The dropped Berlinetta model was replaced with the new 'LT'
the 1990 model year. had to be specified to get 3.27 rear end (was standard in 1987) as a 2.77 rear
These units can be identified by their 9 bolt
Beginning in 1968, most assembly plants resumed the practice of stamping a partial V.I.N. inch exhaust and Corvette style wide mouth monolithic catalytic converter, 5.0 Liter H.O. The "first generation" Pontiac Firebirds were produced at the Lordstown, Ohio, assembly plant (V.I.N. convertibles were produced this first year of production. There are at least two extremely rare, non white, factory TTA's in existence. Only 1 of the 2 cars were kept and can be seen at shows. 400 Ram Air III All models were fitted with GM Computer Command Control (an early computerized system, controlling the EFI where applicable, the carburetor and distributor). Last year for a functional induction hood, only available on the Z28, which featured opening flaps for a ram air-like effect. 1990 RS's are the only
Steering wheel mounted radio controls disappear from the GTA with the addition of the airbag. body colored ground effects, and special GTA horn button. Trans Am received a
Most L6 cars weren't convertibles. 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 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. available with LO3 V-8. 1st time a 4 cylinder was available in a Firebird. 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. Edition Camaro started as a white Heritage Edition RS Camaro with black
Even though the new Firebirds still followed the fear of horsepower mantra started in the mid-70s, the 3rd-Gens handling abilities were up several rungs on the performance ladder. 3rd Generation Camaros introduced: Sport Coupe, Berlinetta, and
72 31 1981 301 Turbo T-top 400 Ram Air II Thanks for the info. I would welcome anyone who could suppy us with a production source of Canadian Pontiacs. This engine was standard in the Formula and Trans Am. Total 1981 Production: Depicting a more predatory appearance, wing-like side treatment lateral skirting, completed the look. Again the Firebird remains basically unchanged. G92 packages with air conditioning (C60) and without air
2,866 's 18 and 23 were cancelled and never built. The number of choices and ability to personalize your Firebird created many rare combinations of early 3rd-Gen cars. slightly: the ridges on top of the plenum did not extend as far forward. Pontiac and Firebird are Registered Trademarks with General Motors. Firebirds optioned with t-tops receive new Lexan plastic tops. Reportedly, three convertibles were produced by ASC (American Sunroof Company) and PAS. Discontinued because of fuel boiling. released. Paint defects and non-existent advertising, caused cancellation after that. 1968: 235,147. Special Olympics option available on Sport Coupe only as just an appearance option. The Camaro is Motor Trends Car of the Year for 82. *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. Gearshift indicator plate changes to accomodate the Automatic Overdrive 700-R4. exterior badging and interior emblem badging came standard with 3.73 rear axle gear. With the model brand new, they were hard to come by, truly rare birds. The motor was detuned for 1986 losing 25hp due to a
New lower body striping,
1992 also marked the end of Camaros being produced at the Van Nuys plant (the
did not produce Firebirds during the period extending from 1972 through 1977. Predominantly a Pontiac guy, he had grown-up driving and experiencing many EFI cars from the 80s to the present. The notch back
Located in Huntington Beach, California, Classic Industries has provided over 1,000,000 customers with parts and accessories they've needed to restore their vehicles for over four decades. Records show that 74 L69 (5.0 liter H.O.) Ordering G92 `without air conditioning' (C41
The Beumont made its debut in 62 on Acadian Invader/Nova lineup, in 64 she became her own marquee. Newbie, would like to know where to find the PHS and to register it? 14" aluminum and 15" aluminum wheels were available on the SE and Trans Am.
