305 was only available in IROC Mine's a vert, there is another within a couple miles of me, and another across town. 7,176 steering for increased steering effort, larger rear stabilizer bar with stiffer Flying high from its 1982 release, the Firebird received some upgraded features and increased engine output for 1983. The service parts identification list in the center console glovebox will Note: These production numbers are not exact. Sport Coupe came standard with the LQ9 (LQ8 in Canada and Production improvements led to use of new body sealants that added to the rigidity of the body. 1967 Pontiac Firebird Production Numbers. Firebird convertible reintroduced. as the hot ticket. I think the microfiche are in order, and searches made manually. Windshield slope is 60 degrees, about 3 degrees steeper than anything GM had tried before it. 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. It simply went to the wrecking yard. 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. . 896 fuel tank for fuel pickup down to .5 gallon reserve to prevent fuel starvation Like the 1990 Camaro, Firebird also only received a half year production as Pontiac raced to release the 1991. 1981 Pace Car Turbo 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. Gone with the wind was the 2.5L 4-banger, as an electronic multi port fuel injected 2.8L 135-horse V6 for base birds and three-V-8s for Formula and T/A were the available engine choices. Even a base Firebird could be fitted with the LG4 V8, if checked-off on the option sheet. All TPI 350 IROC-Z's (1987-1990) standard heater) added the 1LE performance package. TPI 5 speed went from 3.45 (1989) to 3.42 (1990) and the B2L 350 TPI went from the 16x8" diamond spoke aluminum rims available in different colors such as white, red, charcoal, and black, The LT option incorporated most of the Berlinetta's It won Best Sports GT category in the $11,000 to $14,000 range. 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. 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. One car was a Trans Am Convertible. Again the Firebird remains basically unchanged. The Firebird was the base model, equivelant to the Camaro Sport Coupe, the Firebird SE planned, but then dropped. New 20 slot 15" aluminum wheels also equiped 305 producing 145hp. taillights. The Block Date Code represents the production date of the engine. With the 3rd-Gen Firebird enjoying sales and stylistic success, changes for 1986 were few, but it was obvious The Firebird line was gradually flying back to performance with the T/A leading the way. enforcement agencies only. 2,856 Trans Am and GTA get updated 2 piece taillights with "PONTIAC" scripted in orange across the panels. a unique white and charcoal paint scheme. codes or motor unit numbers. All Firebirds got a new backlit instrument panel, revised taillight design and power pull-down rear hatch. the 1990 model year. brakes. passengers side of engine de-cluttering the underhood area. Transmissions were a 4 speed manual New clear coat/base coat paint was adopted this 3rd Generation Camaros introduced: Sport Coupe, Berlinetta, and Long-lived LG4 carbureted For those GTA buyers who wanted to row their own, this was the engine package of choice. Firebird interior again meets a redesign, this time the bumped up 5 hp due to slightly higher lift/longer duration cam profiles, Final year for third generation platform. 301 T-top Fortunately they decided to start production of the 350 IROC in 1987. Seizing upon its late-60s success, the 2nd-Generation Firebird took off in 1970, cruising on through the 1981 model year. 4,831 The Recaro T/A definitely showcased the vast array of options available for the Firebird buyer in 1982. Accessory switches get new Newbie, would like to know where to find the PHS and to register it? This was the last year for the Sport The S/E came equipped with a H.O. The L69 is shown as being available in the 1986 Camaro brochure, but it was put 880 hotter cams have a yellow line at 5000 and red line at 5500. 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 . available with LO3 V-8. All this equated to 350hp/390lb-ft at 4400 rpm. aluminum Z28 wheel which were painted to match body color. All V8's receive serpentine belt systems and A/C compressors move to All Camaro TPI motors GMEFI:With the early 3rd-Gen F-body light on power, was increased handling prowess a priority during development? G92 performance axle ratio available only on Z28 and IROC-Z. The number of lower body stripes grew from 2 to 4 on Z28 with a body 's 18 and 23 were cancelled and never built. The check digit was used for internal checks at the manufacturing plant. MFI V-6 LB8 motor introduced to replace carbureted LC1 V-6. fuel tank for fuel pickup down to .5 gallon reserve to prevent fuel starvation 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. In models with custom interiors a new horse collar seat design was introduced that would be popular until 1977. 41 available with body colored ground effects like the GTA. externally mounted third brake light on the hatch glass and the pre-1987 additional valve seat angle, exhaust port/exhaust manifold changes. There is no production breakdown for color options. (high-output) L69 four-barrel 5.0L V8 making 190hp. Then the B4C police package was added, then it was equipped with Tires 1969 models have the code WS4 stamped on the body data plate located under the hood on the firewall (drivers side). Trans Am now available with the same ground effects as were used on the previous years pace car Replacement blocks installed through a GM facility carried a "SR" code, or "Service Replacement". Model year production numbers for 1982 were an impressive 116,364 units, as compared to 70,899 in 1981. cover. increased stopping power. Trans Am receives restyled nose with integrated fog lights, Firebirds were available several engines. The Z28 also came with front, side, and rear lower body old 7.625 (7 5/8) inch rear end. The 16 inch wheels that had been standard equipment on guests, and 6 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. 