The number still represents a very strong showing by Pontiac as it prepared to roll out the second-generation Firebirds. code L, data plate code BL or L). 1981 S.E. 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. first year for the updated interior which included drivers side airbag, 2,485 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. In addition to being 500lbs lighter, the new Firebird was the most aerodynamic cam grinds. HD calipers and 11.86 front brakes became standard on the B4C 932 MSRPs started at $7155 for the base Firebird and a little over $8-grand for the S/E and Trans Am. the tach: the lesser cams have a yellow line at 4500 and red line at 5000; the Cars were equipped with range of engines of 3791 - 7471 cc (231.4 - 455.9 cui) displacement, delivering 74.5 - 257 kW (101 - 350 PS, 100 - 345 hp) of power. ThirdGen Firebird production reached a high-water mark in 1984, with 128,304 units sold- almost half of which were Trans Ams. This rear axle came with 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. Of the 1968 Firebirds I have had here, three were Verdoro Green, two Meridian Turquoise. plastic panels, with the "Trans Am" script on the right panel. Depicting a more predatory appearance, wing-like side treatment lateral skirting, completed the look. The 326 engine was rated at 285 hp and 359 lb-ft of torque, and used a four-barrel carb with dual exhaust, heavy-duty . Gone for now, were the large hood-encompassing Screaming Chickens and muscular-styling of the 60s and 70s. Standard features included all-vinyl bucket front seats, a wood grain dash and full carpeting. RS now Predominantly a Pontiac guy, he had grown-up driving and experiencing many EFI cars from the 80s to the present. 1,555 were produced, 5 being test cars. codes or motor unit numbers. color and tail lights got a gold and black horizontal divider bar. Aluminum 16" 20 slot wheels now available on all Trans Am's. Z28 model dropped and replaced by the IROC-Z28. Meridian Turquoise was a relatively rare color, so it is evident the small sampling is not representative of production figures as a whole. Charging Forward: Sifting Through the Posuers. Serious racers could get their paws on the 1LE fittings by ordering their bird with the G92 performance axle package (3.23s/5.7L-automatic or 3.42s with a 5.0L-five-speed), limited slip diff, engine oil cooler and free-flowing exhaust. Ordering G92 `without air conditioning' (C41 After some coaxing, Pontiac granted the request allowing 12-additional T/As to go to Hollywood. 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. Clutches Since 2008, hes been a freelance writer/photographer for multiple niche auto enthusiast magazines and websites. Hoglund was good with the idea, but refused to step on the Marketing Departments toes without a plan. resistent by incorporating a small resistor into the key. The 3rd-Gen Firebird benefited from performance-oriented people within Pontiac and Chevrolet who were working on the cars. 1980 301 Turbo T-top However, one was created by ASC. the 1990 model year. The convertible conversion was performed on t-top However, G92 had to be specified now to get 1979 10th Anniv. cover. Because of an inevitable $1200 gas-guzzler tax, assessed to V8 T/A convertibles, this remained the case until 1991. Firebirds optioned with t-tops receive new Lexan plastic tops. The 350 in the IROC-Z differed from the were only available with B2L or LB9/5 speed. Formula, T/A and GTA received redesigned taillights and a sharper-looking, notched decklid spoiler with integrated third brake light. Obeying Government regulations, a new standard/required third center-mounted brakelight was installed on all Firebirds at the top of the rear hatch. did not produce Firebirds during the period extending from 1972 through 1977. 400 Ram Air In 1987, the 215hp 305 TPI motor returned on the newly Base Firebird: 18,874 produced: 3,140lbs: Firebird . The new mill was wielded by a five-speed manual or optional four-speed auto-trans. VIN 1964 & 1965; VIN 1966 & 1967; VIN 1968 & 1974; Firebird Production Numbers. Shift indicator changes for the Automatic Overdrive 700-R4. The crme de le crme remained the 5.7L TPI 350-cid V8 standard in the GTA. 3rd Generation Camaros introduced: Sport Coupe, Berlinetta, and as a regular production option. Coupe, Sport Coupe LT, Z28, and IROC-Z. Standard 2.5L 4 cylinder engine dropped, multi port fuel injected 2.8L V6 now becomes being used for the G92 option, optional axle ratios changed slightly: LB9 305 Below are the specifics: Weight of Unoptioned 1987 F-Body Combinations, *Borg-Warner rear axle *RS available in only LB9 and L98 platforms updated with new speed density fuel injection. The NACA style hood ducts were All 5 spd 305 TPI Camaros came with the better cam (25hp lighter in weight and tinted darker, but are more dome shaped and age rapidly. 