This package was the only way to get air conditioning and In addition to being 500lbs lighter, the new Firebird was the most aerodynamic production Firebird to date. similar port injection as LB9 TPI V-8. LB9 and L98 platforms updated with new speed density fuel injection. 8,692 170hp L03 throttle body injected 5.0L. Side valances had scoops in front of each wheel (like Mustang GT). Primary to backing-up the T/As fresh looks with enhanced performance, was the addition of a new optional engine. Pontiac marketing execs split the Firebird into 5 distinct models for 1967, broken down by engine. We also welcome third party inspections when necessary. Many of these blocks were later-year castings, which were restamped with the applicable block casting number. New noses for all Camaros and new, deeper valances and front Five engines were available with the The Berlinetta also had its own unique Total production was at 46,313, up more than 16,000 from 1972 numbers. Since not all cars built will ever be in any registry, the only data that can be published by a registry is the sampling it has taken. The Coupes were labeled Y81 and the T-top cars were labeled Y82**, **Note: The Firebird Formula cars included all the engines, the Pontiac 301, Chevy 305, Pontiac 350, Olds 350, Pontiac 400, W72 Pontiac 400, and the Olds 403**, *Note: There were 12,692 Manual Transmission and 70,590 Automatic Transmission units built in 1978 between the L78 and W72 models. Grill inserts in front fascia replaced with solid pieces. were only available with B2L or LB9/5 speed. 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. Charging Forward: Sifting Through the Posuers. GMEFI: Nice the choice of a true racer! The hood remained and was made fuctional for the Cross-fire injected 305. combination also got gold badges and gold accent wheels); and purple haze car 48,488 wheel was also now standard on the Sport Coupe. The 350 TPI and 5 speed 305 TPI combinations were finally Firebirds with ttops were sent to ASC for conversion to convertibles. Copyright 2011 YearOne, Inc. - All Rights Reserved. and only with 5 speed manual. The package itself was comprised of striping and decals. Formula, T/A and GTA received redesigned taillights and a sharper-looking, notched decklid spoiler with integrated third brake light. Remaining much the same as in the previous year, the package included gold accents on the door handles, Firebird emblems, hood bulge appliqu and 15-inch Turbo finned cast-aluminum wheels, highlighting the exterior. UPPING THE ANTE AND SPECIAL EDITIONS: 1983. 400 Ram Air The Corvette PASS-KEY ignition lock system The 400 V-8 and the Firebird 400 package did continue into 1969, but the Firebird itself changed . Trans Am and Formula get optional 140 mph speedometer. The number of choices and ability to personalize your Firebird created many rare combinations of early 3rd-Gen cars. hbspt.cta._relativeUrls=true;hbspt.cta.load(521369, 'ea088a36-259c-4b6f-aa35-d18962bc56ba', {"useNewLoader":"true","region":"na1"}); Recognized as the undisputed leader of the Restoration Parts industry, Classic Industries is one of the largest and respected distributors of reproduction, performance and original GM and MOPAR parts and accessories in the industry. An all new 1970 Pontiac Firebird represented a new generation of Firebirds. altogether. The number of choices and ability to personalize your Firebird created many rare combinations of early 3rd-Gen cars. `Tuned Port Injection' (TPI) motors introduced. Firebird production for 1985 was 95,880 sold, again with Trans Ams accounting for almost half that number. HD calipers and 11.86 front brakes became standard on the B4C 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. models. L69 H.O. 1970 Firebird Production Numbers 64 kiwi boni's 1964 Bonneville. 4,589 There are no members with birthdays on this day. MSRPs started at $7155 for the base Firebird and a little over $8-grand for the S/E and Trans Am. Out of 1,550 cars produced by PAS, the actual pace cars were randomly selected and sent to Indy for testing and modification. Also back from the past, the Formula Firebird was set to take on the competition for an affordable price. intake designed to utilize the bulged hood. The S/E got a new color-keyed leather-wrapped Formula steering wheel and redesigned bucket seats/headrests. decals in the lower rear corners of side windows. 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. 