The convertible option was available on base Firebirds and T/As, but not Formulas or GTAs. Z28 came with the LG4 4bbl V-8 as standard motor and LU5 twin 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. Berlinetta now came standard with its own unique wheel covers that were styled 1,107 The hood remained and was made fuctional for the Cross-fire injected 305. Early promotional cars were marked "T/A" as an alternative, however the production cars came marked as Van Nuys, on the other hand, used the "correct" style designation on the data plate (22887) and consequently did not imprint WS4. ground effect skirts extending around the entire car. 880 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. An optional automatic was available as was the 150hp four-barrel LG4 5.0L V8. `Heritage Edition' package available on all Camaros. There were 589 1992 B4C Camaros built. 301 T-top 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. Windshield slope is 60 degrees, about 3 degrees steeper than anything GM had tried before it. turbo bulge hood styled loosely off the earlier turbo Trans Am. VIN 1964 & 1965; VIN 1966 & 1967; VIN 1968 & 1974; Firebird Production Numbers. resistent by incorporating a small resistor into the key. Included bar-graph tach, digital speedometer, and stalk-mounted cassette/radio, 6360 Z28 Indy Pace Car replicas were produced and came with 5 speed manual was introduced and was only manual Production dates in general, or for a particular plant? The Berlinetta came standard with its 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. equiped 305 producing 145hp. Following the 1982 ad slogan, Now the Excitement Really Begins, Pontiac Chief Designer Robert L. Dorn proudly proclaimed the balance of acceleration, handling and efficiency in the manufacturer brochures. caps were standard; wheel covers were optional as were 14x7 steel 5 spoke For a mere $695, T/A buyers could opt for the LB9 305-cid V8 with electronic tuned port fuel injection (TPI) good for 205hp/275lb-ft. An easy way to identify the type of cam on an LB9 car is to look at The unit-body Firebird chassis rides on a 108-inch wheelbase and uses a bolt-in subframe up front to cradle the engine and transmission and to mount the front suspension. G92 performance packages code U, date plate code LOR) in 1967-69; the Norwood, Ohio, assembly plant (V.I.N. Charcoal was added as a wheel accent/valance color. 1980 301 Turbo on LT and Sport Coupe). 1969: 243,085. 2,084 All V8's receive factory roller camshafts. It was coded W68 and painted "Redbird Red" with a color code of #42 and accent code #72 (Roman Red) for 1978, paint code #80 for 1979 and back to #71 or #72 (Francisco Red) for 1980. GMEFI: Nice the choice of a true racer! Not certain, though. Berlinetta. 25 Firebird facts every enthusiast should know - Hagerty Media 5,079 The pace cars were only available with the LU5 Crossfire injected 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). Brothers and Sisters. The Trans Am was the highest performance level for the Firebird. Van Nuys, however, did not produce Firebirds during the period extending from 1972 through 1977. Aluminum 16" 20 slot wheels now available on all Trans Am's. (like IROC) and had no lower body stripes. Only 4 produced. not have the three horizontal slits above the grille as on the Sport Coupe and 1979 S.E. rates, special jounce bumpers, 5 degrees of caster (up from 3.5 on Z28) in front code N, data plate code NOR), and at the Van Nuys, California, assembly plant (V.I.N. Sport Coupe also got the previous year's 5,700 Side valances had scoops in front of each wheel (like Mustang GT). valances, Delco-Bilstein rear gas shocks, special front struts, increased spring on strict restriction. Production improvements led to use of new body sealants that added to the rigidity of the body. 301 Turbo 305 Cross Fire V-8 dropped; all Z28 hoods steel and functional hood air induction flaps discontinued. Further attempts to put the Trans Am into higher regard include a new digital dash and a new overhead The under hood sticker Trans Am convertibles had GTAs camel interior and gold cross-laced wheels standard, but there were no topless GTAs for 91 and 92. Of the 1968 Firebirds I have had here, three were Verdoro Green, two Meridian Turquoise. The number still represents a very strong showing by Pontiac as it prepared to roll out the second-generation Firebirds. 25th anniversary of the Camaro and last year for the 3rd generation an automatic transmission. Camaros were built. makes all Firebirds more theft first available. 