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rather than the louvered hood; and the 1985-1987 IROC two tone lower body stripe Adding Special Edition to its title, the Recaro T/A was back for another model year. Dashboard design changes to a smaller sharper design because of complaints about the previous 2 years design quality and look. Berlinetta came standard with exterior gold `Berlinetta' badging on addition was discontinued and replaced with the standard spoiler midyear. The first letter equals the month. Because of an inevitable $1200 gas-guzzler tax, assessed to V8 T/A convertibles, this remained the case until 1991. As a sign of the times, fuel economy was now touted alongside performance and style definitely a new mission statement for Firebird. 5,079 IROC-Z door decals were moved from the front of the doors to the rear. The second generation Firebirds were produced at the Norwood, Ohio, assembly plant (V.I.N. 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. 400 Ram Air IV glass the new "notchback" consisted of a fiberglass trunk lid with a flat vertical glass window. The "first generation" Pontiac Firebirds were produced at the Lordstown, Ohio, assembly plant (V.I.N. The code consisted of a "2", designating a Pontiac engine, followed by the model year (0=1970 etc), the assembly plant code (U=Lordstown, N=Norwood, L=Los Angeles, Van Nuys), and the vehicle serial number. Coupe, Sport Coupe LT, Z28, and IROC-Z. Rather than The 3rd-Gen Trans Am was the picture of sleek simplicity, yet it was obvious, the past had not been forgotten. 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 . similar port injection as LB9 TPI V-8. Total 1979 Production: of the optional 16 inch wheel. PDF files of the data: 1998-2002 Firebird Breakdown. 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. 1,217 As time would tell, the Firebird especially the Trans Am would attain new heights. P245/50ZR-16 tires. These cars were built primarily for testing and were the ones we saw tested by (although interior dash badge still read `Z28 IROC-Z', rather than just `IROC-Z' S/Es added full width black taillights, body-color side moldings, lower accent paint (with striping), front/rear stabilizer bar and 14-inch turbo cast aluminum wheels with body-color flush covers. Each option that doesn't match can eliminate a minimum of 4% of the 7708 or 308 cars. Pontiac had no affiliation with Beaumont, only sold them on their car lots. standard IROC wheel was the old 15x7 inch aluminum 5 spoke Z28 wheel and this 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. still had 10.5 inch rotors with Delco-Moraine single piston calipers. Carrying over the revisions from 86, the third brakelight was now nicely integrated into the rear spoiler on all Firebirds. Seeing the writing on the wall, Pontiac and Chevrolet began design work as far back as 1975 on a new F-body. The hood louvers on Since obtaining his drivers license way back in 1987, Andrews automotive interests have revolved around late-model, GM EFI iron. 896 1,635 The elimination of the MAF sensor was for cheaper production costs and supposed improved performance. GMEFI:Working at GM through the 70s leading-up to its release what were your impressions of the 3rd-Gen F-body Firebird? 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. two-color lower body stripe. One other difference between a This Corvette derived motor pumped-out 225hp/330lb-ft- mated only to a four-speed automatic. G80 limited slip differential became standard equipment on IROC-Z. advantage) until 1990 when G92 HAD to be specified to get the better cam in the planned, but then dropped. 1987 model year). into the left front quadrant of the cylinder block, often in tiny characters. Here are 25 Firebird facts every enthusiast should know. 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. Front discs Trans Am and GTA get updated 2 piece taillights with "PONTIAC" scripted in orange across the panels. Also back from the past, the Formula Firebird was set to take on the competition for an affordable price. Obeying Government regulations, a new standard/required third center-mounted brakelight was installed on all Firebirds at the top of the rear hatch. Large hood Firebird emblem disappears forever. lighter weight pistons thus a slight horsepower increase of 240 (1989) to 245 Many of these blocks were later-year castings, which were restamped with the applicable block casting number. extended to the finned aluminum wheels with smooth caps and a functional spoiler. wheels. 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. "Muscle Car Color History Firebird & Trans Am 1967-1994, MBI Publishing Company, Osceola, WI. 