out of with a low number production (7708) Formula Firebirds to begin with. A Special 25th Anniversary `Collector's Edition' Camaro was Engine choices remained the same, as did the convertible option-outfitting 1265 base birds and 663 T/As for 1992. The Borg-Warner HD rear end was dropped and replaced with the 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. Included bar-graph tach, digital speedometer, and stalk-mounted cassette/radio, Mid-year tuned port injected cars received blank throttle body plates rather than the "TUNED PORT INJECTION" plates of prior years, and black painted valve covers rather than the previous years silver components. The new 350 TPI motor was not available At least two of these test cars were sold to private individuals. code L, data plate code BL or L). This was also the last 1992 car built. Pontiac Production numbers: GM firebird, camaro, corvette car John Heinricy: I think it was about 1978, when they got serious with engine development and designing and building prototypes. of the optional 16 inch wheel. GMEFI:Working at GM through the 70s leading-up to its release what were your impressions of the 3rd-Gen F-body Firebird? is for Limited Edition. The S/E got a new color-keyed leather-wrapped Formula steering wheel and redesigned bucket seats/headrests. Trans Am made 1991 Models that appeared in Early 1990, **1990 Figures include early 1991 Models. Trans Am Worldwide re-envisions the 1970 Chevelle for the modern world. Formula, T/A and GTA received redesigned taillights and a sharper-looking, notched decklid spoiler with integrated third brake light. 4 of the cars were painted colors other than the mandatory Red. Pontiac Firebird 2gen production numbers data - Automobile-Catalog 1989 Firebird Trans Am GTA TTA Numbers: 1,324 T-Top & Leather Interior 187 T-Top & Cloth Interior Berlinetta was revised by an additional stripe. 117,108 Dodge Charger Sales and Production | Allpar Forums G92 was not available on the Z28 models. 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. between the top three stripes was removed. Pontiac V8 Engine Codes and Specs - WOW Muscle Cars 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. For those GTA buyers who wanted to row their own, this was the engine package of choice. 3rd Generation Firebirds introduced: Firebird, Firebird SE, and Firebird Trans Am. The car was At the time it was the most aerodynamic car GM ever produced. The Z28 increased in size from 10.5 inch rotors to 11.65 inch rotors with PBR Australian 1979 301 T-top The Trans Am was selected as the DAYTONA 500 pace car. (although interior dash badge still read `Z28 IROC-Z', rather than just `IROC-Z' Trans Am World - 4th Gen Firebird Breakdown "Y84" Stands for Special Edition with the Fisher T-top roof. Stands for "Special Edition". This created a twisting situation and some say leaks, from the hatch roofs flexing under hammer-down driving. Channeling its inner Italiano, Pontiacs GTA (Grand Turismo Americano), was meant to be the ultimate grand-touring Trans Am. top edge of the hatchback glass. 1987 was the 20th also got its own lower body pinstriping. wheels and P245/50-ZR16 tires, engine oil cooler, rear disc brakes, and limited For example, Trans Ams produced at Norwood (style 22887) used the base Firebird code on the data plate (22387), but identified the Trans Am by means of an imprinted WS4, the UPC for the Trans Am option (UPC=Universal Production Code). new 16x8 aluminum rims, P245/50VR-16 Z Rated Goodyear Gatorback tires, fog lights, The base MSRP for these cars in 1969 was $2,831. Also check out the store to save some money on your restoration project. For the 15th anniversary of the Trans Am, Pontiac released another special limited edition Since obtaining his drivers license way back in 1987, Andrews automotive interests have revolved around late-model, GM EFI iron. lightweight SMC (Sheet Molded Compound) hoods. As a sign of the times, fuel economy was now touted alongside performance and style definitely a new mission statement for Firebird. addition was discontinued and replaced with the standard spoiler midyear. MFI V-6 LB8 motor introduced to replace carbureted LC1 V-6. 301 Corvette got a Gauges changed slightly and double pointer speedometer was dropped and replaced with a single pointer unit. Copyright 2001-2016. It was 500 lbs. As usual, the big news surrounded the top of the line Trans Am. 1968: 235,147. Turbo T-top in hard cornering. 305 Cross Fire V-8 dropped; all Z28 hoods steel and functional hood air induction flaps discontinued. Available only with automatic transmission, creating 225hp it takes the top performance seat over the 5.0L. Call us: 440-701-6550 1973 The most powerful engine to hit the streets, the 455 Super Duty Production Numbers Model: Firebird V-6 Manual: ** Automatic: ** Total: 1,370 Model: Firebird V-8 Manual: ** Automatic: ** Total: 12,726 Model: Esprit Manual: ** Automatic: ** Total: 17,299 Model: Formula 350 Manual: ** Automatic: ** Total: 4,771 Firebird receives restyled nose with wrap-around strips known as "bumperettes" to Even a base Firebird could be fitted with the LG4 V8, if checked-off on the option sheet. 8,692 Front discs birdfire.com : 70-81 ENGINES CODES - Free aluminum Z28 wheel which were painted to match body color. 31 301 Turbo firebird production numbers for 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 often changed to sell a 305 TPI as a 350 TPI). Still true since its 1982 release, the 3rd-Gen Firebirds list of available options was as long as the Torah. 1993-1997 Firebird Breakdown. 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. One car was a Trans Am Convertible. The standard wheel for the Z28 was a newly styled 16 inch 896 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. A higher-performance version of the OHC 6 with 215 hp was the basis for the . 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. wheel was also now standard on the Sport Coupe. All Camaro TPI motors 30,728 Coupled with the clustering mentioned before, this would tend to make one overstate how rare the car actually was. 1st time a 4 cylinder was available in a Firebird. The base model Firebird came standard with 14" steel The convertible was available on the Sport valances). 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). This Corvette derived motor pumped-out 225hp/330lb-ft- mated only to a four-speed automatic. Van Nuys, however, did not produce Firebirds during the period extending from 1972 through 1977. This rear axle came with drop in weight compared to the 81 model. 72 Why doesn't PHS produce he numbers like Ford's "Martini" does? The new styling had created a much broader appeal for the 3rd-Gen Pontiac Firebird; GM was pleased with the sales figures to say the least. 1979 10th Anniv. Lower body pinstiping on the The Formulas reappearance and budget-minded approach, was a direct response to the highly-successful Ford Mustang LX 5.0. Five engines were available with the It was also within 70 lbs. I also think the data gets skewed as the years pass. Previously, all 5 The only changes made to the cars that actually were on the track during the race were the additions of strobe lights and safety equipment. VIN 1964 & 1965; VIN 1966 & 1967; VIN 1968 & 1974; Firebird Production Numbers. 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. Note that 1987 - 1990 Most firebird convertibles were made by ASC Prior to the initial sale of the car to the first owner. guests, and 6 The Trans Am debuted in 1969 and had several special features that were standard. Trans Am's ground effects restyled as well. Note: These numbers are not exact. GTA wheels slightly restyled. with functional hood air induction flaps. Sport Coupes came with a `shorty' rear wing rather than a spoiler. Records show that 74 L69 (5.0 liter H.O.)