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. Trans Am and Formula get optional 140 mph speedometer. 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. 5,079 Thanks for the info. Anyone have any idea? All V8's receive serpentine belt systems and A/C compressors move to HP Tuners FPCM Support For Exhaust Control of New Camaro VIDEO: Bolt-On ZR1 vs Sketchy TA vs Boosted Z28. PDF files of the data: 1998-2002 Firebird Breakdown. Trans Am regardless. 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. 2,084 rates, special jounce bumpers, 5 degrees of caster (up from 3.5 on Z28) in front Corvette's P255/50ZR16 arrangement. year), new lower body stripes, and argent headlamp pockets. G92 (performance axle ratio) only available on IROC-Z for 1985. rather than the four-color Z28 body stripe. 1979 403 2001 Firebird Numbers Breakdown. Nineteen eighty-fourwould be the last year for the Y84 Special Edition Recaro Package. (25), especially given that you are starting out of with a low number production (7708) Formula Firebirds to begin with. Firebird Formula gets new high tech 16x8" aluminum With the 1st-, 2nd- and 4th-Gen Birds considered to be among the more coveted examples, the 82-92 cars seem always to get shortchanged from enthusiasts although we have a feeling thats about to change. FIREBIRD 25th ANNIVERSARY DAYTONA 500 LIMITED EDITION TRANS AM: Marking the 25th Anniversary of the Daytona 500 and the Trans Ams pace car duties in the 1984 race, Pontiac announced the planned-production of 2500 replicas. Not engulfing the entire hood, the new single-color appliqu bird of prey was a nice nostalgic finishing touch and for only $95, why not? 326 V8 stripes. 5 speed manual was introduced and was only manual LB9 Tuned Port Injected 305 is L69 production stopped, leaving the LG4 as the only carburated V8 used in an F-body. 1973 Production Numbers 1973 Base Firebird Production 1973 Esprit Production L.E. code N, data plate code NOR), and at the Van Nuys, California, assembly plant (V.I.N. cam change. The new IROC-Z option was available on the Z28 and came with In addition to being 500lbs lighter, the new Firebird was the most aerodynamic production Firebird to date. motor introduced mid-year (March 1, 1983). were the LG4 and L69. 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. The eighth digit of the VIN is and `8' for 350 TPI's and an `F' for 305 1,107 steering for increased steering effort, larger rear stabilizer bar with stiffer 2,856 9 bolt differential is available for first time. Adding Special Edition to its title, the Recaro T/A was back for another model year. 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). All rear disc brake optioned Firebirds now receive The 1990 model year was only a half year of production due to 1987 model year). 72 Pontiac was contracted to supply four T/As to Universal Studios, two for beauty shots and two stunt cars. Drawing heavily from the 1988 Banshee concept show car, 91 Firebirds received a new front and rear fascia, employing body-color Endura thermoplastic, a material familiar to GTO and Firebird owners from the late 60s-early 70s. Formulas got the aero-style rear deck lid spoiler, air conditioning, tinted glass, machine-finished deep-dish High-Tech cast-aluminum wheels and standard TBI 5.0L rated at 170hp, both (LB9) 5.0Ls and the 5.7L were an option. 3,050 Sport Coupe took on the appearance of the defunct regular Z28 except for: `CAMARO' guests, and 6 In this case, a VIN decoder can be used to gain some insight. A selection of these cars were used for all four seasons, while a handful went over to Larsons other TV project, The Fall Guy. One other difference between a JH: The 1LE was developed for both Firebird and Camaro, to compete in the IMSA (International Motor Sports Association) races against foreign competition like the Porsche 944 and Nissan 300ZX. 1981 301 5,700, 8,605 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. This sampling may or may not be representative of the population in general. 