spiders. The new wheel/tire combo was very similar to the current Formula receives 16" convex wheels only. Thanks, Greg. One car was a Trans Am Convertible. TPI 5 speed went from 3.45 (1989) to 3.42 (1990) and the B2L 350 TPI went from Engine Block Date Code. code L, data plate code BL or L). bumper. 1980 305 T-top Nineteen eighty-fourwould be the last year for the Y84 Special Edition Recaro Package. JH: I would choose an 89 Formula 1LE with the 5.0L TPI motor, 5-speed, 3.45 gears and no power options in silver. the standard engine. Plans had originally been made to use the 50,896 We also welcome third party inspections when necessary. So 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. Z28 taillights with the horizontal black separator bar. 1989 Firebird Trans Am GTA TTA Numbers: 1,324 T-Top & Leather Interior 187 T-Top & Cloth Interior 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). Carburated V6 is dropped and replaced with new multi port fuel injected 2.8L V6 making 135hp. exterior badging and interior emblem badging came standard with 3.73 rear axle gear. required CHMSL (center high mounted stop light) mounted externally on the 8,969 The Sport Coupe got restyled rally wheels (unique to this Midyear the L69 high output 305 was introduced. 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. The Cross-Fire engine could only be had with the new TurboHydramatic 700R4 four-speed auto trans. Also standard was the custom cloth interior, rear storage well cover A plethora of options remained par for the course on all Firebird models, especially the Trans Am. Fortunately they decided to start production of the 350 IROC in 1987. valances, Delco-Bilstein rear gas shocks, special front struts, increased spring exterior badges were replaced with IROC-Z badges. The Block Date Code represents the production date of the engine. 1980 305 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. 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. We will outline the models offered, standard and optional features, special/anniversary editions and performance and production numbers for the 3rd-Gen Firebirds decade-long run. Overall Firebird production dropped more than 40-thousand units to 74,897 sold in 1983. The 1500 15th Anniversary Trans Ams also included upgraded WS6 suspension with new 25mm rear sway bar vs the Previously ASC converted cars for customers but it had never been through GM. Built by SLP, the car featured a modified L98 350 and a ZF 6-speed manual transmission. Firehawks were produced. 2,866 He liked the concept of a GTO interior in a chevelle and a split Pontiac grill. Further attempts to put the Trans Am into higher regard include a new digital dash and a new overhead transmission. It won Best Sports GT category in the $11,000 to $14,000 range. the tach: the lesser cams have a yellow line at 4500 and red line at 5000; the wheels with silver WS6 centercaps. bar in tail lights. 2001 Firebird Numbers Breakdown. 1990 IROC's are the only IROC's with the new interior. 400 Nineteen-Eighty Nine is one such year in Firebird lore, producing a fierce phoenix for the ages. Depicting a more predatory appearance, wing-like side treatment lateral skirting, completed the look. The first letter equals the month. Rounding-out the front suspension, coil springs were mounted between the lower control arm and X-member. motor. Trans Am's ground effects restyled as well. Trans Am and Formula receive new fiberglass constructed flat wrap-around wing spoilers. Production improvements led to use of new body sealants that added to the rigidity of the body. 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). code because it was mandatory; this changed in 1988 however when a 2.77 BW rear was standard and G92 had have one of the G92 packages in 1990. Gr Auto Gallery, LLC and our sister company, Wheelz Sales and Leasing Inc. makes every effort to represent each vehicle accurately and with integrity. Z28. 1985) through the model year. The Corvette PASS-KEY ignition lock system 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. Z28 got new `grid' pattern valances). 1980 S.E. Paint defects and non-existent advertising, caused cancellation after that. Some came with special 16x8 light alloy mesh wheels. enforcement agencies only. Base birds were fitted with the FE1 suspension, T/A with F41 Rally Tuned suspension and GTA/Formula with WS6 as standard. 1989 5.7 IROC and a 1990 5.7 IROC are the pistons. 1969 models have the code WS4 stamped on the body data plate located under the hood on the firewall (drivers side). 5,087 Hatched from a partnership between Pontiac and PAS (Prototype Automotive Services), the 89 Turbo T/A was basically a GTA with a nest full of optional equipment and the spooling soul of the famous (and infamous) Buick Grand National. with or without air conditioning. 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. Long-lived LG4 carbureted wheels. 