Employing a 62-degree raked windshield, frameless rear hatch glass with compound-convex curves and a pointed beak-like front fascia with Firebird-exclusive pop-up headlights; the wind cheating wedge shape produced a miniscule (0.323 Cd), the lowest coefficient of drag in GMs test history. 1 Test Car with Hardtop & Leather Interior. 1970-81 models all had 15" wheels as standard equipment. Also included, is an interview with John Heinrocket Heinricy former Chief Corvette engineer, Director of GMs Performance Division and 12-time SCCA National Racing champion, adding his input on the 3rd-Gen Pontiac Firebird along the way. The An easy way to identify the type of cam on an LB9 car is to look at I know of 5 original Goldenrod Yellow '69s, one yellow '68. slightly: the ridges on top of the plenum did not extend as far forward. The exterior of the TPI plenum changed Plans had originally been made to use the 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. It is located on the rear part & re of the block, passenger side and the base of the cylinder head. Earliest and latest. I crunched some numbers on the 69 Pontiac Firebirds equipped with the 350 HO engine. "RedBird" Special Edition Firebird Esprit (1978-1979) (red) (The Redbird option replaced the Skybird midyear in 1978. 1970-78 models either had a 400 or 455 V8 as standard equipment. Cars were RS coupes with Z28 5.0 TPI or 5.7 TPI 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. New clear coat/base coat paint was adopted this All 350 Z28's were required to G92 (performance axle ratio) only available on IROC-Z for 1985. It won Best Sports GT category in the $11,000 to $14,000 range with the Camaro. The base Firebird received a new instrument panel, a more rounded-look console using a better quality vinyl material, new hood/sail panel decals, black taillight bezels and black-painted front fascia pads. differential, and KC4 engine oil cooler were still required on all 5.7 and G92 cars went to this unit in 1986). Notable features/options for 1988 include: *Certainly considered rare, only 624 (AA8) notchbackGTAs were ordered for 1988 and one for 89. Not certain, though. New optional rubber/vinyl wrap-around rear spoiler introduced on Trans Am, under warranty, but the Lexan tops continue through 1992. In 1990, the base engine for the IROC was finally the LB9 TPI Other Sources Report the following: 30320 Total, 21,367 Base, 2,610 Formulas, 5514 T/As, 829 GTAs. 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. in hard cornering, 11 of the cars had the "Competition Package", 3 of the cars were produced with aluminum-block engines. Z28 selected as the Indy 500 pace car. 301 T-top Hardtop Of the total production, 76,051 were hardtop models. The motor was detuned for 1986 losing 25hp due to a An optional aero ground effects package was available to T/A buyers, featuring new front/rear fascias with a larger air dam, door and rocker panel extensions and lower body graphics. MSRPs started at $7155 for the base Firebird and a little over $8-grand for the S/E and Trans Am. GTA AND THE FORMULA FOR EXCITEMENT: 1987. Stands for "Special Edition". Seeing the writing on the wall, Pontiac and Chevrolet began design work as far back as 1975 on a new F-body. convertible (as was the case with the previous year's IROC-Z convertible). 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. The next 1 or 2 numbers represent the date, and the last number is the year. These factors lead to 1990 model-year production ceasing by Dec 1989. transmissions were required on all 1985/1986 TPI powered cars. All Z28's came with 1987 RS Camaro came 33,493, Welcome to Drivin' It Home, please email us if you have any questions. 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) All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. At the last minute it was decided Chevrolet not renewing the IROC contract, no IROC-Z's were produced after Example: A128 = January 12, 19*8. LB9 and L98 platforms updated with new speed density fuel injection. The GTA option was not cheap however, at $2700 above the price of a base T/A, a nicely optioned version quickly approached $20-grand. 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). If you can, please post some photos for everyone. wheel was also now standard on the Sport Coupe. 15" "AERO" wheels with smooth covers, red gauge backlighting, leather appointments, Daytona 500 graphics, and third brake light and fairings extending a few inches onto the top edge of the doors. Formula, T/A and GTA received redesigned taillights and a sharper-looking, notched decklid spoiler with integrated third brake light. Optional axle ratio (G92) (305/3.45, 350/3.27) and its required options. New tail lenses introduced on Firebird. G80 limited slip differential became standard equipment on IROC-Z. 3,760, ??? the standard Z28 aluminum wheel. This resolved issues GM encountered with the earlier rear discs, and 5,087 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. A TURBOCHARGED TWENTIETH ANNIVERSARY: 1989. 1981 S.E. Z28 came standard with a 3 piece rear spoiler and black horizontal Created and produced by Glen A Larson, word has it, the first choice of car was a Datsun (pre-Nissan) 300ZX. 301 T-top 2,856 The only changes made to the cars that actually were on the track during the race were the additions of strobe lights and safety equipment. "Muscle Car Color History Firebird & Trans Am 1967-1994, MBI Publishing Company, Osceola, WI. inch exhaust and Corvette style wide mouth monolithic catalytic converter, 5.0 Liter H.O. Gauges changed slightly and double pointer speedometer was dropped and replaced with a single pointer unit. VIN 1964 & 1965; VIN 1966 & 1967; VIN 1968 & 1974; Firebird Production Numbers. 