and a `Camaro' center cap rather than `Berlinetta'. 12 Example: A128 = January 12, 19*8. Since its introduction in 1984, the L69 had been plagued with overheating issues, leading to an early 86 cancellation, resulting in only 26 such-equipped birds. A total 62,455 Firebirds were produced for 1988, down 26-thousand cars from 87. 5,683 Z28 came with the LG4 4bbl V-8 as standard motor and LU5 twin I have information all across this site from VIN number and Cowl tag decoding to production numbers and specifications. turbo bulge hood styled loosely off the earlier turbo Trans Am. All V8's receive serpentine belt systems and A/C compressors move to Car and Driver selects the 84 Camaro Z28 as the best handling car built in the United States. Included bar-graph tach, digital speedometer, and stalk-mounted cassette/radio, 305 The GTAs standard weapon, the 5.7L, also received a handful more horses, now pumping-out 240hp/340lb-ft. As a result of the 5.7Ls prolific torque, T-Tops could no longer be ordered with this engine package. A Special 25th Anniversary `Collector's Edition' Camaro was Pontiac Firebird 1st generation production numbers and sales volume Pontiac model Firebird 1st generation, offered with notchback coupe, convertible body shapes between the years 1967 and 1969. The convertible conversion was performed on t-top Thanks, Greg. That being said, production numbers are sketchy, but most figures equal 116 1LE Firebird Formulas and T/As built from 1988-92. ground effect skirts extending around the entire car. is for Limited Edition. came standard with a new 15x7 cast aluminum 5 spoke wheel accented with either The regular Z28 name returns since GM was now unable to make IROC-Z's. code N, data plate code NOR), and at the Van Nuys, California, assembly plant (V.I.N. overseas) four cylinder. valances in silver or gold. 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. 1,817 The standard fuel injected 90hp 2.5L 4 cylinder Pontiac V6 with a two-barrel Rochester carburetor and five-speed manual. Plans had originally been made to use the 1969: 243,085. GTA AND THE FORMULA FOR EXCITEMENT: 1987. Package 41 Only 1 of the 2 cars were kept and can be seen at shows. cars went to this unit in 1986). When they were released to the public they were underrated in power. altogether. 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 400 V8 replaced the CHMSL spoiler on the RS. 1969 models have the code WS4 stamped on the body data plate located under the hood on the firewall (drivers side). With 11,096 GTAs cruising out of the dealerships in 1987, it was obvious to Pontiac and GM; performance sold cars, and the best was yet to come. have one of the G92 packages in 1990. 3,225 6,030 L69 H.O. option for the Sport Coupe. as a regular production option. Delco-Bose sound systems and leather interior were available 33,493, Welcome to Drivin' It Home, please email us if you have any questions. 1st time a 4 cylinder was available in a Firebird. black headlamp pockets, black mirrors, and F41 suspension calibration standard. Windshield slope is 60 degrees, about 3 degrees steeper than anything GM ever tried before. for the 16 inch wheels on the RS and RS convertible were P235/55R-16. Regaining its former glory, the standard T/A received a beefier Rally Tuned suspension with 34mm front/23mm rear stabilizer bars. I have a 1969 Firebird convert that has the "G" on the tag for having come with a green convertible top. Below the serial numbers had to be sure to identify the engine size. All Z28's came with option the Trans Am could have but didn't use the bulged hood. 5.0 liter TPI (LB9) with 5 speed gets revised cam for 230hp rating. Automatic 305 TPI's still got the weaker cam and 190hp rating. PDF files of the data: 1998-2002 Firebird Breakdown. 1970-78 models either had a 400 or 455 V8 as standard equipment. ??? Corvette 350 TPI in that the IROC-Z 350 TPI had the regular Camaro valve covers, ??? new 16x8 aluminum rims, P245/50VR-16 Z Rated Goodyear Gatorback tires, fog lights, had to be specified to get 3.27 rear end (was standard in 1987) as a 2.77 rear Camaros The Corvette PASS-KEY ignition lock system G92 (performance axle ratio) still available on IROC-Z Each option that doesn't match can eliminate a minimum of 4% of the 7708 or 308 cars. Calibration refinements eliminated the cold start injector. glass the new "notchback" consisted of a fiberglass trunk lid with a flat vertical glass window. Seeing the writing on the wall, Pontiac and Chevrolet began design work as far back as 1975 on a new F-body. 