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301 Turbo T-top Similar to the departed Cross-Fire injection engine last seen in 83, new technology prompted the release of an improved version. Up until 1990, all 1LE orders had to come straight through me, personally, for approval. Email: contact@drivinithome.com. available on the IROC-Z28 after alot of testing. 5,087 305 T-top the tach: the lesser cams have a yellow line at 4500 and red line at 5000; the 1980 S.E. The Trans Am was the highest performance level for the Firebird. So I'm claiming it), Copyright 1996-2023 First Generation Firebird, https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2013168131146&l=a52249adda, http://www.camaros.org/exterior.shtml#ColorPercentages, Powered by UBB.threads PHP Forum Software 7.7.3. Hamburger would now offer a full SLP model, based on the Firebird Formula, targeting those enthusiasts who wanted the power and performance of the 89 Turbo T/A or Corvette ZR-1 in a lighter more race ready platform. Also new for 91, was the SLP (Street Legal Performance) hop-up kit for 5.0L and 5.7L V8-equipped Firebirds. lighter in weight and tinted darker, but are more dome shaped and age rapidly. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada JH: I would choose an 89 Formula 1LE with the 5.0L TPI motor, 5-speed, 3.45 gears and no power options in silver. Note: These numbers are not exact. Specs: and only with 5 speed manual. 8,692 production Firebird to date. 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. Cars were RS coupes with Z28 5.0 TPI or 5.7 TPI All cars received restyled noses loosely fashioned after "Banshee" show car as Pontiac was developing the new fourth generation platform. as a regular production option. Headlight pockets on RS no longer painted black. John Heinricy: I think it was about 1978, when they got serious with engine development and designing and building prototypes. Pontiac Production numbers: GM firebird, camaro, corvette car Since 2008, hes been a freelance writer/photographer for multiple niche auto enthusiast magazines and websites. 6,519, 14,866 4 speed automatic 700R4 introduced and was the only automatic For those GTA buyers who wanted to row their own, this was the engine package of choice. GM makes new N10 dual catalytic converter exhaust available, freeing up 13% more power from some Prior to 1991, if you had to have a droptop bird, you ordered a T-Top model, it was sent to ASC, converted alongside its Camaro cousins and sent back to the dealer for delivery. Example: A128 = January 12, 19*8. code because it was mandatory; this changed in 1988 however when a 2.77 BW rear was standard and G92 had This was the last year for the Sport One was 1980 305 The 350 (only) received more well-known. 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. Its known that one is red and the other is black. 1979 10th Anniv. Only 4 produced. A selection of these cars were used for all four seasons, while a handful went over to Larsons other TV project, The Fall Guy. fuel tank for fuel pickup down to .5 gallon reserve to prevent fuel starvation 400 Ram Air This Corvette derived motor pumped-out 225hp/330lb-ft- mated only to a four-speed automatic. Also, at some point near the end of the production year, the Pages highlighting differences in decals, rims, interiors and more. *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 were the LG4 and L69. The front bumper grills were replaced with molded code U, date plate code LOR) in 1967-69; the Norwood, Ohio, assembly plant (V.I.N. Down drastically from 89s figures, total production was 20,532, obviously related to the factors mentioned above. Trans Am GTA introduced, available with the LB9 305 TPI motor bumped up 5 hp due to slightly higher lift/longer duration cam profiles, redesigned. New tail lenses introduced on Firebird. The last 8 digits should match the last 8 of the dash VIN tag. 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. is also cast into the bottom of the differential case. Note: These numbers are not exact. brakes. L69 production stopped, leaving the LG4 as the only carburated V8 used in an F-body. in hard cornering, 11 of the cars had the "Competition Package", 3 of the cars were produced with aluminum-block engines. Newbie sorry if I'm in the wrong spot, but I need some advice. The standard wheel for the Z28 was a newly styled 16 inch 4,589 louvered nostrils that are not functional. catalytic converters) which increased power output by 13% on cars so equipped. New optional rubber/vinyl wrap-around rear spoiler introduced on Trans Am, seats with inflatable lumbar and side bolsters. 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. Be very leery of any published breakdowns for first gen Firebirds. The service parts identification list in the center console glovebox will 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. Van Nuys, on the other hand, used the correct style designation on the data plate (22887) and consequently did not imprint WS4. *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. 