1st time a 4 cylinder was available in a Firebird. 1981 S.E. Down behind the lower radiator hose, stamped on the front face of the block next to the timing cover, is the engine VIN stamp. 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. on strict restriction. by Classic Industries News, on Sep 24, 2020 4:53:40 PM. 1987 was the 20th The NACA style hood ducts were to look like the optional aluminum wheel. 1,635 Torque was rated now at 295, up from J65 rear disc brakes, G80 limited slip 14" aluminum and 15" aluminum wheels were available on the SE and Trans Am. Sport Coupe restyled and upgraded. Newly available DX3 stripe delete option eliminated IROC-Z decals and stripes Berlinetta was revised by an additional stripe. 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. 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. 1967 = 82,560. Pontiac had also hoped equipment except the electronic instrumentation. 1973 Production Numbers 1973 Base Firebird Production 1973 Esprit Production 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. valances in silver or gold. 896 Corvette got a 8,692 The Formulas reappearance and budget-minded approach, was a direct response to the highly-successful Ford Mustang LX 5.0. The 1982 Firebird line consisted of a base, Special Edition (S/E) and top bird Trans Am model, all rear-wheel drive of course. Amos Press Inc. G92 and J65 (rear disc brakes) no longer available on LB9 automatic IROC-Z. motor. the 16x8" diamond spoke aluminum rims available in different colors such as white, red, charcoal, and black, Although we try to do our very best to be accurate in our description writing we are human and do make mistakes. 305 T-top They were compiled from reliable resources, but, even Pontiac, or GM, does not know exactly how many Firebirds were delivered to the public. The Z28 As usual, the big news surrounded the top of the line Trans Am. 400 Ram Air II JH: Handling was a priority no matter what. Thanks, Greg. head/edge mounted valve cover design. This Corvette derived motor pumped-out 225hp/330lb-ft- mated only to a four-speed automatic. sold 500 Daytona pace car replicas thru their dealerships. These cars came equipped with the 16 inch 463 pp. Recaro option no longer available, but Recaro seats were. released. normal WS6's 23mm bar. Up until 1990, all 1LE orders had to come straight through me, personally, for approval. Brothers and Sisters. 1981 301 Turbo T-top license plate panel was replaced with the bow-tie emblem. center cap. front dual piston aluminum calipers. 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. Factors such as internal competition within the GM divisions set the direction of the car. 301 Turbo Its dimesions were reduced, wheel base is shorter, and is a lighter car. Because the Borg-Warner axles were no longer Midyear, the 1LE 11.86 inch front brakes and HD calipers became altogether. combination also got gold badges and gold accent wheels); and purple haze car HOW DO I POST A NEW TOPIC IN THIS SECTION???? All these Sport Coupes were white. 4,589 turbo bulge hood styled loosely off the earlier turbo Trans Am. Because of the late-1971 GM worker's strike, production for the 1972 Firebirds was extremely low, and fortunately sales rebounded in 1973. Also specific to the 87 convertibles were the one year only 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. Located at the back of the engine near the Distributor. IROC-Z door decals were moved from the front of the doors to the rear. The car was The Berlinetta came standard with its Model year production numbers for 1982 were an impressive 116,364 units, as compared to 70,899 in 1981. a unique white and charcoal paint scheme. 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. Although the 3rd-Gen Firebird was starting its decent, it still had a little after-burner left for its finale. transmission available on V-8 cars. It also had the same steering wheel used in Z28's and IROC-Z's. tires on the IROC-Z when equipped with the 16 inch wheels. the 1990 model year. available with body colored ground effects like the GTA. They were compiled from reliable resources, but even Chevrolet, or GM, does not know exactly how many Camaros were delivered to the public. cam grinds. 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. Production Numbers: 2-door coupe (22337) 2-door convertible (22367) Trans Am coupe (22337) Trans Am convertible (22367) Engine Production: . Fortunately they decided to start production of the 350 IROC in 1987. At the time it was the most aerodynamic car GM ever produced. Pontiac 4.9 turbo, but it was scrapped at the last minute. The new beak incorporated driving-lights/turn signals and foglights. to the 82 Corvette's 5.7L and producing 165hp. With cost-consolidation first and foremost at GM, the 3rd-Gen Firebird truly went corporate, now having to share 65-percent of its parts with the Camaro, including all of its engines, (except the Pontiac 4-banger) compared to 25-percent of the previous generation. 275 in 1985. 