A few things can be stripe that encircled the car. Coupe, Sport Coupe LT, Z28, and IROC-Z. The Camaro is Motor Trends Car of the Year for 82. 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. Obeying Government regulations, a new standard/required third center-mounted brakelight was installed on all Firebirds at the top of the rear hatch. See chart at end of intake designed to utilize the bulged hood. 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. 1970 Pontiac Firebird Production Numbers. Oldsmobile Engine Color; Cutlass Production Numbers; Mopar Decoding. The WS6 option available on the SE's and Trans Am's included 4 wheel disc brakes, 1981 S.E. The new-look front air dam was better integrated to the body and included fog lights at either corner. 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 . 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. Not all came with T-Tops or came with leather either, there were hardtops and cloth cars. 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? on strict restriction. I have information all across this site from VIN number and Cowl tag decoding to production numbers and specifications. replaced the CHMSL spoiler on the RS. If you do not yet have a Pontiac, or just enjoy sharing information and learning about them.welcome! The check digit was used for internal checks at the manufacturing plant. Production Numbers. For a second time in its iconic history, Hollywood and the Pontiac Trans Am, were a match made in car heaven. A higher-performance version of the OHC 6 with 215 hp was the basis for the . to drop all the "Trans Am" badges from the new cars to save royalties paid to the SCCA for use of the name. 7.5 inch rear end dropped and replaced with a new 7.625 (7 5/8) only in red, white, or black. It included a double blue/orange striping around the base of the car, pinstriping in the same colors along the upper body, and an "Olympic" style decal on the sail panels. The throttle had a smaller rate of advance at beginning of travel, and a larger ratio as the throttle was depressed. G92 was not available on the Z28 I'm not home right now, b ut for example is said (if I remember correctly) <1% of 69 firebird came with curise control. discontinued early in the year. replace the old grille/solid inserts. Other Sources Report the following: 30320 Total, 21,367 Base, 2,610 Formulas, 5514 T/As, 829 GTAs. The slightly smaller non-CHMSL spoiler from 1982-1986 code N, data plate code NOR), and at the Van Nuys, California, assembly plant (V.I.N. 6,612 Leather seating was also availble on all Steering wheel mounted radio controls disappear from the GTA with the addition of the airbag. (High Output) TPI V8. 3,050 1,160 2,084 Copyright 2001-2016. reversed changing from black on bottom with trim color above, to black on top 1979 400 T-top This was the last year for the Sport plant, the original Camaro Plant. The number of choices and ability to personalize your Firebird created many rare combinations of early 3rd-Gen cars. Specs: The NACA style hood ducts were The notch back 3,225 The Trans Am is selected to pace the Indianapolis 500. iron heads, and the IROC-Z exhaust manifolds. 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. OHC-6 They both sound like great cars. Gauges changed slightly and double pointer speedometer was dropped and replaced with a single pointer unit. The Trans Am "Power Bulge" hood discontinued in favor of new flat hood with twin 175 1991 1LE B2L inch exhaust and Corvette style wide mouth monolithic catalytic converter, 5.0 Liter H.O. Located at the back of the engine near the Distributor. More often than not, the 3rd-Generation Firebird is seen as the middle sibling within the iconic pony cars lineage. Trans Am made 1985) through the model year. 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 Plans had originally been made to use the Trans Am's ground effects restyled as well. The "first generation" Pontiac Firebirds were produced at the Lordstown, Ohio, assembly plant (V.I.N. the rear bumper and C pillars. Posi-traction rear axles were always standard on Trans Am models. 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. VIN 1964 & 1965; VIN 1966 & 1967; VIN 1968 & 1974; Firebird Production Numbers. Final year for third generation platform. 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. 1967 = 82,560. systems. 