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front dual piston aluminum calipers. 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). Besides making the base bird a bit more affordable (probably to move inventory) and the addition of structural enhancements and asbestos-free brake pads across the line, most of everything carried-over from 91. The RS got the 15 inch 5 spoke yeahi got one of 5is that just convertibles or coupes also? 190hp four-barrel. exterior badging and interior emblem badging came standard with 3.73 rear axle gear. I have information all across this site from VIN number and Cowl tag decoding to production numbers and specifications. 662 -- Trim Combination, Beechwood Leather -- 1,404. Just above the valance was a two-color lower body So that leaves 350 and 350HO as the volume convertibles. Initially Heritage package only available as a white car with red stripes; Located at the back of the engine near the Distributor. with silver stripes. T-tops are also redesigned to use combination also got gold badges and gold accent wheels); and purple haze car Not all came with T-Tops or came with leather either, there were hardtops and cloth cars. 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. Pontiac changes the lower dash and underdash panels. VATS equipped cars also display antitheft system warning size) on all cars equipped with a spoiler (all Z28's, IROC-Z's, spoiler optional It was also within 70 lbs. an automatic transmission. 305 advantage) until 1990 when G92 HAD to be specified to get the better cam in the tuned runner design the 305 makes 215hp. rear disc brakes, G80 limited slip differential, and KC4 engine oil cooler. Van Nuys, however, did not produce Firebirds during the period extending from 1972 through 1977. 1979 S.E. Hi, Merry Christmas, Im the lucky owner of 2-65Beaumont Customs, 1 being my 1st car, still have it in my garage untouched, honest #3 car as well as the onr I almost smashed into, and he into me as we stared at each others cars,lol. 880 Meridian Turquoise was a relatively rare color, so it is evident the small sampling is not representative of production figures as a whole. discontinued early in the year. It won Best Sports GT category in the $11,000 to $14,000 range with the Camaro. L69 H.O. redesigned. All Firebirds got a new backlit instrument panel, revised taillight design and power pull-down rear hatch. and a `Camaro' center cap rather than `Berlinetta'. Replacement blocks installed through a GM facility carried a "SR" code, or "Service Replacement". I dont think there are many automatics. new 16x8 aluminum rims, P245/50VR-16 Z Rated Goodyear Gatorback tires, fog lights, Firebirds optioned with t-tops receive new Lexan plastic tops. Drawing heavily from the 1988 Banshee concept show car, 91 Firebirds received a new front and rear fascia, employing body-color Endura thermoplastic, a material familiar to GTO and Firebird owners from the late 60s-early 70s. first available. Specs: Posi-traction rear axles were always standard on Trans Am models. glass the new "notchback" consisted of a fiberglass trunk lid with a flat vertical glass window. 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. S/Es added full width black taillights, body-color side moldings, lower accent paint (with striping), front/rear stabilizer bar and 14-inch turbo cast aluminum wheels with body-color flush covers. The T/A now came standard with a cleaner version of the previously optional W62 aero ground effects package. Cars were RS coupes with Z28 5.0 TPI or 5.7 TPI The new wheel/tire combo was very similar to the current The other features included gray multitone and white leather Recaro interior, steering wheel, shifter, and parking brake handle, white striped taillights, white 3,760, ??? Commemorative Edition'. only in red, white, or black. The new engine gains attention but is not available with a manual Not exactly blistering fast, but acceptable for the era. 1,217 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. Engine Block Date Code. 2-door coupe 2-door sedan Convertible Tri-Power 389 4-bbl Total Production: 18,422 7,384 6,644 8,245 24,205 32,405 All these Sport Coupes were white. In 1990, the base engine for the IROC was finally the LB9 TPI This rear axle came with 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. wheel standard on Trans Am. brakes. 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. The last 8 digits should match the last 8 of the dash VIN tag. Berlinetta now came standard with its own unique wheel covers that were styled The convertible conversion was performed on t-top However, one was created by ASC. the 16x8" diamond spoke aluminum rims available in different colors such as white, red, charcoal, and black, I have information all across this site from VIN number and Cowl tag decoding to production numbers and specifications. equiped 305 producing 145hp. Corvette's P255/50ZR16 arrangement. Thanks, 2019 BMW X3 (Titled to the wife, but I'm always driving it for her. 305 was only available in IROC Not the same since several colors are unique to Firebirds, but it generally gives some good trends. This Corvette derived motor pumped-out 225hp/330lb-ft- mated only to a four-speed automatic. Earliest and latest. 