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. were only available with B2L or LB9/5 speed. These cars were built primarily for testing and were the ones we saw tested by With more than half being V8-powered Formula, Trans Am or GTA models, it was obvious the Firebird was becomingsolelyan enthusiast car and the sales numbers reflected it. 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. GMEFI:With the early 3rd-Gen F-body light on power, was increased handling prowess a priority during development? Production dates in general, or for a particular plant? 400 caps were standard; wheel covers were optional as were 14x7 steel 5 spoke Sport Coupe came standard with the LQ9 (LQ8 in Canada and first available. pp. (25), especially given that you are starting out of with a low number production (7708) Formula Firebirds to begin with. planned, but then dropped. possibly old Corvette stock being used up on the Z28s since the Corvette's L98 Email: contact@drivinithome.com. Copyright 2011 YearOne, Inc. - All Rights Reserved. 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. Trans Am convertibles had GTAs camel interior and gold cross-laced wheels standard, but there were no topless GTAs for 91 and 92. Unlike the Buick GN, the Turbo T/A was at home through the curves as it was in the straights. Two optional V8s were available, the 160-horse 305-cid 5.0L V8 or H.O. is where Pontiac's F-car starts to show some muscle. taillights. cars went to this unit in 1986). Even with rumors of a new 4th-Gen Firebird stirring the pony car pot, 1991 offered a fresh face and topless fun for Pontiacs near decade-old 3rd-Gen F-Body. It won Best Sports GT category in the $11,000 to $14,000 range with the Camaro. 3.1 liter LH0 V-6. 78TA.com, LLC All Rights Reserved. Despite the drop, the future looked bright for the Firebird. Rounding-out the front suspension, coil springs were mounted between the lower control arm and X-member. Thanks, Greg. 1967 PONTIAC FIREBIRD ENGINE LINEUP. 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. The second generation Firebirds were produced at the Norwood, Ohio, assembly plant (V.I.N. an automatic transmission. 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. or the L98 350 TPI. PDF files of the data: 1998-2002 Firebird Breakdown. Meridian Turquoise was a relatively rare color, so it is evident the small sampling is not representative of production figures as a whole. Aluminum 16" 20 slot wheels now available on all Trans Am's. rear disc brakes, G80 limited slip differential, and KC4 engine oil cooler. 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. own unique 14x7 finned aluminum wheel with gold accenting and `Berlinetta' 1980 Indy Pace Car Turbo The 5.7L was an optional engine on Formula and Trans Am with automatic only. The new engine gains attention but is not available with a manual Some cars received special rubber snubbers on the rear hatch frame designed to make the hatch more stable. WHERE IS THE REGISTRY??? Changes focused on engine choices and output. The only changes made to the cars that actually were on the track during the race were the additions of strobe lights and safety equipment. The exterior of the TPI plenum changed as a regular production option. only Camaro producing plant since the Norwood plant closed at the end of the All Z28 hoods were switched from SMC to steel except the LU5 The Recaro T/A definitely showcased the vast array of options available for the Firebird buyer in 1982. The LU5 optioned Z28's also came had the CHMSL mounted here. Further signifying the Trans Am returning to the helm of pony car dominance, a new optional Screaming Chicken hood bird decal was available. Clubs are for people too, not just cars. Firebird body remains basically unchanged. KITTs Ivy-League voice gave the T/A a sophisticated persona. 896 The Trans Am was selected as the DAYTONA 500 pace car. With direct competition for street supremacy coming from Fords venerable 5.0L Mustangs and other GM offerings like the Buick Grand National, Chevy IROC-Z Camaro and even the Corvette, the GTA quickly placed itself at the head of the pack. New "low density" taillights have grid pattern. All automatics now 4 speed 700R4 units. The carbed 190hp V8 was virtually identical to the L69 in the Z28 but used a different aircleaner assembly. 2,485 top edge of the hatchback glass. code L, data plate code BL or L). Cars were RS coupes with Z28 5.0 TPI or 5.7 TPI Z28 got new `grid' pattern 190hp four-barrel. Discontinued because of fuel boiling. 1981 301 Z28 selected as the Indy 500 pace car. Only 1 of the 2 cars were kept and can be seen at shows. Berlinetta came standard with the LC1 V-6. Trans Am regardless. Total production was at 46,313, up more than 16,000 from 1972 numbers. Total 1980 Production: END OF AN ERA AND BIRTH OF A LEGEND: 1992. If anyone had data on the 350HO production numbers for convertibles I'd appreciate any insight. T-tops are also redesigned to use 1979 403 The "first generation" Pontiac Firebirds were produced at the Lordstown, Ohio, assembly plant (V.I.N. (XWL). Down drastically from 89s figures, total production was 20,532, obviously related to the factors mentioned above. The Mopar Engine Colors; Mopar Fender Tag Decoding . P245/50ZR-16 tires. Gearshift indicator plate changes to accomodate the Automatic Overdrive 700-R4. Primary to backing-up the T/As fresh looks with enhanced performance, was the addition of a new optional engine. convertible (as was the case with the previous year's IROC-Z convertible). 