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. The notch back The 5.7L was an optional engine on Formula and Trans Am with automatic only. The standard fuel injected 90hp 2.5L 4 cylinder Pontiac After less than impressive sales, 1986 would be the last year for the S/E model, with only 2259 units sold. Paint RPO's change for a new base-coat, clear-coat process. exterior badges were replaced with IROC-Z badges. Midyear the L69 high output 305 was introduced. only 203-65Beaumont Custom converts with a 6cyl were made, and concencus says there were only 23 made with a 327 the Sport Deluxe, HTs, I was under the impression that 8910 65s were made that year. 68 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. 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. The 1982 Firebird shared its roof panel, rear hatch, side glass and doors with the Camaro, but had Firebird-unique hoods, rear-quarter panels and front fenders, fascias and obviously, headlights. I know of 5 original Goldenrod Yellow '69s, one yellow '68. Employing a 62-degree raked windshield, frameless rear hatch glass with compound-convex curves and a pointed beak-like front fascia with Firebird-exclusive pop-up headlights; the wind cheating wedge shape produced a miniscule (0.323 Cd), the lowest coefficient of drag in GMs test history. Created and produced by Glen A Larson, word has it, the first choice of car was a Datsun (pre-Nissan) 300ZX. 65 Join today and help support and build the best of all Pontiac Clubs in the world. In an effort to dissuade posers from ordering 1LE equipped machines (and to save weight), most every convenience feature was deleted, including the AC (C41 AC-delete) and all but the drivers seat in some cases. The Firebird was the base model, equivelant to the Camaro Sport Coupe, the Firebird SE was a higher option level which could be loaded with more options than the Trans Am. 1981 S.E. Oldsmobile Engine Color; Cutlass Production Numbers; Mopar Decoding. Van Nuys, on the other hand, used the correct style designation on the data plate (22887) and consequently did not imprint WS4. 9,874 P215/65R15 Goodyear Eagle GT radials with 15" cast aluminum wheels, stiffer springs, thicker front and rear 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. was adopted for all Camaros. 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. 305 The next 1 or 2 numbers represent the date, and the last number is the year. special silver and blue paint scheme, special 4-color lower body striping, Indy Thanks, Greg. bumper. transmissions were required on all 1985/1986 TPI powered cars. The "second generation" Firebirds were produced at the Norwood, Ohio, assembly plant (V.I.N. first available. GMEFI:Being corporate cousins with the 3rd-Gen Camaro, what do you feel really defines the Firebird and sets it apart form the Chevy? (350 TPI) Z28's were built. on LT and Sport Coupe). This Corvette derived motor pumped-out 225hp/330lb-ft- mated only to a four-speed automatic. 1990 RS's are the only planned, but then dropped. As time would tell, the Firebird especially the Trans Am would attain new heights. its in my garage too, that one still has its orig brakes on her, honest #2 car. Air conditioning delete (C41) (standard heater), Performance exhaust system (N10) (dual catalytic converters), Aluminum spare wheel with smaller spare tire (N64), Larger (11.86 inch) front rotors with Girlock or PBR Australian built HD Nineteen-Eighty Nine is one such year in Firebird lore, producing a fierce phoenix for the ages. New improvements evolve the interior by adding new Recaro styled seats, a new dash with inch rear end for all Camaros. Someone may have really wanted a convertible and engine type was not all that important. 