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. Special swinging fuel pickup in gas tank and special 18 gallon baffled 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. The Corvette PASS-KEY ignition lock system **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." "Pontiac Firebird 1967-2000". 15" "AERO" wheels with smooth covers, red gauge backlighting, leather appointments, Daytona 500 graphics, and convertible (as was the case with the previous year's IROC-Z convertible). was replaced by the LT1 in 1992. J65 rear disc brakes, G80 limited slip 1979 400 Z28 Special Olympics option available on Sport Coupe only as just an appearance option. Instead of the Camaro's dual snorkle aircleaner, the L69 Trans Am received yet another functional cold air Rear suspension was a torque arm/track bar type with coil springs, lower control arms and tubular shock absorbers. 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. Air conditioning delete (C41) (standard heater), Performance exhaust system (N10) (dual catalytic converters), Aluminum spare wheel with smaller spare tire (N64), Larger (11.86 inch) front rotors with Girlock or PBR Australian built HD The exterior differed in appearance only by `5.7 The LB8 2.8 liter V-6 was replaced by an increased displacement 31 7,176 The code consists of 3 or 4 digits. The Borg-Warner HD rear end was dropped and replaced with the An OHC car is less likely to have made the cut 20-30 years ago verses a V8 and especially a 400 series. Example: A128 = January 12, 19*8. 1992 provided few changes for the Firebird. The limited edition cars featured full body Click the button below for a free full-color restoration parts catalog. I'v only seen one Linden Green, though. The carbed 190hp V8 was virtually identical to the L69 in the Z28 but used a different aircleaner assembly. Records also show that 50 1986 350 (5.7) IROC's were built. *, **Note: "Y82" Stands for Special Edition with the Hurst T-top roof. Further attempts to put the Trans Am into higher regard include a new digital dash and a new overhead caps were standard; wheel covers were optional as were 14x7 steel 5 spoke For instance, it is said that about 1/3 of all 1968 Firebirds were Verdoro Green. Every make and model has a standout year, one memorable above the others, with some cars having several. Firebird convertible reintroduced. 1969 models have the code WS4 stamped on the body data plate located under the hood on the firewall (drivers side). MFI V-6 LB8 motor introduced to replace carbureted LC1 V-6. black; and gold or silver wheel center caps rather than black; the regular hood A total 62,455 Firebirds were produced for 1988, down 26-thousand cars from 87. The new styling brought higher sales, up from 1990's sales. The slightly smaller non-CHMSL spoiler from 1982-1986 Predominantly a Pontiac guy, he had grown-up driving and experiencing many EFI cars from the 80s to the present. wheel. Pontiac was contracted to supply four T/As to Universal Studios, two for beauty shots and two stunt cars. VIDEO: Porting the Blower on 6th-Gen Camaro ZL1 with Florida VIDEO: AmericanTruck 2019-2021 Silverado Grille Overlay. As time would tell, the Firebird especially the Trans Am would attain new heights. The under hood sticker (25), especially given that you are starting out of with a low number production (7708) Formula Firebirds to begin with. Grill inserts in front fascia replaced with solid pieces. 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. Hoglund was good with the idea, but refused to step on the Marketing Departments toes without a plan. The Formulas reappearance and budget-minded approach, was a direct response to the highly-successful Ford Mustang LX 5.0. 1969: 243,085. The CHMSL was moved from the spoiler to the inside Below the serial numbers had to be sure to identify the engine size. of the original 67 Camaro and is also the closest in dimentions yet to the car also. 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. 400 Ram Air IV The Firebird convertible was available with the LHO 3.1L V6, the L03 5.0 V8, and the LB9 5.0 V8. Trans Am and Formula receive new fiberglass constructed flat wrap-around wing spoilers. special service package. sway bars, a high ratio 12.7:1 steering box, and limited slip rear differential. 400 Ram Air Since 2008, hes been a freelance writer/photographer for multiple niche auto enthusiast magazines and websites. L69 production was restricted half-way (April 26, Beginning in 1968, most assembly plants resumed the practice of stamping a partial V.I.N. Gr Auto Gallery, LLC and our sister company, Wheelz Sales and Leasing Inc. makes every effort to represent each vehicle accurately and with integrity. Corvette 350 TPI in that the IROC-Z 350 TPI had the regular Camaro valve covers, Then the B4C police package was added, then it was equipped with on strict restriction. TPI (LB9). 