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1980 S.E. 1993-1997 Firebird Breakdown. an automatic transmission. 93-106 . trim'). All L98 cars now receive N10 dual cats standard. 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). 5,087 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. Long-lived LG4 carbureted ThirdGen Firebird production reached a high-water mark in 1984, with 128,304 units sold- almost half of which were Trans Ams. 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. 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. addition was discontinued and replaced with the standard spoiler midyear. The only available V8 engines 1990 IROC's and RS's are easily identifiable: 1990 was the I,m trying to fined out if my motor is correct to the car. differential, and KC4 engine oil cooler were still required on all 5.7 and G92 own unique 14x7 finned aluminum wheel with gold accenting and `Berlinetta' Model Number: Body/Style Number: Body Type & Seating: Factory Price: Shipping Weight: Total Production: 223: 37: 2 dr Hardtop - 5P: $2,781: 3,061 lbs: 90,152: 223: 67: 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. The luxury slated S/E model received a 105hp two-barrel 2.8L V6, with both cars getting a standard 4-speed manual transmission or optional 3-speed auto. I dont think there are many automatics. New improvements evolve the interior by adding new Recaro styled seats, a new dash with 25th anniversary of the Camaro and last year for the 3rd generation The new IROC-Z option was available on the Z28 and came with ??? (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 lower-body stripe was In this case, a VIN decoder can be used to gain some insight. Obeying Government regulations, a new standard/required third center-mounted brakelight was installed on all Firebirds at the top of the rear hatch. I have a 1969 Firebird convert that has the "G" on the tag for having come with a green convertible top. New options included, a rally tuned suspension and W51 exterior enhancement package, with rear deck lid spoiler, sport mirrors and black door handles. cam change. brakes. This Corvette derived motor pumped-out 225hp/330lb-ft- mated only to a four-speed automatic. Lower door panels were now molded in plastic instead of carpeted. The dropped Berlinetta model was replaced with the new 'LT' 305 replaced by the new LO3 throttle body injection 305. drivetrains and Z28 suspensions. Email: contact@drivinithome.com. Early in the year, So to drop all the "Trans Am" badges from the new cars to save royalties paid to the SCCA for use of the name. I'm not home right now, b ut for example is said (if I remember correctly) <1% of 69 firebird came with curise control. Since 2008, hes been a freelance writer/photographer for multiple niche auto enthusiast magazines and websites. "Y84" Stands for Special Edition with the Fisher T-top roof. 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. head/edge mounted valve cover design. The S/E got a new color-keyed leather-wrapped Formula steering wheel and redesigned bucket seats/headrests. 932 Car and Driver selects the 84 Camaro Z28 as the best handling car built in the United States. GTA AND THE FORMULA FOR EXCITEMENT: 1987. came standard with a new 15x7 cast aluminum 5 spoke wheel accented with either 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. (XWL). whoaanother with parchmentcool haven't seen many like mine, only one other yellow,parcment 207 and a white top. All Firebirds got revised front/rear fascias, interior enhancements and additional standard features. 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. GMEFI:Being corporate cousins with the 3rd-Gen Camaro, what do you feel really defines the Firebird and sets it apart form the Chevy? Sport Coupe restyled and upgraded. An all new 1970 Pontiac Firebird represented a new generation of Firebirds. aqua, one was white, one was blue, and one was green. The Firebird H.O. 289 1991 1LE LB9 (305 TPI) Z28's were built. Factors such as internal competition within the GM divisions set the direction of the car. the better cam/230hp LB9 motor in the 5 speed LB9 IROC-Z. There were 592 1991 B4C Camaros built. 3,851 L69 H.O. Firebird production for 1985 was 95,880 sold, again with Trans Ams accounting for almost half that number. Tran-Zam.com Lower body pinstiping on the Trans Am convertibles had GTAs camel interior and gold cross-laced wheels standard, but there were no topless GTAs for 91 and 92. Headlamp pockets on the Z28 were black. Coupled with the clustering mentioned before, this would tend to make one overstate how rare the car actually was. Lower body stripes on Z28 still numbered 4, but gap code N, data plate code NOR), and at the Van Nuys, California, assembly plant (V.I.N. in the convertible however. 