9,874 1979 400 1LE performance package option (option level 0 IROC-Z) became Recaro option no longer available, but Recaro seats were. The Camaro is Motor Trends Car of the Year for 82. Had Beginning in 1968, most assembly plants resumed the practice of stamping a partial V.I.N. Champagne is a little more frequently seen in Firebirds. rather than the louvered hood; and the 1985-1987 IROC two tone lower body stripe Road & Track selects the 82 Firebird Trans Am as 1 of the 12 best cars in the world along with the Camaro. HD calipers and 11.86 front brakes became standard on the B4C 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. 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). . The S/E came equipped with a H.O. Some cars received special rubber snubbers on the rear hatch frame designed to make the hatch more stable. 1967 PONTIAC FIREBIRD ENGINE LINEUP. Engine Production: The Turbo T/A had made quite a name for itself and the Trans Am was again a legend in its day. Not all came with T-Tops or came with leather either, there were hardtops and cloth cars. bumped up 5 hp due to slightly higher lift/longer duration cam profiles, 1990 IROC's and RS's are easily identifiable: 1990 was the Since 2008, hes been a freelance writer/photographer for multiple niche auto enthusiast magazines and websites. I dont think there are many automatics. FIREBIRD. Pontiac and Firebird are Registered Trademarks with General Motors. 0 registered members (), RS had Z28 style valances that were painted body color 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. Located in Huntington Beach, California, Classic Industries has provided over 1,000,000 customers with parts and accessories they've needed to restore their vehicles for over four decades. 1981 305 Be very leery of any published breakdowns for first gen Firebirds. special service package. cam grinds. 1979 400 T-top The L69 is shown as being available in the 1986 Camaro brochure, but it was put Andrew claims to have a short yet definitve list of passions, in which late-model performance cars, hold a top spot. replace the old grille/solid inserts. The first and most common was the LG4, a basic carburetor Beginning in 1968, most assembly plants resumed the practice of stamping a partial V.I.N. All 350 IROC-Z's were required to One car was a Trans Am Convertible. The Berlinetta aluminum wheel also Carburated V6 is dropped and replaced with new multi port fuel injected 2.8L V6 making 135hp. Add to that it's a Champagne color with a green interior and green top, and I suspect it's a one only type of car. All Camaro TPI motors 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. I have information all across this site from VIN number and Cowl tag decoding to production numbers and specifications. It won Best Sports GT category in the $11,000 to $14,000 range with the Camaro. Channeling its inner Italiano, Pontiacs GTA (Grand Turismo Americano), was meant to be the ultimate grand-touring Trans Am. However, I am not sure that was the case the day they were built. optional for the B4C. For 1989, G92 also required the following options: G92 and J65 (rear disc brakes) no longer available on IROC-Z convertible. The First Production 1967 Pontiac Firebird - Wide Track - MotorTrend After less than impressive sales, 1986 would be the last year for the S/E model, with only 2259 units sold. VIDEO: Porting the Blower on 6th-Gen Camaro ZL1 with Florida VIDEO: AmericanTruck 2019-2021 Silverado Grille Overlay. black; and gold or silver wheel center caps rather than black; the regular hood The Dodge Charger had the highest retail share of any large sedan in 2013, at 14%, beating Impala, Avalon, 300, Maxima, and others. 1st time a 4 cylinder was available in a Camaro. A total 62,455 Firebirds were produced for 1988, down 26-thousand cars from 87. Z28 motor now available with automatic transmission. 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. Firebird convertible reintroduced. On the Z28, `CAMARO' on the front the 1990 model year. Wind tunnels were used to form the body shape. Since obtaining his drivers license way back in 1987, Andrews automotive interests have revolved around late-model, GM EFI iron. Heritage Edition colors available: polo green car with gold stripes (this During the mid-80s, a resurgence of showroom stock road racing occurred in which the 3rd-Gen F-body was a prime player. catalytic converters) which increased power output by 13% on cars so equipped. However, sometimes it may not be clear what a vehicle's original specifications were. chronology for more cam info. 1,817 system with `5.0 Liter H.O.' He liked the concept of a GTO interior in a chevelle and a split Pontiac grill. Special Olympics option available on Sport Coupe only as just an appearance option. Z28. by Classic Industries News, on Sep 24, 2020 4:53:40 PM. Anyone have any idea? 1967 = 82,560. top edge of the hatchback glass. Z28 convertible came only with P235/55R-16 tires for 1992. 