305 T-top FIREBIRD 25th ANNIVERSARY DAYTONA 500 LIMITED EDITION TRANS AM: Marking the 25th Anniversary of the Daytona 500 and the Trans Ams pace car duties in the 1984 race, Pontiac announced the planned-production of 2500 replicas. Pontiac Firebird 1st generation production numbers and sales volume Pontiac model Firebird 1st generation, offered with notchback coupe, convertible body shapes between the years 1967 and 1969. Dash badge on the RS now read `RS' rather than `CAMARO'(Heritage Edition Only). colored gap between the top 3 stripes. 103 cam change. 400 Ram Air II RS also got the grid taillights like the Z28. standard equipment on the Sport Coupe. Catalog of FIREBIRD ID Numbers 1967-1993. As a sign of the times, fuel economy was now touted alongside performance and style definitely a new mission statement for Firebird. Very few Trans Am's, GTA's, and Formula's were produced this year as some buyers were waiting for the new 93. valances). Standard tires for the Z28 were P235/55R-16 tires; P245/50ZR-16 tires The limited edition cars featured full body code L, data plate code BL or L). Personal relationships among the rival engineers and development teams shaped the Firebird and its ride/handling characteristics more than anything. Larger (11.86 inch) front rotors and PBR Australian built HD front dual When they were released to the public they were underrated in power. 305 replaced by the new LO3 throttle body injection 305. Wrap around strips also on bumper. 1980 S.E. In this case, a VIN decoder can be used to gain some insight. The new beak incorporated driving-lights/turn signals and foglights. 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. Trans Am Worldwide re-envisions the 1970 Chevelle for the modern world. 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. 1 Test Car with Hardtop & Leather Interior. 1,817 For 86, you could score15-inch color-coordinated cross-laced wheels as a $215 option. rather than the four-color Z28 body stripe. 1999 Firebird Numbers Breakdown. Many of these blocks were later-year castings, which were restamped with the applicable block casting number. Pontiac and IROC-Z were replaced with a new 145 mph unit. LB9 and L98 platforms updated with new speed density fuel injection. In following the rules of showroom stock racing as put down by the sanctioning bodies; the SCCA (Sports Car Club of America) and IMSA (International Motor Sports Association), GM new it had to make the race-ready goodies available on the production cars; thus in 1988, the 1LE package was born and offered on 3rd-Gen F-bodies. The convertible option was available on base Firebirds and T/As, but not Formulas or GTAs. 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. These 350 IROC's (being 1986's) had the 305 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) Headlamp pockets on the Z28 were black. Also standard was the custom cloth interior, rear storage well cover 6,612 and all TPI 350 Z28's (1991-1992) had automatic transmissions and most had rear disc GTA AND THE FORMULA FOR EXCITEMENT: 1987. Email: contact@drivinithome.com. 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. package consisting of: The 1989 1LE special deflected disc shocks were dropped for the In addition to being 500lbs lighter, the new Firebird was the most aerodynamic production Firebird to date. Borg Warner The carbed 190hp V8 was virtually identical to the L69 in the Z28 but used a different aircleaner assembly. (1987-1992) Camaros had a tach with yellow at 5000 and red at 5500. changes are much less drastic. with Goodyear P245/50VR16 unidirectional tires. G92 code was now available on the 350 (B2L) IROC-Z and now GTA recieves new steering wheel with integrated radio controls. production Firebird to date. 1980 S.E. built aluminum calipers and more reliable parking brake actuators. 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. Again available from the GM Service parts high-performance catalog was the SLP hop-up kit for 5.0L/5.7L V8s-reportedly only 25 kits were installed for 92, but as we will see, much bigger things were now available from SLP. Trans Am drag coefficiant is .32 but capable of .29 with standard Aero wheels over the High-Tech turbo aluminums. Nineteen eighty-fourwould be the last year for the Y84 Special Edition Recaro Package. Total production was at 46,313, up more than 16,000 from 1972 numbers. Just the thought that there is information in the form of invoices on record and no one that has access has ever compiled a data base that can be searched in any other way than VIN is beyond me. If anyone had data on the 350HO production numbers for convertibles I'd appreciate any insight. Anyone have any idea? 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. ThirdGen Firebird production reached a high-water mark in 1984, with 128,304 units sold- almost half of which were Trans Ams. I have Firebird data too. "Firebird" flashlight, and a small pocket for a garage door opener or sunglasses. GMEFI:Being corporate cousins with the 3rd-Gen Camaro, what do you feel really defines the Firebird and sets it apart form the Chevy? 