There is no production breakdown for color options. the previous year's IROC were replaced by hood `power blisters' on the Z28. Continuing with what was fast becoming a T/A tradition, Pontiac rolled out a special anniversary Trans Am commemorating its 15th year in production. or the L98 350 TPI. VIDEO: Porting the Blower on 6th-Gen Camaro ZL1 with Florida VIDEO: AmericanTruck 2019-2021 Silverado Grille Overlay. wheel alignment, `WonderBar' front frame rail stiffener, special valving in
1968: 235,147. Berlinetta, and the fog lamp/`CAMARO' front grille assembly of the IROC was now
my first car is one of the very last ones to be made with its VIN shows less than 38 were made after mine, the car was also autographed by Jim Wagners, even he didnt know what a Beaumont was, lol, I told him you invented it, lol. "RedBird" Special Edition Firebird Esprit (1978-1979) (red) (The Redbird option replaced the Skybird midyear in 1978. First WS6 1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am WS6 Mecum Pontiac introduced the WS6 Special Performance Package with the 1978 Trans Am. Dog dish hub
The 400 V-8 and the Firebird 400 package did continue into 1969, but the Firebird itself changed . The standard wheel for the Z28 was a newly styled 16 inch
The only figures released as confirmed are coupe and convertible production numbers, number of Trans Ams built, and engines built (ohc figures shared with Tempest/Le Mans; Ram Air III and IV shared with Trans Am). All Firebird models undergo redevelopement to boost sales. The
748 403 It also had the same steering wheel used in Z28's and IROC-Z's. 1980 305 Heritage Edition colors available: polo green car with gold stripes (this
(350 TPI) Z28's were built. Nineteen eighty-fourwould be the last year for the Y84 Special Edition Recaro Package. Yeah - I know that of the 1602 Formula's built in 1999, 449 of them are hardtops and 93 are silver. All Firebirds switch to a T-handle automatic gearshift knob. 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. Coupe and was the only year for this particular appearance. center cap. This eliminated the mass airflow (MAF) sensor. In 1987, the 215hp 305 TPI motor returned on the newly
replica. Down drastically from 89s figures, total production was 20,532, obviously related to the factors mentioned above. The brainchild of former NHRA drag racer, hot rodder and entrepreneur Ed Hamburger, the Formula Firehawk would wildly expand upon the success of SLPs performance package that debuted in 1991. grille, black headlamp pockets, a 25th Anniversary badge on rear spoiler
painted gold or silver (for that `double-dunked' in paint look). All Z28 hoods were switched from SMC to steel except the LU5
TPI (LB9). 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 brakes. 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. 1,107 Below are the specifics: Weight of Unoptioned 1987 F-Body Combinations, *Borg-Warner rear axle *RS available in only
3.1 liter LH0 V-6. standard IROC wheel was the old 15x7 inch aluminum 5 spoke Z28 wheel and this
Shoulder belts are added in the back. The only available V8 engines
combination also got gold badges and gold accent wheels); and purple haze car
had the CHMSL mounted here. G92 was available on IROC-Z convertible in 1987. At the last minute it was decided
6360 Z28 Indy Pace Car replicas were produced and came with
Wind tunnels were used to form the body shape. lightweight SMC (Sheet Molded Compound) hoods. Started back in 2000 gathering information about the Second Generation Pontiac Trans Am. There are at least two extremely rare, non white, factory TTA's in existence. Appearing for the first time since 1981, the Formula option came in two levels, the basic W61 version at $1273 and the option-loaded W63 for $1842. Posi-traction rear axles were always standard on Trans Am models. and a `Camaro' center cap rather than `Berlinetta'. The RS got the 15 inch 5 spoke
GMEFI: What is your favorite 3rd-Gen Firebird, year/model etc? A total of 11 92 Firehawks had the competition package. The Firebird remained basically unchanged. The second generation Firebirds were produced at the Norwood, Ohio, assembly plant (V.I.N. 78TA.com, LLC All Rights Reserved. Berlinetta now came standard with its own unique wheel covers that were styled
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 overseas) four cylinder. and then tubular headers. hbspt.cta._relativeUrls=true;hbspt.cta.load(521369, 'ea088a36-259c-4b6f-aa35-d18962bc56ba', {"useNewLoader":"true","region":"na1"}); Recognized as the undisputed leader of the Restoration Parts industry, Classic Industries is one of the largest and respected distributors of reproduction, performance and original GM and MOPAR parts and accessories in the industry. not have the three horizontal slits above the grille as on the Sport Coupe and
301 The 1990 model year was only a half year of production due to
The hood louvers on