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. The notch back 4 speed automatic 700R4 introduced and was the only automatic Power steering, disc brakes, rear spoilers, and on 1970-81 models either a shaker or Turbo-style hood was standard. cam grinds. and a 3 speed automatic. Automatic gearshift knob is switched from round to square in all models. optional for the B4C. GTA recieves new steering wheel with integrated radio controls. Below the serial numbers had to be sure to identify the engine size. more well-known. The 350 in the IROC-Z differed from the The Cross-Fire engine could only be had with the new TurboHydramatic 700R4 four-speed auto trans. 6,519, 14,866 The WS6 option available on the SE's and Trans Am's included 4 wheel disc brakes, One was (350 TPI) Z28's were built. the standard engine. Cars were equipped with range of engines of 3769 - 6558 cc (230 - 400.2 cui) displacement, delivering 115.5 - 257 kW (157 - 350 PS, 155 - 345 hp) of power. GTA AND THE FORMULA FOR EXCITEMENT: 1987. Paint RPO's change for a new base-coat, clear-coat process. cast-appearance TPI runners (like on the Corvette L98). All 350 IROC-Z's were required to At the last minute it was decided 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. and only with 5 speed manual. 1,555 were produced, 5 being test cars. 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. Below are the specifics: Weight of Unoptioned 1987 F-Body Combinations, *Borg-Warner rear axle *RS available in only VIDEO: Porting the Blower on 6th-Gen Camaro ZL1 with Florida VIDEO: AmericanTruck 2019-2021 Silverado Grille Overlay. Its dimesions were reduced, wheel base is shorter, and is a lighter car. would realy like to share my babies with you and your members. by Classic Industries News, on Sep 24, 2020 4:53:40 PM. The Trans Am is selected to pace the Indianapolis 500. The Dodge Charger had the highest retail share of any large sedan in 2013, at 14%, beating Impala, Avalon, 300, Maxima, and others. Rust can be an issue where the unit-body rear frame rails go forward from the rear axle and under the rear seat. Road & Track selects the 82 Firebird Trans Am as 1 of the 12 best cars in the world along with the Camaro. Acadian was its own lineup from GM, with the Beaumont being a top of the line model, with its Delux, Custom and Sport Deluxs available in, 2dr 4 dr, converts and wagons SDs only in 2DR and converts. All 70-81 models are hardtop coupes. 301 The under hood sticker plastic panels, with the "Trans Am" script on the right panel. the 16x8" diamond spoke aluminum rims available in different colors such as white, red, charcoal, and black, The "first generation" Pontiac Firebirds were produced at the Lordstown, Ohio, assembly plant (V.I.N. Camaro. G92 (performance axle ratio) still available on IROC-Z silver or gold. LB9 and L98 platforms updated with new speed density fuel injection. 305 T-top tires on the IROC-Z when equipped with the 16 inch wheels. The new unitized welded-steel construction, allowed the suspension engineers to reduce the amount of rubber employed to minimize noise, vibration and harshness. The Camaro is Motor Trends Car of the Year for 82. 2,084 code L, data plate code BL or L). All Firebirds receive center high mounted stop lamps as required by Federal legislation, normal WS6's 23mm bar. was replaced by the LT1 in 1992. Adding to the slender sports car persona was a 10-inch reduction in length and 7-inches of width from the previous model, equating to a 101-inch wheelbase while still maintaining the previous generations passenger compartment dimensions. GM did not offer a factory convertible TTA. This was the first appearance of 16" wheels on a third generation f-body. The Borg-Warner HD rear end was dropped and replaced with the GTA also receives special door panels, epoxy filled emblems, 1980 S.E. All Z28 hoods were switched from SMC to steel except the LU5 After a meeting with Wade and a few napkin sketches, the pulsing back-and-fourth red light in KITTs front fascia was born and Knight Rider was a go. The other features included gray multitone and white leather Recaro interior, steering wheel, shifter, and parking brake handle, white striped taillights, white Base information: Scala, George W. 2000. Predominantly a Pontiac guy, he had grown-up driving and experiencing many EFI cars from the 80s to the present. All lower valances and rear bumper All models were fitted with GM Computer Command Control (an early computerized system, controlling the EFI where applicable, the carburetor and distributor). It is located on the rear part & re of the block, passenger side and the base of the cylinder head. Factors such as internal competition within the GM divisions set the direction of the car. with trim color below, now with a gap (of body color) between the two stripes. All Firebirds got a new backlit instrument panel, revised taillight design and power pull-down rear hatch. Besides making the base bird a bit more affordable (probably to move inventory) and the addition of structural enhancements and asbestos-free brake pads across the line, most of everything carried-over from 91. 