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. convertibles were produced this first year of production. The only available V8 engines wheels, special blue stripes and blue hood decal, 4 wheel disc brakes, and ttops. Updated front and rear fascia with the W62 Aero package and 157-inch finned wheels were new for 84. HD calipers and 11.86 front brakes became standard on the B4C L69 production stopped, leaving the LG4 as the only carburated V8 used in an F-body. TPI motors got better The Trans Am is selected to pace the Indianapolis 500. It is also the closest in size to the 67 yet. Trans Am GTA introduced, available with the LB9 305 TPI motor 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. console.The console includes two manually adjusted reminder wheels, a positionable map light, a removeable 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 All 70-81 models are hardtop coupes. Steering wheel mounted radio controls disappear from the GTA with the addition of the airbag. The only reference I have to option breakout is in the back of a book that lists % of firebirds that came on each year. The 5.7L was an optional engine on Formula and Trans Am with automatic only. 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. Data plate code systems varied by assembly plant. Only 4 produced. P245/50ZR-16 tires replaced the P245/50VR-16 301 Turbo The notch back 1990 1LE IROC-Z and standard IROC-Z gas shocks were used. I ordered the PHS docs for this car and found out it's a 350HO. The standard wheel for the Z28 was a newly styled 16 inch 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. did not produce Firebirds during the period extending from 1972 through 1977. 1979 S.E. Trans Am and Formula receive new fiberglass constructed flat wrap-around wing spoilers. motor came with a higher lift and longer duration cam, dual snorkel intake 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. to look like the optional aluminum wheel. GMEFI:Working at GM through the 70s leading-up to its release what were your impressions of the 3rd-Gen F-body Firebird? lighter weight pistons thus a slight horsepower increase of 240 (1989) to 245 Carburated V6 is dropped and replaced with new multi port fuel injected 2.8L V6 making 135hp. In this chart, 2005 and 2006 figures are estimated based on US and Canadian sales. 1981 301 T-top This sampling may or may not be representative of the population in general. (25), especially given that you are starting out of with a low number production (7708) Formula Firebirds to begin with. GTA also receives special door panels, epoxy filled emblems, Van Nuys, however, did not produce Firebirds during the period extending from 1972 through 1977. Beginning in 1968, most assembly plants resumed the practice of stamping a partial V.I.N. Posi-traction rear axles were always standard on Trans Am models. 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. The Dodge Charger had the highest retail share of any large sedan in 2013, at 14%, beating Impala, Avalon, 300, Maxima, and others. The new-look front air dam was better integrated to the body and included fog lights at either corner. Total 1981 Production: 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. 7,176 The LG4 V-8 was The Gauges changed slightly and double pointer speedometer was dropped and replaced with a single pointer unit. lighter, dimesions were reduced, and had a shorter wheel base. The 80s however, would present a new list of requirements for a fresh Bird, with a new take on an old theme. 1,160 There were to be 602 (same as the number of 67 If you're currently working on a Firebird or Trans Am restoration project, Classic Industries can help you find the parts and accessories you need to complete your vehicle. The 3rd-Gen Trans Am was the picture of sleek simplicity, yet it was obvious, the past had not been forgotten. There are at least two extremely rare, non white, factory TTA's in existence. Total Firebird production for 1989 was 64,404, holding steady from the previous year. VIDEO: Porting the Blower on 6th-Gen Camaro ZL1 with Florida VIDEO: AmericanTruck 2019-2021 Silverado Grille Overlay. Special Olympics option available on Sport Coupe only as just an appearance option. Special swinging fuel pickup in gas tank and special 18 gallon baffled The "first generation" Pontiac Firebirds were produced at the Lordstown, Ohio, assembly plant (V.I.N. Berlinetta 3rd Generation Firebirds introduced: Firebird, Firebird SE, and Firebird Trans Am. 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. 1983 and 1984 Z28 by its lack of the bowtie emblem by the Z28 emblem on the rear Although the last car produced in 1992 is listed as car #27, only 25 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. Air conditioning delete (C41) (standard heater), Performance exhaust system (N10) (dual catalytic converters), Aluminum spare wheel with smaller spare tire (N64), Larger (11.86 inch) front rotors with Girlock or PBR Australian built HD 5,683 first year for the updated interior which included drivers side airbag, B4C `Special Service' police package became available to law Total Firebird production for 1986 was 110,463 cars. third brake light and fairings extending a few inches onto the top edge of the doors. "RedBird" Special Edition Firebird Esprit (1978-1979) (red) (The Redbird option replaced the Skybird midyear in 1978. spoiler for the Z28 and the newly introduced IROC-Z28. wheel standard on Trans Am. It was 500 lbs. GM did not offer a factory convertible TTA. 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. license plate panel was replaced with the bow-tie emblem. 301 Sport Coupe restyled and upgraded.
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