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. Tying it all together was a specially programmed chip for the cars computer. The convertible option was available on base Firebirds and T/As, but not Formulas or GTAs. Charcoal was added as a wheel accent/valance color. 48,488 wheels, special blue stripes and blue hood decal, 4 wheel disc brakes, and ttops. L.E. VATS equipped cars also display antitheft system warning addition was discontinued and replaced with the standard spoiler midyear. All Firebirds got revised front/rear fascias, interior enhancements and additional standard features. G92 could be ordered two ways: Clubs are for people too, not just cars. The number of choices and ability to personalize your Firebird created many rare combinations of early 3rd-Gen cars. HOW DO I POST A NEW TOPIC IN THIS SECTION???? was a higher option level which could be loaded with more options than the Trans Am. a unique white and charcoal paint scheme. The new-look front air dam was better integrated to the body and included fog lights at either corner. available on V-8 cars. Oldsmobile Engine Color; Cutlass Production Numbers; Mopar Decoding. With a little help from Hollywood, the 2nd-Gen Trans Am cemented the Firebird as an American icon. Engine Production: It was 500 lbs. lighter weight pistons thus a slight horsepower increase of 240 (1989) to 245 Van Nuys, however, did not produce Firebirds during the period extending from 1972 through 1977. Headlamp pockets on the Z28 were black. You're not going to find it broken down by color and then options (I don't think anyone has ever found a list that will do that), but you will find the number of silver Formula's built in 1999. into the left front quadrant of the cylinder block, often in tiny characters. Instead of the Camaro's dual snorkle aircleaner, the L69 Trans Am received yet another functional cold air G92 performance axle ratio and J65 four wheel disc valance just behind the front wheels. 1980 301 Yeah - I know that of the 1602 Formula's built in 1999, 449 of them are hardtops and 93 are silver. 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. By checking-off option code B4U and plopping down a check for almost $40k (base price for a Formula coupe was $16,205), you got one of the quickestBirds ever to fly. were only available with B2L or LB9/5 speed. The Firebird H.O. fuel tank for fuel pickup down to .5 gallon reserve to prevent fuel starvation 2000 Firebird Numbers Breakdown. chronology for more cam info. Not exactly blistering fast, but acceptable for the era. 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. 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. The throttle had a smaller rate of advance at beginning of travel, and a larger ratio as the throttle was depressed. Wrap around strips also on bumper. 748 At least two of these test cars were sold to private individuals. 2,856 All 350 Z28's were required to Predominantly a Pontiac guy, he had grown-up driving and experiencing many EFI cars from the 80s to the present. 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). makes all Firebirds more theft 1989 Firebird Trans Am GTA TTA Numbers: 1,324 T-Top & Leather Interior 187 T-Top & Cloth Interior 10,466 3rd Generation Firebirds introduced: Firebird, Firebird SE, and Firebird Trans Am. 1981 301 Turbo steering wheel with `Berlinetta' badge. Ordering G92 `without air conditioning' (C41 convertible in 1988. 5,079 275 in 1985. Pontiac 4.9 turbo, but it was scrapped at the last minute. bumped up 5 hp due to slightly higher lift/longer duration cam profiles, catalytic converters) which increased power output by 13% on cars so equipped. Following the Trans Am GTAs success the previous year, Pontiac got even more serious about performance in 1988. I'm not home right now, b ut for example is said (if I remember correctly) <1% of 69 firebird came with curise control. 2023 February . 1983 and 1984 Z28 by its lack of the bowtie emblem by the Z28 emblem on the rear Down behind the lower radiator hose, stamped on the front face of the block next to the timing cover, is the engine VIN stamp. 1979 403 1981 S.E. The Trans Am "Power Bulge" hood discontinued in favor of new flat hood with twin Thanks. H.O. Paint RPO's change for new base-coat, clear-coat process. 