with Goodyear P245/50VR16 unidirectional tires. into the left front quadrant of the cylinder block, often in tiny characters. 1979 403 T-top The Special package was an additional $3499 over the cost of a T/A and included: *The 15th Anniversary T/As were the first Firebirds to wear 16-inch wheels/tires. only in red, white, or black. 301 14" aluminum and 15" aluminum wheels were available on the SE and Trans Am. Mine's a vert, there is another within a couple miles of me, and another across town. 2,000 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 . the rear bumper. 187 T-Top & Cloth Interior (XWL). All 350 IROC-Z's were required to And I guestimated to compensate for that. Production Numbers. Newly available DX3 stripe delete option eliminated IROC-Z decals and stripes black headlamp pockets, black mirrors, and F41 suspension calibration standard. Fog lamps were now available on the Sport Coupe and Like the 1990 Camaro, Firebird also only received a half year production as Pontiac raced to release the 1991. Berlinetta gets electronic instrumentation. `Tuned Port Injection' (TPI) motors introduced. H.O. and only with 5 speed manual. New clear coat/base coat paint was adopted this 8,969 Only 4 produced. decals and body perimeter pinstripes), White 16-inch aluminum high-tech wheels, with medium blue rim stripe-wrapped in 245/50VR16 Goodyear Eagle GT rubber (from the new C4 Corvette)*, Recaro leather trimmed seats with large/small Trans Am lettering on gray suede inserts, Leather covered steering wheel, shift knob, glovebox pouch and handbrake, Special blue 15th Anniversary interior/exterior shield badges, WS6 special handling package, with 34mm front/25mm rear antisway bars, tuned shock absorbers, tighter steering and a 3.73:1 rear axle gear ratio, L69 H.O. Only 26 Trans Ams with the 305 H.O L69 in 86. Nineteen-Eighty Nine is one such year in Firebird lore, producing a fierce phoenix for the ages. 1979 400 Automatic gearshift knob is switched from round to square in all models. 463 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. now came with rear shoulder belts. 4 speed automatic 700R4 introduced and was the only automatic special service package. Optional axle ratio (G92) (305/3.45, 350/3.27) and its required options. In 1990, TPI Camaros switched from MAF air metering systems to MAP The original 215hp 305 TPI motor came out in 1985 available Sport Coupe also got the previous year's panel above heater and radio controls. Other special packages were also available such as the Recaro trim package which exterior badging and interior emblem badging came standard with 3.73 rear axle gear. Z28 came with the LG4 4bbl V-8 as standard motor and LU5 twin Charging Forward: Sifting Through the Posuers. was the highest performance level for the Firebird. A ZF 6-Speed manual transmission with specific SLP clutch and bell housing. As has been said, very tough to determine production numbers using straight percentages. The new IROC-Z option was available on the Z28 and came with 1970-81 models all had 15" wheels as standard equipment. available with body colored ground effects like the GTA. 72 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. 7,176 with silver stripes. All Z28's came with 103 Attached to a four-speed overdrive automatic, output was 190hp/295lb-ft or 215hp/285lb-ft when mated to the five-speed stick. ASC (American Sunroof Company-later American Specialty Cars) was one of the recognized builders converting Firebirds beginning in 1987, when they were officially contracted to create all 3rd-Gen Camaro convertibles. cars. Predominantly a Pontiac guy, he had grown-up driving and experiencing many EFI cars from the 80s to the present. Firebird interior again meets a redesign, this time the Recaro option no longer available, but Recaro seats were. 1,107 Coupe, Sport Coupe LT, Z28, and IROC-Z. Replacement blocks installed through a GM facility carried a SR code, or Service Replacement. Mr. 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. that the 1986 350 IROC would not be available. The Sport Coupe got restyled rally wheels (unique to this The Berlinetta model was rear disc brakes, G80 limited slip differential, and KC4 engine oil cooler. The 1990 model year was only a half year of production due to for the 16 inch wheels on the RS and RS convertible were P235/55R-16. Sport Coupe came standard with the LQ9 (LQ8 in Canada and head/edge mounted valve cover design. 1991 Models that appeared in Early 1990, **1990 Figures include early 1991 Models. Trans Am and GTA get updated 2 piece taillights with "PONTIAC" scripted in orange across the panels. Stands for "Special Edition". It won Best Sports GT category in the $11,000 to $14,000 range. 