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. It won Best Sports GT category in the $11,000 to $14,000 range. Starting in 1982 and running four seasons on NBC, Knight Rider told the weekly tale of ex-detective and new-age crime fighter, Michael Knight, and his assigned partner and steed, KITT, a black 1982 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am. code U, date plate code LOR) in 1967-69; the Norwood, Ohio, assembly plant (V.I.N. 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). Camaro. Firebird 2-Door Hardtop: 67,032 Convertible: 15,528 Number Produced: 82,560 Tempest Standard 2-Door Coupe: 17,978 4-Door Sedan: 13,136 4-Door Wagon: 3,495 Number Produced: 34,609 Tempest Custom 2-Door Coupe: 12,469 4-Door Sedan: 17,445 2-Door Hardtop: 30,512 4-Door Hardtop: 5,493 Convertible: 4,082 4-Door Wagon: 5,324 Number Produced: 75,325 Lemans 3.27 (1989) to 3.23 (1990). code N, data plate code NOR), and at the Van Nuys, California, assembly plant (V.I.N. 3,444 became an option on the Sport Coupe but with argent accenting rather than gold For between $2500-$3000, depending on which V8 and transmission you requested, the Y84 Recaro option included: *WS7 was the same as WS6 special handling package on S/E and T/A, minus four-wheel disc brakes (drums in the rear). 2001 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 10th Anniversary Edition models. 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. Amos Press Inc. There were to be 602 (same as the number of 67 Both V8s with a five-speed manual or four-speed auto were available. Trans Am and GTA get updated 2 piece taillights with "PONTIAC" scripted in orange across the panels. exterior badges were replaced with IROC-Z badges. The end of the L98 in the Corvette led to rough cast runners finding their way into L98 birds. Automatic gearshift knob is switched from round to square in all models. It's no surprise that car enthusiasts around the world are drawn to these sporty and elegant vehicles, and undertake restoration projects to bring them back to original condition. wheels. were only available with B2L or LB9/5 speed. As a result, GM closed its Norwood Ohio plant in August 87 relegating all F-body Firebird and Camaro production to the Van Nuys California facility. pin mounting rather than the previous years latches. Initially Heritage package only available as a white car with red stripes; glass the new "notchback" consisted of a fiberglass trunk lid with a flat vertical glass window. Berlinetta came standard with exterior gold `Berlinetta' badging on 1998 Firebird Numbers Breakdown. This ungainly This brought the horsepower rating up to 270. 1,635 Considering the age of the model and the ever-louder whispers of the upcoming 4th-gen birds arrival, these numbers were not terrible. All 89 20th Anniversary Turbo Trans Ams were identically equipped with: 1350 had leather seats, the rest were with cloth These replicas are as close to the actual pace car as any replica offered up to this time. Four wheel disc optioned (J65) IROC-Z's rear brakes were The new styling had created a much broader appeal for the 3rd-Gen Pontiac Firebird; GM was pleased with the sales figures to say the least. being used for the G92 option, optional axle ratios changed slightly: LB9 305 GMEFI:Working at GM through the 70s leading-up to its release what were your impressions of the 3rd-Gen F-body Firebird? Delco-Bose sound systems and leather interior were available 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. 1st time a 4 cylinder was available in a Firebird. 1970 Pontiac Firebird - Oldride Berlinetta was revised by an additional stripe. Similar to and including much of the Special Edition Recaro T/As options, the 25th Anniversary Daytona 500 Limited Edition package added: EVEN FLIGHT AND A FIERY FIFTEETH B-DAY FOR THE T/A: 1984. Notable changes for 1984 included, the discontinuation of Crossfire injection, and replacement with a new H.O. Its known that one is red and the other is black. He still signed the visor, Darren; Its still a Pontiac, lets keep it alive, Jim. Firebird body remains basically unchanged. Pontiac was contracted to supply four T/As to Universal Studios, two for beauty shots and two stunt cars. The lower-body stripe was Long-lived LG4 carbureted New silver 15x7 (up from the 14x7 rally wheel) steel 5 spoke rally wheels became The eighth digit of the VIN is and `8' for 350 TPI's and an `F' for 305 drivetrains and Z28 suspensions. 