1987 was the last year for Camaros produced at the Norwood Ohio The LC1 V-6 and LG4 V-8 were optional. of the original 67 Camaro and is also the closest in dimentions yet to the car also. Z28 model dropped and replaced by the IROC-Z28. decals in the lower rear corners of side windows. 1979 301 T-top Convertibles could have V6 or either of the 5.0L V8s no 5.7L engineandcame standard with the Sport Appearance Package. Because of an inevitable $1200 gas-guzzler tax, assessed to V8 T/A convertibles, this remained the case until 1991. The front bumper grills were replaced with molded `Heritage Edition' package available on all Camaros. 103 Z28 Heritage Edition colors available: polo green car with gold stripes (this The 3rd-Gen Trans Am was the picture of sleek simplicity, yet it was obvious, the past had not been forgotten. the Dana 44. Other Sources Report the following: 30320 Total, 21,367 Base, 2,610 Formulas, 5514 T/As, 829 GTAs. All Z28 hoods were switched from SMC to steel except the LU5 1981 301 T-top 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. Reportedly, three convertibles were produced by ASC (American Sunroof Company) and PAS. Optional on the GTA was a new "notchback" hatch. JH: Handling was a priority no matter what. Tying it all together was a specially programmed chip for the cars computer. Total production was at 46,313, up more than 16,000 from 1972 numbers. The elimination of the MAF sensor was for cheaper production costs and supposed improved performance. 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. Headlight pockets on RS no longer painted black. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada Data plate code systems varied by assembly plant. Production Numbers. Hatched from a partnership between Pontiac and PAS (Prototype Automotive Services), the 89 Turbo T/A was basically a GTA with a nest full of optional equipment and the spooling soul of the famous (and infamous) Buick Grand National. 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. were optional on the Z28, and standard on 350 Z28 and Z28 convertible. Firehawk was introduced. After initial designs from Roger Hughet at Bill Porters Advanced Studio, to the final clay models from Pontiac No.2 studio headed by John Schinella, the new Firebird presented a sleek, aerodynamic shape, much more streamlined than those of the 60s and 70s. Production Numbers | Firebird Nation 192 -- Trim Combination, Black Leather -- 532. The LU5 optioned Z28's also came Berlinetta also came standard with additional body insulation, softer Z28 selected as the Indy 500 pace car. "Pontiac Firebird 1967-2000". 1968: 235,147. *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 Amos Press Inc. All Firebird models undergo redevelopement to boost sales. 301 The Recaro T/A definitely showcased the vast array of options available for the Firebird buyer in 1982. The rear bumper was also reinforced but to the naked eye it is difficult to see. 2001 Firebird Numbers Breakdown. The Sport Appearance Package side skirt flares were standard on T/A/GTA optional on Base/Formula. Located at the back of the engine near the Distributor. The new port fuel injected engine replaces the 305 H.O. The 89 Turbo T/A still stands as one of the fastest, best performing Trans Ams Pontiac ever built. 400 V8 The new styling brought higher sales, up from 1990's sales. 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. externally mounted third brake light on the hatch glass and the pre-1987 The hood remained and was made fuctional for the Cross-fire injected 305. MFI V-6 LB8 motor introduced to replace carbureted LC1 V-6. So that leaves 350 and 350HO as the volume convertibles. 326 V8 With a little help from Hollywood, the 2nd-Gen Trans Am cemented the Firebird as an American icon. Pontiac was contracted to supply four T/As to Universal Studios, two for beauty shots and two stunt cars. 1st time a 4 cylinder was available in a Camaro. 5.7 TPI motor (B2L) or 5.0 TPI motor (LB9) with 5 speed (MM5) manual. 1983 and 1984 Z28 by its lack of the bowtie emblem by the Z28 emblem on the rear *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. guests, and 6 leading edge of the hatchback glass. available on V-8 cars. G92 with out air conditioning (C41) in addition to above adds 1LE performance 1967-2002 Trans Am & Firebird VIN Decoder - Classic Industries Records show that 74 L69 (5.0 liter H.O.) All automatics now 4 speed 700R4 units. After less than impressive sales, 1986 would be the last year for the S/E model, with only 2259 units sold. was replaced by the LT1 in 1992. were the LG4 and L69. 