1 Test Car with Hardtop & Leather Interior. Also, at some point near the end of the production year, the
In models with custom interiors a new horse collar seat design was introduced that would be popular until 1977. 12 Besides new standard deeper dish 157-inch High-Tech turbo cast-aluminum wheels and now standard aero-style wrap-around rear spoiler, the regular T/A remained the same for 87 with the addition of more options, including being one of the first cars to offer a CD-player, a Delco/Bose unit in the T/A/GTA. All rear disc brake optioned Firebirds now receive
For 86, you could score15-inch color-coordinated cross-laced wheels as a $215 option. 2,856 first year for the updated interior which included drivers side airbag,
is also cast into the bottom of the differential case. TPI motors got better
Shift indicator changes for the Automatic Overdrive 700-R4. 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. in hard cornering. had to be specified to get 3.27 rear end (was standard in 1987) as a 2.77 rear
2023 February . This special 20th Anniversary Turbo Trans Am (TTA) based on the GTA is only available in white with tan interior and comes equipped with a Buick 3.8L V6 with a turbocharger developed from the Grand National. Tuned Port Injection' badges rather than `Tuned Port Injection' badges. IROC-Z door decals were moved from the front of the doors to the rear. Trans Am convertibles had GTAs camel interior and gold cross-laced wheels standard, but there were no topless GTAs for 91 and 92. Long story short, Chuck Koch, co-owner of Vista Group, spoke to Pontiac about getting some of the least damaged cars for the show. The Turbo T/A had made quite a name for itself and the Trans Am was again a legend in its day. One other difference between a
Trans Am drag coefficiant is .32 but capable of .29 with standard Aero wheels over the High-Tech turbo aluminums. GMEFI: On the subject of handling, was the vaunted 1LE package to be exclusive to the Firebird, for street, race or both? lighter weight pistons thus a slight horsepower increase of 240 (1989) to 245
Formula receives 16" convex wheels only. 2002 Firebird Numbers Breakdown. Cars were RS coupes with Z28 5.0 TPI or 5.7 TPI
The LC1 V-6 and LG4 V-8 were optional. discontinued early in the year. Trans Am and Formula receive new fiberglass constructed flat wrap-around wing spoilers. Then the B4C police package was added, then it was equipped with
The first generation Pontiac Firebirds were produced at the Lordstown, Ohio, assembly plant (V.I.N. Other Sources Report the following: 30320 Total, 21,367 Base, 2,610 Formulas, 5514 T/As, 829 GTAs. GMEFI: Nice the choice of a true racer! first available. Started back in 2000 gathering information about the Second Generation Pontiac Trans Am. 1970-81 models all had 15 wheels as standard equipment. The Z28
12 117,108 transmission available on V-8 cars. I can't help you directly, but I did the paint breakdowns for Camaros. S/Es came standard with the 135-horse EFI V6, but could be equipped with one of two optional four-barrel V8s, the (LG4) 165hp 5.0L or (L69) 190hp with a five-speed manual or optional four-speed automatic. TBI `Cross Fire Injection' 5.0 liter/305 motor was optional. Has anyone come across this? Someone may have really wanted a convertible and engine type was not all that important. than having only the recessed areas painted gold or silver, was completely
body colored ground effects, and special GTA horn button. for the first time and were available on all Camaro models. whoaanother with parchmentcool haven't seen many like mine, only one other yellow,parcment 207 and a white top. Sport Coupe came standard with the LQ9 (LQ8 in Canada and
Pontiac had no affiliation with Beaumont, only sold them on their car lots. . 880 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. Calibration refinements eliminated the cold start injector. Considering the age of the model and the ever-louder whispers of the upcoming 4th-gen birds arrival, these numbers were not terrible. The other features included gray multitone and white leather Recaro interior, steering wheel, shifter, and parking brake handle, white striped taillights, white
VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada 1968 = 107,112. Midyear, the 1LE 11.86 inch front brakes and HD calipers became
pin mounting rather than the previous years latches. The T/A was available with optional TPI 210hp LB9 V8, received an upgraded WS6 Special Performance Handling package with 36mm front/24mm rear stabilizer bars, four-wheel disc brakes and Goodyear Gatorback tires wrapped around 157-inch High-Tech turbo cast-aluminum rims. 403 used to disinguish a 350 TPI from a 305 TPI (other than the badges, which are
Package
Coupe and was the only year for this particular appearance. VATS equipped cars also display antitheft system warning
The LG4 V-8 was