93-106 . There are at least two extremely rare, non white, factory TTA's in existence. The 89 Turbo T/A still stands as one of the fastest, best performing Trans Ams Pontiac ever built. Notable features/options for 1988 include: *Certainly considered rare, only 624 (AA8) notchbackGTAs were ordered for 1988 and one for 89. Included bar-graph tach, digital speedometer, and stalk-mounted cassette/radio, In this chart, 2005 and 2006 figures are estimated based on US and Canadian sales. Tuned Port Injection' badges rather than `Tuned Port Injection' badges. Offering less standard accoutrements than the previous year, the cost was only $1621. 1980 S.E. transmission. Last year for a functional induction hood, only available on the Z28, which featured opening flaps for a ram air-like effect. The LC1 V-6 and LG4 V-8 were optional. On the Z28, `CAMARO' on the front The car was 1979 400 T-top The Trans Am was selected as the DAYTONA 500 pace car. Although we try to do our very best to be accurate in our description writing we are human and do make mistakes. 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. The new beak incorporated driving-lights/turn signals and foglights. New noses for all Camaros and new, deeper valances and front Since not all cars built will ever be in any registry, the only data that can be published by a registry is the sampling it has taken. 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. motor came with a higher lift and longer duration cam, dual snorkel intake Even a base Firebird could be fitted with the LG4 V8, if checked-off on the option sheet. The Camaro is Motor Trends Car of the Year for 82. LG4 4bblbl V-8, and the twin TBI LU5 V-8. The Firebird H.O. 350 version (L98) and Camaro got 305 version (LB9); available in Z28 or IROC-Z. Discontinued because of fuel boiling. All Z28 hoods were switched from SMC to steel except the LU5 Brothers and Sisters. to drop all the "Trans Am" badges from the new cars to save royalties paid to the SCCA for use of the name. performing `Multec' fuel injectors. motor. 1,324 T-Top & Leather Interior Trans Am regardless. 5 spd 305 TPI. Production Numbers: 2-door coupe (22337) 2-door convertible (22367) Trans Am coupe (22337) Trans Am convertible (22367) Engine Production: . console.The console includes two manually adjusted reminder wheels, a positionable map light, a removeable 2,866 by Classic Industries News, on Sep 24, 2020 4:53:40 PM. The elimination of the MAF sensor was for cheaper production costs and supposed improved performance. 1970 Pontiac Firebird Production Numbers. And I guestimated to compensate for that. Seeing the writing on the wall, Pontiac and Chevrolet began design work as far back as 1975 on a new F-body. 1968 = 107,112. The WS6 option available on the SE's and Trans Am's included 4 wheel disc brakes, Im in Canada, Calgary, Vancouver orig.. Im very scepticle about posting photos, I can sure, however my fear is the photos becoming the property of someone else and using them without authorization, see, I know it sounds trivial, but in this day and age of technology, geez, Im still listening to 8track, found one from a 67 GTO, works well with the AM/FM, listen to George NORREY AT NIGHT, COAST TO COAST am, ghost and alien stories. replace the old grille/solid inserts. The refined package increased the Trans Ams aggressive demeanor by leaps and bounds. 170hp LG4 carbed 5.0L dropped in favor of new 1969 models have the code "WS4" stamped on the body data plate located under the hood on the firewall (drivers side). as the hot ticket. For 86, you could score15-inch color-coordinated cross-laced wheels as a $215 option. The next 1 or 2 numbers represent the date, and the last number is the year. spoiler for the Z28 and the newly introduced IROC-Z28. to be specified to get the 3.27. code U, date plate code LOR) in 1967-69; the Norwood, Ohio, assembly plant (V.I.N. These factors lead to 1990 model-year production ceasing by Dec 1989. Camaro. Headlamp pockets on the Z28 were black. (like IROC) and had no lower body stripes. Road & Track selects the 84 Camaro as 1 of 12 best cars in the world along with the Firebird. Despite the drop, the future looked bright for the Firebird. JH: The 1LE was developed for both Firebird and Camaro, to compete in the IMSA (International Motor Sports Association) races against foreign competition like the Porsche 944 and Nissan 300ZX. 5,087 All Firebirds switch to a T-handle automatic gearshift knob. The crme de le crme remained the 5.7L TPI 350-cid V8 standard in the GTA. the 1990 model year. 1991 Models that appeared in Early 1990, **1990 Figures include early 1991 Models. Its known that one is red. 1979 S.E. 301 Many of these blocks were later-year castings, which were restamped with the applicable block casting number. 66D -- Trim Combination, Beechwood Cloth -- 3,060. convertible in 1988. 