1980 301 Turbo Production Numbers: 2-door coupe (22337) 2-door convertible (22367) Trans Am coupe (22337) Trans Am convertible (22367) Engine Production: . Production improvements led to use of new body sealants that added to the rigidity of the body. to drop all the "Trans Am" badges from the new cars to save royalties paid to the SCCA for use of the name. The Firebird H.O. After all the testing, the agreed upon HP figure was more like 300, rather than the advertised 250, and with a little tweaking, these cars were capable of much more. Z28 steering wheel changed slightly with the line being taken out of the bottom spoke and the lines being made smaller on the side spokes. Firehawk was introduced. extended to the finned aluminum wheels with smooth caps and a functional spoiler. All V8's receive factory roller camshafts. In an effort to dissuade posers from ordering 1LE equipped machines (and to save weight), most every convenience feature was deleted, including the AC (C41 AC-delete) and all but the drivers seat in some cases. Base Firebird: 18,874 produced: 3,140lbs: Firebird . Nineteen-Ninety was a short and crazy model-year, impacted by a recession and Pontiacs desire to release a freshened 91 Firebird line early in the spring of 90 . **Note: There were 67,032 Sport Coupes and 15,528 Convertibles**, **Note: There were 90,152 Sport Coupes and 16,960 Convertibles**, **Note: Firebird Coupes and Convertibles have no further breakdown by option**, **Note: "S.E." RS available in California, Texas, and Florida and with V-6 power only. 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? color and tail lights got a gold and black horizontal divider bar. 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. Standard tires for the Z28 were P235/55R-16 tires; P245/50ZR-16 tires Also specific to the 87 convertibles were the one year only The Turbo T/A had made quite a name for itself and the Trans Am was again a legend in its day. 305 Cross Fire V-8 dropped; all Z28 hoods steel and functional hood air induction flaps discontinued. that the 1986 350 IROC would not be available. Power steering, disc brakes, rear spoilers, and on 1970-81 models either a shaker or Turbo-style hood was standard. G92 option included N10 performance exhaust system (dual 93-106 . 2,084 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. All Firebird models undergo redevelopement to boost sales. 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. 400 Ram Air III `Tuned Port Injection' disappeared from the TPI throttle body Sport Coupe restyled and upgraded. code L, data plate code BL or L). Gr Auto Gallery, LLC and our sister company, Wheelz Sales and Leasing Inc. makes every effort to represent each vehicle accurately and with integrity. Production Numbers - 3rdgenformula.com 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. P245/50ZR-16 tires replaced the P245/50VR-16 8,969 and IROC-Z were replaced with a new 145 mph unit. T-tops are also redesigned to use also incorporated redesigned rear seatbacks with an integral headrest. Camaro convertible was introduced for the first time since 1969 Berlinetta 1970-81 models all had 15 wheels as standard equipment. GMEFI:Having a long and illustrious history with Chevrolet and Corvette engineering, what Corvette influences were bestowed upon the 3rd-Gen Firebirds? P245/50ZR-16 tires. Reportedly, three convertibles were produced by ASC (American Sunroof Company) and PAS. Special swinging fuel pickup in gas tank and special 18 gallon baffled 103 These blocks will not have V.I.N. 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. 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). Sport Coupes came with a `shorty' rear wing rather than a spoiler. 12 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. The 3rd-Gen Firebird benefited from performance-oriented people within Pontiac and Chevrolet who were working on the cars. 1967 Pontiac Firebird - Oldride The new positive traction rear end is said to be stronger than the HD front brakes. Z28 selected as the Indy 500 pace car. 896 the IROC were restyled and now became an extra cost option for the IROC. Other Sources Report the following: 30320 Total, 21,367 Base, 2,610 Formulas, 5514 T/As, 829 GTAs. Thanks, 2019 BMW X3 (Titled to the wife, but I'm always driving it for her. bushings, IROC-Z exterior decals and interior dash badge, and a thinner The S/E came equipped with a H.O. Trans Am's ground effects restyled as well. Coupled with the clustering mentioned before, this would tend to make one overstate how rare the car actually was. codes or motor unit numbers. Automatic gearshift knob is switched from round to square in all models. LG4 305 V-8 cars got electric cooling fan. This resolved issues GM encountered with the earlier rear discs, and Meridian Turquoise was a relatively rare color, so it is evident the small sampling is not representative of production figures as a whole. 1973 Pontiac Firebird - Muscle Car Facts Rather than 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. Firebird interior again meets a redesign, this time the 103 This was the only year Z28's and IROC-Z's All Camaros came with front disc brakes. 326 V8 (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 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. "Y84" Stands for Special Edition with the Fisher T-top roof. rather than `Z28' exterior badges; body colored headlight pockets rather than G92 packages with air conditioning (C60) and without air Only 1,007 Total Firebird production for 1989 was 64,404, holding steady from the previous year. 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. The 1992 option code for an SLP car was B4U. brakes were available this year on the IROC-Z convertible. 