1979 S.E. 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. More often than not, the 3rd-Generation Firebird is seen as the middle sibling within the iconic pony cars lineage. All TPI 350 Other Sources Report the following: 30320 Total, 21,367 Base, 2,610 Formulas, 5514 T/As, 829 GTAs. 12 1979 10th Anniv. code U, date plate code LOR . 2,485 Has anyone come across this? In 1987, the 215hp 305 TPI motor returned on the newly Thanks. VIN 1964 & 1965; VIN 1966 & 1967; VIN 1968 & 1974; Firebird Production Numbers. Note: These production numbers are not exact. The new beak incorporated driving-lights/turn signals and foglights. Z28 taillights with the horizontal black separator bar. suspension and full instrumentation. Trans Am drag coefficiant is .32 but capable of .29 with standard Aero wheels over the High-Tech turbo aluminums. both in the Z28 and IROC-Z. LG4 305 V-8 cars got electric cooling fan. was adopted for all Camaros. It simply went to the wrecking yard. Z28 66D -- Trim Combination, Beechwood Cloth -- 3,060. 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. 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. lighter in weight and tinted darker, but are more dome shaped and age rapidly. Primary to backing-up the T/As fresh looks with enhanced performance, was the addition of a new optional engine. However, G92 had to be specified now to get G92 option included N10 performance exhaust system (dual There were 592 1991 B4C Camaros built. 2,084 400 New optional rubber/vinyl wrap-around rear spoiler introduced on Trans Am, lightweight SMC (Sheet Molded Compound) hoods. Anyone have any idea? G92 for 1987 required the following options: G92 (performance axle ratio) available only on IROC-Z with 5.0 is also cast into the bottom of the differential case. 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. Although we try to do our very best to be accurate in our description writing we are human and do make mistakes. 3,760, ??? 573 Click the button below for a free full-color restoration parts catalog. Base information: Scala, George W. 2000. KITTs Ivy-League voice gave the T/A a sophisticated persona. between the top three stripes was removed. All L98 cars now receive N10 dual cats standard. in addition to the GTA's gold. Carrying over the revisions from 86, the third brakelight was now nicely integrated into the rear spoiler on all Firebirds. 1980 Indy Pace Car Turbo 301 Turbo Only two prototypes were completed however. The base 15 inch IROC wheel was restyled to have the appearance 25th anniversary of the Camaro and last year for the 3rd generation 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. For a second time in its iconic history, Hollywood and the Pontiac Trans Am, were a match made in car heaven. Obeying Government regulations, a new standard/required third center-mounted brakelight was installed on all Firebirds at the top of the rear hatch. available on V-8 cars. Below are the specifics: Weight of Unoptioned 1987 F-Body Combinations, *Borg-Warner rear axle *RS available in only reversed changing from black on bottom with trim color above, to black on top 1967 Pontiac Firebird Production Numbers. I'd like to see what production dates we have in the registry for 69 models. Rust can be an issue where the unit-body rear frame rails go forward from the rear axle and under the rear seat. A plethora of options remained par for the course on all Firebird models, especially the Trans Am. Firebird convertible reintroduced. Pontiac Firebirds and its Chevy Camaro sibling, raced in the GS (Grand Sport) class in two main series during this time, the Canadian-based Players Challenge and the Firestone Firehawk Cup in the U.S. 170hp LG4 carbed 5.0L dropped in favor of new 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. 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. (like IROC) and had no lower body stripes. Lower body pinstiping on the 1979 S.E. 1990 RS's are the only also incorporated redesigned rear seatbacks with an integral headrest. In 1990, the base engine for the IROC was finally the LB9 TPI 192 -- Trim Combination, Black Leather -- 532. To nobodys surprise, total production was down from the previous year, equaling 27,567 Firebirds built for 92. VIDEO: Porting the Blower on 6th-Gen Camaro ZL1 with Florida VIDEO: AmericanTruck 2019-2021 Silverado Grille Overlay. 2,084 The 350 (only) received 880 Convertible planned, but then dropped. normal WS6's 23mm bar. Note: These numbers are not exact. 1993-1997 Firebird Breakdown. 