1981 301 Turbo 1980 301 Turbo Whereas the Camaro was targeted towards the Mustang, the Firebird was more of a direct competitor to the Mercury Cougar at the time, the Mustangs classier cousin. Replacement blocks installed through a GM facility carried a SR code, or Service Replacement. BURT REYNOLDS EXIT STAGE RIGHT- ENTER-DAVID HASSELHOFF: KNIGHT RIDER TV SERIES. G92 and J65 (rear disc brakes) no longer available on LB9 automatic IROC-Z. wheel standard on Trans Am. Pontiac This was also the last 1992 car built. Enjoy your Pontiac hobby at the only 24-7 Pontiac Club that brings you Pontiac News, Pontiac Information, and Pontiac Entertainment at the speed of light. 350 motor was not visually distinguishable from the TPI 305. This eliminated the mass airflow (MAF) sensor. All this equated to 350hp/390lb-ft at 4400 rpm. 1979 400 models. wheels with silver WS6 centercaps. Totals: 1979 301 I'v only seen one Linden Green, though. Final year for third generation platform. Calibration refinements eliminated the cold start injector. was the highest performance level for the Firebird. The Sport Coupe got restyled rally wheels (unique to this 1LE performance package option (option level 0 IROC-Z) became Cutfrom the same cloth of its Chevrolet F-Body Camaro cousin, the 67 Firebird was touted as an upscale pony car, offering a unique level of style, performance and excitement all its own. It cost $324 and swapped the 157-inch wheels for 158-inch snowflake wheels with wider tires and a beefier rear sway bar. air induction hood. Four wheel disc optioned (J65) IROC-Z's rear brakes were I think the microfiche are in order, and searches made manually. Z28. 192 -- Trim Combination, Black Leather -- 532. Firebird V.I.N.s through model year 1972 continued to use the applicable body style number, followed by the model year, the assembly plant code, and the vehicle serial number. Thanks, Greg. Van Nuys, on the other hand, used the "correct" style designation on the data plate (22887) and consequently did not imprint WS4. The standard fuel injected 90hp 2.5L 4 cylinder Pontiac These runners were A total of 11 92 Firehawks had the competition package. On the Z28, `CAMARO' on the front inch exhaust and Corvette style wide mouth monolithic catalytic converter, 5.0 Liter H.O. The Berlinetta model was With more than half being V8-powered Formula, Trans Am or GTA models, it was obvious the Firebird was becomingsolelyan enthusiast car and the sales numbers reflected it. Regaining its former glory, the standard T/A received a beefier Rally Tuned suspension with 34mm front/23mm rear stabilizer bars. "RedBird" Special Edition Firebird Esprit (1978-1979) (red) (The Redbird option replaced the Skybird midyear in 1978. VIDEO: Trans Am Worldwide Gives Us the Full Rundown on VIDEO: Installing Aldan American Coil-Overs nto a Turbo Regal, VIDEO: ProCharger Helps You Wake Up Your Tired Old Daily. 1981 S.E. The Turbo T/A had made quite a name for itself and the Trans Am was again a legend in its day. And I guestimated to compensate for that. Corvette 350 TPI in that the IROC-Z 350 TPI had the regular Camaro valve covers, Only two prototypes were completed however. These are probably some of the neatest, most interesting Pontiacs around, and we would like to learn a lot more about them. The 1990 model year was only a half year of production due to FIREBIRD. than having only the recessed areas painted gold or silver, was completely With a little help from Hollywood, the 2nd-Gen Trans Am cemented the Firebird as an American icon. On top of standard T/A fare, the GTA option included: Performance numbers according to AutoWeek Magazines Sept 1, 1986 issue, stood at 6.5-second 0-60mph and 14.7-seconds in the 1/4-mile. Someone may have really wanted a convertible and engine type was not all that important. its in my garage too, that one still has its orig brakes on her, honest #2 car. Fog lamps were now available on the Sport Coupe and It won Best Sports GT category in the $11,000 to $14,000 range. The "second generation" Firebirds were produced at the Norwood, Ohio, assembly plant (V.I.N. Available only with automatic transmission, creating 225hp it takes the top performance seat over the 5.0L. LB9 Tuned Port Injected 305 is I have Firebird data too. The package itself was comprised of striping and decals. 's 18 and 23 were cancelled and never built. ground effect skirts extending around the entire car. Up until 1990, all 1LE orders had to come straight through me, personally, for approval. 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. The Firebird convertible was available with the LHO 3.1L V6, the L03 5.0 V8, and the LB9 5.0 V8. aluminum Z28 wheel which were painted to match body color. Continuing with what was fast becoming a T/A tradition, Pontiac rolled out a special anniversary Trans Am commemorating its 15th year in production. Firebird Formula introduced, available with LG4, LB9 and L98 350 TPI If anyoen has any better numbers than this and can prove it, I would be happy to take a look.***. 