1980 301 Turbo T-top 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. Also standard was the custom cloth interior, rear storage well cover Although multiple companies were doing 3rd-Gen F-body convertible conversions since their release in 1982, they were considered coach-convertibles and not directly offered by Pontiac. 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. The S/E got a new color-keyed leather-wrapped Formula steering wheel and redesigned bucket seats/headrests. Pontiac model Firebird 2nd generation, offered with fastback coupe body shapes between the years 1970 and 1981. All 1986 Camaros had the newly in addition to the GTA's gold. firebird production numbers for 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 Stands for "Special Edition". L69 H.O. TPI motors got better A TURBOCHARGED TWENTIETH ANNIVERSARY: 1989. Also marking the years significance, was the absence of a carbureted motor for the first time in the Firebirds history, with a single V6 and three V8s available, all employing EFI of one sort or another. The Berlinetta model was 932 The base model Firebird came standard with 14" steel PDF files of the data: 1998-2002 Firebird Breakdown. For instance, it is said that about 1/3 of all 1968 Firebirds were Verdoro Green. new redesigned ground effects now standard. would realy like to share my babies with you and your members. cars. All Formulas came standard with the 155hp four-barrel 5.0L 305-cid V8 mated to a five-speed manual transmission,bulged hood with body-colored aero wing spoiler, lower accent color striping, Formula graphics and decals and168-inch High-Tech aluminum wheels, wrapped in Goodyear Eagle 245/50VR16 performance tires. replace the old grille/solid inserts. The Trans Am "Power Bulge" hood discontinued in favor of new flat hood with twin I'v only seen one Linden Green, though. All Camaro TPI motors cam change. 1,635 1990 1LE IROC-Z and standard IROC-Z gas shocks were used. The hood louvers on 1,817 2,856 The aerodynamic developements cam grinds. G92 for 1987 required the following options: G92 (performance axle ratio) available only on IROC-Z with 5.0 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. 34 1990 1LE LB9 (305 TPI) IROC-Z's were built. White-painted W62 Aero ground effects package with white grille slot inserts and medium blue trim/graphics (including hood bulge and 5.0-liter H.O. Total Firebird production dropped for 1987, totaling 88,587, down considerably from 1986. Standard 2.5L 4 cylinder engine dropped, multi port fuel injected 2.8L V6 now becomes enforcement agencies only. 1,107 "Firebird" flashlight, and a small pocket for a garage door opener or sunglasses. Many of these blocks were later-year castings, which were restamped with the applicable block casting number. The brainchild of former NHRA drag racer, hot rodder and entrepreneur Ed Hamburger, the Formula Firehawk would wildly expand upon the success of SLPs performance package that debuted in 1991. 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. Berlinetta came standard with exterior gold `Berlinetta' badging on Boasting of 50-additional hp without engine modification, High Performance Pontiac Magazine, flogged a 5.7L Formula fitted with the SLP goodies and recorded a 5.7-second 0-60 sprint and 14.2-second 1/4-mile at 100mph, putting it in Corvette territory. Still, in both 1967 and 1968, the Firebird 400 (including the Ram Air variants) outclassed the six-cylinder Firebird, with 37,937 versus 36,158 sold. For the 15th anniversary of the Trans Am, Pontiac released another special limited edition Five engines were available with the On the Z28, `CAMARO' on the front Power was provided by four available engines, with the base car getting the only leftover Pontiac mill, a 2.5L throttle-body fuel injected 4-cylinder, good for and thats a generous term 90hp. In 1983, L69 was only available with a 5 speed manual transmission. 30,728 This was the first appearance of 16" wheels on a third generation f-body. grille, black headlamp pockets, a 25th Anniversary badge on rear spoiler (although interior dash badge still read `Z28 IROC-Z', rather than just `IROC-Z' Records show that 74 L69 (5.0 liter H.O.) 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. He still signed the visor, Darren; Its still a Pontiac, lets keep it alive, Jim. Continuing our efforts to bring you the scoop on GM performance cars past and present, GM-EFI presents a year-by-year guide to the 3rd-Generation Pontiac Firebird (1982-92). also got its own lower body pinstriping. 1989 Pontiac Firebird - ThirdGen.Org A ZF 6-Speed manual transmission with specific SLP clutch and bell housing. 5,079 Even a base Firebird could be fitted with the LG4 V8, if checked-off on the option sheet. 1981 301 Turbo T-top Sport Coupe took on the appearance of the defunct regular Z28 except for: `CAMARO' Pontiac V8 Engine Codes and Specs - WOW Muscle Cars have one of the G92 packages in 1990. The new-look front air dam was better integrated to the body and included fog lights at either corner. Only 26 Trans Ams with the 305 H.O L69 in 86. 7,176 Charcoal was added as a wheel accent/valance color. The L69 is shown as being available in the 1986 Camaro brochure, but it was put top edge of the hatchback glass. The regular Z28 name returns since GM was now unable to make IROC-Z's. 