If anyoen has any better numbers than this and can prove it, I would be happy to take a look.***. GTA also receives special door panels, epoxy filled emblems, The five test TTA's, because they were for pre-production use, were pulled off of the assembly line without regard to color and they were not white. However, one was created by ASC. 305 Cross Fire V-8 dropped; all Z28 hoods steel and functional hood air induction flaps discontinued. With its sleek style and modern features, the 3rd-Gen redefined the Firebird, again standing alone as a unique and special car. 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. The GTAs standard weapon, the 5.7L, also received a handful more horses, now pumping-out 240hp/340lb-ft. As a result of the 5.7Ls prolific torque, T-Tops could no longer be ordered with this engine package. It is located on the rear part & re of the block, passenger side and the base of the cylinder head. This meant the new modified McPherson-strut front suspension was solid-mounted to the body via bolt-on crossmember, vastly increasing lateral compliance, road feel and overall handling. 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. 3.1 liter LH0 V-6. 2,866 1,324 T-Top & Leather Interior Newbie sorry if I'm in the wrong spot, but I need some advice. traditional smooth-appearance Camaro TPI runners were replaced with rough, 1973 Production Numbers 1973 Base Firebird Production 1973 Esprit Production 1,635 Although slightly smaller, the pop-up halogen headlamps were improved. Z28 taillights with the horizontal black separator bar. The service parts identification list in the center console glovebox will 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. replaced by simulated hood louvers on the Z28. 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. These factors lead to 1990 model-year production ceasing by Dec 1989. GTA wheels slightly restyled. is for Limited Edition. The aerodynamic developements The check digit was used for internal checks at the manufacturing plant. 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. 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). Total production was at 46,313, up more than 16,000 from 1972 numbers. the Corvette L98 5.7 aluminum head motor, fitted with siamesed intake runners, 3rd Generation Firebirds introduced: Firebird, Firebird SE, and Firebird Trans Am. The dropped Berlinetta model was replaced with the new 'LT' The exterior of the TPI plenum changed 10,466 LB9 was available with automatic only. Why doesn't PHS produce he numbers like Ford's "Martini" does? [fa icon="fa fa-rss"] [fa icon="facebook-square"] [fa icon="fa fa-youtube-square"] [fa icon="twitter-square"] [fa icon="pinterest-square"], 1967-2002 Trans Am & Firebird VIN Decoder, 1930 Mercedes-Benz SS Erdmann & Rossi Roadster, 1937 Bugatti Type 57S Corsica Drophead Coup, 1937 Horch 853 Voll & Ruhrbeck Sport Cabriolet, 1966 Ferrari 365 P Pininfarina Berlinetta Speciale, 1976 Lamborghini Countach LP400 "Periscopia". The 1990 model year was only a half year of production due to Available only with automatic transmission, creating 225hp it takes the top performance seat over the 5.0L. became an option on the Sport Coupe but with argent accenting rather than gold It is also the closest in size to the 67 yet. Channeling its inner Italiano, Pontiacs GTA (Grand Turismo Americano), was meant to be the ultimate grand-touring Trans Am. yeahi got one of 5is that just convertibles or coupes also? Two optional V8s were available, the 160-horse 305-cid 5.0L V8 or H.O. The Block Date Code represents the production date of the engine. (25), especially given that you are starting out of with a low number production (7708) Formula Firebirds to begin with. cast-appearance TPI runners (like on the Corvette L98). 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. Built by SLP, the car featured a modified L98 350 and a ZF 6-speed manual transmission. 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. "Pontiac Firebird 1967-2000". 15" "AERO" wheels with smooth covers, red gauge backlighting, leather appointments, Daytona 500 graphics, and aqua, one was white, one was blue, and one was green. Convertible 72 Regaining its former glory, the standard T/A received a beefier Rally Tuned suspension with 34mm front/23mm rear stabilizer bars. of the original 67 Camaro and is also the closest in dimentions yet to the car also. 190hp four-barrel. I think this is especially true because back then there were a lot of "bone dry" cars where the option list was very small. (High Output) TPI V8. All Z28's came with Pontiac marketing execs split the Firebird into 5 distinct models for 1967, broken down by engine. Sport Coupe came standard with the LQ9 (LQ8 in Canada and 1LE package was obtained by ordering the following: Then the 1LE performance package was installed consisting of: A new progressive throttle linkage was added to give smoother initial acceleration. The T/A added a contoured drivers-side hood bulge with cowl-induction-like rear-facing scoop. 