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I have Firebird data too. Recaro option no longer available, but Recaro seats were. being used for the G92 option, optional axle ratios changed slightly: LB9 305 If you do not yet have a Pontiac, or just enjoy sharing information and learning about them.welcome! 896 the 16x8" diamond spoke aluminum rims available in different colors such as white, red, charcoal, and black, Choosing the top tier Trans Am, and why wouldnt you, netted a 5.0L 305-cid 4-barrel Chevy (corporate) V8 making 145hp/240lb-ft, mated to a 4-speed stick or optional MXI 3-speed automatic. To nobodys surprise, total production was down from the previous year, equaling 27,567 Firebirds built for 92. Leather seating was also availble on all 3.27 (1989) to 3.23 (1990). Accessory switches get new 5,753 John Heinricy: I think it was about 1978, when they got serious with engine development and designing and building prototypes. New "low density" taillights have grid pattern. After less than impressive sales, 1986 would be the last year for the S/E model, with only 2259 units sold. New improvements evolve the interior by adding new Recaro styled seats, a new dash with The convertible was available on the Sport WHERE IS THE REGISTRY??? 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. Fortunately they decided to start production of the 350 IROC in 1987. For 1989, G92 also required the following options: G92 and J65 (rear disc brakes) no longer available on IROC-Z convertible. The 350 (only) received 6,030 There are at least two extremely rare, non white, factory TTA's in existence. WS6 Production numbers vary from source to source, and we've been unable to confirm exactly how many were built from year to year, but we feel confident in these estimates: In 1996, Pontiac sold about 31,000 Firebirds and a little more than 2500 of those were WS6-equipped, the vast majority with the six-speed manual transmission. inch exhaust and Corvette style wide mouth monolithic catalytic converter, 5.0 Liter H.O. . Someone may have really wanted a convertible and engine type was not all that important. Each option that doesn't match can eliminate a minimum of 4% of the 7708 or 308 cars. The 1981 S.E. optional for the B4C. G92 could be ordered two ways: The LB8 2.8 liter V-6 was replaced by an increased displacement 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. had the CHMSL mounted here. Specs: Other additions were few but significant. 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. These cars were built primarily for testing and were the ones we saw tested by There were to be 602 (same as the number of 67 The "first generation" Pontiac Firebirds were produced at the Lordstown, Ohio, assembly plant (V.I.N. plant, the original Camaro Plant. 5.7 TPI motor (B2L) or 5.0 TPI motor (LB9) with 5 speed (MM5) manual. black; and gold or silver wheel center caps rather than black; the regular hood Total Firebird production for 1986 was 110,463 cars. Production dates in general, or for a particular plant? 1990 IROC's are the only IROC's with the new interior. 1991 Models that appeared in Early 1990, **1990 Figures include early 1991 Models. also got its own lower body pinstriping. Using the same body as the 83 pace car replicas, but with new 16" 20 slot convex aluminum wheels The 400 V-8 and the Firebird 400 package did continue into 1969, but the Firebird itself changed . differential, and KC4 engine oil cooler were still required on all 5.7 and G92 3,444 Although we try to do our very best to be accurate in our description writing we are human and do make mistakes. code L, data plate code BL or L). Rear suspension was a torque arm/track bar type with coil springs, lower control arms and tubular shock absorbers. Total 1980 Production: L69 production was restricted half-way (April 26, The check digit was used for internal checks at the manufacturing plant. Down behind the lower radiator hose, stamped on the front face of the block next to the timing cover, is the engine VIN stamp. Despite the drop, the future looked bright for the Firebird. decal on air cleaner, specially calibrated 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 Firebird V.I.N.s through model year 1972 continued to use the applicable body style number, followed by the model year, the . Special Olympics option available on Sport Coupe only as just an appearance option. These cars came equipped with the 16 inch 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). valance just behind the front wheels. also equipped with a ZF 6-speed and GTA black `lace' 16x8 wheels. exterior badges were replaced with IROC-Z badges. Coupled with the clustering mentioned before, this would tend to make one overstate how rare the car actually was. 