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All Z28's came with `Heritage Edition' package available on all Camaros. GTA wheels slightly restyled. Every car has an an automatic transmission, the 2004R. Posi-traction rear axles were always standard on Trans Am models. 0 registered members (), in hard cornering, 11 of the cars had the "Competition Package", 3 of the cars were produced with aluminum-block engines. Convertible 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. Because of the late-1971 GM worker's strike, production for the 1972 Firebirds was extremely low, and fortunately sales rebounded in 1973. 1979 S.E. wheel was also now standard on the Sport Coupe. more well-known. Trim touches included a color-coordinated leather-wrapped three-spoke formula steering wheel, body-color side moldings, while amodified WS6 handling package with power front disc/rear drum brakes improved the overall driving experience substantially over the base Firebird. More often than not, the 3rd-Generation Firebird is seen as the middle sibling within the iconic pony cars lineage. All Camaros came with front disc brakes. Note: These production numbers are not exact. Edition Camaro started as a white Heritage Edition RS Camaro with black The original 215hp 305 TPI motor came out in 1985 available Some came with special 16x8 light alloy mesh wheels. `Tuned Port Injection' (TPI) motors introduced. 1987 was the 20th Further attempts to put the Trans Am into higher regard include a new digital dash and a new overhead aluminum Z28 wheel which were painted to match body color. 1987 model year). redesigned gauges that use an embossed graph patterned background, new door panels, new T handle shifter for All Firebirds got revised front/rear fascias, interior enhancements and additional standard features. 5,087 301 T-top The number of lower body stripes grew from 2 to 4 on Z28 with a body Carrying over the revisions from 86, the third brakelight was now nicely integrated into the rear spoiler on all Firebirds. Z28 Trans Am and GTA get updated 2 piece taillights with "PONTIAC" scripted in orange across the panels. An all new 1970 Pontiac Firebird represented a new generation of Firebirds. normal WS6's 23mm bar. 1979 400 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. 3,444 Cutfrom the same cloth of its Chevrolet F-Body Camaro cousin, the 67 Firebird was touted as an upscale pony car, offering a unique level of style, performance and excitement all its own. Special Olympics option available on Sport Coupe only as just an appearance option. TPI's. The Trans Am 72 1980 S.E. [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 S/E received these refinements and new 147-inch diamond spoke aluminum wheels in light chestnut or charcoal finish. Headlight pockets on RS no longer painted black. 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. Using the same body as the 83 pace car replicas, but with new 16" 20 slot convex aluminum wheels Fog lamps were now available on the Sport Coupe and Thanks, Greg. 1,817 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. Optional on the GTA was a new "notchback" hatch. This Corvette derived motor pumped-out 225hp/330lb-ft- mated only to a four-speed automatic. new 16x8 aluminum rims, P245/50VR-16 Z Rated Goodyear Gatorback tires, fog lights, valance just behind the front wheels. Newly available DX3 stripe delete option eliminated IROC-Z decals and stripes TPI motors got better If anyone had data on the 350HO production numbers for convertibles I'd appreciate any insight. Carburated V6 is dropped and replaced with new multi port fuel injected 2.8L V6 making 135hp. 549 The dropped Berlinetta model was replaced with the new 'LT' black car with red stripes; or red car with black stripes. Instead of the Camaro's dual snorkle aircleaner, the L69 Trans Am received yet another functional cold air Berlinetta now came standard with its own unique wheel covers that were styled "Muscle Car Color History Firebird & Trans Am 1967-1994, MBI Publishing Company, Osceola, WI. Production Numbers. 932 L69 H.O. One car was a Trans Am Convertible. Regular flat wing spoiler from earlier Trans Am now standard on Firebird. have one of the G92 packages in 1991. year. code U, date plate code LOR) in 1967-69; the Norwood, Ohio, assembly plant (V.I.N. released. Adding Special Edition to its title, the Recaro T/A was back for another model year. own unique 14x7 finned aluminum wheel with gold accenting and `Berlinetta' Camaros were built. 10,466 The new 350 TPI motor was not available At the last minute it was decided 400 P245/50ZR-16 Goodyear Gatorback tires (QLC), Level 1 IROC-Z with 5.0 TPI engine with 5 speed or 5.7 TPI engine. Of the 1968 Firebirds I have had here, three were Verdoro Green, two Meridian Turquoise. only Camaro producing plant since the Norwood plant closed at the end of the 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. The By checking-off option code B4U and plopping down a check for almost $40k (base price for a Formula coupe was $16,205), you got one of the quickestBirds ever to fly. code U, date plate code LOR . increased stopping power. Only two prototypes were completed however. the 16x8" diamond spoke aluminum rims available in different colors such as white, red, charcoal, and black, code N, data plate code NOR), and at the Van Nuys, California, assembly plant (V.I.N. 350 version (L98) and Camaro got 305 version (LB9); available in Z28 or IROC-Z. planned, but then dropped. option for the Sport Coupe. 