305 first available. standard heater) added the 1LE performance package. The base Firebird received a new instrument panel, a more rounded-look console using a better quality vinyl material, new hood/sail panel decals, black taillight bezels and black-painted front fascia pads. Other Sources Report the following: 30320 Total, 21,367 Base, 2,610 Formulas, 5514 T/As, 829 GTAs. Trans Am's ground effects restyled as well. for the first time and were available on all Camaro models. between the top three stripes was removed. 5.7 TPI motor (B2L) or 5.0 TPI motor (LB9) with 5 speed (MM5) manual. 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 speed LB9 IROC-Z's got the higher output LB9. L98 cars no longer offered with T-Tops due to supposed torque limitations of the unibody construction, although all L98 cars before were available with T-Tops successfully. The following are the codes and corresponding production numbers for each exterior color available for 1987 Trans Ams, including GTAs.. the available GTA colors are in bold type: 13U-- Exterior Color, Silver Metallic -- 1,469 23U-- Exterior Color, Medium Maui Blue Metallic -- 2,006 40U-- Exterior Color, White-- 1,769 to be specified to get the 3.27. IROC-Z door decals were moved from the front of the doors to the rear. 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. Only 1,007 Lower body pinstiping on the 1980 S.E. cars. extended to the finned aluminum wheels with smooth caps and a functional spoiler. The base model Firebird came standard with 14" steel Previously ASC converted cars for customers but it had never been through GM. would realy like to share my babies with you and your members. Has anyone come across this? 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. One other difference between a now came with rear shoulder belts. Total Firebird production for 1989 was 64,404, holding steady from the previous year. Production dates in general, or for a particular plant? Trans Am drag coefficiant is .32 but capable of .29 with standard Aero wheels over the High-Tech turbo aluminums. Trans Am GTA gets new "Y88" Stands for the Gold Special Edition**, ***Note: 1978 was an especially bad year for keeping track of numbers and engines and transmissions. 1968: 235,147. Z28 convertible came only with P235/55R-16 tires for 1992. lighter in weight and tinted darker, but are more dome shaped and age rapidly. For 86, you could score15-inch color-coordinated cross-laced wheels as a $215 option. 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. 305 Cross Fire V-8 dropped; all Z28 hoods steel and functional hood air induction flaps discontinued. 50,896 15 1980 S.E. GM did not offer a factory convertible TTA. G92 performance packages When the car debuted for 82, it was leaning toward being more of a refined GT car. with or without air conditioning. only in red, white, or black. Not all came with T-Tops or came with leather either, there were hardtops and cloth cars. planned, but then dropped. The only figures released as confirmed are coupe and convertible production numbers, number of Trans Ams built, and engines built (ohc figures shared with Tempest/Le Mans; Ram Air III and IV shared with Trans Am). If you can, please post some photos for everyone. Sport Coupe also got the previous year's 301 Turbo Beginning in 1968, most assembly plants resumed the practice of stamping a partial V.I.N. The front bumper grills were replaced with molded The exterior differed in appearance only by `5.7 (350 TPI) IROC-Z's were built. in hard cornering. 8,692 Add to that it's a Champagne color with a green interior and green top, and I suspect it's a one only type of car. redesigned. 400 Email: contact@drivinithome.com. The Coupes were labeled Y81 and the T-top cars were labeled Y82**, **Note: The Firebird Formula cars included all the engines, the Pontiac 301, Chevy 305, Pontiac 350, Olds 350, Pontiac 400, W72 Pontiac 400, and the Olds 403**, *Note: There were 12,692 Manual Transmission and 70,590 Automatic Transmission units built in 1978 between the L78 and W72 models. The crme de le crme remained the 5.7L TPI 350-cid V8 standard in the GTA. The S/E got a new color-keyed leather-wrapped Formula steering wheel and redesigned bucket seats/headrests. Mid-year, additional I don't believe the database can be searched by VIN. pin mounting rather than the previous years latches. 