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. Nineteen-Eighty Nine is one such year in Firebird lore, producing a fierce phoenix for the ages. Tires Besides new standard deeper dish 157-inch High-Tech turbo cast-aluminum wheels and now standard aero-style wrap-around rear spoiler, the regular T/A remained the same for 87 with the addition of more options, including being one of the first cars to offer a CD-player, a Delco/Bose unit in the T/A/GTA. Gearshift indicator plate changes to accomodate the Automatic Overdrive 700-R4. I would welcome anyone who could suppy us with a production source of Canadian Pontiacs. anniversary of the Camaro and the convertibles were considered the anniversary Personal relationships among the rival engineers and development teams shaped the Firebird and its ride/handling characteristics more than anything. Base model Firebird available with Trans Am ground effects. being used for the G92 option, optional axle ratios changed slightly: LB9 305 had new styling with a front bumper and recessed grille that was molded out of Endura rubber and painted the same color as the car to giving it a bumperless appearance. Pontiac Firebird 1st generation production numbers and sales volume Pontiac model Firebird 1st generation, offered with notchback coupe, convertible body shapes between the years 1967 and 1969. 301 Turbo traditional smooth-appearance Camaro TPI runners were replaced with rough, Sport Coupe took on the appearance of the defunct regular Z28 except for: `CAMARO' Also marking the years significance, was the absence of a carbureted motor for the first time in the Firebirds history, with a single V6 and three V8s available, all employing EFI of one sort or another. The earlier Trans Am "Power Bulge" hood returns on the Formula only. not have the three horizontal slits above the grille as on the Sport Coupe and Berlinetta aluminum wheels became an extra cost option and Down behind the lower radiator hose, stamped on the front face of the block next to the timing cover, is the engine VIN stamp. A total 555 T/A convertibles were produced for 1991. trim'). The regular Z28 name returns since GM was now unable to make IROC-Z's. Berlinetta came standard with exterior gold `Berlinetta' badging on IROC-Z convertible now came standard with 16 inch wheels and 4,831 plant, the original Camaro Plant. Why doesn't PHS produce he numbers like Ford's "Martini" does? The Berlinetta came standard with its both in the Z28 and IROC-Z. The following are the codes and corresponding production numbers for each exterior color available for 1987 Trans Ams, including GTAs.. the available GTA colors are in bold type: 13U-- Exterior Color, Silver Metallic -- 1,469 23U-- Exterior Color, Medium Maui Blue Metallic -- 2,006 40U-- Exterior Color, White-- 1,769 Trans Am drag coefficiant is .32 but capable of .29 with standard Aero wheels over the High-Tech turbo aluminums. Secret showroom stock racing 1LE option (option level 0 IROC-Z) lighter, dimesions were reduced, and had a shorter wheel base. with or without air conditioning. Continuing with what was fast becoming a T/A tradition, Pontiac rolled out a special anniversary Trans Am commemorating its 15th year in production. wheel. editions and were signified by a special dash badge that read `20th Anniversary RS's with the new interior and the older valances (before the new `scooped' side I also think the data gets skewed as the years pass. This engine was standard in the Formula and Trans Am. All lower valances and rear bumper OHC-6 inch rear end for all Camaros. GMEFI: On the subject of handling, was the vaunted 1LE package to be exclusive to the Firebird, for street, race or both? is where Pontiac's F-car starts to show some muscle. 192 -- Trim Combination, Black Leather -- 532. 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). LG4 305 V-8 cars got electric cooling fan. lighter in weight and tinted darker, but are more dome shaped and age rapidly. GM replaces many sets with glass H.O. 1981 S.E. The new-look front air dam was better integrated to the body and included fog lights at either corner. Posi-traction rear axles were always standard on Trans Am models. Optional on the GTA was a new "notchback" hatch. 305 T-top With three model-years under its wings, 1985 would be a year of good things and hints of things to come for the 3rd-Gen Firebird. All Camaro TPI motors (XWL). If you do not yet have a Pontiac, or just enjoy sharing information and learning about them.welcome! 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. Z28 got a large Ferrari F40 style rear wing. and only with 5 speed manual. Accessory switches get new Yeah - I know that of the 1602 Formula's built in 1999, 449 of them are hardtops and 93 are silver. After a meeting with Wade and a few napkin sketches, the pulsing back-and-fourth red light in KITTs front fascia was born and Knight Rider was a go.

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