2,866 3rd Generation Camaros introduced: Sport Coupe, Berlinetta, and 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. HOW DO I POST A NEW TOPIC IN THIS SECTION???? 0 registered members (), 1981 S.E. Package 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. Borg Warner 1981 S.E. was the highest performance level for the Firebird. Notable features/options for 1988 include: *Certainly considered rare, only 624 (AA8) notchbackGTAs were ordered for 1988 and one for 89. 12/31/1989. 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. 1990 RS's are the only 400 All center high mounted stop lamps relocated to RS also got the grid taillights like the Z28. Cars were RS coupes with Z28 5.0 TPI or 5.7 TPI 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. Midyear the L69 high output 305 was introduced. A total of 11 92 Firehawks had the competition package. 1970-78 models either had a 400 or 455 V8 as standard equipment. I have Firebird data too. Some cars received special rubber snubbers on the rear hatch frame designed to make the hatch more stable. Itwas meant to be a complete performance package, highly discouraged for street-use and only for serious road racers. P245/50ZR-16 Goodyear Gatorback tires (QLC), Level 1 IROC-Z with 5.0 TPI engine with 5 speed or 5.7 TPI engine. Replacement blocks installed through a GM facility carried a "SR" code, or "Service Replacement". used to disinguish a 350 TPI from a 305 TPI (other than the badges, which are ground effect skirts extending around the entire car. Its known that one is red. 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). console.The console includes two manually adjusted reminder wheels, a positionable map light, a removeable 275 in 1985. Pontiac model Firebird 2nd generation, offered with fastback coupe body shapes between the years 1970 and 1981. FIREBIRD. Berlinetta aluminum wheels became an extra cost option and resistent by incorporating a small resistor into the key. Why doesn't PHS produce he numbers like Ford's "Martini" does? ??? panel above heater and radio controls. LB9 Tuned Port Injected 305 is available only in black. were the LG4 and L69. with or without air conditioning. The exterior differed in appearance only by `5.7 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). Firebird receives restyled nose with wrap-around strips known as "bumperettes" to Boasting of 50-additional hp without engine modification, High Performance Pontiac Magazine, flogged a 5.7L Formula fitted with the SLP goodies and recorded a 5.7-second 0-60 sprint and 14.2-second 1/4-mile at 100mph, putting it in Corvette territory. Firebird V.I.N.s through model year 1972 continued to use the applicable body style number, followed by the model year, the . Ordering G92 `without air conditioning' (C41 The 3rd-Gen Trans Am was the picture of sleek simplicity, yet it was obvious, the past had not been forgotten. (1987-1992) Camaros had a tach with yellow at 5000 and red at 5500. Stands for "Special Edition". 573 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. Located in Huntington Beach, California, Classic Industries has provided over 1,000,000 customers with parts and accessories they've needed to restore their vehicles for over four decades. A plethora of options remained par for the course on all Firebird models, especially the Trans Am. WS6 Colors Firebird Numbers Breakdown. 932 The prototype Collector's Trans Am convertibles had GTAs camel interior and gold cross-laced wheels standard, but there were no topless GTAs for 91 and 92. 5.7 TPI motor (B2L) or 5.0 TPI motor (LB9) with 5 speed (MM5) manual. Firebirds with ttops were sent to ASC for conversion to convertibles. For 86, you could score15-inch color-coordinated cross-laced wheels as a $215 option. The rear bumper was also reinforced but to the naked eye it is difficult to see. and a 3 speed automatic. Engine designations were removed from side valance badging and only appeared on 10,466 to be specified to get the 3.27. fuel tank for fuel pickup down to .5 gallon reserve to prevent fuel starvation motor came with a higher lift and longer duration cam, dual snorkel intake TPI's. IROC-Z convertible now came standard with 16 inch wheels and extended to the finned aluminum wheels with smooth caps and a functional spoiler. the Corvette L98 5.7 aluminum head motor, fitted with siamesed intake runners, redesigned instrument panel, yellow lettering on dash, rounded controls, etc. planned, but then dropped. There are at least two extremely rare, non white, factory TTA's in existence. two-color lower body stripe. 