210 This eliminated the mass airflow (MAF) sensor. Formula, T/A and GTA received redesigned taillights and a sharper-looking, notched decklid spoiler with integrated third brake light. Backing the big V-8 was the B-O-P version of the Turbo Hydra-Matic 400 three-speed automatic. Also, at some point near the end of the production year, the wheels and P245/50-ZR16 tires, engine oil cooler, rear disc brakes, and limited 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. Trans Am Worldwide re-envisions the 1970 Chevelle for the modern world. trim'). They were compiled from reliable resources, but, even Pontiac, or GM, does not know exactly how many Firebirds were delivered to the public. 1981 S.E. The "first generation" Pontiac Firebirds were produced at the Lordstown, Ohio, assembly plant (V.I.N. Optional on the GTA was a new "notchback" hatch. 103 4 of the cars were painted colors other than the mandatory Red. under warranty, but the Lexan tops continue through 1992. The 3rd-Gen Firebird benefited from performance-oriented people within Pontiac and Chevrolet who were working on the cars. Sport Coupe took on the appearance of the defunct regular Z28 except for: `CAMARO' The NACA style hood ducts were 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. 301 Coupled with the clustering mentioned before, this would tend to make one overstate how rare the car actually was. additional valve seat angle, exhaust port/exhaust manifold changes. He still signed the visor, Darren; Its still a Pontiac, lets keep it alive, Jim. GMEFI:Being corporate cousins with the 3rd-Gen Camaro, what do you feel really defines the Firebird and sets it apart form the Chevy? and all TPI 350 Z28's (1991-1992) had automatic transmissions and most had rear disc makes all Firebirds more theft 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 "Y84" Stands for Special Edition with the Fisher T-top roof. 34 1990 1LE LB9 (305 TPI) IROC-Z's were built. with or without air conditioning. 3rd Generation Firebirds introduced: Firebird, Firebird SE, and Firebird Trans Am. ground effect skirts extending around the entire car. The T/A added a contoured drivers-side hood bulge with cowl-induction-like rear-facing scoop. Nineteen eighty-fourwould be the last year for the Y84 Special Edition Recaro Package. Of the 1968 Firebirds I have had here, three were Verdoro Green, two Meridian Turquoise. Midyear the L69 high output 305 was introduced. 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. 1981 S.E. Camaro. 7.5 inch rear end dropped and replaced with a new 7.625 (7 5/8) 5.0 liter H.O. All Camaros came with front disc brakes. Mid-year, additional Total Firebird production for 1989 was 64,404, holding steady from the previous year. The 1992 option code for an SLP car was B4U. the tach: the lesser cams have a yellow line at 4500 and red line at 5000; the The Trans Am debuted in 1969 and had several special features that were standard. Production dates in general, or for a particular plant? HOW DO I POST A NEW TOPIC IN THIS SECTION???? The Berlinetta aluminum wheel also 15 Hardtop & Cloth Interior (Base) Overall Firebird production dropped more than 40-thousand units to 74,897 sold in 1983. PDF files of the data: 1998-2002 Firebird Breakdown. 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. RS had Z28 style valances that were painted body color The notch back With the model brand new, they were hard to come by, truly rare birds. *, **Note: "Y82" Stands for Special Edition with the Hurst T-top roof. 1980 S.E. The LQ8 2bbl 4 cylinder, the LQ9 TBI 4 cylinder, the LC1 2bbl V-6, the I can't help you directly, but I did the paint breakdowns for Camaros. Van Nuys, however, did not produce Firebirds during the period extending from 1972 through 1977. In 1983, L69 was only available with a 5 speed manual transmission. A few things can be Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window). Ordering G92 `without air conditioning' (C41 released. The eighth digit of the VIN is and `8' for 350 TPI's and an `F' for 305 With direct competition for street supremacy coming from Fords venerable 5.0L Mustangs and other GM offerings like the Buick Grand National, Chevy IROC-Z Camaro and even the Corvette, the GTA quickly placed itself at the head of the pack. 29,313 This sampling may or may not be representative of the population in general. L.E. Adding Special Edition to its title, the Recaro T/A was back for another model year. 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. On the Z28, `CAMARO' on the front 1985) through the model year. Berlinetta now came standard with its own unique wheel covers that were styled 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. 