Pontiac Firebird 2gen production numbers data - Automobile-Catalog The base model Firebird came standard with 14" steel
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. We also welcome third party inspections when necessary. Clutches
first available. I have information all across this site from VIN number and Cowl tag decoding to production numbers and specifications. An all new 1970 Pontiac Firebird represented a new generation of Firebirds. I have information all across this site from VIN number and Cowl tag decoding to production numbers and specifications. placed on top of back window. The other was a new fuel injected 305 using a fuel injection system similar
MSRPs started at $7155 for the base Firebird and a little over $8-grand for the S/E and Trans Am. 7,176 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. Mine's a vert, there is another within a couple miles of me, and another across town. 28 1990 1LE B2L
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? The first generation Pontiac Firebirds were produced at the Lordstown, Ohio, assembly plant (V.I.N. Grill inserts in front fascia replaced with solid pieces. increased stopping power. the standard Z28 aluminum wheel. production Firebird to date. [fa icon="fa fa-rss"] [fa icon="facebook-square"] [fa icon="fa fa-youtube-square"] [fa icon="twitter-square"] [fa icon="pinterest-square"], 1967-2002 Trans Am & Firebird VIN Decoder, 1930 Mercedes-Benz SS Erdmann & Rossi Roadster, 1937 Bugatti Type 57S Corsica Drophead Coup, 1937 Horch 853 Voll & Ruhrbeck Sport Cabriolet, 1966 Ferrari 365 P Pininfarina Berlinetta Speciale, 1976 Lamborghini Countach LP400 "Periscopia". similar port injection as LB9 TPI V-8. The Special package was an additional $3499 over the cost of a T/A and included: *The 15th Anniversary T/As were the first Firebirds to wear 16-inch wheels/tires. The RS got the 15 inch 5 spoke
1980 S.E. For a mere $695, T/A buyers could opt for the LB9 305-cid V8 with electronic tuned port fuel injection (TPI) good for 205hp/275lb-ft. The first and most common was the LG4, a basic carburetor
Included bar-graph tach, digital speedometer, and stalk-mounted cassette/radio,
4 speed automatic 700R4 introduced and was the only automatic
two-color lower body stripe. The Berlinetta also had its own unique
Just the thought that there is information in the form of invoices on record and no one that has access has ever compiled a data base that can be searched in any other way than VIN is beyond me. code N, data plate code NOR), and at the Van Nuys, California, assembly plant (V.I.N. With its sleek style and modern features, the 3rd-Gen redefined the Firebird, again standing alone as a unique and special car. I also think the data gets skewed as the years pass. Fortunately they decided to start production of the 350 IROC in 1987. transmission. The refined package increased the Trans Ams aggressive demeanor by leaps and bounds. 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). of the optional 16 inch wheel. pin mounting rather than the previous years latches. 1981 305 T-top Copyright 2011 YearOne, Inc. - All Rights Reserved. Standard tires for the Z28 were P235/55R-16 tires; P245/50ZR-16 tires
932 103 The Cross-Fire engine could only be had with the new TurboHydramatic 700R4 four-speed auto trans. Here are 25 Firebird facts every enthusiast should know. 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. The LG4 V-8 was
Hoglund was good with the idea, but refused to step on the Marketing Departments toes without a plan. With 11,096 GTAs cruising out of the dealerships in 1987, it was obvious to Pontiac and GM; performance sold cars, and the best was yet to come. The Dodge Charger had the highest retail share of any large sedan in 2013, at 14%, beating Impala, Avalon, 300, Maxima, and others. 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. 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. the Corvette L98 5.7 aluminum head motor, fitted with siamesed intake runners,
All Z28 hoods were switched from SMC to steel except the LU5
880 Wrap around strips also on bumper. I'd like to see what production dates we have in the registry for 69 models. different leather boot. new position below spoilers. One car was a Trans Am Convertible. IS THE SITE DOWN?? 896 used to disinguish a 350 TPI from a 305 TPI (other than the badges, which are
301 T-top The check digit was used for internal checks at the manufacturing plant. Berlinetta was revised by an additional stripe. Content of G92 was expanded and purchased as a `performance
The end of the L98 in the Corvette led to rough cast runners finding their way into L98 birds. grille, black headlamp pockets, a 25th Anniversary badge on rear spoiler
All Firebirds switch to a T-handle automatic gearshift knob. a unique white and charcoal paint scheme. Andrew claims to have a short yet definitve list of passions, in which late-model performance cars, hold a top spot. This Corvette derived motor pumped-out 225hp/330lb-ft- mated only to a four-speed automatic. Windshield slope is 60 degrees, about 3 degrees steeper than anything GM had tried before it. With the coming of the 80s, a new generation would come to know and love Pontiacs prime pony car via the small screen instead of the silver one. while most others were bare metal. The new engine gains attention but is not available with a manual
Of the 1968 Firebirds I have had here, three were Verdoro Green, two Meridian Turquoise. The 350 in the IROC-Z differed from the
Total Firebird production for 1989 was 64,404, holding steady from the previous year. valance just behind the front wheels. optional. The only reference I have to option breakout is in the back of a book that lists % of firebirds that came on each year. He liked the concept of a GTO interior in a chevelle and a split Pontiac grill.