305 Pages highlighting differences in decals, rims, interiors and more. (XWL). Email: contact@drivinithome.com. Instead of the Camaro's dual snorkle aircleaner, the L69 Trans Am received yet another functional cold air Also included were Recaro leather seats, special was a higher option level which could be loaded with more options than the Trans Am. The CHMSL moved to the spoiler (which was slightly increased in A few things can be 400 Z28 selected as the Indy 500 pace car. Trim touches included a color-coordinated leather-wrapped three-spoke formula steering wheel, body-color side moldings, while amodified WS6 handling package with power front disc/rear drum brakes improved the overall driving experience substantially over the base Firebird. codes or motor unit numbers. Wrap-around spoiler updated and now standard on Trans Am and Formula. The new motor and EFI, was the writing on the wall for Firebird performance enthusiasts as the good ol days, were slowly but surely returning. Click the button below for a free full-color restoration parts catalog. spiders. The 89 Turbo T/A still stands as one of the fastest, best performing Trans Ams Pontiac ever built. standard heater) added the 1LE performance package. The CHMSL was moved from the spoiler to the inside required CHMSL (center high mounted stop light) mounted externally on the If you do not yet have a Pontiac, or just enjoy sharing information and learning about them.welcome! T-tops are also redesigned to use That being said, the GTA soon found itself separating from the competition and appealing to a more upscale and enthusiast buyer-more of the usual for the Pontiac Firebird. Further attempts to put the Trans Am into higher regard include a new digital dash and a new overhead G92 and L98(B2L) cars finally got the Borg-Warner HD 7.75 inch I ordered the PHS docs for this car and found out it's a 350HO. 4 of the cars were painted colors other than the mandatory Red. Mid-year, additional Engine Block Date Code. In models with custom interiors a new horse collar seat design was introduced that would be popular until 1977. 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. These 350 IROC's (being 1986's) had the Two optional V8s were available, the 160-horse 305-cid 5.0L V8 or H.O. Similar to the departed Cross-Fire injection engine last seen in 83, new technology prompted the release of an improved version. The 350 (only) received An easy way to identify the type of cam on an LB9 car is to look at Camaros were built. had new styling with a front bumper and recessed grille that was molded out of Endura rubber and painted the same color as the car to giving it a bumperless appearance. Z28. Firebird 2-Door Hardtop: 67,032 Convertible: 15,528 Number Produced: 82,560 Tempest Standard 2-Door Coupe: 17,978 4-Door Sedan: 13,136 4-Door Wagon: 3,495 Number Produced: 34,609 Tempest Custom 2-Door Coupe: 12,469 4-Door Sedan: 17,445 2-Door Hardtop: 30,512 4-Door Hardtop: 5,493 Convertible: 4,082 4-Door Wagon: 5,324 Number Produced: 75,325 Lemans steering wheel with `Berlinetta' badge. Trans Am made air induction hood. Trans Am's ground effects restyled as well. new 16x8 aluminum rims, P245/50VR-16 Z Rated Goodyear Gatorback tires, fog lights, In this chart, 2005 and 2006 figures are estimated based on US and Canadian sales. The LG4 V-8 was Carrying over the revisions from 86, the third brakelight was now nicely integrated into the rear spoiler on all Firebirds. Because of the late-1971 GM worker's strike, production for the 1972 Firebirds was extremely low, and fortunately sales rebounded in 1973. CHASSIS/SUSPENSION: These blocks will not have V.I.N. These factors lead to 1990 model-year production ceasing by Dec 1989. equiped 305 producing 145hp. The S/E got a new color-keyed leather-wrapped Formula steering wheel and redesigned bucket seats/headrests. 1981 301 T-top The Berlinetta also had its own unique Engine choices remained the same, as did the convertible option-outfitting 1265 base birds and 663 T/As for 1992. V6 with a two-barrel Rochester carburetor and five-speed manual. replace the old grille/solid inserts. The Firebird was the base model, equivelant to the Camaro Sport Coupe, the Firebird SE Other Sources Report the following: 30320 Total, 21,367 Base, 2,610 Formulas, 5514 T/As, 829 GTAs. chronology for more cam info. IROC-Z door decals were moved from the front of the doors to the rear. Updated front and rear fascia with the W62 Aero package and 157-inch finned wheels were new for 84. There is no production breakdown for color options. Windshield slope is 60 degrees, about 3 degrees steeper than anything GM had tried before it. Both (LB9) 5.0L V8s were allotted an additional five-ponies, bringing output to 205hp/auto and 230hp for the stick. The LT option incorporated most of the Berlinetta's 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. different leather boot. equipped (t-top models have extra bracing) Camaros by ASC. 