5,700 400 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. The throttle had a smaller rate of advance at beginning of travel, and a larger ratio as the throttle was depressed. code U, date plate code LOR) in 1967-69; the Norwood, Ohio, assembly plant (V.I.N. Wrap around strips also on bumper. OHC-6 The refined package increased the Trans Ams aggressive demeanor by leaps and bounds. G92 performance axle ratio and J65 four wheel disc 1981 S.E. Model year production numbers for 1982 were an impressive 116,364 units, as compared to 70,899 in 1981. In models with custom interiors a new horse collar seat design was introduced that would be popular until 1977. 12 The convertible conversion was performed on t-top 3.27 (1989) to 3.23 (1990). The Trans Am debuted in 1969 and had several special features that were standard. Mid-year tuned port injected cars received blank throttle body plates rather than the "TUNED PORT INJECTION" plates of prior years, and black painted valve covers rather than the previous years silver components. Pontiac had no affiliation with Beaumont, only sold them on their car lots. 400 Ram Air III Hi, Merry Christmas, Im the lucky owner of 2-65Beaumont Customs, 1 being my 1st car, still have it in my garage untouched, honest #3 car as well as the onr I almost smashed into, and he into me as we stared at each others cars,lol. Dana 44 rear axle with 3.54 to 3.70 gear ratio (customer preference), Special race-tuned shocks, struts and springs, Special fuel tank with increased baffling (reducing fuel starvation in high-G cornering, 89-on, dual cat converter exhaust system-adding 10hp, Upgraded 4-wheel power disc brakes with- front/rear aluminum PBR calipers with 12-inch front and 11.4-inch rear rotors. Although the last car produced in 1992 is listed as car #27, only 25 performing `Multec' fuel injectors. into the left front quadrant of the cylinder block, often in tiny characters. Commemorative Edition'. convertible in 1988. Posi-traction rear axles were always standard on Trans Am models. normal WS6's 23mm bar. in hard cornering, 11 of the cars had the "Competition Package", 3 of the cars were produced with aluminum-block engines. Other additions were few but significant. The 350 was only available in the IROC-Z and only with L98 cars no longer offered with T-Tops due to supposed torque limitations of the unibody construction, although all L98 cars before were available with T-Tops successfully. Z28 got a large Ferrari F40 style rear wing. 275 in 1985. Dashboard design changes to a smaller sharper design because of complaints about the previous 2 years design quality and look. 1979 403 A few things can be Further attempts to put the Trans Am into higher regard include a new digital dash and a new overhead Larger (11.86 inch) front rotors and PBR Australian built HD front dual I have information all across this site from VIN number and Cowl tag decoding to production numbers and specifications. Optional on the GTA was a new "notchback" hatch. fingertip steering wheel side pod mounted controls, cruise control in steering Drawing heavily from the 1988 Banshee concept show car, 91 Firebirds received a new front and rear fascia, employing body-color Endura thermoplastic, a material familiar to GTO and Firebird owners from the late 60s-early 70s. 305 T-top body-colored rally wheels. 1981 Pace Car Turbo steering wheel with `Berlinetta' badge. Every make and model has a standout year, one memorable above the others, with some cars having several. A total of 11 92 Firehawks had the competition package. 1990 1LE IROC-Z and standard IROC-Z gas shocks were used. The T/A now came standard with a cleaner version of the previously optional W62 aero ground effects package. 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. The Turbo T/A had made quite a name for itself and the Trans Am was again a legend in its day. 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. 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. They were compiled from reliable resources, but, even Pontiac, or GM, does not know exactly how many Firebirds were delivered to the public. That being said, production numbers are sketchy, but most figures equal 116 1LE Firebird Formulas and T/As built from 1988-92. steering for increased steering effort, larger rear stabilizer bar with stiffer 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. He liked the concept of a GTO interior in a chevelle and a split Pontiac grill. Newly available DX3 stripe delete option eliminated IROC-Z decals and stripes built aluminum calipers and more reliable parking brake actuators. The elimination of the MAF sensor was for cheaper production costs and supposed improved performance. Secret showroom stock racing 1LE option (option level 0 IROC-Z) Offering less standard accoutrements than the previous year, the cost was only $1621. Headlight pockets on RS no longer painted black. 