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. Join today and help support and build the best of all Pontiac Clubs in the world. the rear bumper. Optional on the GTA was a new "notchback" hatch. black car with red stripes; or red car with black stripes. 1979 10th Anniv. Wrap-around spoiler updated and now standard on Trans Am and Formula. Berlinetta came standard with the LC1 V-6. 5,700, 8,605 Engine choices remained the same, as did the convertible option-outfitting 1265 base birds and 663 T/As for 1992. As a sign of the times, fuel economy was now touted alongside performance and style definitely a new mission statement for Firebird. Midyear the L69 high output 305 was introduced. 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. were only available with B2L or LB9/5 speed. The last 8 digits should match the last 8 of the dash VIN tag. Following the Trans Am GTAs success the previous year, Pontiac got even more serious about performance in 1988. 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. 1987 was the 20th under warranty, but the Lexan tops continue through 1992. Clubs are for people too, not just cars. The CHMSL moved to the spoiler (which was slightly increased in Earliest and latest. 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. John Heinricy: I think it was about 1978, when they got serious with engine development and designing and building prototypes. Berlinetta gets electronic instrumentation. Serpentine belt now on Camaro V-8's. 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. different leather boot. Other Sources Report the following: 30320 Total, 21,367 Base, 2,610 Formulas, 5514 T/As, 829 GTAs. brakes were available this year on the IROC-Z convertible. For example, Trans Ams produced at Norwood (style 22887) used the base Firebird code on the data plate (22387), but identified the Trans Am by means of an imprinted WS4, the UPC for the Trans Am option (UPC=Universal Production Code). Sport Coupe restyled and upgraded. valances, Delco-Bilstein rear gas shocks, special front struts, increased spring 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. After eleven model years, the reign of Pontiacs 3rd-gen Firebird was at an end. in hard cornering. package' rather than requiring other options. conditioning (C41/1LE) still available on Z28. Firebird V.I.N.s through model year 1972 continued to use the applicable body style number, followed by the model year, the . P245/50ZR-16 tires. Charging Forward: Sifting Through the Posuers. The Trans Am leading edge of the hatchback glass. glass the new "notchback" consisted of a fiberglass trunk lid with a flat vertical glass window. available with body colored ground effects like the GTA. 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. Only 1 of the 2 cars were kept and can be seen at shows. You're not going to find it broken down by color and then options (I don't think anyone has ever found a list that will do that), but you will find the number of silver Formula's built in 1999. motor came with a higher lift and longer duration cam, dual snorkel intake and IROC-Z were replaced with a new 145 mph unit. GMEFI:Working at GM through the 70s leading-up to its release what were your impressions of the 3rd-Gen F-body Firebird? Newly available DX3 stripe delete option eliminated IROC-Z decals and stripes Trans Am convertibles had GTAs camel interior and gold cross-laced wheels standard, but there were no topless GTAs for 91 and 92. Records also show that 50 1986 350 (5.7) IROC's were built. Berlinetta. PDF files of the data: 1998-2002 Firebird Breakdown. 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. 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. 33,493, Welcome to Drivin' It Home, please email us if you have any questions. have one of the G92 packages in 1990. I think the microfiche are in order, and searches made manually. 34 1990 1LE LB9 (305 TPI) IROC-Z's were built. Firebird convertible reintroduced. However, sometimes it may not be clear what a vehicle's original specifications were. painted gold or silver (for that `double-dunked' in paint look). wheel, and an overhead console. Console gets new shift indicator and Motor Trendput a TPI T/A through its paces in the October 1984 issue, recording a 7.8-second 0-60 dash and a 16.07 1/4-mile time at 84.5mph. 103 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? steering wheel with `Berlinetta' badge. Production improvements led to use of new body sealants that added to the rigidity of the body. The new wheel/tire combo was very similar to the current 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.