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. I don't believe the database can be searched by VIN. GMEFI:With the early 3rd-Gen F-body light on power, was increased handling prowess a priority during development? 1987 was the 20th transmission available on V-8 cars. As always the case with Pontiac, end of model runs were signified by great additions, rather than a boring fizzle. Built during 1991-92 the first Firehawks could only be ordered through a participating Pontiac dealer. Weight: . Thanks, Greg. 15" "AERO" wheels with smooth covers, red gauge backlighting, leather appointments, Daytona 500 graphics, and The WS6 option available on the SE's and Trans Am's included 4 wheel disc brakes, California, *Borg-Warner rear axle *RS available in California, Texas, and Florida only. standard heater) added the 1LE performance package. Only 1,007 resistent by incorporating a small resistor into the key. The Berlinetta came standard with its only 203-65Beaumont Custom converts with a 6cyl were made, and concencus says there were only 23 made with a 327 the Sport Deluxe, HTs, I was under the impression that 8910 65s were made that year. Plans had originally been made to use the traditional smooth-appearance Camaro TPI runners were replaced with rough, list the code B2L and L98 for a 350 TPI, LB9 for a 305 TPI. One was (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 was replaced by the LT1 in 1992. 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. Both (LB9) 5.0L V8s were allotted an additional five-ponies, bringing output to 205hp/auto and 230hp for the stick. Package All cars received restyled noses loosely fashioned after "Banshee" show car as Pontiac was developing the new fourth generation platform. standard IROC wheel was the old 15x7 inch aluminum 5 spoke Z28 wheel and this The new unitized welded-steel construction, allowed the suspension engineers to reduce the amount of rubber employed to minimize noise, vibration and harshness. bumper. The new positive traction rear end is said to be stronger than 662 -- Trim Combination, Beechwood Leather -- 1,404. Trans Am GTA introduced, available with the LB9 305 TPI motor 932 air induction hood. Trans Am receives previous years suspension as standard, WS6 is upgraded with new larger sway bars. the previous year's IROC were replaced by hood `power blisters' on the Z28. performing `Multec' fuel injectors. the 16x8" diamond spoke aluminum rims available in different colors such as white, red, charcoal, and black, rather than `Z28' exterior badges; body colored headlight pockets rather than 8,692 Wrap around strips also on bumper. Firebirds were available several engines. 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. I'm not home right now, b ut for example is said (if I remember correctly) <1% of 69 firebird came with curise control. The check digit was used for internal checks at the manufacturing plant. GMEFI:Having a long and illustrious history with Chevrolet and Corvette engineering, what Corvette influences were bestowed upon the 3rd-Gen Firebirds? Not all came with T-Tops or came with leather either, there were hardtops and cloth cars. TPI (LB9). 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. There were 8,197 made. 1981 301 Turbo T-top bar in tail lights. "RedBird" Special Edition Firebird Esprit (1978-1979) (red) (The Redbird option replaced the Skybird midyear in 1978. Total production was at 46,313, up more than 16,000 from 1972 numbers. If anyoen has any better numbers than this and can prove it, I would be happy to take a look.***. The Trans Am was selected as the DAYTONA 500 pace car. The Firebird remained basically unchanged. was a higher option level which could be loaded with more options than the Trans Am. The first generation Pontiac Firebirds were produced at the Lordstown, Ohio, assembly plant (V.I.N. The new styling brought higher sales, up from 1990's sales. Since its introduction in 1984, the L69 had been plagued with overheating issues, leading to an early 86 cancellation, resulting in only 26 such-equipped birds. lighter, dimesions were reduced, and had a shorter wheel base. HD calipers and 11.86 front brakes became standard on the B4C pin mounting rather than the previous years latches. Created and produced by Glen A Larson, word has it, the first choice of car was a Datsun (pre-Nissan) 300ZX. is where Pontiac's F-car starts to show some muscle. 10,466 Flying high from its 1982 release, the Firebird received some upgraded features and increased engine output for 1983. 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.