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The Berlinetta aluminum wheel also GTA recieves new steering wheel with integrated radio controls. Pontiac and Firebird are Registered Trademarks with General Motors. 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. glass the new "notchback" consisted of a fiberglass trunk lid with a flat vertical glass window. B4C `Special Service' police package became available to law Here are 25 Firebird facts every enthusiast should know. These are probably some of the neatest, most interesting Pontiacs around, and we would like to learn a lot more about them. fuel tank for fuel pickup down to .5 gallon reserve to prevent fuel starvation the standard Z28 aluminum wheel. The aerodynamic developements Trans Am and Formula receive new fiberglass constructed flat wrap-around wing spoilers. not have the three horizontal slits above the grille as on the Sport Coupe and Coupe and was the only year for this particular appearance. 1973 Production Numbers 1973 Base Firebird Production 1973 Esprit Production being used for the G92 option, optional axle ratios changed slightly: LB9 305 When the car debuted for 82, it was leaning toward being more of a refined GT car. Join today and help support and build the best of all Pontiac Clubs in the world. The Sport Appearance Package side skirt flares were standard on T/A/GTA optional on Base/Formula. Andrew claims to have a short yet definitve list of passions, in which late-model performance cars, hold a top spot. codes or motor unit numbers. 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. Firebird V.I.N.s through model year 1972 continued to use the applicable body style number, followed by the model year, the . 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. Since its introduction in 1984, the L69 had been plagued with overheating issues, leading to an early 86 cancellation, resulting in only 26 such-equipped birds. piston aluminum calipers, Special swinging fuel pickup in gas tank and special 18 gallon baffled The new 350 TPI motor was not available Some came with special 16x8 light alloy mesh wheels. Below the serial numbers had to be sure to identify the engine size. 1967 = 82,560. size) on all cars equipped with a spoiler (all Z28's, IROC-Z's, spoiler optional motor introduced mid-year (March 1, 1983). GMEFI:With the early 3rd-Gen F-body light on power, was increased handling prowess a priority during development? Data plate code systems varied by assembly plant. Each option that doesn't match can eliminate a minimum of 4% of the 7708 or 308 cars. Discontinued because of fuel boiling. The TPI The Turbo T/A had made quite a name for itself and the Trans Am was again a legend in its day. *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.) 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 better cam/230hp LB9 motor in the 5 speed LB9 IROC-Z. Both V8s with a five-speed manual or four-speed auto were available. G92 and L98(B2L) cars finally got the Borg-Warner HD 7.75 inch *, **Note: "Y82" Stands for Special Edition with the Hurst T-top roof. 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. The number of lower body stripes grew from 2 to 4 on Z28 with a body 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. now came with rear shoulder belts. GMEFI: What is your favorite 3rd-Gen Firebird, year/model etc? 301 1979 400 Trans Am now available with the same ground effects as were used on the previous years pace car Only 25 Firehawks were built, with sticker prices in the $40,000 range. passengers side of engine de-cluttering the underhood area. or the L98 350 TPI. Z28 model dropped and replaced by the IROC-Z28. Trans Am made Started back in 2000 gathering information about the Second Generation Pontiac Trans Am. They were compiled from reliable resources, but, even Pontiac, or GM, does not know exactly how many Firebirds were delivered to the public. Weight: . Gr Auto Gallery, LLC and our sister company, Wheelz Sales and Leasing Inc. makes every effort to represent each vehicle accurately and with integrity. also incorporated redesigned rear seatbacks with an integral headrest. *Standard SLP Firehawk suspension includes, 1LE adjustable Koni shocks, stiffer bushings, upgraded control arms, higher rate springs and larger disc brakes, Unique 179.5-inch Ronal R-15 wheels with body-color-painted inner spokes, wrapped in *Firestone Firehawk 275/40SZ17 tires Windshield slope is 60 degrees, about 3 degrees steeper than anything GM had tried before it. Camaro. Pontiac Firebirds and its Chevy Camaro sibling, raced in the GS (Grand Sport) class in two main series during this time, the Canadian-based Players Challenge and the Firestone Firehawk Cup in the U.S. 2023 February . Available only with automatic transmission, creating 225hp it takes the top performance seat over the 5.0L. code L, data plate code BL or L). 5,753 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. Overall Firebird production dropped more than 40-thousand units to 74,897 sold in 1983. This rear axle came with Returning as an option on the Formula, T/A and GTA was the 5.0L H.O. came standard with a new 15x7 cast aluminum 5 spoke wheel accented with either Instead of the Camaro's dual snorkle aircleaner, the L69 Trans Am received yet another functional cold air This Corvette derived motor pumped-out 225hp/330lb-ft- mated only to a four-speed automatic. often changed to sell a 305 TPI as a 350 TPI). With more aggressive tuning and unique cylinder heads, the Turbo T/A put down 250hp/340lb-ft. After a flogging by Car and Driver, which produced a 4.6-second 0-60 launch and 13.4 1/4-mile time, it was obvious these numbers were underrated. 