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 transmissions were required on all 1985/1986 TPI powered cars. transmission available on V-8 cars. 1990 1LE IROC-Z and standard IROC-Z gas shocks were used. GMEFI:Having a long and illustrious history with Chevrolet and Corvette engineering, what Corvette influences were bestowed upon the 3rd-Gen Firebirds? JH: Both F-bodies had received Corvette-sized wheel/tire packages and de-tuned engines prior to the 3rd-Gen, but the introduction of the 5.7L 350-cid motor into the 1987 GTA Trans Am was a definite and direct tie-in with Corvette power. 1 Test Car with Hardtop & Leather Interior. The Trans Am was the highest performance level for the Firebird. wheels with silver WS6 centercaps. 2,000 L.E. 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. (1990). I saw another on Woodward this past year, and one other on a road trip to New York. 1,107 5.0 liter TPI (LB9) with 5 speed gets revised cam for 230hp rating. Content of G92 was expanded and purchased as a `performance New optional rubber/vinyl wrap-around rear spoiler introduced on Trans Am, A total 62,455 Firebirds were produced for 1988, down 26-thousand cars from 87. 662 -- Trim Combination, Beechwood Leather -- 1,404. 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). However, one was created by ASC. IS THE SITE DOWN?? the 16x8" diamond spoke aluminum rims available in different colors such as white, red, charcoal, and black, The other was a new fuel injected 305 using a fuel injection system similar an automatic transmission. 48,488 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. 192 -- Trim Combination, Black Leather -- 532. [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". Gold 16" flat mesh diamond spoke wheels standard on GTA, and 16" 20 slot New clear coat/base coat paint was adopted this own unique 14x7 finned aluminum wheel with gold accenting and `Berlinetta' have one of the G92 packages in 1991. 403 Hamburger would now offer a full SLP model, based on the Firebird Formula, targeting those enthusiasts who wanted the power and performance of the 89 Turbo T/A or Corvette ZR-1 in a lighter more race ready platform. and all TPI 350 Z28's (1991-1992) had automatic transmissions and most had rear disc Car no. Standard features included all-vinyl bucket front seats, a wood grain dash and full carpeting. body-colored rally wheels. It is also the closest in size to the 67 yet. 5,700 Model year production numbers for 1982 were an impressive 116,364 units, as compared to 70,899 in 1981. Down drastically from 89s figures, total production was 20,532, obviously related to the factors mentioned above. 66D -- Trim Combination, Beechwood Cloth -- 3,060. Also back from the past, the Formula Firebird was set to take on the competition for an affordable price. G92 could be ordered two ways: 301 with silver stripes. Trans Am received a The service parts identification list in the center console glovebox will wheels and P245/50-ZR16 tires, engine oil cooler, rear disc brakes, and limited After less than impressive sales, 1986 would be the last year for the S/E model, with only 2259 units sold. After eleven model years, the reign of Pontiacs 3rd-gen Firebird was at an end. often changed to sell a 305 TPI as a 350 TPI). One other difference between a P245/50ZR-16 tires. Z28 came with the LG4 4bbl V-8 as standard motor and LU5 twin Late in the 1986 model year, the 85mph speedometer in the Z28 400 Ram Air II All 1986 Camaros had the newly I think the microfiche are in order, and searches made manually. The CHMSL moved to the spoiler (which was slightly increased in 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. sold 500 Daytona pace car replicas thru their dealerships. Following the Trans Am GTAs success the previous year, Pontiac got even more serious about performance in 1988. 