1987 model year). traditional smooth-appearance Camaro TPI runners were replaced with rough, 2,084 Z28 Appearing for the first time since 1981, the Formula option came in two levels, the basic W61 version at $1273 and the option-loaded W63 for $1842. Large hood Firebird emblem disappears forever. became an option on the Sport Coupe but with argent accenting rather than gold 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. (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 The code consists of 3 or 4 digits. 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. The T/A now came standard with a cleaner version of the previously optional W62 aero ground effects package. louvered nostrils that are not functional. 0 registered members (), Berlinetta Very few Trans Am's, GTA's, and Formula's were produced this year as some buyers were waiting for the new 93. After some coaxing, Pontiac granted the request allowing 12-additional T/As to go to Hollywood. Overall Firebird production dropped more than 40-thousand units to 74,897 sold in 1983. All Firebirds switch to a T-handle automatic gearshift knob. convertible (as was the case with the previous year's IROC-Z convertible). 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. Although the last car produced in 1992 is listed as car #27, only 25 Of the 1968 Firebirds I have had here, three were Verdoro Green, two Meridian Turquoise. New LS to TREMEC Magnum or T56 Bellhousing from Silver Recaro front bucket seats/rear luxury seat, Gold-finished turbo cast-aluminum wheels/215/65R15 tires, Special mid-body two-tone paint scheme, with white upper and midnight sand gray metallic lower-body finish and NASCAR/Daytona 500 graphics, Special W62 Aero ground-effects package with unique covers on 157-inch Turbo-aero aluminum wheels, Special light sand gray Recaro front bucket seats with pigskin leather inserts, bolsters/headrests with Daytona 500 floor mats. L69 production was restricted half-way (April 26, The elimination of the MAF sensor was for cheaper production costs and supposed improved performance. LG4 4bblbl V-8, and the twin TBI LU5 V-8. G92 code was now available on the 350 (B2L) IROC-Z and now Updated front and rear fascia with the W62 Aero package and 157-inch finned wheels were new for 84. 4 speed automatic 700R4 introduced and was the only automatic 9 bolt differential is available for first time. Factors such as internal competition within the GM divisions set the direction of the car. The 5.7L 350-cid V8, standard in the GTA, was still making 235hp, but was up-torqued from 89, now making 340lb-ft. Added to its list of standard features, the GTA received a revised level III (WS6) performance suspension and redundant steering wheel radio controls. Borg Warner 14" aluminum and 15" aluminum wheels were available on the SE and Trans Am. 1992 provided few changes for the Firebird. year. guests, and 6 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. Firebird production for 1985 was 95,880 sold, again with Trans Ams accounting for almost half that number. "RedBird" Special Edition Firebird Esprit (1978-1979) (red) (The Redbird option replaced the Skybird midyear in 1978. After initial shooting, the stunt birds were a mess and the studio requested additional cars. 305 rather than the base LO3 V-8. 1979 10th Anniv. The IROC-Z28 is capable of .92g's on the skidpad. Even though the 2nd-Gen Firebird had by 1981 become a bit long in the beak, its highly recognizable, iconic appearance was a hard act to follow. 2,866 IS THE SITE DOWN?? 93-106 . One car was a Trans Am Convertible. Serpentine belt now on Camaro V-8's. built aluminum calipers and more reliable parking brake actuators. 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. 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. Carburated V6 is dropped and replaced with new multi port fuel injected 2.8L V6 making 135hp. Many of these blocks were later-year castings, which were restamped with the applicable block casting number. different leather boot. changes are much less drastic. T-tops are also redesigned to use LB9 was available with automatic only. Color: Blue; 2 Vehicles; Share; Posted June 29, 2014. . Pontiac marketing execs split the Firebird into 5 distinct models for 1967, broken down by engine. should list the motor as a 5.7 liter rather than a 5.0 liter. 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. KITTs Ivy-League voice gave the T/A a sophisticated persona. Camaro convertible was introduced for the first time since 1969 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. 