Total Firebird production for 1986 was 110,463 cars. Drivers side air bag now standard. The pace cars were only available with the LU5 Crossfire injected 103 The 3rd-Gen Trans Am was the picture of sleek simplicity, yet it was obvious, the past had not been forgotten. S/Es added full width black taillights, body-color side moldings, lower accent paint (with striping), front/rear stabilizer bar and 14-inch turbo cast aluminum wheels with body-color flush covers. HP Tuners FPCM Support For Exhaust Control of New Camaro VIDEO: Bolt-On ZR1 vs Sketchy TA vs Boosted Z28. I think the microfiche are in order, and searches made manually. 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. So 1980 S.E. (RS) or hatchback rear edge (Z28), and a 25th Anniversary badge on dash. Updated front and rear fascia with the W62 Aero package and 157-inch finned wheels were new for 84. 1981 S.E. Nineteen-Ninety was a short and crazy model-year, impacted by a recession and Pontiacs desire to release a freshened 91 Firebird line early in the spring of 90 . L69 H.O. Pontiac marketing execs split the Firebird into 5 distinct models for 1967, broken down by engine. Base Firebirds still got the 135hp 2.8L V6 standard, but could opt for the new 170-horse TBI (Throttle Body Injection), 5.0L motor. 25 Firebird facts every enthusiast should know - Hagerty Media intake designed to utilize the bulged hood. system with `5.0 Liter H.O.' taillights. Besides making the base bird a bit more affordable (probably to move inventory) and the addition of structural enhancements and asbestos-free brake pads across the line, most of everything carried-over from 91. Hoglund was good with the idea, but refused to step on the Marketing Departments toes without a plan. new position below spoilers. GMEFI: Nice the choice of a true racer! The convertible conversion was performed on t-top GMEFI:With the early 3rd-Gen F-body light on power, was increased handling prowess a priority during development? The 89 Turbo T/A still stands as one of the fastest, best performing Trans Ams Pontiac ever built. 1969 models have the code "WS4" stamped on the body data plate located under the hood on the firewall (drivers side). fuel tank for fuel pickup down to .5 gallon reserve to prevent fuel starvation valances, Delco-Bilstein rear gas shocks, special front struts, increased spring The 350 was only available in the IROC-Z and only with Tying it all together was a specially programmed chip for the cars computer. The S/E got a new color-keyed leather-wrapped Formula steering wheel and redesigned bucket seats/headrests. The Trans Am "Power Bulge" hood discontinued in favor of new flat hood with twin Camaro convertible was introduced for the first time since 1969 (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 0 registered members (), This brought the horsepower rating up to 270. VIN 1964 & 1965; VIN 1966 & 1967; VIN 1968 & 1974; Firebird Production Numbers. 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. Cars were RS coupes with Z28 5.0 TPI or 5.7 TPI All Z28 hoods were switched from SMC to steel except the LU5 colored gap between the top 3 stripes. Larger (11.86 inch) front rotors and PBR Australian built HD front dual lighter weight pistons thus a slight horsepower increase of 240 (1989) to 245 Berlinetta was revised by an additional stripe. GMEFI:Working at GM through the 70s leading-up to its release what were your impressions of the 3rd-Gen F-body Firebird? (although interior dash badge still read `Z28 IROC-Z', rather than just `IROC-Z' I ordered the PHS docs for this car and found out it's a 350HO. 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. Leather seating was also availble on all An optional aero ground effects package was available to T/A buyers, featuring new front/rear fascias with a larger air dam, door and rocker panel extensions and lower body graphics. A total 555 T/A convertibles were produced for 1991. 350 motor was not visually distinguishable from the TPI 305. optional. code U, date plate code LOR) in 1967-69; the Norwood, Ohio, assembly plant (V.I.N. Firebird interior again meets a redesign, this time the These 350 IROC's (being 1986's) had the rear disc brakes, G80 limited slip differential, and KC4 engine oil cooler. Firebird receives restyled nose with wrap-around strips known as "bumperettes" to Down behind the lower radiator hose, stamped on the front face of the block next to the timing cover, is the engine VIN stamp. increased stopping power. The last 8 digits should match the last 8 of the dash VIN tag. 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. 3,225 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 S/E model received new cloth seats and split-folding backseat standard, with custom trim and Lear-Siegler articulating front buckets now an option. Camaro. advantage) until 1990 when G92 HAD to be specified to get the better cam in the 1979 S.E. steering for increased steering effort, larger rear stabilizer bar with stiffer suspension and full instrumentation. convertibles were produced this first year of production. code L, data plate code BL or L). ??? Z28's) produced. However, sometimes it may not be clear what a vehicle's original specifications were. wheel. On the Z28, `CAMARO' on the front Charcoal was added as a wheel accent/valance color. There are no members with birthdays on this day. ground effect skirts extending around the entire car. GM did not offer a factory convertible TTA. tuned runner design the 305 makes 215hp. Posi-traction rear axles were always standard on Trans Am models. Borg Warner To nobodys surprise, total production was down from the previous year, equaling 27,567 Firebirds built for 92. Both V8s with a five-speed manual or four-speed auto were available. became an option on the Sport Coupe but with argent accenting rather than gold I know of 5 original Goldenrod Yellow '69s, one yellow '68. normal WS6's 23mm bar. The car was GTO Production Numbers : Drivin' It Home Read on to learn how to find your car's details using our comprehensive 1967-2002 Pontiac Trans Am & Firebird VIN decoder. The "second generation" Firebirds were produced at the Norwood, Ohio, assembly plant (V.I.N. 8,692 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. the previous year's IROC were replaced by hood `power blisters' on the Z28. 