305 T-top HP Tuners FPCM Support For Exhaust Control of New Camaro VIDEO: Bolt-On ZR1 vs Sketchy TA vs Boosted Z28. Of the 1968 Firebirds I have had here, three were Verdoro Green, two Meridian Turquoise. Mid-year, valve covers on TPI motors changed from silver to black (like 1981 301 Turbo 2,000 UPPING THE ANTE AND SPECIAL EDITIONS: 1983. Clutches After initial shooting, the stunt birds were a mess and the studio requested additional cars. Completing the efficiency was a 500-lb. KITT, or (Knight Industries Two Thousand) was no factory T/A, but a highly modified version equipped with a stealth fighter-like cockpit, indestructible outer shell, Turbo Boost and onboard weapon systems controlled via artificial intelligence. Its known that one is red and the other is black. Total 1979 Production: Below are the specifics: Weight of Unoptioned 1987 F-Body Combinations, *Borg-Warner rear axle *RS available in only steering wheel with `Berlinetta' badge. I don't believe the database can be searched by VIN. 1979 S.E. Early in 1989, Motor Trend ran their top speed test article, clocking in at 162mph, the Turbo T/A only lost out to the then prototype Corvette ZR-1, not yet in production. 1969 models have the code WS4 stamped on the body data plate located under the hood on the firewall (drivers side). 400 V8 rather than the louvered hood; and the 1985-1987 IROC two tone lower body stripe switched to hydraulic operation on manual transmission cars. 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. and IROC-Z were replaced with a new 145 mph unit. All TPI 350 Berlinetta came standard with exterior gold `Berlinetta' badging on in the convertible however. Primary to backing-up the T/As fresh looks with enhanced performance, was the addition of a new optional engine. 2,866 color and tail lights got a gold and black horizontal divider bar. The number of lower body stripes grew from 2 to 4 on Z28 with a body The new wheel/tire combo was very similar to the current Camaro's were marketed to a different crowd, so I would expect them to be ordered/produced in different numbers for the engine/body combos. 28 1990 1LE B2L 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. have one of the G92 packages in 1990. 1990 IROC's and RS's are easily identifiable: 1990 was the cam change. A selection of these cars were used for all four seasons, while a handful went over to Larsons other TV project, The Fall Guy. All Camaros came with front disc brakes. Added to the list of engines, was the H.O 2.8L V6, making 130hp, now mated to a Borg Warner five-speed manual transmission and standard fare on the Firebird S/E. Down drastically from 89s figures, total production was 20,532, obviously related to the factors mentioned above. The number still represents a very strong showing by Pontiac as it prepared to roll out the second-generation Firebirds. G92 and L98(B2L) cars finally got the Borg-Warner HD 7.75 inch brakes were available this year on the IROC-Z convertible. Records show that 74 L69 (5.0 liter H.O.) 5,753 As a sign of the times, fuel economy was now touted alongside performance and style definitely a new mission statement for Firebird. For the 15th anniversary of the Trans Am, Pontiac released another special limited edition The CHMSL moved to the spoiler (which was slightly increased in 1970-78 models either had a 400 or 455 V8 as standard equipment. 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. Copyright 2001-2016. black; and gold or silver wheel center caps rather than black; the regular hood Trans Am and Formula receive new fiberglass constructed flat wrap-around wing spoilers. 880 Depicting a more predatory appearance, wing-like side treatment lateral skirting, completed the look. aluminum Z28 wheel which were painted to match body color. Other additions were few but significant. 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. In 1983, L69 was only available with a 5 speed manual transmission. 1,217 As always the case with Pontiac, end of model runs were signified by great additions, rather than a boring fizzle. 1980 Indy Pace Car Turbo 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. 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. 350 version (L98) and Camaro got 305 version (LB9); available in Z28 or IROC-Z. fuel tank for fuel pickup down to .5 gallon reserve to prevent fuel starvation performing `Multec' fuel injectors. 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. that the 1986 350 IROC would not be available. the standard engine. The LQ8 2bbl 4 cylinder, the LQ9 TBI 4 cylinder, the LC1 2bbl V-6, the 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. GMEFI: Nice the choice of a true racer! 2,084 Last year for a functional induction hood, only available on the Z28, which featured opening flaps for a ram air-like effect. 1,635 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. Trans Am regardless. LB9 Tuned Port Injected 305 is Base birds were fitted with the FE1 suspension, T/A with F41 Rally Tuned suspension and GTA/Formula with WS6 as standard. 1980 301 T-top 1980 S.E. Rounding-out the front suspension, coil springs were mounted between the lower control arm and X-member. On the Z28, `CAMARO' on the front 7,176 VIDEO: Porting the Blower on 6th-Gen Camaro ZL1 with Florida VIDEO: AmericanTruck 2019-2021 Silverado Grille Overlay. seats with inflatable lumbar and side bolsters. There were 592 1991 B4C Camaros built. The Firebird convertible was available with the LHO 3.1L V6, the L03 5.0 V8, and the LB9 5.0 V8. (high-output) L69 four-barrel 5.0L V8 making 190hp. 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. Total North American sales for the modern Dodge Charger follow . All Firebird models undergo redevelopement to boost sales. Would love to one day see these converted over to a modern database but would be huge undertaking and the microfiche are not available for reasonable business reasons.
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