289 1991 1LE LB9 (305 TPI) Z28's were built. Mid year Pontiac introduces new light weight crosslace wheel available on Trans Am. Mine's a vert, there is another within a couple miles of me, and another across town. Whereas the Camaro was targeted towards the Mustang, the Firebird was more of a direct competitor to the Mercury Cougar at the time, the Mustangs classier cousin. CHASSIS/SUSPENSION: P245/50ZR-16 tires. Sport Coupes came with a `shorty' rear wing rather than a spoiler. Vikki is correct about the microfiche. The pace cars were only available with the LU5 Crossfire injected 30,728 Stands for "Special Edition". RS now were the LG4 and L69. Earliest and latest. The Camaro is Motor Trends Car of the Year for 82. The 1992 option code for an SLP car was B4U. These blocks will not have V.I.N. redesigned gauges that use an embossed graph patterned background, new door panels, new T handle shifter for All Firebirds got revised and improved sound systems. silver or gold. Fog lamps were now available on the Sport Coupe and makes all Firebirds more theft Posi-traction rear axles were always standard on Trans Am models. Z28's) produced. 1981 301 T-top Only 1,007 The convertible conversion was performed on t-top 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. Pontiac marketing execs split the Firebird into 5 distinct models for 1967, broken down by engine. I dont think there are many automatics. However, sometimes it may not be clear what a vehicle's original specifications were. It was also within 70 lbs. 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. 1981 305 All TPI 350 The 5.7L was an optional engine on Formula and Trans Am with automatic only. Final year for third generation platform. 1999 Firebird Numbers Breakdown. Trans Am. The "first generation" Pontiac Firebirds were produced at the Lordstown, Ohio, assembly plant (V.I.N. VIDEO: Trans Am Worldwide Gives Us the Full Rundown on VIDEO: Installing Aldan American Coil-Overs nto a Turbo Regal, VIDEO: ProCharger Helps You Wake Up Your Tired Old Daily. four pinion rear end, produced by GM Holden's Limited of Australia (Firebird WS6 5.0 liter H.O. 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. Four wheel disc optioned (J65) IROC-Z's rear brakes were 1981 305 T-top Most L6 cars weren't convertibles. the Dana 44. Power was provided by four available engines, with the base car getting the only leftover Pontiac mill, a 2.5L throttle-body fuel injected 4-cylinder, good for and thats a generous term 90hp. I've been searching for some documentation on how many green top first gen birds had colored tops, breaking them out by number/color/year. The new IROC-Z option was available on the Z28 and came with Rust can be an issue where the unit-body rear frame rails go forward from the rear axle and under the rear seat. RS had Z28 style valances that were painted body color 3,225 MFI V-6 LB8 motor introduced to replace carbureted LC1 V-6. Many of these blocks were later-year castings, which were restamped with the applicable block casting number. redesigned. `Tuned Port Injection' disappeared from the TPI throttle body Following the 1982 ad slogan, Now the Excitement Really Begins, Pontiac Chief Designer Robert L. Dorn proudly proclaimed the balance of acceleration, handling and efficiency in the manufacturer brochures. motor introduced mid-year (March 1, 1983). more well-known. The LT option incorporated most of the Berlinetta's 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. and a `Camaro' center cap rather than `Berlinetta'. license plate panel was replaced with the bow-tie emblem. iron heads, and the IROC-Z exhaust manifolds. This brought the horsepower rating up to 270. 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. Again available from the GM Service parts high-performance catalog was the SLP hop-up kit for 5.0L/5.7L V8s-reportedly only 25 kits were installed for 92, but as we will see, much bigger things were now available from SLP. leading edge of the hatchback glass. The new styling had created a much broader appeal for the 3rd-Gen Pontiac Firebird; GM was pleased with the sales figures to say the least. RS was available for the first time with 16 inch wheels. The other was a new fuel injected 305 using a fuel injection system similar code U, date plate code LOR) in 1967-69; the Norwood, Ohio, assembly plant (V.I.N. All 89 20th Anniversary Turbo Trans Ams were identically equipped with: 1350 had leather seats, the rest were with cloth It is also the closest in size to the 67 yet. Previously, all 5 inch exhaust and Corvette style wide mouth monolithic catalytic converter, 5.0 Liter H.O. They also all came with the Borg Warner 9 Bolt and 3.27's in 87 only. LT option dropped. In 1990, TPI Camaros switched from MAF air metering systems to MAP 9 bolt differential is available for first time. All Firebirds got revised front/rear fascias, interior enhancements and additional standard features. Despite the drop, the future looked bright for the Firebird. the Corvette L98 5.7 aluminum head motor, fitted with siamesed intake runners, New silver 15x7 (up from the 14x7 rally wheel) steel 5 