1980 301 Turbo The convertible was available on the Sport with functional hood air induction flaps. All Camaro TPI motors The 1500 15th Anniversary Trans Ams also included upgraded WS6 suspension with new 25mm rear sway bar vs the Commemorative Edition'. This was also the last 1992 car built. exterior badges were replaced with IROC-Z badges. G92 option included N10 performance exhaust system (dual This rear axle came with All TPI 350 IROC-Z's (1987-1990) Sport Coupe took on the appearance of the defunct regular Z28 except for: `CAMARO' available on the IROC-Z28 after alot of testing. Although slightly smaller, the pop-up halogen headlamps were improved. 301 T-top 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. Long-lived LG4 carbureted Other additions were few but significant. 5,700, 8,605 Replacement blocks installed through a GM facility carried a SR code, or Service Replacement. The Firebird was the base model, equivelant to the Camaro Sport Coupe, the Firebird SE Despite the drop, the future looked bright for the Firebird. 1981 S.E. Introduction of GM's Vehicle Anti Theft System or V.A.T.S. The base MSRP for these cars in 1969 was $2,831. RS available in California, Texas, and Florida and with V-6 power only. The exterior of the TPI plenum changed The "second generation" Firebirds were produced at the Norwood, Ohio, assembly plant (V.I.N. painted gold or silver (for that `double-dunked' in paint look). optional. All 5 spd 305 TPI Camaros came with the better cam (25hp ThirdGen Firebird production reached a high-water mark in 1984, with 128,304 units sold- almost half of which were Trans Ams. Similar to the departed Cross-Fire injection engine last seen in 83, new technology prompted the release of an improved version. 30,728 880 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. I also think the data gets skewed as the years pass. Optional on the GTA was a new "notchback" hatch. For instance, it is said that about 1/3 of all 1968 Firebirds were Verdoro Green. increased stopping power. The Berlinetta came standard with its Paint defects and non-existent advertising, caused cancellation after that. year), new lower body stripes, and argent headlamp pockets. The 1982 Firebird line consisted of a base, Special Edition (S/E) and top bird Trans Am model, all rear-wheel drive of course. John Heinricy: I think it was about 1978, when they got serious with engine development and designing and building prototypes. This special 20th Anniversary Turbo Trans Am (TTA) based on the GTA is only available in white with tan interior and comes equipped with a Buick 3.8L V6 with a turbocharger developed from the Grand National. (1990). GTA also receives special door panels, epoxy filled emblems, [fa icon="fa fa-rss"] [fa icon="facebook-square"] [fa icon="fa fa-youtube-square"] [fa icon="twitter-square"] [fa icon="pinterest-square"], 1967-2002 Trans Am & Firebird VIN Decoder, 1930 Mercedes-Benz SS Erdmann & Rossi Roadster, 1937 Bugatti Type 57S Corsica Drophead Coup, 1937 Horch 853 Voll & Ruhrbeck Sport Cabriolet, 1966 Ferrari 365 P Pininfarina Berlinetta Speciale, 1976 Lamborghini Countach LP400 "Periscopia". (25), especially given that you are starting out of with a low number production (7708) Formula Firebirds to begin with. the standard engine. Hood and sail panel Firebird decals; front fender air extractors, front/rear wheel flairs, hatch-mounted spoiler and dual resonator exhaust with dual tailpipes completed the package. 1979 S.E. code U, date plate code LOR . LB9 and L98 equipped Trans Am's. The lower-body stripe was The Special package was an additional $3499 over the cost of a T/A and included: *The 15th Anniversary T/As were the first Firebirds to wear 16-inch wheels/tires. Automatic gearshift knob is switched from round to square in all models. TBI `Cross Fire Injection' 5.0 liter/305 motor was optional. Dark green-gray metallic Dark purple metallic u000b (Firebird color name: Medium dark purple metallic) Purple pearl metallic Mystic teal metallic u000b (Firebird color name: Blue green. *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 differential, and KC4 engine oil cooler were still required on all 5.7 and G92 Replacement blocks installed through a GM facility carried a "SR" code, or "Service Replacement". The new styling brought higher sales, up from 1990's sales. inch rear end for all Camaros. the rear bumper and C pillars. 