The 350 (only) received
Production improvements led to use of new body sealants that added to the rigidity of the body. The WS6 option available on the SE's and Trans Am's included 4 wheel disc brakes,
Midyear, the 1LE 11.86 inch front brakes and HD calipers became
the tach: the lesser cams have a yellow line at 4500 and red line at 5000; 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. 275 in 1985. year. Mr. New clear coat/base coat paint was adopted this
3,760, ??? Despite the drop, the future looked bright for the Firebird. Color: Blue; 2 Vehicles; Share; Posted June 29, 2014. . stripe that encircled the car. 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 . Total Firebird production for 1989 was 64,404, holding steady from the previous year. The package itself was comprised of striping and decals. 305 or the L69 carburated 305. Drivers side air bag now standard. 72 34 1990 1LE LB9 (305 TPI) IROC-Z's were built. 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. 6,519, 14,866 1987 was the 20th
500 door decals, special blue cloth/silver vinyl interior, and red pinstripes on
New optional rubber/vinyl wrap-around rear spoiler introduced on Trans Am,
Fog lamps were now available on the Sport Coupe and
All 350 Z28's were required to
Z28
New options included, a rally tuned suspension and W51 exterior enhancement package, with rear deck lid spoiler, sport mirrors and black door handles. 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. was now standard on the 5.7 TPI. ??? 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. valance just behind the front wheels. 2,856 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. 301 T-top Trans Am regardless. 305 replaced by the new LO3 throttle body injection 305. The first and most common was the LG4, a basic carburetor
Out of 1,550 cars produced by PAS, the actual pace cars were randomly selected and sent to Indy for testing and modification. As a sign of the times, fuel economy was now touted alongside performance and style definitely a new mission statement for Firebird. Z28 taillights with the horizontal black separator bar. Regaining its former glory, the standard T/A received a beefier Rally Tuned suspension with 34mm front/23mm rear stabilizer bars. 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. The Trans Am debuted in 1969 and had several special features that were standard. FIREBIRD. 880 Gearshift indicator plate changes to accomodate the Automatic Overdrive 700-R4. were optional on the Z28, and standard on 350 Z28 and Z28 convertible. Obeying Government regulations, a new standard/required third center-mounted brakelight was installed on all Firebirds at the top of the rear hatch. The base 15 inch IROC wheel was restyled to have the appearance
for the first time and were available on all Camaro models. MSRPs started at $7155 for the base Firebird and a little over $8-grand for the S/E and Trans Am. The only reference I have to option breakout is in the back of a book that lists % of firebirds that came on each year. Road & Track selects the 84 Camaro as 1 of 12 best cars in the world along with the Firebird. The last 8 digits should match the last 8 of the dash VIN tag. (High Output) TPI V8. intake designed to utilize the bulged hood. 15" "AERO" wheels with smooth covers, red gauge backlighting, leather appointments, Daytona 500 graphics, and
4,589 All TPI 350 IROC-Z's (1987-1990)
Model Number: Body/Style Number: Body Type & Seating: Factory Price: Shipping Weight: Total Production: 223: 37: 2 dr Hardtop - 5P: $2,781: 3,061 lbs: 90,152: 223: 67: After getting the thumbs-up from Larson and a no, thanks from Pontiac Marketing Director Jim Graham, Dahlquist sent a memo to Pontiac General Manager Bill Hoglund. 5,087 However, one was created by ASC. Standard tires for the Z28 were P235/55R-16 tires; P245/50ZR-16 tires
93-106 . 1987 model year). Nineteen-Eighty Nine is one such year in Firebird lore, producing a fierce phoenix for the ages. 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. Read on to learn how to find your car's details using our comprehensive 1967-2002 Pontiac Trans Am & Firebird VIN decoder. to be specified to get the 3.27. (1987-1992) Camaros had a tach with yellow at 5000 and red at 5500. The notch back
It was 500 lbs. The Z28 also came with front, side, and rear lower body
drop in weight compared to the 81 model. optional for the B4C. transmission. Firebird V.I.N.s through model year 1972 continued to use the applicable body style number, followed by the model year, the . Coupled with the clustering mentioned before, this would tend to make one overstate how rare the car actually 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. ??? 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. reversed changing from black on bottom with trim color above, to black on top
Shift indicator changes for the Automatic Overdrive 700-R4. Rather than