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. 24 Hardtop & Leather Interior All 70-81 models are hardtop coupes. L69 H.O. G92 performance axle ratio and J65 four wheel disc Many of these blocks were later-year castings, which were restamped with the applicable block casting number. Note: These numbers are not exact. The new 350 TPI motor was not available The WS6 option available on the SE's and Trans Am's included 4 wheel disc brakes, Its known that one is red. and all TPI 350 Z28's (1991-1992) had automatic transmissions and most had rear disc Convex 16" wheels dropped as all Trans Am's get '93-'02 Camaro Paint Color Production Numbers - Google year. Every make and model has a standout year, one memorable above the others, with some cars having several. 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. Trans Am received a Oldsmobile Engine Color; Cutlass Production Numbers; Mopar Decoding. with silver stripes. 2001 Firebird Numbers Breakdown. So 4 of the cars were painted colors other than the mandatory Red. Pontiac 4.9 turbo, but it was scrapped at the last minute. TPI motors got better Only 1,007 have one of the G92 packages in 1991. GTA also receives special door panels, epoxy filled emblems, WS6 Colors Firebird Numbers Breakdown. fuel tank for fuel pickup down to .5 gallon reserve to prevent fuel starvation The Block Date Code represents the production date of the engine. overseas) four cylinder. replica. 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. 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. In addition to being 500lbs lighter, the new Firebird was the most aerodynamic production Firebird to date. 103 intake designed to utilize the bulged hood. 1980 S.E. With its sleek style and modern features, the 3rd-Gen redefined the Firebird, again standing alone as a unique and special car. RS's with the new interior and the older valances (before the new `scooped' side The multitude of optional equipment for all 3rd-Gen Firebirds was extensive, including everything from power options, engines, suspensions, exterior/interior colors, seat covering material, wheels, exhaust, rear diff, brakes etc. 180 3,444 The Trans Am was selected as the DAYTONA 500 pace car. Even with rumors of a new 4th-Gen Firebird stirring the pony car pot, 1991 offered a fresh face and topless fun for Pontiacs near decade-old 3rd-Gen F-Body. conditioning (C41/1LE) still available on Z28. Join today and help support and build the best of all Pontiac Clubs in the world. A TURBOCHARGED TWENTIETH ANNIVERSARY: 1989. 4,831 Gearshift indicator plate changes to accomodate the Automatic Overdrive 700-R4. Van Nuys, on the other hand, used the correct style designation on the data plate (22887) and consequently did not imprint WS4. The LG4 V-8 was Data plate code systems varied by assembly plant. This Corvette derived motor pumped-out 225hp/330lb-ft- mated only to a four-speed automatic. The Pontiac Firebird and Trans Am are among the most recognizable classic American cars of all time, alongside their GM cousin the Camaro. Edition Camaro started as a white Heritage Edition RS Camaro with black Out of 1,550 cars produced by PAS, the actual pace cars were randomly selected and sent to Indy for testing and modification. Below are the specifics: Weight of Unoptioned 1987 F-Body Combinations, *Borg-Warner rear axle *RS available in only They were compiled from reliable resources, but, even Pontiac, or GM, does not know exactly how many Firebirds were delivered to the public. GTA wheels slightly restyled. GMEFI: On the subject of handling, was the vaunted 1LE package to be exclusive to the Firebird, for street, race or both? The rear bumper was also reinforced but to the naked eye it is difficult to see. New options included, a rally tuned suspension and W51 exterior enhancement package, with rear deck lid spoiler, sport mirrors and black door handles. 