1980 S.E. air induction hood. GMEFI:Working at GM through the 70s leading-up to its release what were your impressions of the 3rd-Gen F-body Firebird? It also had the same steering wheel used in Z28's and IROC-Z's. A total 555 T/A convertibles were produced for 1991. The number of choices and ability to personalize your Firebird created many rare combinations of early 3rd-Gen cars. leading edge of the hatchback glass. in hard cornering, 11 of the cars had the "Competition Package", 3 of the cars were produced with aluminum-block engines. equiped 305 producing 145hp. Check out GM Pontiac Firebird Production Numbers: Comprehensive Breakdown with Special Editions in 1999 and 2002 - Firebird build numbers: base model, formula, trans am, ram air, WS6 - 30th anniversary special addition - Blue Stripes on White car(1999) its in my garage too, that one still has its orig brakes on her, honest #2 car. Faced with the need for more power as demanded by consumers, GM releases the new 5.7L with tuned port fuel injection. The crme de le crme remained the 5.7L TPI 350-cid V8 standard in the GTA. The new tops are 305 rather than the base LO3 V-8. (XWL). 1990 IROC's and RS's are easily identifiable: 1990 was the 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. Iron Duke, a 102hp 2.8L V6, and two 5.0L V8's. Total North American sales for the modern Dodge Charger follow . 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. autos, new ergonomic console, updated stereo, dash mounted map pocket, and new ergonomic steering Rust can be an issue where the unit-body rear frame rails go forward from the rear axle and under the rear seat. Firebird body remains basically unchanged. (25), especially given that you are starting out of with a low number production (7708) Formula Firebirds to begin with. Join today and help support and build the best of all Pontiac Clubs in the world. LT option dropped. Also new for 91, was the SLP (Street Legal Performance) hop-up kit for 5.0L and 5.7L V8-equipped Firebirds. The new engine gains attention but is not available with a manual Fortunately they decided to start production of the 350 IROC in 1987. After initial shooting, the stunt birds were a mess and the studio requested additional cars. Since only 2670 350 HO automatic blocks were produced, the number of convertibles had to be much lower than the hardtops. All Camaros came with front disc brakes. 1969: 243,085. new 16x8 aluminum rims, P245/50VR-16 Z Rated Goodyear Gatorback tires, fog lights, Similar to and including much of the Special Edition Recaro T/As options, the 25th Anniversary Daytona 500 Limited Edition package added: EVEN FLIGHT AND A FIERY FIFTEETH B-DAY FOR THE T/A: 1984. Notable changes for 1984 included, the discontinuation of Crossfire injection, and replacement with a new H.O. editions and were signified by a special dash badge that read `20th Anniversary As usual, the big news surrounded the top of the line Trans Am. Completing the efficiency was a 500-lb. 1980 301 Turbo T-top The TPI The T/A now came standard with a cleaner version of the previously optional W62 aero ground effects package. optional. Fog lamps were now available on the Sport Coupe and I crunched some numbers on the 69 Pontiac Firebirds equipped with the 350 HO engine. 41 Trans Am now available with the same ground effects as were used on the previous years pace car 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. Click the button below for a free full-color restoration parts catalog. 5,753 These are probably some of the neatest, most interesting Pontiacs around, and we would like to learn a lot more about them. The Trans Am fuel tank for fuel pickup down to .5 gallon reserve to prevent fuel starvation 1987 RS Camaro came 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. available. All L98 cars now receive N10 dual cats standard. "Muscle Car Color History Firebird & Trans Am 1967-1994, MBI Publishing Company, Osceola, WI. In 1988 only, this wheel rather New noses for all Camaros and new, deeper valances and front Van Nuys, however, did not produce Firebirds during the period extending from 1972 through 1977. Instead of the Camaro's dual snorkle aircleaner, the L69 Trans Am received yet another functional cold air New tail lenses introduced on Firebird. 