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. Z28 came standard with a 3 piece rear spoiler and black horizontal 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. 117,108 *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 center cap. and all TPI 350 Z28's (1991-1992) had automatic transmissions and most had rear disc pp. The LC1 V-6 and LG4 V-8 were optional. 301 T-top Camaros 880 The 1500 15th Anniversary Trans Ams also included upgraded WS6 suspension with new 25mm rear sway bar vs the These cars were built primarily for testing and were the ones we saw tested by The 80s however, would present a new list of requirements for a fresh Bird, with a new take on an old theme. stripes. LG4 305 V-8 cars got electric cooling fan. Down drastically from 89s figures, total production was 20,532, obviously related to the factors mentioned above. Firebirds optioned with t-tops receive new Lexan plastic tops. 326 V8 The end of the L98 in the Corvette led to rough cast runners finding their way into L98 birds. bumped up 5 hp due to slightly higher lift/longer duration cam profiles, G92 option included N10 performance exhaust system (dual built aluminum calipers and more reliable parking brake actuators. aluminum Z28 wheel which were painted to match body color. often changed to sell a 305 TPI as a 350 TPI). 2,856 Total North American sales for the modern Dodge Charger follow . both in the Z28 and IROC-Z. ThirdGen Firebird production reached a high-water mark in 1984, with 128,304 units sold- almost half of which were Trans Ams. Pontiac and Firebird are Registered Trademarks with General Motors. 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. RS now Regular Production Options (RPO) Description RPO Code Price. This eliminated the mass airflow (MAF) sensor. Production Numbers. aqua, one was white, one was blue, and one was green. 1987 RS Camaro came Trans Am now available with the same ground effects as were used on the previous years pace car Turbo T-top 210 1970 Firebird Production Numbers - Forever Pontiac Forums Pontiac changes the lower dash and underdash panels. 24 Hardtop & Leather Interior Pontiac 1,555 were produced, 5 being test cars. The Sport Appearance Package side skirt flares were standard on T/A/GTA optional on Base/Formula. Z28. Trans Am made 5,753 The check digit was used for internal checks at the manufacturing plant. did not produce Firebirds during the period extending from 1972 through 1977. Data plate code systems varied by assembly plant. 28 1990 1LE B2L Instead, the 1991 Camaros were introduced early during last half of 1969 models have the code WS4 stamped on the body data plate located under the hood on the firewall (drivers side). wheel was also now standard on the Sport Coupe. is also cast into the bottom of the differential case. Total production for 1991 was 50,454, up from the previous year, partly because of the early spring release. 463 the standard Z28 aluminum wheel. *, **Note: "Y82" Stands for Special Edition with the Hurst T-top roof. had to be specified to get 3.27 rear end (was standard in 1987) as a 2.77 rear All 70-81 models are hardtop coupes. Total Firebird production dropped for 1987, totaling 88,587, down considerably from 1986. possibly old Corvette stock being used up on the Z28s since the Corvette's L98 Only 1 of the 2 cars were kept and can be seen at shows. Its dimesions were reduced, wheel base is shorter, and is a lighter car. seats with inflatable lumbar and side bolsters. All 1987 350 TPI (350 TPI) Z28's were built. After eleven model years, the reign of Pontiacs 3rd-gen Firebird was at an end. 's 18 and 23 were cancelled and never built. 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. The Formulas reappearance and budget-minded approach, was a direct response to the highly-successful Ford Mustang LX 5.0. 14,866 The 350 TPI and 5 speed 305 TPI combinations were finally New "low density" taillights have grid pattern. 403 3,760, ??? LO3 V8). 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. Van Nuys, on the other hand, used the "correct" style designation on the data plate (22887) and consequently did not imprint WS4. The Trans Am Because the Borg-Warner axles were no longer Also new for 91, was the SLP (Street Legal Performance) hop-up kit for 5.0L and 5.7L V8-equipped Firebirds. Front discs 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. P245/50ZR-16 tires. They also all came with the Borg Warner 9 Bolt and 3.27's in 87 only. 15" "AERO" wheels with smooth covers, red gauge backlighting, leather appointments, Daytona 500 graphics, and Also specific to the 87 convertibles were the one year only All Camaros came with front disc brakes. 289 1991 1LE LB9 (305 TPI) Z28's were built. Since not all cars built will ever be in any registry, the only data that can be published by a registry is the sampling it has taken. 