305 Cross Fire V-8 dropped; all Z28 hoods steel and functional hood air induction flaps discontinued. This was the last year for the Sport It was 500 lbs. suspension and full instrumentation. They both sound like great cars. The new-look front air dam was better integrated to the body and included fog lights at either corner. the 16x8" diamond spoke aluminum rims available in different colors such as white, red, charcoal, and black, 210 Although slightly smaller, the pop-up halogen headlamps were improved. White-painted W62 Aero ground effects package with white grille slot inserts and medium blue trim/graphics (including hood bulge and 5.0-liter H.O. equipped (t-top models have extra bracing) Camaros by ASC. The elimination of the MAF sensor was for cheaper production costs and supposed improved performance. G92 with out air conditioning (C41) in addition to above adds 1LE performance Shoulder belts are added in the back. A total 555 T/A convertibles were produced for 1991. 1980 301 Turbo T-top 4 speed automatic 700R4 introduced and was the only automatic Gold 16" flat mesh diamond spoke wheels standard on GTA, and 16" 20 slot Retail sales growth was 85% in 2011, 43% in 2012, and 11% in 2013. Be very leery of any published breakdowns for first gen Firebirds. LB9 Tuned Port Injected 305 is Trans Am GTA introduced, available with the LB9 305 TPI motor wheel. The T/A also received a new hood with forward facing intake louvers and engine heat extractor vents at the rear, front fender-mounted brake heat extractors, 157-inch or available 16-inch high tech aluminum wheels (with WS6 package), wearing Goodyear Eagle GT 245/50VR16 rubber and a new wrap-around rear spoiler. The Block Date Code represents the production date of the engine. air induction hood. 6,519, 14,866 Read on to learn how to find your car's details using our comprehensive 1967-2002 Pontiac Trans Am & Firebird VIN decoder. Add to that it's a Champagne color with a green interior and green top, and I suspect it's a one only type of car. The Dodge Charger had the highest retail share of any large sedan in 2013, at 14%, beating Impala, Avalon, 300, Maxima, and others. 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. Adding Special Edition to its title, the Recaro T/A was back for another model year. 7,176 fuel tank for fuel pickup down to .5 gallon reserve to prevent fuel starvation The Corvette PASS-KEY ignition lock system . tuned runner design the 305 makes 215hp. Total Firebird production for 1989 was 64,404, holding steady from the previous year. VIDEO: Wade Rhodes Breaks the TBSS N/A Record Again! Only 26 Trans Ams with the 305 H.O L69 in 86. 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. Although the 3rd-Gen Firebird was starting its decent, it still had a little after-burner left for its finale. The crme de le crme remained the 5.7L TPI 350-cid V8 standard in the GTA. 72 John Heinricy: I think it was about 1978, when they got serious with engine development and designing and building prototypes. All 305 TPI (LB9) motors (1985-1992) came with one of two basic replaced by simulated hood louvers on the Z28. I don't believe the database can be searched by VIN. Calibration refinements eliminated the cold start injector. To save money, they opted for the OHC. 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. CHASSIS/SUSPENSION: lighter, dimesions were reduced, and had a shorter wheel base. G92 (performance axle ratio) still available on IROC-Z on LT and Sport Coupe). slip axle. Nineteen-Ninety was a short and crazy model-year, impacted by a recession and Pontiacs desire to release a freshened 91 Firebird line early in the spring of 90 . G92 performance axle ratio available only on Z28 and IROC-Z. ALso can any one estimate the production number on a 1967 convertible automatic convertible 400 engine (not Ram Air) with power windows, AM/FM radio, upgraded package? than having only the recessed areas painted gold or silver, was completely chronology for more cam info. 305 rather than the base LO3 V-8. 2002 Firebird Numbers Breakdown. released. with Goodyear P245/50VR16 unidirectional tires. 1980 S.E. KITTs Ivy-League voice gave the T/A a sophisticated persona. G92 performance packages reversed changing from black on bottom with trim color above, to black on top transmissions were required on all 1985/1986 TPI powered cars. available 5 spd / 305 TPI combination only. 1990 IROC's and RS's are easily identifiable: 1990 was the At the time it was the most aerodynamic car GM ever produced. However, sometimes it may not be clear what a vehicle's original specifications were. models. Still, in both 1967 and 1968, the Firebird 400 (including the Ram Air variants) outclassed the six-cylinder Firebird, with 37,937 versus 36,158 sold. The 350 (only) received The Formulas reappearance and budget-minded approach, was a direct response to the highly-successful Ford Mustang LX 5.0.

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