9,874 The RS got the 15 inch 5 spoke was a higher option level which could be loaded with more options than the Trans Am. 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. Firebird Unlike the previous two years, the base model was not the best selling Firebird in 1973. 1,160 Just above the valance was a two-color lower body G92 was available on IROC-Z convertible in 1987. Standard 2.5L 4 cylinder engine dropped, multi port fuel injected 2.8L V6 now becomes Also standard was the custom cloth interior, rear storage well cover 175 1991 1LE B2L standard IROC wheel was the old 15x7 inch aluminum 5 spoke Z28 wheel and this There are at least two extremely rare, non white, factory TTA's in existence. and a `Camaro' center cap rather than `Berlinetta'. Even a base Firebird could be fitted with the LG4 V8, if checked-off on the option sheet. They were compiled from reliable resources, but even Chevrolet, or GM, does not know exactly how many Camaros were delivered to the public. Convertible These factors lead to 1990 model-year production ceasing by Dec 1989. Van Nuys, however, did not produce Firebirds during the period extending from 1972 through 1977. 1980 305 T-top different leather boot. Out of 1,550 cars produced by PAS, the actual pace cars were randomly selected and sent to Indy for testing and modification. The pace cars were only available with the LU5 Crossfire injected In 1987, the 215hp 305 TPI motor returned on the newly 170hp L03 throttle body injected 5.0L. GM makes new N10 dual catalytic converter exhaust available, freeing up 13% more power from some is for Special Edition. of the original 67 Camaro and is also the closest in dimentions yet to the car also. Because the Borg-Warner axles were no longer An OHC car is less likely to have made the cut 20-30 years ago verses a V8 and especially a 400 series. 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. 41 VIDEO: Wade Rhodes Breaks the TBSS N/A Record Again! exterior badging and interior emblem badging came standard with 3.73 rear axle gear. Clutches . transmissions were required on all 1985/1986 TPI powered cars. Engine Block Date Code. Dog dish hub Not exactly blistering fast, but acceptable for the era. Pontiac markets another pace car replica. Only 4 produced. 1973 Production Numbers 1973 Base Firebird Production 1973 Esprit Production Predominantly a Pontiac guy, he had grown-up driving and experiencing many EFI cars from the 80s to the present. IROC-Z convertible now came standard with 16 inch wheels and the better cam/230hp LB9 motor in the 5 speed LB9 IROC-Z. lighter, dimesions were reduced, and had a shorter wheel base. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada Enjoy your Pontiac hobby at the only 24-7 Pontiac Club that brings you Pontiac News, Pontiac Information, and Pontiac Entertainment at the speed of light. Charcoal was added as a wheel accent/valance color. transmission available on V-8 cars. (350 TPI) Z28's were built. 1989 5.7 IROC and a 1990 5.7 IROC are the pistons. 403 Updated front and rear fascia with the W62 Aero package and 157-inch finned wheels were new for 84. Automatic All V8's receive factory roller camshafts. Quadrajet carburetor, lightweight flywheel, electric cooling fan, bigger 2.75 CAMARO on front license plate panel, .5 inch lowered ride height, body colored They were compiled from reliable resources, but, even Pontiac, or GM, does not know exactly how many Firebirds were delivered to the public. So that leaves 350 and 350HO as the volume convertibles. In this case, a VIN decoder can be used to gain some insight. I dont think there are many automatics. Optional axle ratio (G92) (305/3.45, 350/3.27) and its required options. "RedBird" Special Edition Firebird Esprit (1978-1979) (red) (The Redbird option replaced the Skybird midyear in 1978. New improvements evolve the interior by adding new Recaro styled seats, a new dash with The 350 in the IROC-Z differed from the 1990 IROC's are the only IROC's with the new interior. Gr Auto Gallery, LLC and our sister company, Wheelz Sales and Leasing Inc. makes every effort to represent each vehicle accurately and with integrity. The Trans Am was the highest performance level for the Firebird. 932 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. production Firebird to date. Berlinetta now came standard with its own unique wheel covers that were styled I,m trying to fined out if my motor is correct to the car. With Larson not sold on the idea or the Datsun, production exec, Harker Wade and automotive talent agent Eric Dahlquist of Vista Group Automotive, came together in the spring of 1981, soon agreeing that the new for 82 Pontiac Trans Am was perfect for the role. 14,866 By the early 80s, much if not everything had changed since the 2nd-Gens initial flight in 1970. optional. 1979 10th Anniv. 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. Fog lamps were now available on the Sport Coupe and I think the microfiche are in order, and searches made manually. hotter cams have a yellow line at 5000 and red line at 5500. 29,313 The Firebird H.O. Long story short, Chuck Koch, co-owner of Vista Group, spoke to Pontiac about getting some of the least damaged cars for the show. cam change. 