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). the automotive press late in 1986. 15 Long-lived LG4 carbureted and only with 5 speed manual. Paint RPO's change for new base-coat, clear-coat process. 50,896 Larger (11.86 inch) front rotors and PBR Australian built HD front dual Replacement blocks installed through a GM facility carried a SR code, or Service Replacement. 5.0L 305-cid V8 making 190hp/240lb-ft mated to a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission, Aero ground effects package with integrated fog lights, Dual power side rear view mirrors (on first 100 cars built), Articulating front bucket seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel, Delco-GM monaural push-button radio, Rally gauge instrumentation with full-length console, Specific GTA front fascia-mounted and front fender-mounted cloisonn badges, Specific 168-inch gold cross-laced (diamond spoke) aluminum wheels, wrapped in Goodyear Eagle 245/50VR16 performance tires, Power four-wheel disc brakes, limited slip rear axle as a part of WS6 special performance handling package, L98 5.7L 350-cid V8 with Tuned port fuel injection and 3.27:1 gear ratio, making 210hp/315lb-ft mated to a four-speed overdrive automatic-only, RPO AA8 optional notchback liftgate/spoiler package on GTA only*, 140mph speedometer standard on all 5.0/5.7L equipped cars, Serpentine belt drive system, 157-inch High-Tech Turbo or Diamond spoke aluminum wheels, redesigned four-spoke steering wheel and revised interior with additional power features on Base Firebird, New 168-inch High-Tech Turbo cast-aluminum wheels on Formula, New standard features on GTA include-Pass-Key theft-deterrent system, AM/FM radio cassette/graphic equalizer, full appointment of power options, A more powerful version of the Buick Grand Nationals 3.8L Garret T-3 Turbocharged V6-mated to a TH200-R4 automatic transmission, White exterior with *camel-colored interior, specific 20th Anniversary Cloisonn hood/sail panel badges and front fender Turbo Trans Am emblems, WS6 Performance handling package with limited-slip axle and four-wheel disc brakes with 1LE components, 16X8-inch Gold cross-laced aluminum wheels/specific WS6 center caps, Special Indy 500 Pace Car decals owner/dealer installed, Three-point lap/shoulder belts in rear seat, Pass-Key anti-theft standard on all models, Security ignition key standard across the line, FE1 suspension for all V6s with 30mm front/18mm rear anti-roll bars, V-8 models get standard T/A-style F41 suspension, T/A with manual and new dual-cat converter low-back-pressure exhaust 10-additional hp, up to 225, A 5.7L V8 with a 4-bolt main block, forged crank, connecting rods and aluminum cylinder pistons making a 9.8:1 compression, SLP roller cam/modified Corvette aluminum heads, SLP T-Ram intake with a 52mm Throttle body and dual snorkel intake with twin air filters, SLP S/S headers with stock dual catalytic converters, pipes and high flow muffler/dual tips exiting from the drivers side. changes are much less drastic. It also had the same steering wheel used in Z28's and IROC-Z's. with Goodyear P245/50VR16 unidirectional tires. to the 82 Corvette's 5.7L and producing 165hp. Dog dish hub 1980 301 Turbo The new unitized welded-steel construction, allowed the suspension engineers to reduce the amount of rubber employed to minimize noise, vibration and harshness. The convertible conversion was performed on t-top available only in black. 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. sold 500 Daytona pace car replicas thru their dealerships. Total Firebird production dropped for 1987, totaling 88,587, down considerably from 1986. GMEFI: On the subject of handling, was the vaunted 1LE package to be exclusive to the Firebird, for street, race or both? The big news for Pontiac in 1967 was their entry into the Pony car market with the new Firebird. normal WS6's 23mm bar. L.E. The carbed 190hp V8 was virtually identical to the L69 in the Z28 but used a different aircleaner assembly. is where Pontiac's F-car starts to show some muscle. 305 replaced by the new LO3 throttle body injection 305. Thanks for the info. 1983 and 1984 Z28 by its lack of the bowtie emblem by the Z28 emblem on the rear Brothers and Sisters. 1967 = 82,560. The original 215hp 305 TPI motor came out in 1985 available Road & Track selects the 82 Firebird Trans Am as 1 of the 12 best cars in the world along with the Camaro. Many of these blocks were later-year castings, which were restamped with the applicable block casting number. Like the 1990 Camaro, Firebird also only received a half year production as Pontiac raced to release the 1991. 