special service package. With The Trans Am accounting for nearly 50-thousand of them, there was no hiding the fact that high-performance was a selling point. Berlinetta also came standard with additional body insulation, softer Trans Am's ground effects restyled as well. Still true since its 1982 release, the 3rd-Gen Firebirds list of available options was as long as the Torah. Pontiac had no affiliation with Beaumont, only sold them on their car lots. VIDEO: Porting the Blower on 6th-Gen Camaro ZL1 with Florida VIDEO: AmericanTruck 2019-2021 Silverado Grille Overlay. suspension and full instrumentation. All TPI 350 Also included were Recaro leather seats, special The pace cars were only available with the LU5 Crossfire injected Trans Am and Formula get optional 140 mph speedometer. Delco-Bose sound systems and leather interior were available 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. Firebirds with ttops were sent to ASC for conversion to convertibles. Power steering, disc brakes, rear spoilers, and on 1970-81 models either a shaker or Turbo-style hood was standard. 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). A few things can be G92 and J65 (rear disc brakes) no longer available on LB9 automatic IROC-Z. Added to the list of engines, was the H.O 2.8L V6, making 130hp, now mated to a Borg Warner five-speed manual transmission and standard fare on the Firebird S/E. California, *Borg-Warner rear axle *RS available in California, Texas, and Florida only. LG4 305 V-8 cars got electric cooling fan. Trans Am Worldwide re-envisions the 1970 Chevelle for the modern world. The base "Firebird" came with a 3.8 liter OHC 6 cylinder with 165 hp, and it retailed for $2,666 for the coupe and $2,903. 1990 IROC's are the only IROC's with the new interior. Thanks. code N, data plate code NOR), and at the Van Nuys, California, assembly plant (V.I.N. At the last minute it was decided motor. *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 Berlinetta, and the fog lamp/`CAMARO' front grille assembly of the IROC was now exterior badging and interior emblem badging came standard with 3.73 rear axle gear. You're not going to find it broken down by color and then options (I don't think anyone has ever found a list that will do that), but you will find the number of silver Formula's built in 1999. into the left front quadrant of the cylinder block, often in tiny characters. optional. They also all came with the Borg Warner 9 Bolt and 3.27's in 87 only. Records show that 74 L69 (5.0 liter H.O.) They both sound like great cars. code because it was mandatory; this changed in 1988 however when a 2.77 BW rear was standard and G92 had Base Birds came with a front air dam, power steering, front disc/rear drum brakes, reclining front bucket seats, black-finished instrument panel, full-length front center console, front stabilizer bar and 146-inch 5-lugnut steel wheels with hubcaps. Copyright 2011 YearOne, Inc. - All Rights Reserved. Thanks for the info. All 70-81 models are hardtop coupes. Similar to the departed Cross-Fire injection engine last seen in 83, new technology prompted the release of an improved version. Trans Am. 1979 10th Anniv. In 1983, L69 was only available with a 5 speed manual transmission. 14" aluminum and 15" aluminum wheels were available on the SE and Trans Am. Wrap around strips also on bumper. The aerodynamic developements 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. Trans Am receives previous years suspension as standard, WS6 is upgraded with new larger sway bars. Not exactly blistering fast, but acceptable for the era. 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. altogether. For the 15th anniversary of the Trans Am, Pontiac released another special limited edition Using a Mopar Engine Colors; Mopar Fender Tag Decoding . HOW DO I POST A NEW TOPIC IN THIS SECTION???? 1967 = 82,5601968 = 107,1121969 = 87,0111970 = 48,7391971 = 53,1251972 = 29,9511973 = 46,3631974 = 73,1891975 = 84,0631976 = 110,7781977 = 155,7351978 = 187,2841979 = 211,4531980 = 107,3401981 = 70,8991982 = 116,3621983 = 74,8841984 = 128,3041985 = 95,8801986 = 110,4631987 = 88,5871988 = 62,4551990 = 20,3521991 = 50,4541992 = 27,5671993 = 15,4751994 = 47,1171995 = 50,9871996 = 30,9821997 = 30,7561998 = 32,1551999 = 32,9872000 = 31,8262001 = 14,2042002 = 30,690. G92 performance axle ratio available only on Z28 and IROC-Z. Cutfrom the same cloth of its Chevrolet F-Body Camaro cousin, the 67 Firebird was touted as an upscale pony car, offering a unique level of style, performance and excitement all its own. They were compiled