2,084 The Trans Am "Power Bulge" hood discontinued in favor of new flat hood with twin Two optional V8s were available, the 160-horse 305-cid 5.0L V8 or H.O. Midyear the L69 high output 305 was introduced. 1990 1LE IROC-Z and standard IROC-Z gas shocks were used. standard IROC wheel was the old 15x7 inch aluminum 5 spoke Z28 wheel and this With the coming of the 80s, a new generation would come to know and love Pontiacs prime pony car via the small screen instead of the silver one. inch exhaust and Corvette style wide mouth monolithic catalytic converter, 5.0 Liter H.O. aqua, one was white, one was blue, and one was green. 400 Ram Air KITT, or (Knight Industries Two Thousand) was no factory T/A, but a highly modified version equipped with a stealth fighter-like cockpit, indestructible outer shell, Turbo Boost and onboard weapon systems controlled via artificial intelligence. RS available in California, Texas, and Florida and with V-6 power only. the standard Z28 aluminum wheel. resistent by incorporating a small resistor into the key. California, *Borg-Warner rear axle *RS available in California, Texas, and Florida only. 1987 was the last year for Camaros produced at the Norwood Ohio 2,917 sway bars, a high ratio 12.7:1 steering box, and limited slip rear differential. standard heater) added the 1LE performance package. It cost $324 and swapped the 157-inch wheels for 158-inch snowflake wheels with wider tires and a beefier rear sway bar. 48,488 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. as on exterior badges)Automatic gearshift plate changes with smaller letters, an orange indicator, and a flat lined slide pattern instead of the all white, larger lettered, smooth and rounded slider of previous years. A 1982 Z28 can be distinguished from a 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. Tires 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. Email: contact@drivinithome.com. Rust can be an issue where the unit-body rear frame rails go forward from the rear axle and under the rear seat. pin mounting rather than the previous years latches. lighter, dimesions were reduced, and had a shorter wheel base. Only 1,007 The convertible conversion was performed on t-top 1973 Production Numbers 1973 Base Firebird Production 1973 Esprit Production Mid-year, additional 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). 170hp LG4 carbed 5.0L dropped in favor of new became an option on the Sport Coupe but with argent accenting rather than gold addition was discontinued and replaced with the standard spoiler midyear. 275 in 1985. Optional axle ratio (G92) (305/3.45, 350/3.27) and its required options. 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. cam change. (350 TPI) Z28's were built. 103 GMEFI: On the subject of handling, was the vaunted 1LE package to be exclusive to the Firebird, for street, race or both? G92 performance axle ratio and J65 four wheel disc FIREBIRD. 1967 Pontiac Firebird Production Numbers. All V6 and V8-powered birds were equipped with the Y99 Rally Tuned suspension and were draped in a new more-durable base coat/clear coat paint finish. Windshield slope is 60 degrees, about 3 degrees steeper than anything GM ever tried before. Changes focused on engine choices and output. On the Z28, `CAMARO' on the front For 1989, G92 also required the following options: G92 and J65 (rear disc brakes) no longer available on IROC-Z convertible. 1993-1997 Firebird Breakdown. by Classic Industries News, on Sep 24, 2020 4:53:40 PM. The IROC-Z28 is capable of .92g's on the skidpad. The CHMSL was moved from the spoiler to the inside Some cars received special rubber snubbers on the rear hatch frame designed to make the hatch more stable. This was the only year Z28's and IROC-Z's 3rd Generation Firebirds introduced: Firebird, Firebird SE, and Firebird Trans Am. To nobodys surprise, total production was down from the previous year, equaling 27,567 Firebirds built for 92. Down behind the lower radiator hose, stamped on the front face of the block next to the timing cover, is the engine VIN stamp. The 1982 Firebird line consisted of a base, Special Edition (S/E) and top bird Trans Am model, all rear-wheel drive of course. Shoulder belts are added in the back. Wind tunnels were used to form the body shape. The Firebird H.O. also equipped with a ZF 6-speed and GTA black `lace' 16x8 wheels. The 89 Turbo T/A still stands as one of the fastest, best performing Trans Ams Pontiac ever built. Hoglund was good with the idea, but refused to step on the Marketing Departments toes without a plan. available 5 spd / 305 TPI combination only. only in red, white, or black. production Firebird to date. The prototype Collector's 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. 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. in hard cornering. Records also show that 50 1986 350 (5.7) IROC's were built. G92 with out air conditioning (C41) in addition to above adds 1LE performance on strict restriction. 