1998 Firebird Numbers Breakdown. Total production for 1991 was 50,454, up from the previous year, partly because of the early spring release. Firebird V.I.N.s through model year 1972 continued to use the applicable body style number, followed by the model year, the . The
Thanks for the info. All lower valances and rear bumper
motor. All Firebirds receive center high mounted stop lamps as required by Federal legislation,
So
The Z28 also came with front, side, and rear lower body
There is no production breakdown for color options. Up until 1990, all 1LE orders had to come straight through me, personally, for approval. 30,728 78TA.com, LLC All Rights Reserved. replica. Regular Production Options (RPO) Description RPO Code Price. Each option that doesn't match can eliminate a minimum of 4% of the 7708 or 308 cars. 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 . 896 Wrap around strips also on bumper. 1970-78 models either had a 400 or 455 V8 as standard equipment. IS THE SITE DOWN?? *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. 1983 and 1984 Z28 by its lack of the bowtie emblem by the Z28 emblem on the rear
that the 1986 350 IROC would not be available. GMEFI:Being corporate cousins with the 3rd-Gen Camaro, what do you feel really defines the Firebird and sets it apart form the Chevy? wheels. Charcoal was added as a wheel accent/valance color. I'm not home right now, b ut for example is said (if I remember correctly) <1% of 69 firebird came with curise control. There are at least two extremely rare, non white, factory TTA's in existence. Anytime you start combining option %'s, you're making guesses. rather than the louvered hood; and the 1985-1987 IROC two tone lower body stripe
In 1990, the base engine for the IROC was finally the LB9 TPI
Leather seating was also availble on all
3,444 Replacement blocks installed through a GM facility carried a SR code, or Service Replacement. 1LE performance package option (option level 0 IROC-Z) became
[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". 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. . (High Output) TPI V8. front dual piston aluminum calipers. GM replaces many sets with glass
bushings, IROC-Z exterior decals and interior dash badge, and a thinner
The Berlinetta also had its own unique
L69 H.O. L69 production stopped, leaving the LG4 as the only carburated V8 used in an F-body. brakes. 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. VIDEO: Wade Rhodes Breaks the TBSS N/A Record Again! The SE could be had with every
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 . Final year for third generation platform. 1981 301 5,753 wheel standard on Trans Am. Recaro option no longer available, but Recaro seats were. The TPI
Berlinetta also came standard with additional body insulation, softer
Note: These numbers are not exact. Some came with special 16x8 light alloy mesh wheels. into the left front quadrant of the cylinder block, often in tiny characters. A total 555 T/A convertibles were produced for 1991. Available only with automatic transmission, creating 225hp it takes the top performance seat over the 5.0L. Meridian Turquoise was a relatively rare color, so it is evident the small sampling is not representative of production figures as a whole. wheels with silver WS6 centercaps. 14,866 The revisions made to the 1991-92 Firebirds exterior as well as improved structural rigidity and overall build-quality, hinted to the next iteration of Pontiacs venerable Firebird, but the 3rd-Gens would be missed. 5.0 liter H.O. Note: These production numbers are not exact. Click the button below for a free full-color restoration parts catalog. drivetrains and Z28 suspensions. These cars came equipped with the 16 inch
available with body colored ground effects like the GTA. Mid-year, additional
It is also the closest in size to the 67 yet. At least two of these test cars were sold to private individuals. 192 -- Trim Combination, Black Leather -- 532. equiped 305 producing 145hp. All cars received restyled noses loosely fashioned after "Banshee" show car as Pontiac was developing the new fourth generation platform. Many of these blocks were later-year castings, which were restamped with the applicable block casting number. 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. The 5.7L was an optional engine on Formula and Trans Am with automatic only. HD calipers and 11.86 front brakes became standard on the B4C
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6,612 JH: Handling was a priority no matter what. systems. 2,000 Specs:
1980 301 Turbo T-top Posi-traction rear axles were always standard on Trans Am models. 350 motor was not visually distinguishable from the TPI 305. The eighth digit of the VIN is and `8' for 350 TPI's and an `F' for 305
3.27 (1989) to 3.23 (1990). All Firebirds switch to a T-handle automatic gearshift knob. aluminum Z28 wheel which were painted to match body color. At this point, Firebird designer John Shinella was enlightened to the premise; he was excited about it to say the least.