its in my garage too, that one still has its orig brakes on her, honest #2 car. IROC-Z convertible now came standard with 16 inch wheels and
HD calipers and 11.86 front brakes became standard on the B4C
By the early 80s, much if not everything had changed since the 2nd-Gens initial flight in 1970. Paint RPO's change for a new base-coat, clear-coat process. V6 with a two-barrel Rochester carburetor and five-speed manual. the Corvette L98 5.7 aluminum head motor, fitted with siamesed intake runners,
T-tops are also redesigned to use
Both (LB9) 5.0L V8s were allotted an additional five-ponies, bringing output to 205hp/auto and 230hp for the stick. changes are much less drastic. not have the three horizontal slits above the grille as on the Sport Coupe and
The 326 engine was rated at 285 hp and 359 lb-ft of torque, and used a four-barrel carb with dual exhaust, heavy-duty . LG4 4bblbl V-8, and the twin TBI LU5 V-8. Mid year Pontiac introduces new light weight crosslace wheel available on Trans Am. combination also got gold badges and gold accent wheels); and purple haze car
and a `Camaro' center cap rather than `Berlinetta'. These blocks will not have V.I.N. 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. Sport Coupes came with a `shorty' rear wing rather than a spoiler. LB9 Tuned Port Injected 305 is
All automatics now 4 speed 700R4 units. Down drastically from 89s figures, total production was 20,532, obviously related to the factors mentioned above. The CHMSL was moved from the spoiler to the inside
The refined package increased the Trans Ams aggressive demeanor by leaps and bounds. in hard cornering. cars went to this unit in 1986). 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.
Firebird Models List/History by ACW | pontiac | firebird-1 - DIY 1 Test Car with Hardtop & Leather Interior. 1990 IROC's and RS's are easily identifiable: 1990 was the
caps were standard; wheel covers were optional as were 14x7 steel 5 spoke
The Z28
only 203-65Beaumont Custom converts with a 6cyl were made, and concencus says there were only 23 made with a 327 the Sport Deluxe, HTs, I was under the impression that 8910 65s were made that year. In this case, a VIN decoder can be used to gain some insight. package consisting of: The 1989 1LE special deflected disc shocks were dropped for the
sway bars, a high ratio 12.7:1 steering box, and limited slip rear differential.
birdfire.com : 70-81 ENGINES CODES - Free was now standard on the 5.7 TPI. redesigned instrument panel, yellow lettering on dash, rounded controls, etc. Steering wheel mounted radio controls disappear from the GTA with the addition of the airbag. Down behind the lower radiator hose, stamped on the front face of the block next to the timing cover, is the engine VIN stamp. 305 or the L69 carburated 305. I have a 1969 Firebird convert that has the "G" on the tag for having come with a green convertible top. Large hood Firebird emblem disappears forever. for the 16 inch wheels on the RS and RS convertible were P235/55R-16. G92 packages with air conditioning (C60) and without air
If you do not yet have a Pontiac, or just enjoy sharing information and learning about them.welcome! Dash badge on the RS now read `RS' rather than `CAMARO'(Heritage Edition Only). The optional automatic-equipped (LB9) TPI 5.0L V8 got a bump by five horses to 200, with the stick adding another 25 hp to that number. With the Canadian Players Series developed to showcase the racing prowess of both the Firebird and Camaro, (similar to the 1968-72 Trans Am series), many factory-racing pieces were developed to even the field and provide dominance for GMs racing ponies. *1515 Turbo T/As were T-top equipped with 40 hardtops. FIREBIRD 25th ANNIVERSARY DAYTONA 500 LIMITED EDITION TRANS AM: Marking the 25th Anniversary of the Daytona 500 and the Trans Ams pace car duties in the 1984 race, Pontiac announced the planned-production of 2500 replicas. Thanks for the info. LO3 V8). normal WS6's 23mm bar. front dual piston aluminum calipers. 1980 305 T-top 72
25 Firebird facts every enthusiast should know - Hagerty Media Iron Duke, a 102hp 2.8L V6, and two 5.0L V8's. Note: These numbers are not exact. All Formulas came standard with the 155hp four-barrel 5.0L 305-cid V8 mated to a five-speed manual transmission,bulged hood with body-colored aero wing spoiler, lower accent color striping, Formula graphics and decals and168-inch High-Tech aluminum wheels, wrapped in Goodyear Eagle 245/50VR16 performance tires. RS also got the grid taillights like the Z28. 2,485 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. GM did not offer a factory convertible TTA. lightweight SMC (Sheet Molded Compound) hoods. L69 H.O. 3,444 It simply went to the wrecking yard. a unique white and charcoal paint scheme. "Firebird" flashlight, and a small pocket for a garage door opener or sunglasses. Some cars received special rubber snubbers on the rear hatch frame designed to make the hatch more stable. Standard 2.5L 4 cylinder engine dropped, multi port fuel injected 2.8L V6 now becomes
All Firebirds got revised and improved sound systems. As always the case with Pontiac, end of model runs were signified by great additions, rather than a boring fizzle. 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). Fortunately they decided to start production of the 350 IROC in 1987. New improvements evolve the interior by adding new Recaro styled seats, a new dash with
top edge of the hatchback glass. OHC-6 There are at least two extremely rare, non white, factory TTA's in existence. Not all came with T-Tops or came with leather either, there were hardtops and cloth cars. GMEFI:Working at GM through the 70s leading-up to its release what were your impressions of the 3rd-Gen F-body Firebird? Sport Coupe also got the previous year's
Van Nuys, however, did not produce Firebirds during the period extending from 1972 through 1977. 301 Also check out the store to save some money on your restoration project. 48,488 All 1987 350 TPI (B2L) IROC-Z's required J65
They also all came with the Borg Warner 9 Bolt and 3.27's in 87 only. inch rear end for all Camaros. Total production for 1991 was 50,454, up from the previous year, partly because of the early spring release.