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. Had 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. different leather boot. Other additions were few but significant. The base MSRP for these cars in 1969 was $2,831. altogether. Replacement blocks installed through a GM facility carried a SR code, or Service Replacement. All TPI 350 IROC-Z's (1987-1990) Then the B4C police package was added, then it was equipped with 1968: 235,147. to be specified to get the 3.27. The Formulas reappearance and budget-minded approach, was a direct response to the highly-successful Ford Mustang LX 5.0. I'd like to see what production dates we have in the registry for 69 models. A selection of these cars were used for all four seasons, while a handful went over to Larsons other TV project, The Fall Guy. 3.27 (1989) to 3.23 (1990). All L98 cars now receive N10 dual cats standard. while most others were bare metal. Dash badge on the RS now read `RS' rather than `CAMARO'(Heritage Edition Only). HD calipers and 11.86 front brakes became standard on the B4C All automatics now 4 speed 700R4 units. 170hp L03 throttle body injected 5.0L. code L, data plate code BL or L). changes are much less drastic. grille, black headlamp pockets, a 25th Anniversary badge on rear spoiler GMEFI:Working at GM through the 70s leading-up to its release what were your impressions of the 3rd-Gen F-body Firebird? I crunched some numbers on the 69 Pontiac Firebirds equipped with the 350 HO engine. 748 P215/65R15 Goodyear Eagle GT radials with 15" cast aluminum wheels, stiffer springs, thicker front and rear package consisting of: The 1989 1LE special deflected disc shocks were dropped for the not have the three horizontal slits above the grille as on the Sport Coupe and L98 cars no longer offered with T-Tops due to supposed torque limitations of the unibody construction, although all L98 cars before were available with T-Tops successfully. These units can be identified by their 9 bolt The Berlinetta came standard with its rather than the four-color Z28 body stripe. have one of the G92 packages in 1990. Camaro. 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. The Trans Am debuted in 1969 and had several special features that were standard. systems. 9 bolt differential is available for first time. These blocks will not have V.I.N. Early in the year, came standard with a new 15x7 cast aluminum 5 spoke wheel accented with either the previous year's IROC were replaced by hood `power blisters' on the Z28. . Z28 selected as the Indy 500 pace car. Overall Firebird production dropped more than 40-thousand units to 74,897 sold in 1983. Iron Duke, a 102hp 2.8L V6, and two 5.0L V8's. The T/A still came standard with the 4-barrel 5.0L V8, now wielded by a five-speed manual with 3.73:1 rear axle gears. Why doesn't PHS produce he numbers like Ford's "Martini" does? 1970-81 models all had 15" wheels as standard equipment. As time would tell, the Firebird especially the Trans Am would attain new heights. available on the regular Z28. Down drastically from 89s figures, total production was 20,532, obviously related to the factors mentioned above. 2-door coupe 2-door sedan Convertible Tri-Power 389 4-bbl Total Production: 18,422 7,384 6,644 8,245 24,205 32,405 Trans Am convertibles had GTAs camel interior and gold cross-laced wheels standard, but there were no topless GTAs for 91 and 92. 14" aluminum and 15" aluminum wheels were available on the SE and Trans Am. 301 Power steering, disc brakes, rear spoilers, and on 1970-81 models either a shaker or Turbo-style hood was standard. 289 1991 1LE LB9 (305 TPI) Z28's were built. With more aggressive tuning and unique cylinder heads, the Turbo T/A put down 250hp/340lb-ft. After a flogging by Car and Driver, which produced a 4.6-second 0-60 launch and 13.4 1/4-mile time, it was obvious these numbers were underrated. Lower body pinstiping on the Firebirds with ttops were sent to ASC for conversion to convertibles. In 1983, L69 was only available with a 5 speed manual transmission. In models with custom interiors a new horse collar seat design was introduced that would be popular until 1977. often changed to sell a 305 TPI as a 350 TPI). Z28 badges appeared on the right rear bumper, and on the side 1979 S.E. Sport Coupes came with a `shorty' rear wing rather than a spoiler. CHASSIS/SUSPENSION: Model year production numbers for 1982 were an impressive 116,364 units, as compared to 70,899 in 1981. Total 1981 Production: Factors such as internal competition within the GM divisions set the direction of the car. All 350 Z28's were required to 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. 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. 4 Test Cars with T-Top & Cloth Interior built aluminum calipers and more reliable parking brake actuators. 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. motor came with a higher lift and longer duration cam, dual snorkel intake 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. reversed changing from black on bottom with trim color above, to black on top 896 Still standard on the S/E was the 2.8L V6 with multi-port fuel injection mated to a five-speed manual or optional four-speed auto trans, making 135hp. Reportedly, three convertibles were produced by ASC (American Sunroof Company) and PAS. bumper. 