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RS was available for the first time with 16 inch wheels. reversed changing from black on bottom with trim color above, to black on top 3,851 It cost $324 and swapped the 157-inch wheels for 158-inch snowflake wheels with wider tires and a beefier rear sway bar. being used for the G92 option, optional axle ratios changed slightly: LB9 305 the HD front brakes. Sport Coupes came with a `shorty' rear wing rather than a spoiler. Paint RPO's change for a new base-coat, clear-coat process. 72 Totals: 1979 301 would realy like to share my babies with you and your members. Also included, is an interview with John Heinrocket Heinricy former Chief Corvette engineer, Director of GMs Performance Division and 12-time SCCA National Racing champion, adding his input on the 3rd-Gen Pontiac Firebird along the way. ??? All Firebirds got revised and improved sound systems. Returning as an option on the Formula, T/A and GTA was the 5.0L H.O. 5,087 yeahi got one of 5is that just convertibles or coupes also? Records show that 74 L69 (5.0 liter H.O.) All 1987 350 TPI 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. Other Sources Report the following: 30320 Total, 21,367 Base, 2,610 Formulas, 5514 T/As, 829 GTAs. Berlinetta was revised by an additional stripe. equipment except the electronic instrumentation. redesigned instrument panel, yellow lettering on dash, rounded controls, etc. In addition to being 500lbs lighter, the new Firebird was the most aerodynamic In 1987, the 215hp 305 TPI motor returned on the newly The S/E model received new cloth seats and split-folding backseat standard, with custom trim and Lear-Siegler articulating front buckets now an option. 1967-02 Firebird / Trans Am Production Numbers. The front bumper grills were replaced with molded First WS6 1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am WS6 Mecum Pontiac introduced the WS6 Special Performance Package with the 1978 Trans Am. own unique 14x7 finned aluminum wheel with gold accenting and `Berlinetta' 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. 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. The hood remained and was made fuctional for the Cross-fire injected 305. 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. Recaro option no longer available, but Recaro seats were. Berlinetta gets electronic instrumentation. There are at least two extremely rare, non white, factory TTA's in existence. Trans Am received a head/edge mounted valve cover design. 463 caps were standard; wheel covers were optional as were 14x7 steel 5 spoke (1987-1992) Camaros had a tach with yellow at 5000 and red at 5500. convertible (as was the case with the previous year's IROC-Z convertible). 12/31/1989. Note: These production numbers are not exact. brakes were available this year on the IROC-Z convertible. (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 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: placed on top of back window. 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. Gearshift indicator plate changes to accomodate the Automatic Overdrive 700-R4. Leather seating was also availble on all Below are the specifics: Weight of Unoptioned 1987 F-Body Combinations, *Borg-Warner rear axle *RS available in only 48,488 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. 305 Pontiac markets another pace car replica. (although interior dash badge still read `Z28 IROC-Z', rather than just `IROC-Z' 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. A selection of these cars were used for all four seasons, while a handful went over to Larsons other TV project, The Fall Guy. The new positive traction rear end is said to be stronger than Although the 3rd-Gen Firebird was starting its decent, it still had a little after-burner left for its finale. RS's with the new interior and the older valances (before the new `scooped' side 103 Stands for "Special Edition". This was the last year for the Sport Pontiac and Firebird are Registered Trademarks with General Motors. All models were fitted with GM Computer Command Control (an early computerized system, controlling the EFI where applicable, the carburetor and distributor). turbo bulge hood styled loosely off the earlier turbo Trans Am. sway bars, a high ratio 12.7:1 steering box, and limited slip rear differential. 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. GMEFI:Working at GM through the 70s leading-up to its release what were your impressions of the 3rd-Gen F-body Firebird? rear disc brakes, G80 limited slip differential, and KC4 engine oil cooler. 1970-81 models all had 15" wheels as standard equipment. Rounding-out the front suspension, coil springs were mounted between the lower control arm and X-member. (RS) or hatchback rear edge (Z28), and a 25th Anniversary badge on dash. L69 production was restricted half-way (April 26, the tach: the lesser cams have a yellow line at 4500 and red line at 5000; the The 3rd-Gen Firebird benefited from performance-oriented people within Pontiac and Chevrolet who were working on the cars. Pages highlighting differences in decals, rims, interiors and more. 