from reliable resources, but, even Pontiac, or GM, does not know exactly how many Firebirds were delivered to the public. G92 performance packages The end of the L98 in the Corvette led to rough cast runners finding their way into L98 birds. Yeah - I know that of the 1602 Formula's built in 1999, 449 of them are hardtops and 93 are silver. Pontiac changes the lower dash and underdash panels. code N, data plate code NOR) in 1968-69; and the Van Nuys, California (Los Angeles), assembly plant also in 1968-69 (data plate code LOS). Production Numbers. The Firebird convertible was available with the LHO 3.1L V6, the L03 5.0 V8, and the LB9 5.0 V8. The throttle had a smaller rate of advance at beginning of travel, and a larger ratio as the throttle was depressed. That being said, production numbers are sketchy, but most figures equal 116 1LE Firebird Formulas and T/As built from 1988-92. 1,555 were produced, 5 being test cars. color and tail lights got a gold and black horizontal divider bar. new 16x8 aluminum rims, P245/50VR-16 Z Rated Goodyear Gatorback tires, fog lights, IROC-Z door decals were moved from the front of the doors to the rear. Wind tunnels were used to form the body shape. Available only with automatic transmission, creating 225hp it takes the top performance seat over the 5.0L. 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. A plethora of options remained par for the course on all Firebird models, especially the Trans Am. Fog lamps were now available on the Sport Coupe and Color: Blue; 2 Vehicles; Share; Posted June 29, 2014. . However, I am not sure that was the case the day they were built. lightweight SMC (Sheet Molded Compound) hoods. . rather than `Z28' exterior badges; body colored headlight pockets rather than 305 was only available in IROC bumped up 5 hp due to slightly higher lift/longer duration cam profiles, Fords less is enough Stang, was lighter and typically quicker than its option-packed GT stablemate, but packed the same drivetrain and suspension. 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. To save money, they opted for the OHC. We also welcome third party inspections when necessary. The Formulas reappearance and budget-minded approach, was a direct response to the highly-successful Ford Mustang LX 5.0. rather than the four-color Z28 body stripe. 1970 Firebird Production Numbers 64 kiwi boni's 1964 Bonneville. 's 18 and 23 were cancelled and never built. now came with rear shoulder belts. GTA also receives special door panels, epoxy filled emblems, Not all came with T-Tops or came with leather either, there were hardtops and cloth cars. 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. tires on the IROC-Z when equipped with the 16 inch wheels. 1981 305 The base 15 inch IROC wheel was restyled to have the appearance 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. 33,493, Welcome to Drivin' It Home, please email us if you have any questions. A selection of these cars were used for all four seasons, while a handful went over to Larsons other TV project, The Fall Guy. Total production for 1991 was 50,454, up from the previous year, partly because of the early spring release. (350 TPI) Z28's were built. Pontiac and Firebird are Registered Trademarks with General Motors. I have information all across this site from VIN number and Cowl tag decoding to production numbers and specifications. A TURBOCHARGED TWENTIETH ANNIVERSARY: 1989. BURT REYNOLDS EXIT STAGE RIGHT- ENTER-DAVID HASSELHOFF: KNIGHT RIDER TV SERIES. 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 or the L69 carburated 305. LT option dropped. between the top three stripes was removed. slip axle. included first generation Camaro style hood and rear deck stripes, body colored All V8's receive factory roller camshafts. Started back in 2000 gathering information about the Second Generation Pontiac Trans Am. I think the microfiche are in order, and searches made manually. A total of 11 92 Firehawks had the competition package. The Z28 1969: 243,085. Headlamp pockets on the Z28 were black. 3rd Generation Camaros introduced: Sport Coupe, Berlinetta, and four pinion rear end, produced by GM Holden's Limited of Australia (Firebird WS6 Camaro. Sport Coupe took on the appearance of the defunct regular Z28 except for: `CAMARO' 103 redesigned instrument panel, yellow lettering on dash, rounded controls, etc. The Firebird line now included the base model, Formula (option), Trans Am and top tier GTA package Trans Am. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Since 2008, hes been a freelance writer/photographer for multiple niche auto enthusiast magazines and websites. Its known that one is red. 6360 Z28 Indy Pace Car replicas were produced and came with The Formula could be ordered with the optional multi-port injected LB9 5.0L V8 making 165hp, tied to a five-speed manual or four-speed auto, or the big L98 5.7L Tuned Port Injected V8 making 210hp/315lb-ft (with four-speed automatic only) denoted by Formula 350 lower door decals. A higher-performance version of the OHC 6 with 215 hp was the basis for the . Someone may have really wanted a convertible and engine type was not all that important. 2,917 black; and gold or silver wheel center caps rather than black; the regular hood The package jumped $600 over 1982 prices, still with the standard four-barrel T/A 5.0L V8 with a 5-speed manual or Cross-Fire injection with 4-speed automatic. The rear bumper was also reinforced but to the naked eye it is difficult to see. For 86, you could score15-inch color-coordinated cross-laced wheels as a $215 option. RS also got the grid taillights like the Z28. The LU5 optioned Z28's also came Not certain, though. 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. For 1989, G92 also required the following options: G92 and J65 (rear disc brakes) no longer available on IROC-Z convertible. Z28 selected as the Indy 500 pace car. only in red, white, or black. All this equated to 350hp/390lb-ft at 4400 rpm. Acadian was its own lineup from GM, with the Beaumont being a top of the line model, with its Delux, Custom and Sport Deluxs available in, 2dr 4 dr, converts and wagons SDs only in 2DR and converts. The Berlinetta aluminum wheel also 9,874 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. codes or motor unit numbers. As has been said, very tough to determine production numbers using straight percentages. GTA recieves new steering wheel with integrated radio controls. These replicas are as close to the actual pace car as any replica offered up to this time. All 89 20th Anniversary Turbo Trans Ams were identically equipped with: 1350 had leather seats, the rest were with cloth were the LG4 and L69. 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. LB9 and L98 equipped Trans Am's. The code consists of 3 or 4 digits. The 80s however, would present a new list of requirements for a fresh Bird, with a new take on an old theme. The 5.7L was an optional engine on Formula and Trans Am with automatic only. All V8's receive serpentine belt systems and A/C compressors move to ThirdGen Firebird production reached a high-water mark in 1984, with 128,304 units sold- almost half of which were Trans Ams. discontinued early in the year. Firehawks were produced. All L98 cars now receive N10 dual cats standard. All 350 Z28's were required to This ungainly GMEFI: What is your favorite 3rd-Gen Firebird, year/model etc? Content of G92 was expanded and purchased as a `performance Car no. See chart at end of rear disc brakes, G80 limited slip differential, and KC4 engine oil cooler. Previously ASC converted cars for customers but it had never been through GM. with silver stripes. G92 with out air conditioning (C41) in addition to above adds 1LE performance Gone with the wind was the 2.5L 4-banger, as an electronic multi port fuel injected 2.8L 135-horse V6 for base birds and three-V-8s for Formula and T/A were the available engine choices. the standard Z28 aluminum wheel. All these Sport Coupes were white. The "first generation" Pontiac Firebirds were produced at the Lordstown, Ohio, assembly plant (V.I.N. HP Tuners FPCM Support For Exhaust Control of New Camaro VIDEO: Bolt-On ZR1 vs Sketchy TA vs Boosted Z28. Firebird Formula gets new high tech 16x8" aluminum The Trans Am was the highest performance level for the Firebird. 305 Cross Fire V-8 dropped; all Z28 hoods steel and functional hood air induction flaps discontinued. Firebird production for 1985 was 95,880 sold, again with Trans Ams accounting for almost half that number. sold 500 Daytona pace car replicas thru their dealerships. The Block Date Code represents the production date of the engine. Tuned Port Injection' badges rather than `Tuned Port Injection' badges. 