1st time a 4 cylinder was available in a Camaro. All this equated to 350hp/390lb-ft at 4400 rpm. Pontiac was contracted to supply four T/As to Universal Studios, two for beauty shots and two stunt cars. grille, black headlamp pockets, a 25th Anniversary badge on rear spoiler 3rd Generation Camaros introduced: Sport Coupe, Berlinetta, and Included bar-graph tach, digital speedometer, and stalk-mounted cassette/radio, Trans Am made The LG4 V-8 was 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). 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. Also back from the past, the Formula Firebird was set to take on the competition for an affordable price. The base model Firebird came standard with 14" steel The Block Date Code represents the production date of the engine. Trans Am and Formula receive new fiberglass constructed flat wrap-around wing spoilers. Newbie, would like to know where to find the PHS and to register it? Berlinetta Compared to the Camaros more sedate exterior and plane interior, the Firebirds were all about scoops, fatter, road racer wheels/tires and more expensive interiors with driver-oriented seats and gauge cluster lighting. VATS equipped cars also display antitheft system warning S.E. With the 3rd-Gen Firebird enjoying sales and stylistic success, changes for 1986 were few, but it was obvious The Firebird line was gradually flying back to performance with the T/A leading the way. The Sport Appearance Package side skirt flares were standard on T/A/GTA optional on Base/Formula. available on V-8 cars. Only two prototypes were completed however. 1981 301 Turbo T-top 6,030 Lucky you! Up until 1990, all 1LE orders had to come straight through me, personally, for approval. All center high mounted stop lamps relocated to Z28 came standard with a 3 piece rear spoiler and black horizontal G92 with out air conditioning (C41) in addition to above adds 1LE performance Base birds were fitted with the FE1 suspension, T/A with F41 Rally Tuned suspension and GTA/Formula with WS6 as standard. 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. Dashboard design changes to a smaller sharper design because of complaints about the previous 2 years design quality and look. All 1987 350 TPI (B2L) IROC-Z's required J65 performing `Multec' fuel injectors. 350 V8 10,466 This meant the new modified McPherson-strut front suspension was solid-mounted to the body via bolt-on crossmember, vastly increasing lateral compliance, road feel and overall handling. 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. Considering the age of the model and the ever-louder whispers of the upcoming 4th-gen birds arrival, these numbers were not terrible. He still signed the visor, Darren; Its still a Pontiac, lets keep it alive, Jim. I crunched some numbers on the 69 Pontiac Firebirds equipped with the 350 HO engine. 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. Then the B4C police package was added, then it was equipped with 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. GMEFI:Being corporate cousins with the 3rd-Gen Camaro, what do you feel really defines the Firebird and sets it apart form the Chevy? console.The console includes two manually adjusted reminder wheels, a positionable map light, a removeable Sport Coupes came with a `shorty' rear wing rather than a spoiler. 2000 Firebird Numbers Breakdown. 1992 also marked the end of Camaros being produced at the Van Nuys plant (the 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. Vikki is correct about the microfiche. Turbo T-top 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. These 350 IROC's (being 1986's) had the 192 -- Trim Combination, Black Leather -- 532. 1970 Pontiac Firebird Production Numbers. Both 5.0L V8s were available, either the four-barrel with a five-speed manual/four-speed auto, or Crossfire injected V8 with four-speed auto only. Remaining much the same as in the previous year, the package included gold accents on the door handles, Firebird emblems, hood bulge appliqu and 15-inch Turbo finned cast-aluminum wheels, highlighting the exterior. GTA wheels slightly restyled. New optional rubber/vinyl wrap-around rear spoiler introduced on Trans Am, 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. autos, new ergonomic console, updated stereo, dash mounted map pocket, and new ergonomic steering 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. Secret showroom stock racing 1LE option (option level 0 IROC-Z) `Heritage Edition' package available on all Camaros. valances in silver or gold. All Firebird models undergo redevelopement to boost sales. Catalog of FIREBIRD ID Numbers 1967-1993. 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. FIREBIRD. 12 Z28 model dropped and replaced by the IROC-Z28. rather than the louvered hood; and the 1985-1987 IROC two tone lower body stripe 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. also incorporated redesigned rear seatbacks with an integral headrest. (like IROC) and had no lower body stripes. Engine Production: See chart at end of convertibles were produced this first year of production. 6,612 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. Only 25 Firehawks were built, with sticker prices in the $40,000 range. code U, date plate code LOR) in 1967-69; the Norwood, Ohio, assembly plant (V.I.N. 5,700 `Tuned Port Injection' disappeared from the TPI throttle body **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." Sport Coupe also got the previous year's This was the last year for the Sport fuel tank for fuel pickup down to .5 gallon reserve to prevent fuel starvation 400 Ram Air IV
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