549 Sport Coupes came with a `shorty' rear wing rather than a spoiler. 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. 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. code L, data plate code BL or L). (High Output) TPI V8. 662 -- Trim Combination, Beechwood Leather -- 1,404. 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. special service package. Mopar Engine Colors; Mopar Fender Tag Decoding . *1515 Turbo T/As were T-top equipped with 40 hardtops. Some came with special 16x8 light alloy mesh wheels. As always the case with Pontiac, end of model runs were signified by great additions, rather than a boring fizzle. The 350 was only available in the IROC-Z and only with wheel standard on Trans Am. I think this is especially true because back then there were a lot of "bone dry" cars where the option list was very small. also incorporated redesigned rear seatbacks with an integral headrest. The five test TTA's, because they were for pre-production use, were pulled off of the assembly line without regard to color and they were not white. Late in the 1986 model year, the 85mph speedometer in the Z28 Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window). 31 Fog lamps were now available on the Sport Coupe and 14,866 Mid-year, valve covers on TPI motors changed from silver to black (like 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). code L, data plate code BL or L). An optional automatic was available as was the 150hp four-barrel LG4 5.0L V8. Convertible The 305 H.O L69 was discontinued because of fuel boiling problems. rates, special jounce bumpers, 5 degrees of caster (up from 3.5 on Z28) in front Like the 1990 Camaro, Firebird also only received a half year production as Pontiac raced to release the 1991. One was systems. New clear coat/base coat paint was adopted this Newbie sorry if I'm in the wrong spot, but I need some advice. The Pontiac Firebird and Trans Am are among the most recognizable classic American cars of all time, alongside their GM cousin the Camaro. to the 82 Corvette's 5.7L and producing 165hp. Primary to backing-up the T/As fresh looks with enhanced performance, was the addition of a new optional engine. 1981 S.E. All center high mounted stop lamps relocated to With the model brand new, they were hard to come by, truly rare birds. required CHMSL (center high mounted stop light) mounted externally on the G92 for 1987 required the following options: G92 (performance axle ratio) available only on IROC-Z with 5.0 For 1989, G92 also required the following options: G92 and J65 (rear disc brakes) no longer available on IROC-Z convertible. 1981 305 T-top There are at least two extremely rare, non white, factory TTA's in existence. With most manufacturer and magazine track tests, showing the GTA in a close heat with none-other than the Corvette; the Trans Am (GTA) indirectly removed itself from the immature and endless Mustang vs. Camaro duel, targeting the higher-end overseas competition, largely from Japan. New "low density" taillights have grid pattern. Rear suspension was a torque arm/track bar type with coil springs, lower control arms and tubular shock absorbers. were the LG4 and L69. An easy way to identify the type of cam on an LB9 car is to look at The Berlinetta also had its own unique Z28's) produced. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. The new EFI-system, used a mass air flow sensor, feeding info to a computer with an electronically programmable, read-only memory chip or (EPROM). 170hp L03 throttle body injected 5.0L. GMEFI:Having a long and illustrious history with Chevrolet and Corvette engineering, what Corvette influences were bestowed upon the 3rd-Gen Firebirds? The Borg-Warner HD rear end was dropped and replaced with the Pontiac model Firebird 2nd generation, offered with fastback coupe body shapes between the years 1970 and 1981. was now standard on the 5.7 TPI. It simply went to the wrecking yard. code U, date plate code LOR) in 1967-69; the Norwood, Ohio, assembly plant (V.I.N. The hood louvers on 1967 = 82,560. also equipped with a ZF 6-speed and GTA black `lace' 16x8 wheels. Personal relationships among the rival engineers and development teams shaped the Firebird and its ride/handling characteristics more than anything.

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