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. the 16x8" diamond spoke aluminum rims available in different colors such as white, red, charcoal, and black, IS THE SITE DOWN?? *1515 Turbo T/As were T-top equipped with 40 hardtops. G92 option included N10 performance exhaust system (dual externally mounted third brake light on the hatch glass and the pre-1987 The dropped Berlinetta model was replaced with the new 'LT' Trans Am drag coefficiant is .32 but capable of .29 with standard Aero wheels over the High-Tech turbo aluminums. First WS6 1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am WS6 Mecum Pontiac introduced the WS6 Special Performance Package with the 1978 Trans Am. It was also within 70 lbs. Customer tastes, global events, gas prices, government regulations, insurance rates and advances in technology all contributed to a new Firebird for a new world. Heritage Edition colors available: polo green car with gold stripes (this The new beak incorporated driving-lights/turn signals and foglights. 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. Berlinetta. They were compiled from reliable resources, but, even Pontiac, or GM, does not know exactly how many Firebirds were delivered to the public. The eighth digit of the VIN is and `8' for 350 TPI's and an `F' for 305 The new IROC-Z option was available on the Z28 and came with 10,466 (B2L) IROC-Z's came standard with the 3.27 BW rear end and everything that was included with G92 but did not have the G92 RPO 275 in 1985. 1980 S.E. and all TPI 350 Z28's (1991-1992) had automatic transmissions and most had rear disc Clutches Primary to backing-up the T/As fresh looks with enhanced performance, was the addition of a new optional engine. The new unitized welded-steel construction, allowed the suspension engineers to reduce the amount of rubber employed to minimize noise, vibration and harshness. 500 door decals, special blue cloth/silver vinyl interior, and red pinstripes on 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. Only two prototypes were completed however. There were 589 1992 B4C Camaros built. valances). Van Nuys, on the other hand, used the correct style designation on the data plate (22887) and consequently did not imprint WS4. decals in the lower rear corners of side windows. 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. Headlight pockets on RS no longer painted black. G92 was available on IROC-Z convertible in 1987. Available only mated to the four-speed auto (because of the 5-speeds inability to handle the torque), the new mill was the first Firebird V8 to break 200-ponies since the 4.9L Turbo V8 of 81. Of the 1968 Firebirds I have had here, three were Verdoro Green, two Meridian Turquoise. Berlinetta Camaro. in the convertible however. 1973 Production Numbers 1973 Base Firebird Production 1973 Esprit Production Pontiac Firebird base model, formula, trans am, ram air (WS6), Firehawk, NHRA and special editions production Model numbers from 1993 to 2002 Update: Recently added 2002 Firebird production numbers; Firehawk production numbers; 2002 CE collector's edition firebird model (yellow car) and NHRA firebird model production numbers. and a 3 speed automatic. Borg Warner Sport Coupe dropped, replaced by returning RS model. Plans had originally been made to use the 748 in hard cornering, 11 of the cars had the "Competition Package", 3 of the cars were produced with aluminum-block engines. Firebirds optioned with t-tops receive new Lexan plastic tops. 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. An easy way to identify the type of cam on an LB9 car is to look at The CHMSL was moved from the spoiler to the inside The base MSRP for these cars in 1969 was $2,831. wheel standard on Trans Am. Click the button below for a free full-color restoration parts catalog. Large hood Firebird emblem disappears forever. is for Special Edition. (1987-1992) Camaros had a tach with yellow at 5000 and red at 5500. That being said, the 3rd-Gen Firebird stood the test of changing times and excelled at the dawn of a more modern era. to look like the optional aluminum wheel. Trans Am receives restyled nose with integrated fog lights, L69 production stopped, leaving the LG4 as the only carburated V8 used in an F-body. normal WS6's 23mm bar. I'd like to see what production dates we have in the registry for 69 models. Z28 steering wheel changed slightly with the line being taken out of the bottom spoke and the lines being made smaller on the side spokes. FIREBIRD. Rust can be an issue where the unit-body rear frame rails go forward from the rear axle and under the rear seat. I also think the data gets skewed as the years pass. 29,313 WS6 Colors Firebird Numbers Breakdown. Gone for now, were the large hood-encompassing Screaming Chickens and muscular-styling of the 60s and 70s. the rear bumper. Firebird receives restyled nose with wrap-around strips known as "bumperettes" to 1979 400 T-top When they were released to the public they were underrated in power. Shy of its 250 car projection, only 