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. The NACA style hood ducts were Replacement blocks installed through a GM facility carried a "SR" code, or "Service Replacement". Wind tunnels were used to form the body shape. There were to be 602 (same as the number of 67 Included bar-graph tach, digital speedometer, and stalk-mounted cassette/radio, The crme de le crme remained the 5.7L TPI 350-cid V8 standard in the GTA. Larger (11.86 inch) front rotors and PBR Australian built HD front dual package consisting of: The 1989 1LE special deflected disc shocks were dropped for the Production Numbers/Information - Firebird Classifieds & Forums (1967 wheels, special blue stripes and blue hood decal, 4 wheel disc brakes, and ttops. Click the button below for a free full-color restoration parts catalog. Torque was rated now at 295, up from Pontiac 4.9 turbo, but it was scrapped at the last minute. 1979 S.E. It also had the same steering wheel used in Z28's and IROC-Z's. the rear bumper. The 305 H.O L69 was discontinued because of fuel boiling problems. Firebird body remains basically unchanged. The prototype Collector's Production Numbers. 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. Fog lamps were now available on the Sport Coupe and combination also got gold badges and gold accent wheels); and purple haze car available with body colored ground effects like the GTA. first available. the 16x8" diamond spoke aluminum rims available in different colors such as white, red, charcoal, and black, 305 rather than the base LO3 V-8. and all TPI 350 Z28's (1991-1992) had automatic transmissions and most had rear disc now came with rear shoulder belts. 28 1990 1LE B2L Both 5.0L V8s were available, either the four-barrel with a five-speed manual/four-speed auto, or Crossfire injected V8 with four-speed auto only. Total 1979 Production: The T/A now came standard with a cleaner version of the previously optional W62 aero ground effects package. 549 The Firestone Cup was open to multiple makes, spurring-on the family rivalry between the F-bodies and pitting the Firebird against foreign competition such as the Porsche 944 and Nissan 300ZX. replaced by simulated hood louvers on the Z28. Accessory switches get new 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. TPI (LB9). Rust can be an issue where the unit-body rear frame rails go forward from the rear axle and under the rear seat. Only 1 of the 2 cars were kept and can be seen at shows. To nobodys surprise, total production was down from the previous year, equaling 27,567 Firebirds built for 92. All automatics now 4 speed 700R4 units. Trans Am and GTA get updated 2 piece taillights with "PONTIAC" scripted in orange across the panels. 9 bolt differential is available for first time. Instead, the 1991 Camaros were introduced early during last half of GMEFI:Working at GM through the 70s leading-up to its release what were your impressions of the 3rd-Gen F-body Firebird? The Borg-Warner HD rear end was dropped and replaced with the Join today and help support and build the best of all Pontiac Clubs in the world. Perhaps not in terms of being the quickest of the bunch, but the GTA looked awesome, did everything well and came with more standard/optional features than the other cars combined. suspension and full instrumentation. Customer tastes, global events, gas prices, government regulations, insurance rates and advances in technology all contributed to a new Firebird for a new world. A higher-performance version of the OHC 6 with 215 hp was the basis for the . The Thanks, Greg. Firehawks were produced. All models were fitted with GM Computer Command Control (an early computerized system, controlling the EFI where applicable, the carburetor and distributor). 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. 1981 S.E. 1980 301 Corvette 350 TPI in that the IROC-Z 350 TPI had the regular Camaro valve covers, Mid-year, valve covers on TPI motors changed from silver to black (like 1992 provided few changes for the Firebird. 1970 Pontiac Firebird - Oldride Clubs are for people too, not just cars. G92 performance axle ratio available only on Z28 and IROC-Z. 350 version (L98) and Camaro got 305 version (LB9); available in Z28 or IROC-Z. released. Formula receives 16" convex wheels only. 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. Every car has an an automatic transmission, the 2004R. Considering the age of the model and the ever-louder whispers of the upcoming 4th-gen birds arrival, these numbers were not terrible. equiped 305 producing 145hp. The package jumped $600 over 1982 prices, still with the standard four-barrel T/A 5.0L V8 with a 5-speed manual or Cross-Fire injection with 4-speed automatic. Berlinetta came standard with the LC1 V-6. 1979 S.E. 1967 = 82,560. Go to: . motor introduced mid-year (March 1, 1983). It is located on the rear part & re of the block, passenger side and the base of the cylinder head. These cars were built primarily for testing and were the ones we saw tested by came standard with a new 15x7 cast aluminum 5 spoke wheel accented with either See chart at end of Total Firebird production for 1986 was 110,463 cars. 0 registered members (), Only two prototypes were completed however. They both sound like great cars. 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.

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