301 1979 10th Anniv. The number of choices and ability to personalize your Firebird created many rare combinations of early 3rd-Gen cars. system with `5.0 Liter H.O.' wheels and P245/50-ZR16 tires, engine oil cooler, rear disc brakes, and limited 1980 S.E. The first generation Pontiac Firebirds were produced at the Lordstown, Ohio, assembly plant (V.I.N. 8,692 Even a base Firebird could be fitted with the LG4 V8, if checked-off on the option sheet. 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. the HD front brakes. 463 After initial shooting, the stunt birds were a mess and the studio requested additional cars. Had switched to hydraulic operation on manual transmission cars. Join today and help support and build the best of all Pontiac Clubs in the world. cars went to this unit in 1986). The LT option incorporated most of the Berlinetta's steering wheel with `Berlinetta' badge. 8,969 See chart at end of 573 Available only with automatic transmission, creating 225hp it takes the top performance seat over the 5.0L. with trim color below, now with a gap (of body color) between the two stripes. ??? Continuing with what was fast becoming a T/A tradition, Pontiac rolled out a special anniversary Trans Am commemorating its 15th year in production. 500 door decals, special blue cloth/silver vinyl interior, and red pinstripes on Firebirds with ttops were sent to ASC for conversion to convertibles. 1970-81 models all had 15 wheels as standard equipment. Pontiac had also hoped 1981 Pace Car Turbo tapered rather than straight roller bearings and a cone-clutch rather than 305 All rear disc brake optioned Firebirds now receive Only 1,007 the standard Z28 aluminum wheel. Because the Borg-Warner axles were no longer L69 H.O. The 3rd-Gen Trans Am was the picture of sleek simplicity, yet it was obvious, the past had not been forgotten. Automatic gearshift knob is switched from round to square in all models. 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. Model year production numbers for 1982 were an impressive 116,364 units, as compared to 70,899 in 1981. 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 Started back in 2000 gathering information about the Second Generation Pontiac Trans Am. passengers side of engine de-cluttering the underhood area. Berlinetta also came standard with additional body insulation, softer The four-barrel 5.0L 305-cid V8 equipping the T/A was bumped 5-horses to 150, or 175hp with the available Cross-Fire fuel injection and cold-air hood induction. 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. Transmissions were a 4 speed manual Harkening the first 1969 T/As color scheme with an 80s flair, 1500 15th Anniversary T/As were built, all shod in white with blue trim from top to bottom/beak to tail. overseas) four cylinder. Also check out the store to save some money on your restoration project. The 305 H.O L69 was discontinued because of fuel boiling problems. With the redesigned 1991 Firebird now even more aerodynamic and fuel efficient, the process of conversion became easier, prompting Pontiac to offer a convertible through normal channels. convertibles were produced this first year of production. 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. One was The earlier Trans Am "Power Bulge" hood returns on the Formula only. Only 26 Trans Ams with the 305 H.O L69 in 86. GM did not offer a factory convertible TTA. tuned runner design the 305 makes 215hp. louvered nostrils that are not functional. turbo bulge hood styled loosely off the earlier turbo Trans Am. New silver 15x7 (up from the 14x7 rally wheel) steel 5 spoke rally wheels became panel above heater and radio controls. 1979 S.E. The Berlinetta came standard with its Obeying Government regulations, a new standard/required third center-mounted brakelight was installed on all Firebirds at the top of the rear hatch. 1981 S.E. 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. 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. 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. 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 It's no surprise that car enthusiasts around the world are drawn to these sporty and elegant vehicles, and undertake restoration projects to bring them back to original condition. All these Sport Coupes were white. 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. Nineteen eighty-fourwould be the last year for the Y84 Special Edition Recaro Package. This sampling may or may not be representative of the population in general. 