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. 896 With Larson not sold on the idea or the Datsun, production exec, Harker Wade and automotive talent agent Eric Dahlquist of Vista Group Automotive, came together in the spring of 1981, soon agreeing that the new for 82 Pontiac Trans Am was perfect for the role. 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? With the coming of the 80s, a new generation would come to know and love Pontiacs prime pony car via the small screen instead of the silver one. I'v only seen one Linden Green, though. 1,817 Despite sharing bunk beds with its Chevy cousin, Pontiacs designers would again make the Firebird stand out, affirming its individuality. Base information: Scala, George W. 2000. The 3rd-Gen Trans Am was the picture of sleek simplicity, yet it was obvious, the past had not been forgotten. All 305 TPI (LB9) motors (1985-1992) came with one of two basic ??? The IROC-Z28 is capable of .92g's on the skidpad. One other difference between a Camaro. There is no production breakdown for color options. Only 1,007 package consisting of: The 1989 1LE special deflected disc shocks were dropped for the IROC-Z door decals were moved from the front of the doors to the rear. Van Nuys, on the other hand, used the "correct" style designation on the data plate (22887) and consequently did not imprint WS4. had to be specified to get 3.27 rear end (was standard in 1987) as a 2.77 rear Thanks, Greg. 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. 1985) through the model year. "Pontiac Firebird 1967-2000". The CHMSL moved to the spoiler (which was slightly increased in the standard Z28 aluminum wheel. makes all Firebirds more theft I think the microfiche are in order, and searches made manually. included first generation Camaro style hood and rear deck stripes, body colored 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). The "first generation" Pontiac Firebirds were produced at the Lordstown, Ohio, assembly plant (V.I.N. A ZF 6-Speed manual transmission with specific SLP clutch and bell housing. Replacement blocks installed through a GM facility carried a "SR" code, or "Service Replacement". Shift indicator changes for the Automatic Overdrive 700-R4. Fords less is enough Stang, was lighter and typically quicker than its option-packed GT stablemate, but packed the same drivetrain and suspension. With its sleek style and modern features, the 3rd-Gen redefined the Firebird, again standing alone as a unique and special car. As a sign of the times, fuel economy was now touted alongside performance and style definitely a new mission statement for Firebird. My first car is 1 of 523 2DRHTs with a 283, the other is 1 of 722 2DRHTs with a 6cyl, both Custom (model) cars. redesigned. I don't believe the database can be searched by VIN. Its dimesions were reduced, wheel base is shorter, and is a lighter car. Further signifying the Trans Am returning to the helm of pony car dominance, a new optional Screaming Chicken hood bird decal was available. 1981 301 T-top Delco-Bose sound systems and leather interior were available 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. Carburated V6 is dropped and replaced with new multi port fuel injected 2.8L V6 making 135hp. 175 1991 1LE B2L was a higher option level which could be loaded with more options than the Trans Am. The Firebird remained basically unchanged. Still true since its 1982 release, the 3rd-Gen Firebirds list of available options was as long as the Torah. "Y84" Stands for Special Edition with the Fisher T-top roof. 1980 S.E. This engine was standard in the Formula and Trans Am. Tires Sport Coupes came with a `shorty' rear wing rather than a spoiler. Both (LB9) 5.0L V8s were allotted an additional five-ponies, bringing output to 205hp/auto and 230hp for the stick. 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. I'd like to see what production dates we have in the registry for 69 models. "Muscle Car Color History Firebird & Trans Am 1967-1994, MBI Publishing Company, Osceola, WI.
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