25 first year Firehawks flew from SLPs coop, but it was clear that a legendary phoenix had risen from SLPs facility in Toms River NJ, one that would evolve, becoming ever greater over the next decade. Gold 16" flat mesh diamond spoke wheels standard on GTA, and 16" 20 slot VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada Pontiac had also hoped Charcoal was added as a wheel accent/valance color. KITTs Ivy-League voice gave the T/A a sophisticated persona. It is located on the rear part & re of the block, passenger side and the base of the cylinder head. JH: Both F-bodies had received Corvette-sized wheel/tire packages and de-tuned engines prior to the 3rd-Gen, but the introduction of the 5.7L 350-cid motor into the 1987 GTA Trans Am was a definite and direct tie-in with Corvette power. Wrap-around spoiler updated and now standard on Trans Am and Formula. replace the old grille/solid inserts. first year for the updated interior which included drivers side airbag, wheels. Trans Am and Formula receive new fiberglass constructed flat wrap-around wing spoilers. 5.0 liter H.O. 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 planned, but then dropped. P245/50ZR-16 tires. 1LE package was obtained by ordering the following: Then the 1LE performance package was installed consisting of: A new progressive throttle linkage was added to give smoother initial acceleration. Grill inserts in front fascia replaced with solid pieces. Earliest and latest. 350 V8 28 1990 1LE B2L piston aluminum calipers, Special swinging fuel pickup in gas tank and special 18 gallon baffled Instead, the 1991 Camaros were introduced early during last half of All rear disc brake optioned Firebirds now receive Convertibles could have V6 or either of the 5.0L V8s no 5.7L engineandcame standard with the Sport Appearance Package. With the model brand new, they were hard to come by, truly rare birds. The LG4 V-8 was Four wheel disc optioned (J65) IROC-Z's rear brakes were The 350 (only) received available 5 spd / 305 TPI combination only. The Recaro T/A definitely showcased the vast array of options available for the Firebird buyer in 1982. The Firebird was the base model, equivelant to the Camaro Sport Coupe, the Firebird SE was a higher option level which could be loaded with more options than the Trans Am. The 350 was only available in the IROC-Z and only with Regaining its former glory, the standard T/A received a beefier Rally Tuned suspension with 34mm front/23mm rear stabilizer bars. 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. bumper. In 1990, TPI Camaros switched from MAF air metering systems to MAP VATS equipped cars also display antitheft system warning The refined package increased the Trans Ams aggressive demeanor by leaps and bounds. This resolved issues GM encountered with the earlier rear discs, and intake designed to utilize the bulged hood. The S/E came equipped with a H.O. placed on top of back window. Z28 badges appeared on the right rear bumper, and on the side Faced with the need for more power as demanded by consumers, GM releases the new 5.7L with tuned port fuel injection. 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. Andrew claims to have a short yet definitve list of passions, in which late-model performance cars, hold a top spot. 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. New LS to TREMEC Magnum or T56 Bellhousing from Silver Recaro front bucket seats/rear luxury seat, Gold-finished turbo cast-aluminum wheels/215/65R15 tires, Special mid-body two-tone paint scheme, with white upper and midnight sand gray metallic lower-body finish and NASCAR/Daytona 500 graphics, Special W62 Aero ground-effects package with unique covers on 157-inch Turbo-aero aluminum wheels, Special light sand gray Recaro front bucket seats with pigskin leather inserts, bolsters/headrests with Daytona 500 floor mats. . It is also the closest in size to the 67 yet. 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. decals and body perimeter pinstripes), White 16-inch aluminum high-tech wheels, with medium blue rim stripe-wrapped in 245/50VR16 Goodyear Eagle GT rubber (from the new C4 Corvette)*, Recaro leather trimmed seats with large/small Trans Am lettering on gray suede inserts, Leather covered steering wheel, shift knob, glovebox pouch and handbrake, Special blue 15th Anniversary interior/exterior shield badges, WS6 special handling package, with 34mm front/25mm rear antisway bars, tuned shock absorbers, tighter steering and a 3.73:1 rear axle gear ratio, L69 H.O.
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