3,444 24 Hardtop & Leather Interior A Special 25th Anniversary `Collector's Edition' Camaro was Call us: 440-701-6550 1973 The most powerful engine to hit the streets, the 455 Super Duty Production Numbers Model: Firebird V-6 Manual: ** Automatic: ** Total: 1,370 Model: Firebird V-8 Manual: ** Automatic: ** Total: 12,726 Model: Esprit Manual: ** Automatic: ** Total: 17,299 Model: Formula 350 Manual: ** Automatic: ** Total: 4,771 Every make and model has a standout year, one memorable above the others, with some cars having several. Even with rumors of a new 4th-Gen Firebird stirring the pony car pot, 1991 offered a fresh face and topless fun for Pontiacs near decade-old 3rd-Gen F-Body. Camaros were built. Berlinetta also came standard with additional body insulation, softer G92 was available on IROC-Z convertible in 1987. The S/E came equipped with a H.O. convertible (as was the case with the previous year's IROC-Z convertible). or the L98 350 TPI. Offering less standard accoutrements than the previous year, the cost was only $1621. the rear bumper and C pillars. Model year production numbers for 1982 were an impressive 116,364 units, as compared to 70,899 in 1981. 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. 103 326 V8 Optional axle ratio (G92) (305/3.45, 350/3.27) and its required options. Other special packages were also available such as the Recaro trim package which 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. Anyone have any idea? Included bar-graph tach, digital speedometer, and stalk-mounted cassette/radio, Only 4 produced. motor came with a higher lift and longer duration cam, dual snorkel intake tapered rather than straight roller bearings and a cone-clutch rather than for the 16 inch wheels on the RS and RS convertible were P235/55R-16. The rear bumper was also reinforced but to the naked eye it is difficult to see. 350 version (L98) and Camaro got 305 version (LB9); available in Z28 or IROC-Z. drop in weight compared to the 81 model. 1970-81 models all had 15 wheels as standard equipment. grille, black headlamp pockets, a 25th Anniversary badge on rear spoiler 1992 also marked the end of Camaros being produced at the Van Nuys plant (the By the early 80s, much if not everything had changed since the 2nd-Gens initial flight in 1970. With its sleek style and modern features, the 3rd-Gen redefined the Firebird, again standing alone as a unique and special car. 103 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 only 203-65Beaumont Custom converts with a 6cyl were made, and concencus says there were only 23 made with a 327 the Sport Deluxe, HTs, I was under the impression that 8910 65s were made that year. The front bumper grills were replaced with molded motor introduced mid-year (March 1, 1983). 1979 403 There are no members with birthdays on this day. on LT and Sport Coupe). Van Nuys, however, did not produce Firebirds during the period extending from 1972 through 1977. and all TPI 350 Z28's (1991-1992) had automatic transmissions and most had rear disc All Z28's came with 2,000 Z28 came standard with a 3 piece rear spoiler and black horizontal By blind luck, however, a cargo train carrying new Trans Ams derailed between California and Arizona. 3.27 (1989) to 3.23 (1990). (rather than 10) differential cover that has a rubber plug. four pinion rear end, produced by GM Holden's Limited of Australia (Firebird WS6 The new wheel/tire combo was very similar to the current 187 T-Top & Cloth Interior I think this is especially true because back then there were a lot of "bone dry" cars where the option list was very small. 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. LG4 4bblbl V-8, and the twin TBI LU5 V-8. Hoglund was good with the idea, but refused to step on the Marketing Departments toes without a plan. The Z28 Trans Am. 305 or the L69 carburated 305. 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. Faced with the need for more power as demanded by consumers, GM releases the new 5.7L with tuned port fuel injection. 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. caps were standard; wheel covers were optional as were 14x7 steel 5 spoke A plethora of options remained par for the course on all Firebird models, especially the Trans Am. Note: These numbers are not exact. was adopted for all Camaros. HD calipers and 11.86 front brakes became standard on the B4C fuel tank for fuel pickup down to .5 gallon reserve to prevent fuel starvation Updated front and rear fascia with the W62 Aero package and 157-inch finned wheels were new for 84. New tail lenses introduced on Firebird. on strict restriction. first available. 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. Records show that 74 L69 (5.0 liter H.O.) Of the 1968 Firebirds I have had here, three were Verdoro Green, two Meridian Turquoise. 1st time a 4 cylinder was available in a Firebird. 66D -- Trim Combination, Beechwood Cloth -- 3,060. often changed to sell a 305 TPI as a 350 TPI). New clear coat/base coat paint was adopted this Located at the back of the engine near the Distributor.

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