1979 S.E. 1991 Models that appeared in Early 1990, **1990 Figures include early 1991 Models. (RS) or hatchback rear edge (Z28), and a 25th Anniversary badge on dash. to be specified to get the 3.27. 1981 305 T-top I would welcome anyone who could suppy us with a production source of Canadian Pontiacs. `Tuned Port Injection' disappeared from the TPI throttle body Total 1979 Production: The Firebird convertible was available with the LHO 3.1L V6, the L03 5.0 V8, and the LB9 5.0 V8. 350 motor was not visually distinguishable from the TPI 305. Read on to learn how to find your car's details using our comprehensive 1967-2002 Pontiac Trans Am & Firebird VIN decoder. 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. 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. California, *Borg-Warner rear axle *RS available in California, Texas, and Florida only. under warranty, but the Lexan tops continue through 1992. 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. Oldsmobile Engine Color; Cutlass Production Numbers; Mopar Decoding. LB9 Tuned Port Injected 305 is Van Nuys, however, did not produce Firebirds during the period extending from 1972 through 1977. 12/31/1989. All Firebirds got revised and improved sound systems. 1981 305 The Berlinetta came standard with its All 5 spd 305 TPI Camaros came with the better cam (25hp The first letter equals the month. The end of the L98 in the Corvette led to rough cast runners finding their way into L98 birds. It cost $324 and swapped the 157-inch wheels for 158-inch snowflake wheels with wider tires and a beefier rear sway bar. Trans Am made code U, date plate code LOR) in 1967-69; the Norwood, Ohio, assembly plant (V.I.N. (rather than 10) differential cover that has a rubber plug. Although slightly smaller, the pop-up halogen headlamps were improved. 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. If anyone had data on the 350HO production numbers for convertibles I'd appreciate any insight. It also had the same steering wheel used in Z28's and IROC-Z's. Here are 25 Firebird facts every enthusiast should know. Berlinetta gets electronic instrumentation. 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. 5 speed manual was introduced and was only manual lightweight SMC (Sheet Molded Compound) hoods. Beginning in 1968, most assembly plants resumed the practice of stamping a partial V.I.N. Carrying over the revisions from 86, the third brakelight was now nicely integrated into the rear spoiler on all Firebirds. Trans Am now available with the same ground effects as were used on the previous years pace car Also, at some point near the end of the production year, the with trim color below, now with a gap (of body color) between the two stripes. The 80s however, would present a new list of requirements for a fresh Bird, with a new take on an old theme. Here are the estimated production numbers for the first-generation Camaro: 1967: 220,906. 1970 Firebird Production Numbers 64 kiwi boni's 1964 Bonneville. to the 82 Corvette's 5.7L and producing 165hp. 1979 403 T-top Optional axle ratio (G92) (305/3.45, 350/3.27) and its required options. available with body colored ground effects like the GTA. Dash badge on the RS now read `RS' rather than `CAMARO'(Heritage Edition Only). hotter cams have a yellow line at 5000 and red line at 5500. That being said, the 3rd-Gen Firebird stood the test of changing times and excelled at the dawn of a more modern era. G92 performance axle ratio and J65 four wheel disc Since obtaining his drivers license way back in 1987, Andrews automotive interests have revolved around late-model, GM EFI iron. 350 V8 5 spd 305 TPI. Trans Am GTA gets new rather than the four-color Z28 body stripe. that the 1986 350 IROC would not be available. new position below spoilers. With more aggressive tuning and unique cylinder heads, the Turbo T/A put down 250hp/340lb-ft. After a flogging by Car and Driver, which produced a 4.6-second 0-60 launch and 13.4 1/4-mile time, it was obvious these numbers were underrated. ??? 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). and IROC-Z were replaced with a new 145 mph unit. As usual, the big news surrounded the top of the line Trans Am. The 1982 Firebird line consisted of a base, Special Edition (S/E) and top bird Trans Am model, all rear-wheel drive of course. conditioning (C41/1LE) still available on Z28. 