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. slightly: the ridges on top of the plenum did not extend as far forward. "Pontiac Firebird 1967-2000". LG4 4bblbl V-8, and the twin TBI LU5 V-8. 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. He liked the concept of a GTO interior in a chevelle and a split Pontiac grill. 3,444 "Y88" Stands for the Gold Special Edition**, ***Note: 1978 was an especially bad year for keeping track of numbers and engines and transmissions. The new-look front air dam was better integrated to the body and included fog lights at either corner. Using the same body as the 83 pace car replicas, but with new 16" 20 slot convex aluminum wheels to the 82 Corvette's 5.7L and producing 165hp. Rounding-out the front suspension, coil springs were mounted between the lower control arm and X-member. These units can be identified by their 9 bolt body-colored rally wheels. In 1988 only, this wheel rather White-painted W62 Aero ground effects package with white grille slot inserts and medium blue trim/graphics (including hood bulge and 5.0-liter H.O. 78TA.com, LLC All Rights Reserved. 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. Content of G92 was expanded and purchased as a `performance Model year production numbers for 1982 were an impressive 116,364 units, as compared to 70,899 in 1981. differential, and KC4 engine oil cooler were still required on all 5.7 and G92 12 Pontiac 305 rather than the base LO3 V-8. 1987 RS Camaro came The original 215hp 305 TPI motor came out in 1985 available G92 could be ordered two ways: At least two of these test cars were sold to private individuals. *, **Note: "Y82" Stands for Special Edition with the Hurst T-top roof. Not the same since several colors are unique to Firebirds, but it generally gives some good trends. New "low density" taillights have grid pattern. body colored ground effects, and special GTA horn button. Itwas meant to be a complete performance package, highly discouraged for street-use and only for serious road racers. Convertibles could have V6 or either of the 5.0L V8s no 5.7L engineandcame standard with the Sport Appearance Package. 1981 305 VIDEO: Wade Rhodes Breaks the TBSS N/A Record Again! LG4 305 V-8 cars got electric cooling fan. and only with 5 speed manual. motor came with a higher lift and longer duration cam, dual snorkel intake Other special packages were also available such as the Recaro trim package which Channeling its inner Italiano, Pontiacs GTA (Grand Turismo Americano), was meant to be the ultimate grand-touring Trans Am. CAMARO on front license plate panel, .5 inch lowered ride height, body colored 4,831 Z28 got a large Ferrari F40 style rear wing. Reportedly, three convertibles were produced by ASC (American Sunroof Company) and PAS. 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. Catalog of FIREBIRD ID Numbers 1967-1993. Accessory switches get new OHC-6 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). valance just behind the front wheels. All Z28's came with Also standard with the package, leather Recaro seats with adjustable thigh/lumbar supports and an ETR AM/FM stereo radio with cassette, seek/scan function, graphic equalizer and clock. available 5 spd / 305 TPI combination only. GTA wheels slightly restyled. 463 models. The other features included gray multitone and white leather Recaro interior, steering wheel, shifter, and parking brake handle, white striped taillights, white The Z28 also came with front, side, and rear lower body And I guestimated to compensate for that. 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. With your average Formula Firebird coming in at under $13,000, it offered great bang for the buck. The 350 TPI and 5 speed 305 TPI combinations were finally The limited edition cars featured full body Following the Trans Am GTAs success the previous year, Pontiac got even more serious about performance in 1988. available on the IROC-Z28 after alot of testing. 896 The 3rd-Gen Trans Am was the picture of sleek simplicity, yet it was obvious, the past had not been forgotten. Total production for 1991 was 50,454, up from the previous year, partly because of the early spring release. 93-106 . fuel tank for fuel pickup down to .5 gallon reserve to prevent fuel starvation

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