Firebird Models List/History by ACW | pontiac | firebird-1 - DIY 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. Tuned Port Injection' badges rather than `Tuned Port Injection' badges. 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.
birdfire.com : 70-81 ENGINES CODES - Free whoaanother with parchmentcool haven't seen many like mine, only one other yellow,parcment 207 and a white top. All Firebirds got revised and improved sound systems. was replaced by the LT1 in 1992. LB9 and L98 platforms updated with new speed density fuel injection. inch rear end for all Camaros. ??? Pontiac model Firebird 2nd generation, offered with fastback coupe body shapes between the years 1970 and 1981. Although the last car produced in 1992 is listed as car #27, only 25
into the left front quadrant of the cylinder block, often in tiny characters. 305 replaced by the new LO3 throttle body injection 305. into the left front quadrant of the cylinder block, often in tiny characters. Trans Am Worldwide re-envisions the 1970 Chevelle for the modern world. wheel alignment, `WonderBar' front frame rail stiffener, special valving in
The following are the codes and corresponding production numbers for each interior color combination available for the 1988 Trans Am GTAs: 19D -- Trim Combination, Black Cloth -- 1,231. The only available V8 engines
discontinued early in the year. They were compiled from reliable resources, but, even Pontiac, or GM, does not know exactly how many Firebirds were delivered to the public. cam change. Only 4 produced. There were 592 1991 B4C Camaros built. **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." the better cam/230hp LB9 motor in the 5 speed LB9 IROC-Z. New improvements evolve the interior by adding new Recaro styled seats, a new dash with
Commemorative Edition'. At the time it was the most aerodynamic car GM ever produced. 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. The 350 (only) received
The SE could be had with every
This created a twisting situation and some say leaks, from the hatch roofs flexing under hammer-down driving. These replicas are as close to the actual pace car as any replica offered up to this time. With a little help from Hollywood, the 2nd-Gen Trans Am cemented the Firebird as an American icon. Front discs
Corvette got a
equiped 305 producing 145hp. Although slightly smaller, the pop-up halogen headlamps were improved. B4C `Special Service' police package became available to law
G92 option included N10 performance exhaust system (dual
This brought the horsepower rating up to 270. under warranty, but the Lexan tops continue through 1992. Not all came with T-Tops or came with leather either, there were hardtops and cloth cars. I'v only seen one Linden Green, though. Oldsmobile Engine Color; Cutlass Production Numbers; Mopar Decoding.
1973-'74 Pontiac Firebird Formula and Trans Am SD-455 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). Z28 got new `grid' pattern
bumped up 5 hp due to slightly higher lift/longer duration cam profiles,
1980 S.E. Heritage Edition colors available: polo green car with gold stripes (this
black car with red stripes; or red car with black stripes. CAMARO on front license plate panel, .5 inch lowered ride height, body colored