It is located on the rear part & re of the block, passenger side and the base of the cylinder head. Sport Coupe came standard with the LQ9 (LQ8 in Canada and
Available only with automatic transmission, creating 225hp it takes the top performance seat over the 5.0L. Road & Track selects the 84 Camaro as 1 of 12 best cars in the world along with the Firebird. 1981 301 Turbo transmission available on V-8 cars. The
8,692 All V8's receive serpentine belt systems and A/C compressors move to
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. Why doesn't PHS produce he numbers like Ford's "Martini" does? GMEFI:Having a long and illustrious history with Chevrolet and Corvette engineering, what Corvette influences were bestowed upon the 3rd-Gen Firebirds? (25), especially given that you are starting out of with a low number production (7708) Formula Firebirds to begin with. So that leaves 350 and 350HO as the volume convertibles. The new mill was wielded by a five-speed manual or optional four-speed auto-trans. There were 592 1991 B4C Camaros built. There were to be 602 (same as the number of 67
VATS equipped cars also display antitheft system warning
The base 15 inch IROC wheel was restyled to have the appearance
Since only 2670 350 HO automatic blocks were produced, the number of convertibles had to be much lower than the hardtops. The other features included gray multitone and white leather Recaro interior, steering wheel, shifter, and parking brake handle, white striped taillights, white
Its known that one is red. The new-look front air dam was better integrated to the body and included fog lights at either corner.
Trans Am World - Firebird Production Numbers At the last minute it was decided
The code consists of 3 or 4 digits. 5,079
1967-2002 Trans Am & Firebird VIN Decoder - Classic Industries Despite the drop, the future looked bright for the Firebird. Trans Am GTA gets new
louvered nostrils that are not functional. An easy way to identify the type of cam on an LB9 car is to look at
I,m trying to fined out if my motor is correct to the car. Pontiac markets another pace car replica. 1987 was the last year for Camaros produced at the Norwood Ohio
5,753 Shoulder belts are added in the back. Dog dish hub
1999 Firebird Numbers Breakdown. 1967 PONTIAC FIREBIRD ENGINE LINEUP. Instead of the Camaro's dual snorkle aircleaner, the L69 Trans Am received yet another functional cold air
1981 Pace Car Turbo 326 V8
1988 GTA RPO Production Figures - GTA SOURCE PAGE Pontiac Firebird 2gen production numbers data - Automobile-Catalog 7,176 license plate panel was replaced with the bow-tie emblem. in hard cornering, 11 of the cars had the "Competition Package", 3 of the cars were produced with aluminum-block engines. ??? of the optional 16 inch wheel. Newbie, would like to know where to find the PHS and to register it? Accessory switches get new
Base Firebird: 18,874 produced: 3,140lbs: Firebird . Mid-year, valve covers on TPI motors changed from silver to black (like
The T/A still came standard with the 4-barrel 5.0L V8, now wielded by a five-speed manual with 3.73:1 rear axle gears. Personal relationships among the rival engineers and development teams shaped the Firebird and its ride/handling characteristics more than anything.
Production Numbers - 3rdgenformula.com Windshield slope is 60 degrees, about 3 degrees steeper than anything GM ever tried before. 1981 S.E. The base MSRP for these cars in 1969 was $2,831. Newly available DX3 stripe delete option eliminated IROC-Z decals and stripes
Total Firebird production dropped for 1987, totaling 88,587, down considerably from 1986. convertible (as was the case with the previous year's IROC-Z convertible). 1970-81 models all had 15 wheels as standard equipment. All 5 spd 305 TPI Camaros came with the better cam (25hp
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still had 10.5 inch rotors with Delco-Moraine single piston calipers.
1969 Pontiac Firebird - Muscle Car Facts Previously ASC converted cars for customers but it had never been through GM. Its dimesions were reduced, wheel base is shorter, and is a lighter car. Has anyone come across this? Reportedly, three convertibles were produced by ASC (American Sunroof Company) and PAS. Engine Block Date Code. The convertible was available on the Sport
All center high mounted stop lamps relocated to
Firehawks were produced. Wrap-around spoiler updated and now standard on Trans Am and Formula. 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. G92 code was now available on the 350 (B2L) IROC-Z and now
aqua, one was white, one was blue, and one was green. Total 1981 Production: All Firebirds receive center high mounted stop lamps as required by Federal legislation,
have one of the G92 packages in 1990. The 1990 model year was only a half year of production due to
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. transmission. 3,851 Specs:
The second generation Firebirds were produced at the Norwood, Ohio, assembly plant (V.I.N. 1,635 Berlinetta came standard with the LC1 V-6. This ungainly
Center high mounted stop lamps move to inside top edge of hatch. Total Firebird production for 1989 was 64,404, holding steady from the previous year. S.E. Firebird body remains basically unchanged. All Firebirds got revised front/rear fascias, interior enhancements and additional standard features. G80 limited slip differential became standard equipment on IROC-Z. 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. (although interior dash badge still read `Z28 IROC-Z', rather than just `IROC-Z'
More often than not, the 3rd-Generation Firebird is seen as the middle sibling within the iconic pony cars lineage. Had
I'v only seen one Linden Green, though. These replicas are as close to the actual pace car as any replica offered up to this time. 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. 6,519, 14,866 1967-02 Firebird / Trans Am Production Numbers. Weight: . P245/50ZR-16 tires replaced the P245/50VR-16
*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. replaced by simulated hood louvers on the Z28.