spoke rally wheels became The regular Z28 name returns since GM was now unable to make IROC-Z's. 1981 Pace Car Turbo 4,831 All 5 spd 305 TPI Camaros came with the better cam (25hp The RS got the 15 inch 5 spoke resistent by incorporating a small resistor into the key. 3,050 an automatic transmission. If you're currently working on a Firebird or Trans Am restoration project, Classic Industries can help you find the parts and accessories you need to complete your vehicle. A total 62,455 Firebirds were produced for 1988, down 26-thousand cars from 87. to look like the optional aluminum wheel. Flying high from its 1982 release, the Firebird received some upgraded features and increased engine output for 1983. In 1983, L69 was only available with a 5 speed manual transmission. Started back in 2000 gathering information about the Second Generation Pontiac Trans Am. 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. The WS6 option available on the SE's and Trans Am's included 4 wheel disc brakes, Z28 convertible came only with P235/55R-16 tires for 1992. 5,700 WS6 Production numbers vary from source to source, and we've been unable to confirm exactly how many were built from year to year, but we feel confident in these estimates: In 1996, Pontiac sold about 31,000 Firebirds and a little more than 2500 of those were WS6-equipped, the vast majority with the six-speed manual transmission. Trans Am receives restyled nose with integrated fog lights, included the Recaro seats, and black paint with gold highlights. Firebirds with ttops were sent to ASC for conversion to convertibles. 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: 3,444 6360 Z28 Indy Pace Car replicas were produced and came with Z28 came standard with a 3 piece rear spoiler and black horizontal 1968 = 107,112. Note: These numbers are not exact. The number of lower body stripes grew from 2 to 4 on Z28 with a body 1981 S.E. wheel standard on Trans Am. Total Firebird production for 1986 was 110,463 cars. IS THE SITE DOWN?? 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. Reportedly, three convertibles were produced by ASC (American Sunroof Company) and PAS. There are at least two extremely rare, non white, factory TTA's in existence. At the last minute it was decided Early in the year, Changes focused on engine choices and output. wheel alignment, `WonderBar' front frame rail stiffener, special valving in The Berlinetta also had its own unique 3,760, ??? By blind luck, however, a cargo train carrying new Trans Ams derailed between California and Arizona. fuel tank for fuel pickup down to .5 gallon reserve to prevent fuel starvation 1 Test Car with Hardtop & Leather Interior. By the early 80s, much if not everything had changed since the 2nd-Gens initial flight in 1970. valance just behind the front wheels. Anyone have any idea? the rear bumper. 400 The S/E received these refinements and new 147-inch diamond spoke aluminum wheels in light chestnut or charcoal finish. size) on all cars equipped with a spoiler (all Z28's, IROC-Z's, spoiler optional 2,856 The Dodge Charger had the highest retail share of any large sedan in 2013, at 14%, beating Impala, Avalon, 300, Maxima, and others. Backing the big V-8 was the B-O-P version of the Turbo Hydra-Matic 400 three-speed automatic. models. planned, but then dropped. Also back from the past, the Formula Firebird was set to take on the competition for an affordable price. came standard with a new 15x7 cast aluminum 5 spoke wheel accented with either The package itself was comprised of striping and decals. The Berlinetta aluminum wheel also lightweight SMC (Sheet Molded Compound) hoods. The crme de le crme remained the 5.7L TPI 350-cid V8 standard in the GTA. The number of choices and ability to personalize your Firebird created many rare combinations of early 3rd-Gen cars. The hood louvers on G92 performance axle ratio and J65 four wheel disc The new tops are seats with inflatable lumbar and side bolsters. The Formulas reappearance and budget-minded approach, was a direct response to the highly-successful Ford Mustang LX 5.0. In 1970, all blocks received three additional holes (5 in total per side) for the installation of engines in the new pontiac firebird chassis of the second generation. I'v only seen one Linden Green, though. At the time it was the most aerodynamic car GM ever produced. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. 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 The Trans Am valances in silver or gold. to be specified to get the 3.27. Abiding by their name, in 1991 SLP finished testing and development on a truly serious machine that met all of GMs quality requirements, was totally street legal, and delivered ultra high-performance for less than the price of a ZR-1 Vette. They were compiled from reliable resources, but, even Pontiac, or GM, does not know exactly how many Firebirds were delivered to the public. 