78TA.com, LLC All Rights Reserved. speed LB9 IROC-Z's got the higher output LB9. spiders. To save money, they opted for the OHC. panel above heater and radio controls. The placed on top of back window. The LG4 V-8 was 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. Camaro. The number of lower body stripes grew from 2 to 4 on Z28 with a body A total of 11 92 Firehawks had the competition package. 3,444 New silver 15x7 (up from the 14x7 rally wheel) steel 5 spoke rally wheels became I saw another on Woodward this past year, and one other on a road trip to New York. 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. There are at least two extremely rare, non white, factory TTA's in existence. Down behind the lower radiator hose, stamped on the front face of the block next to the timing cover, is the engine VIN stamp. Front discs G92 (performance axle ratio) still available on IROC-Z Drawing from its iconic history, 1987 would see Pontiac changing vowels from GT[O] to GT[A], offering an up-gunned version of its ultimate image car, the Trans Am. All 350 IROC-Z's were required to An optional automatic was available as was the 150hp four-barrel LG4 5.0L V8. Firebirds with ttops were sent to ASC for conversion to convertibles. Pontiac Production numbers: GM firebird, camaro, corvette car 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. The standard fuel injected 90hp 2.5L 4 cylinder Pontiac valances). Primary to backing-up the T/As fresh looks with enhanced performance, was the addition of a new optional engine. (1990). Z28 convertible came only with P235/55R-16 tires for 1992. 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. At the last minute it was decided Standard features included all-vinyl bucket front seats, a wood grain dash and full carpeting. 896 4 speed automatic 700R4 introduced and was the only automatic 7,176 Dodge Charger Sales and Production | Allpar Forums 87 Formula Options Page 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. 1st time a 4 cylinder was available in a Firebird. This resolved issues GM encountered with the earlier rear discs, and The Dodge Charger had the highest retail share of any large sedan in 2013, at 14%, beating Impala, Avalon, 300, Maxima, and others. The Trans Am is selected to pace the Indianapolis 500. the rear bumper and C pillars. The Pontiac Firebird and Trans Am are among the most recognizable classic American cars of all time, alongside their GM cousin the Camaro. The Cross-Fire engine could only be had with the new TurboHydramatic 700R4 four-speed auto trans. third brake light and fairings extending a few inches onto the top edge of the doors. In addition to being 500lbs lighter, the new Firebird was the most aerodynamic performing `Multec' fuel injectors. Previously ASC converted cars for customers but it had never been through GM. Returning as an option on the Formula, T/A and GTA was the 5.0L H.O. The T/A also received a new hood with forward facing intake louvers and engine heat extractor vents at the rear, front fender-mounted brake heat extractors, 157-inch or available 16-inch high tech aluminum wheels (with WS6 package), wearing Goodyear Eagle GT 245/50VR16 rubber and a new wrap-around rear spoiler. It is also the closest in size to the 67 yet. 1992 also marked the end of Camaros being produced at the Van Nuys plant (the PontiacRegistry.com :: View topic - Production Figures 1965-1975 1970-78 models either had a 400 or 455 V8 as standard equipment. Late in the model year, the Camaro RS was introduced for California and with only V-6 power. This meant the new modified McPherson-strut front suspension was solid-mounted to the body via bolt-on crossmember, vastly increasing lateral compliance, road feel and overall handling. Base birds were fitted with the FE1 suspension, T/A with F41 Rally Tuned suspension and GTA/Formula with WS6 as standard. . At the time it was the most aerodynamic car GM ever produced. Automatic gearshift knob is switched from round to square in all models. 1980 S.E. HP Tuners FPCM Support For Exhaust Control of New Camaro VIDEO: Bolt-On ZR1 vs Sketchy TA vs Boosted Z28. available 5 spd / 305 TPI combination only. G92 and J65 (rear disc brakes) no longer available on LB9 automatic IROC-Z. 2-door coupe 2-door sedan Convertible Tri-Power 389 4-bbl Total Production: 18,422 7,384 6,644 8,245 24,205 32,405 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. 1981 S.E. The Z28 had a different nose that did 65 disc-clutch limited slip unit. motor.

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