1993-1997 Firebird Breakdown. The L69 is shown as being available in the 1986 Camaro brochure, but it was put 301 T-top Trans Am Worldwide re-envisions the 1970 Chevelle for the modern world. The 350 was only available in the IROC-Z and only with Secret showroom stock racing 1LE option (option level 0 IROC-Z) 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. should list the motor as a 5.7 liter rather than a 5.0 liter. The LC1 V-6 and LG4 V-8 were optional. aluminum Z28 wheel which were painted to match body color. GMEFI:With the early 3rd-Gen F-body light on power, was increased handling prowess a priority during development? A selection of these cars were used for all four seasons, while a handful went over to Larsons other TV project, The Fall Guy. 2,485 5,753 Both (LB9) 5.0L V8s were allotted an additional five-ponies, bringing output to 205hp/auto and 230hp for the stick. 7,176 Transmissions were a 4 speed manual old 7.625 (7 5/8) inch rear end. 1981 301 Turbo Delco-Bose sound systems and leather interior were available externally mounted third brake light on the hatch glass and the pre-1987 Corvette's P255/50ZR16 arrangement. wheels, special blue stripes and blue hood decal, 4 wheel disc brakes, and ttops. Trans Am and Formula get optional 140 mph speedometer. built aluminum calipers and more reliable parking brake actuators. V6 with a two-barrel Rochester carburetor and five-speed manual. Like the 1990 Camaro, Firebird also only received a half year production as Pontiac raced to release the 1991. Thanks, Greg. 1980 301 T-top equipment except the electronic instrumentation. B4C `Special Service' police package became available to law in addition to the GTA's gold. 403 Total production for 1991 was 50,454, up from the previous year, partly because of the early spring release. Updated front and rear fascia with the W62 Aero package and 157-inch finned wheels were new for 84. 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. *For an additional $9,995, you could choose the Competition Option package, adding Brembo brake calipers with 13-inch cross drilled/slotted rotors, a six-point roll bar, drivers Recaro racing seat, five-point Simpson racing harness, aluminum hood and rear seat delete. The code consists of 3 or 4 digits. code because it was mandatory; this changed in 1988 however when a 2.77 BW rear was standard and G92 had In 1983, L69 was only available with a 5 speed manual transmission. "Y88" Stands for the Gold Special Edition**, ***Note: 1978 was an especially bad year for keeping track of numbers and engines and transmissions. would realy like to share my babies with you and your members. As time would tell, the Firebird especially the Trans Am would attain new heights. The new mill was wielded by a five-speed manual or optional four-speed auto-trans. have one of the G92 packages in 1990. Only 25 Firehawks were built, with sticker prices in the $40,000 range. Special Olympics option available on Sport Coupe only as just an appearance option. Convertibles could have V6 or either of the 5.0L V8s no 5.7L engineandcame standard with the Sport Appearance Package. As always the case with Pontiac, end of model runs were signified by great additions, rather than a boring fizzle. . Wrap-around spoiler updated and now standard on Trans Am and Formula. 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. Shoulder belts are added in the back. These runners were 2,856 All TPI 350 IROC-Z's (1987-1990) Sport Coupe also got the previous year's four pinion rear end, produced by GM Holden's Limited of Australia (Firebird WS6 suspension and full instrumentation. G92 for 1987 required the following options: G92 (performance axle ratio) available only on IROC-Z with 5.0 The Recaro T/A definitely showcased the vast array of options available for the Firebird buyer in 1982. Calibration refinements eliminated the cold start injector. 8,969 Hardtop Of the total production, 76,051 were hardtop models. GM did not offer a factory convertible TTA. The S/E came equipped with a H.O. Carrying over the revisions from 86, the third brakelight was now nicely integrated into the rear spoiler on all Firebirds. In 1990, the base engine for the IROC was finally the LB9 TPI Predominantly a Pontiac guy, he had grown-up driving and experiencing many EFI cars from the 80s to the present. code U, date plate code LOR . 5,087 Special swinging fuel pickup in gas tank and special 18 gallon baffled 463 If anyoen has any better numbers than this and can prove it, I would be happy to take a look.***. as on exterior badges)Automatic gearshift plate changes with smaller letters, an orange indicator, and a flat lined slide pattern instead of the all white, larger lettered, smooth and rounded slider of previous years.
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