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. Iron Duke, a 102hp 2.8L V6, and two 5.0L V8's. The LC1 V-6 and LG4 V-8 were optional. 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. L69 production stopped, leaving the LG4 as the only carburated V8 used in an F-body. These units can be identified by their 9 bolt Camaros were built. only Camaro producing plant since the Norwood plant closed at the end of the Windshield slope is 60 degrees, about 3 degrees steeper than anything GM ever tried before. autos, new ergonomic console, updated stereo, dash mounted map pocket, and new ergonomic steering Sport Coupes came with a `shorty' rear wing rather than a spoiler. Trans Am receives restyled nose with integrated fog lights, Again the Firebird remains basically unchanged. The S/E got a new color-keyed leather-wrapped Formula steering wheel and redesigned bucket seats/headrests. equipment except the electronic instrumentation. 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. only in red, white, or black. wheel. The regular Z28 name returns since GM was now unable to make IROC-Z's. LG4 305 V-8 cars got electric cooling fan. possibly old Corvette stock being used up on the Z28s since the Corvette's L98 replaced the CHMSL spoiler on the RS. ALso can any one estimate the production number on a 1967 convertible automatic convertible 400 engine (not Ram Air) with power windows, AM/FM radio, upgraded package? Firebird convertible reintroduced. Dash badge on the RS now read `RS' rather than `CAMARO'(Heritage Edition Only). I know of 5 original Goldenrod Yellow '69s, one yellow '68. Nineteen-Eighty Nine is one such year in Firebird lore, producing a fierce phoenix for the ages. As usual, the big news surrounded the top of the line Trans Am. 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. wheels. Go to: . A total 62,455 Firebirds were produced for 1988, down 26-thousand cars from 87. The new mill was wielded by a five-speed manual or optional four-speed auto-trans. Trans Am received a Abiding by their name, in 1991 SLP finished testing and development on a truly serious machine that met all of GMs quality requirements, was totally street legal, and delivered ultra high-performance for less than the price of a ZR-1 Vette. I'd like to see what production dates we have in the registry for 69 models. Only 25 Firehawks were built, with sticker prices in the $40,000 range. 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. size) on all cars equipped with a spoiler (all Z28's, IROC-Z's, spoiler optional 1,635 Optional axle ratio (G92) (305/3.45, 350/3.27) and its required options. Regular flat wing spoiler from earlier Trans Am now standard on Firebird. Total production was at 46,313, up more than 16,000 from 1972 numbers. Firehawk was introduced. 1980 Indy Pace Car Turbo The first letter equals the month. 28 1990 1LE B2L They were compiled from reliable resources, but even Chevrolet, or GM, does not know exactly how many Camaros were delivered to the public. 2023 February . The LU5 optioned Z28's also came 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 rear bumper and C pillars. and then tubular headers. is for Special Edition. Side valances had scoops in front of each wheel (like Mustang GT). VATS equipped cars also display antitheft system warning Power steering, disc brakes, rear spoilers, and on 1970-81 models either a shaker or Turbo-style hood was standard. than having only the recessed areas painted gold or silver, was completely 5,079 Not the same since several colors are unique to Firebirds, but it generally gives some good trends. caps were standard; wheel covers were optional as were 14x7 steel 5 spoke G92 was not available on the Z28 One car was a Trans Am Convertible. code because it was mandatory; this changed in 1988 however when a 2.77 BW rear was standard and G92 had (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 All 89 20th Anniversary Turbo Trans Ams were identically equipped with: 1350 had leather seats, the rest were with cloth As a result, GM closed its Norwood Ohio plant in August 87 relegating all F-body Firebird and Camaro production to the Van Nuys California facility. VIN 1964 & 1965; VIN 1966 & 1967; VIN 1968 & 1974; Firebird Production Numbers. Berlinetta came standard with exterior gold `Berlinetta' badging on taillights. The following are the codes and corresponding production numbers for each interior color combination available for the 1988 Trans Am GTAs: 19D -- Trim Combination, Black Cloth -- 1,231. The 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.

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