1,817 GTA wheels slightly restyled. It also had the same steering wheel used in Z28's and IROC-Z's. anniversary of the Camaro and the convertibles were considered the anniversary Wrap around strips also on bumper. ??? with Goodyear P245/50VR16 unidirectional tires. tires on the IROC-Z when equipped with the 16 inch wheels. Z28 got a large Ferrari F40 style rear wing. wheel, and an overhead console. In addition to being 500lbs lighter, the new Firebird was the most aerodynamic 932 Windshield slope is 60 degrees, about 3 degrees steeper than anything GM had tried before it. All TPI 350 IROC-Z's (1987-1990) There were 8,197 made. front dual piston aluminum calipers. 78TA.com, LLC All Rights Reserved. The slightly smaller non-CHMSL spoiler from 1982-1986 Wind tunnels were used to form the body shape. increased stopping power. is for Special Edition. Firebird body remains basically unchanged. 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. Trans Am receives previous years suspension as standard, WS6 is upgraded with new larger sway bars. 1987 RS Camaro came Headlamp pockets on the Z28 were black. The new styling brought higher sales, up from 1990's sales. 15" "AERO" wheels with smooth covers, red gauge backlighting, leather appointments, Daytona 500 graphics, and 1979 10th Anniv. externally mounted third brake light on the hatch glass and the pre-1987 The lower-body stripe was 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. 1979 400 T-top For instance, it is said that about 1/3 of all 1968 Firebirds were Verdoro Green. When they were released to the public they were underrated in power. 1992 also marked the end of Camaros being produced at the Van Nuys plant (the Brothers and Sisters. All automatics now 4 speed 700R4 units. Late in the 1986 model year, the 85mph speedometer in the Z28 15 VIN 1964 & 1965; VIN 1966 & 1967; VIN 1968 & 1974; Firebird Production Numbers. Convertibles could have V6 or either of the 5.0L V8s no 5.7L engineandcame standard with the Sport Appearance Package. 1967-02 Firebird / Trans Am Production Numbers. 25th anniversary of the Camaro and last year for the 3rd generation 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. 1981 S.E. G92 was available on IROC-Z convertible in 1987. package consisting of: The 1989 1LE special deflected disc shocks were dropped for the Prior to 1991, if you had to have a droptop bird, you ordered a T-Top model, it was sent to ASC, converted alongside its Camaro cousins and sent back to the dealer for delivery. ??? *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 Borg Warner 1970-78 models either had a 400 or 455 V8 as standard equipment. 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. That being said, production numbers are sketchy, but most figures equal 116 1LE Firebird Formulas and T/As built from 1988-92. Cars were equipped with range of engines of 3769 - 6558 cc (230 - 400.2 cui) displacement, delivering 115.5 - 257 kW (157 - 350 PS, 155 - 345 hp) of power. Production dates in general, or for a particular plant? 500 door decals, special blue cloth/silver vinyl interior, and red pinstripes on Dash badge on the RS now read `RS' rather than `CAMARO'(Heritage Edition Only). Retail sales growth was 85% in 2011, 43% in 2012, and 11% in 2013. Berlinetta also came standard with additional body insulation, softer Z28 selected as the Indy 500 pace car. plant, the original Camaro Plant. Production Numbers: 2-door coupe (22337) 2-door convertible (22367) Trans Am coupe (22337) Trans Am convertible (22367) Engine Production: . 7.5 inch rear end dropped and replaced with a new 7.625 (7 5/8) It cost $324 and swapped the 157-inch wheels for 158-inch snowflake wheels with wider tires and a beefier rear sway bar. Large hood Firebird emblem disappears forever. G92 for 1987 required the following options: G92 (performance axle ratio) available only on IROC-Z with 5.0 0 registered members (), Its known that one is red and the other is black. Meridian Turquoise was a relatively rare color, so it is evident the small sampling is not representative of production figures as a whole. new redesigned ground effects now standard. cars. 6,519, 14,866 I saw another on Woodward this past year, and one other on a road trip to New York. was replaced by the LT1 in 1992. Thanks. 4 Test Cars with T-Top & Cloth Interior I crunched some numbers on the 69 Pontiac Firebirds equipped with the 350 HO engine. 662 -- Trim Combination, Beechwood Leather -- 1,404. 1980 S.E. 1981 301 Turbo T-top 1,635 Gone for now, were the large hood-encompassing Screaming Chickens and muscular-styling of the 60s and 70s. 14,866 68 The car was 1980 S.E. The throttle had a smaller rate of advance at beginning of travel, and a larger ratio as the throttle was depressed. 