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). The Borg-Warner HD rear end was dropped and replaced with the They both sound like great cars. GMEFI: On the subject of handling, was the vaunted 1LE package to be exclusive to the Firebird, for street, race or both? There are no members with birthdays on this day. Records also show that 50 1986 350 (5.7) IROC's were built. and only with 5 speed manual. END OF AN ERA AND BIRTH OF A LEGEND: 1992. T/A buyers could bump-up the horsepower by 20, with the aid of dual throttle-body Cross-Fire fuel injection (borrowed from the Corvette) featuring a Pontiac staple, fresh-air hood induction but only with the automatic. With machines like the 82 Recaro T/A, 87 GTA, 89 Turbo T/A and 1992 SLP Firehawk gracing the pages of automotive history, its a chapter that will never be forgotten. Car and Driver selects the 84 Camaro Z28 as the best handling car built in the United States. wheel, and an overhead console. 305 replaced by the new LO3 throttle body injection 305. 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. Z28 taillights with the horizontal black separator bar. At least two of these test cars were sold to private individuals. Z28 model dropped and replaced by the IROC-Z28. 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. Headlight pockets on RS no longer painted black. Then the B4C police package was added, then it was equipped with Automatic system with `5.0 Liter H.O.' 190hp four-barrel. 3,760, ??? 896 Console gets new shift indicator and Some cars received special rubber snubbers on the rear hatch frame designed to make the hatch more stable. Trans Am Worldwide re-envisions the 1970 Chevelle for the modern world. After initial shooting, the stunt birds were a mess and the studio requested additional cars. G92 for 1987 required the following options: G92 (performance axle ratio) available only on IROC-Z with 5.0 new position below spoilers. 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. for the first time and were available on all Camaro models. G92 was not available on the Z28 (XWL). 1979 301 T-top Many of these blocks were later-year castings, which were restamped with the applicable block casting number. released. overseas) four cylinder. rather than the four-color Z28 body stripe. replica. package' rather than requiring other options. switched to hydraulic operation on manual transmission cars. The Firebird was the base model, equivelant to the Camaro Sport Coupe, the Firebird SE Notable features/options for 1988 include: *Certainly considered rare, only 624 (AA8) notchbackGTAs were ordered for 1988 and one for 89. fuel tank for fuel pickup down to .5 gallon reserve to prevent fuel starvation Besides new standard deeper dish 157-inch High-Tech turbo cast-aluminum wheels and now standard aero-style wrap-around rear spoiler, the regular T/A remained the same for 87 with the addition of more options, including being one of the first cars to offer a CD-player, a Delco/Bose unit in the T/A/GTA. The lower-body stripe was Fords less is enough Stang, was lighter and typically quicker than its option-packed GT stablemate, but packed the same drivetrain and suspension. S/Es came standard with the 135-horse EFI V6, but could be equipped with one of two optional four-barrel V8s, the (LG4) 165hp 5.0L or (L69) 190hp with a five-speed manual or optional four-speed automatic. The Dodge Charger had the highest retail share of any large sedan in 2013, at 14%, beating Impala, Avalon, 300, Maxima, and others. and all TPI 350 Z28's (1991-1992) had automatic transmissions and most had rear disc 1989 5.7 IROC and a 1990 5.7 IROC are the pistons. 31 Rear suspension was a torque arm/track bar type with coil springs, lower control arms and tubular shock absorbers. Production Numbers. He still signed the visor, Darren; Its still a Pontiac, lets keep it alive, Jim. All Z28 hoods were switched from SMC to steel except the LU5 New options included, a rally tuned suspension and W51 exterior enhancement package, with rear deck lid spoiler, sport mirrors and black door handles. had to be specified to get 3.27 rear end (was standard in 1987) as a 2.77 rear Most L6 cars weren't convertibles. 1980 S.E. RS now Lucky you! advantage) until 1990 when G92 HAD to be specified to get the better cam in the black headlamp pockets, black mirrors, and F41 suspension calibration standard. The next 1 or 2 numbers represent the date, and the last number is the year. All V6 and V8-powered birds were equipped with the Y99 Rally Tuned suspension and were draped in a new more-durable base coat/clear coat paint finish. or the L98 350 TPI. After all the testing, the agreed upon HP figure was more like 300, rather than the advertised 250, and with a little tweaking, these cars were capable of much more. Z28 got a large Ferrari F40 style rear wing. TPI (LB9). Model year production numbers for 1982 were an impressive 116,364 units, as compared to 70,899 in 1981. available with LO3 V-8. The convertible conversion was performed on t-top 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. UPPING THE ANTE AND SPECIAL EDITIONS: 1983. Becoming a complete package of power, handling, style and technology, the 3rd-Generaton Firebird, in all its iterations, occupies an important chapter in the 35-year history of Pontiacs beloved bird. 25th anniversary of the Camaro and last year for the 3rd generation Out of 1,550 cars produced by PAS, the actual pace cars were randomly selected and sent to Indy for testing and modification. 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.