1,817 He liked the concept of a GTO interior in a chevelle and a split Pontiac grill. Similar to the departed Cross-Fire injection engine last seen in 83, new technology prompted the release of an improved version. Then the B4C police package was added, then it was equipped with 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. At the time it was the most aerodynamic car GM ever produced. Z28 badges appeared on the right rear bumper, and on the side For 86, you could score15-inch color-coordinated cross-laced wheels as a $215 option. 1LE performance package option (option level 0 IROC-Z) became The T/A was available with optional TPI 210hp LB9 V8, received an upgraded WS6 Special Performance Handling package with 36mm front/24mm rear stabilizer bars, four-wheel disc brakes and Goodyear Gatorback tires wrapped around 157-inch High-Tech turbo cast-aluminum rims. 12 The Berlinetta also had its own unique 3rd Generation Camaros introduced: Sport Coupe, Berlinetta, and 31 The base Firebirds were blessed with a new, smoother MFI 3.1L V6 making 140hp, along with a revised interior, rear spoiler and a standard drivers side airbag now standard across the line. California, *Borg-Warner rear axle *RS available in California, Texas, and Florida only. 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. Trans Am GTA gets new "Muscle Car Color History Firebird & Trans Am 1967-1994, MBI Publishing Company, Osceola, WI. These replicas are as close to the actual pace car as any replica offered up to this time. The Trans Am is selected to pace the Indianapolis 500. Thanks. 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. L69 production stopped, leaving the LG4 as the only carburated V8 used in an F-body. Clutches Sport Coupe restyled and upgraded. available with LO3 V-8. first year for the updated interior which included drivers side airbag, All automatics now 4 speed 700R4 units. 1993-1997 Firebird Breakdown. A total 62,455 Firebirds were produced for 1988, down 26-thousand cars from 87. There are at least two extremely rare, non white, factory TTA's in existence. These are probably some of the neatest, most interesting Pontiacs around, and we would like to learn a lot more about them. 7.5 inch rear end dropped and replaced with a new 7.625 (7 5/8) 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. 1980 305 Z28 model dropped and replaced by the IROC-Z28. 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. GM makes new N10 dual catalytic converter exhaust available, freeing up 13% more power from some (1990). The LQ8 2bbl 4 cylinder, the LQ9 TBI 4 cylinder, the LC1 2bbl V-6, the rates, special jounce bumpers, 5 degrees of caster (up from 3.5 on Z28) in front 66D -- Trim Combination, Beechwood Cloth -- 3,060. valance just behind the front wheels. redesigned. 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. 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). Totals: 1979 301 That being said, production numbers are sketchy, but most figures equal 116 1LE Firebird Formulas and T/As built from 1988-92. The show and the Trans Am were a hit and first year sales of the new T/A were 52,962 units, up substantially from 1981 figures. Because of an inevitable $1200 gas-guzzler tax, assessed to V8 T/A convertibles, this remained the case until 1991. As time would tell, the Firebird especially the Trans Am would attain new heights. 7,176 There were 8,197 made. the 16x8" diamond spoke aluminum rims available in different colors such as white, red, charcoal, and black, Lower door panels were now molded in plastic instead of carpeted. By the early 80s, much if not everything had changed since the 2nd-Gens initial flight in 1970. wheel, and an overhead console. Standard tires for the Z28 were P235/55R-16 tires; P245/50ZR-16 tires 275 in 1985. Further signifying the Trans Am returning to the helm of pony car dominance, a new optional Screaming Chicken hood bird decal was available. "Pontiac Firebird 1967-2000". Firebird Production Number, Color Breakouts, Options, Etc..POST LB9 was available with automatic only. 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. 1970 Pontiac Firebird - Oldride Many of these blocks were later-year castings, which were restamped with the applicable block casting number. The 1992 option code for an SLP car was B4U. Only 25 Firehawks were built, with sticker prices in the $40,000 range. **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." For instance, it is said that about 1/3 of all 1968 Firebirds were Verdoro Green. Mid-year tuned port injected cars received blank throttle body plates rather than the "TUNED PORT INJECTION" plates of prior years, and black painted valve covers rather than the previous years silver components. After a meeting with Wade and a few napkin sketches, the pulsing back-and-fourth red light in KITTs front fascia was born and Knight Rider was a go. Five engines were available with the For example, Trans Ams produced at Norwood (style 22887) used the base Firebird code on the data plate (22387), but identified the Trans Am by means of an imprinted WS4, the UPC for the Trans Am option (UPC=Universal Production Code). 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 Corvette PASS-KEY ignition lock system 1981 S.E. Although the 3rd-Gen Firebird was starting its decent, it still had a little after-burner left for its finale. The T/A added a contoured drivers-side hood bulge with cowl-induction-like rear-facing scoop. WHERE IS THE REGISTRY??? yeahi got one of 5is that just convertibles or coupes also? Berlinetta, and the fog lamp/`CAMARO' front grille assembly of the IROC was now All center high mounted stop lamps relocated to year), new lower body stripes, and argent headlamp pockets.