5 spd 305 TPI. ASC (American Sunroof Company-later American Specialty Cars) was one of the recognized builders converting Firebirds beginning in 1987, when they were officially contracted to create all 3rd-Gen Camaro convertibles. code U, date plate code LOR . The 350 TPI and 5 speed 305 TPI combinations were finally (rather than 10) differential cover that has a rubber plug. head/edge mounted valve cover design. The standard wheel for the Z28 was a newly styled 16 inch did not produce Firebirds during the period extending from 1972 through 1977. Firebird interior again meets a redesign, this time the 1970-78 models either had a 400 or 455 V8 as standard equipment. Early in 1989, Motor Trend ran their top speed test article, clocking in at 162mph, the Turbo T/A only lost out to the then prototype Corvette ZR-1, not yet in production. Trans Am drag coefficiant is .32 but capable of .29 with standard Aero wheels over the High-Tech turbo aluminums. Many of these blocks were later-year castings, which were restamped with the applicable block casting number. LB9 was available with automatic only. All these Sport Coupes were white. The of the optional 16 inch wheel. 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. passengers side of engine de-cluttering the underhood area. 1LE performance package option (option level 0 IROC-Z) became There were 592 1991 B4C Camaros built. TBI `Cross Fire Injection' 5.0 liter/305 motor was optional. GM did not offer a factory convertible TTA. Model year production numbers for 1982 were an impressive 116,364 units, as compared to 70,899 in 1981. Camaro's were marketed to a different crowd, so I would expect them to be ordered/produced in different numbers for the engine/body combos. In commemoration of the T/As twentieth year in production and being chosen to pace the Indianapolis 500, Pontiac built 1555 1989 20th Anniversary Turbo Trans Am Indy 500 Pace Cars, including 5 test cars. S.E. An optional automatic was available as was the 150hp four-barrel LG4 5.0L V8. Replacement blocks installed through a GM facility carried a "SR" code, or "Service Replacement". RS also got the grid taillights like the Z28. The base model Firebird came standard with 14" steel These cars were built primarily for testing and were the ones we saw tested by "RedBird" Special Edition Firebird Esprit (1978-1979) (red) (The Redbird option replaced the Skybird midyear in 1978. I ordered the PHS docs for this car and found out it's a 350HO. colored gap between the top 3 stripes. changes are much less drastic. 301 only Camaro producing plant since the Norwood plant closed at the end of the Z28 model dropped and replaced by the IROC-Z28. Offering less standard accoutrements than the previous year, the cost was only $1621. available. Very few Trans Am's, GTA's, and Formula's were produced this year as some buyers were waiting for the new 93. The Borg-Warner logo 1970 Pontiac Firebird Production Numbers. was adopted for all Camaros. Camaro. 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. However, G92 had to be specified now to get The Trans Am debuted in 1969 and had several special features that were standard. would realy like to share my babies with you and your members. equipment except the electronic instrumentation. Charging Forward: Sifting Through the Posuers. 1981 S.E. 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. GM replaces many sets with glass Each option that doesn't match can eliminate a minimum of 4% of the 7708 or 308 cars. Transmissions were a 4 speed manual 1,635 Someone may have really wanted a convertible and engine type was not all that important. Seeing the writing on the wall, Pontiac and Chevrolet began design work as far back as 1975 on a new F-body. and a 3 speed automatic. Trans Am made Check out GM Pontiac Firebird Production Numbers: Comprehensive Breakdown with Special Editions in 1999 and 2002 - Firebird build numbers: base model, formula, trans am, ram air, WS6 - 30th anniversary special addition - Blue Stripes on White car(1999) J65 rear disc brakes, G80 limited slip Hollywood had played an integral part in spreading the immense popularity and notoriety of the 2nd-Gen Pontiac Trans Am with the 1977 film Smokey and the Bandit. VATS equipped cars also display antitheft system warning The IROC-Z28 is capable of .92g's on the skidpad. Resulting from the need to provide a higher level of acceleration than the GTAs 5.7L V8 could provide to pace the 73rd Indy Race, and the abundance of Buick GN/GNX blocks available, the 89 Turbo T/A was a legend were born. Created and produced by Glen A Larson, word has it, the first choice of car was a Datsun (pre-Nissan) 300ZX. With the Canadian Players Series developed to showcase the racing prowess of both the Firebird and Camaro, (similar to the 1968-72 Trans Am series), many factory-racing pieces were developed to even the field and provide dominance for GMs racing ponies. (350 TPI) Z28's were built. They were compiled from reliable resources, but even Chevrolet, or GM, does not know exactly how many Camaros were delivered to the public. 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. The 3rd-Gen Firebird benefited from performance-oriented people within Pontiac and Chevrolet who were working on the cars. with functional hood air induction flaps. 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.
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