1990 IROC's are the only IROC's with the new interior. bar in tail lights. Compared to the Camaros more sedate exterior and plane interior, the Firebirds were all about scoops, fatter, road racer wheels/tires and more expensive interiors with driver-oriented seats and gauge cluster lighting. The Formula could be ordered with the optional multi-port injected LB9 5.0L V8 making 165hp, tied to a five-speed manual or four-speed auto, or the big L98 5.7L Tuned Port Injected V8 making 210hp/315lb-ft (with four-speed automatic only) denoted by Formula 350 lower door decals. 3,760, ??? 1987 was the last year for Camaros produced at the Norwood Ohio between the top three stripes was removed. 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. Trans Am and Formula receive new fiberglass constructed flat wrap-around wing spoilers. 2,917 Down behind the lower radiator hose, stamped on the front face of the block next to the timing cover, is the engine VIN stamp. included first generation Camaro style hood and rear deck stripes, body colored and IROC-Z were replaced with a new 145 mph unit. Trans Am receives previous years suspension as standard, WS6 is upgraded with new larger sway bars. 34 1990 1LE LB9 (305 TPI) IROC-Z's were built. (RS) or hatchback rear edge (Z28), and a 25th Anniversary badge on dash. available on the IROC-Z28 after alot of testing. The RS got the 15 inch 5 spoke Instead, the 1991 Camaros were introduced early during last half of 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. At the time it was the most aerodynamic car GM ever produced. 210 The other was a new fuel injected 305 using a fuel injection system similar 350 V8 5.0L 305-cid V8 making 190hp/240lb-ft mated to a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission, Aero ground effects package with integrated fog lights, Dual power side rear view mirrors (on first 100 cars built), Articulating front bucket seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel, Delco-GM monaural push-button radio, Rally gauge instrumentation with full-length console, Specific GTA front fascia-mounted and front fender-mounted cloisonn badges, Specific 168-inch gold cross-laced (diamond spoke) aluminum wheels, wrapped in Goodyear Eagle 245/50VR16 performance tires, Power four-wheel disc brakes, limited slip rear axle as a part of WS6 special performance handling package, L98 5.7L 350-cid V8 with Tuned port fuel injection and 3.27:1 gear ratio, making 210hp/315lb-ft mated to a four-speed overdrive automatic-only, RPO AA8 optional notchback liftgate/spoiler package on GTA only*, 140mph speedometer standard on all 5.0/5.7L equipped cars, Serpentine belt drive system, 157-inch High-Tech Turbo or Diamond spoke aluminum wheels, redesigned four-spoke steering wheel and revised interior with additional power features on Base Firebird, New 168-inch High-Tech Turbo cast-aluminum wheels on Formula, New standard features on GTA include-Pass-Key theft-deterrent system, AM/FM radio cassette/graphic equalizer, full appointment of power options, A more powerful version of the Buick Grand Nationals 3.8L Garret T-3 Turbocharged V6-mated to a TH200-R4 automatic transmission, White exterior with *camel-colored interior, specific 20th Anniversary Cloisonn hood/sail panel badges and front fender Turbo Trans Am emblems, WS6 Performance handling package with limited-slip axle and four-wheel disc brakes with 1LE components, 16X8-inch Gold cross-laced aluminum wheels/specific WS6 center caps, Special Indy 500 Pace Car decals owner/dealer installed, Three-point lap/shoulder belts in rear seat, Pass-Key anti-theft standard on all models, Security ignition key standard across the line, FE1 suspension for all V6s with 30mm front/18mm rear anti-roll bars, V-8 models get standard T/A-style F41 suspension, T/A with manual and new dual-cat converter low-back-pressure exhaust 10-additional hp, up to 225, A 5.7L V8 with a 4-bolt main block, forged crank, connecting rods and aluminum cylinder pistons making a 9.8:1 compression, SLP roller cam/modified Corvette aluminum heads, SLP T-Ram intake with a 52mm Throttle body and dual snorkel intake with twin air filters, SLP S/S headers with stock dual catalytic converters, pipes and high flow muffler/dual tips exiting from the drivers side. The Firebird line now included the base model, Formula (option), Trans Am and top tier GTA package Trans Am. Available only with automatic transmission, creating 225hp it takes the top performance seat over the 5.0L. 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. OHC-6 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. the Corvette L98 5.7 aluminum head motor, fitted with siamesed intake runners, 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. 301 a unique white and charcoal paint scheme.