1992 provided few changes for the Firebird. exterior badging and interior emblem badging came standard with 3.73 rear axle gear. These are probably some of the neatest, most interesting Pontiacs around, and we would like to learn a lot more about them. with or without air conditioning. Seeing the writing on the wall, Pontiac and Chevrolet began design work as far back as 1975 on a new F-body. 350 V8 the tach: the lesser cams have a yellow line at 4500 and red line at 5000; the transmission. The car was Total production for 1991 was 50,454, up from the previous year, partly because of the early spring release. The "first generation" Pontiac Firebirds were produced at the Lordstown, Ohio, assembly plant (V.I.N. Borg Warner were optional on the Z28, and standard on 350 Z28 and Z28 convertible. replaced by simulated hood louvers on the Z28. A plethora of options remained par for the course on all Firebird models, especially the Trans Am. This created a twisting situation and some say leaks, from the hatch roofs flexing under hammer-down driving. size) on all cars equipped with a spoiler (all Z28's, IROC-Z's, spoiler optional 3,225 placed on top of back window. By the early 80s, much if not everything had changed since the 2nd-Gens initial flight in 1970. The T/A now came standard with a cleaner version of the previously optional W62 aero ground effects package. 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. New 20 slot 15" aluminum wheels also 1980 301 103 extended to the finned aluminum wheels with smooth caps and a functional spoiler. There are at least two extremely rare, non white, factory TTA's in existence. two-color lower body stripe. equiped 305 producing 145hp. Most L6 cars weren't convertibles. All 5 spd 305 TPI Camaros came with the better cam (25hp The new-look front air dam was better integrated to the body and included fog lights at either corner. Base information: Scala, George W. 2000. Pontiac A total of 11 92 Firehawks had the competition package. The L69 is shown as being available in the 1986 Camaro brochure, but it was put wheel. Content of G92 was expanded and purchased as a `performance After less than impressive sales, 1986 would be the last year for the S/E model, with only 2259 units sold. A ZF 6-Speed manual transmission with specific SLP clutch and bell housing. 400 Ram Air IV Out of 1,550 cars produced by PAS, the actual pace cars were randomly selected and sent to Indy for testing and modification. 1981 S.E. 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. Formulas got the aero-style rear deck lid spoiler, air conditioning, tinted glass, machine-finished deep-dish High-Tech cast-aluminum wheels and standard TBI 5.0L rated at 170hp, both (LB9) 5.0Ls and the 5.7L were an option. Mine's a vert, there is another within a couple miles of me, and another across town. A total 555 T/A convertibles were produced for 1991. During the mid-80s, a resurgence of showroom stock road racing occurred in which the 3rd-Gen F-body was a prime player. The limited edition cars featured full body This sampling may or may not be representative of the population in general. Attached to a four-speed overdrive automatic, output was 190hp/295lb-ft or 215hp/285lb-ft when mated to the five-speed stick. wheels with silver WS6 centercaps. The Berlinetta aluminum wheel also guests, and 6 PDF files of the data: 1998-2002 Firebird Breakdown. As usual, the big news surrounded the top of the line Trans Am. The base model Firebird came standard with 14" steel 68 (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 An OHC car is less likely to have made the cut 20-30 years ago verses a V8 and especially a 400 series. 4,831 Sport Coupe dropped, replaced by returning RS model. Formula, T/A and GTA received redesigned taillights and a sharper-looking, notched decklid spoiler with integrated third brake light. The LQ8 2bbl 4 cylinder, the LQ9 TBI 4 cylinder, the LC1 2bbl V-6, the Clubs are for people too, not just cars. I have information all across this site from VIN number and Cowl tag decoding to production numbers and specifications. Beginning in 1968, most assembly plants resumed the practice of stamping a partial V.I.N. 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. Z28 taillights with the horizontal black separator bar. lighter in weight and tinted darker, but are more dome shaped and age rapidly. Lower body stripes on Z28 still numbered 4, but gap Included bar-graph tach, digital speedometer, and stalk-mounted cassette/radio, The Trans Am was the highest performance level for the Firebird. "RedBird" Special Edition Firebird Esprit (1978-1979) (red) (The Redbird option replaced the Skybird midyear in 1978. I would welcome anyone who could suppy us with a production source of Canadian Pontiacs. Primary to backing-up the T/As fresh looks with enhanced performance, was the addition of a new optional engine. Both 5.0L V8s were available, either the four-barrel with a five-speed manual/four-speed auto, or Crossfire injected V8 with four-speed auto only. (RS) or hatchback rear edge (Z28), and a 25th Anniversary badge on dash. The 350 (only) received 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. I have a 1969 Firebird convert that has the "G" on the tag for having come with a green convertible top. Both (LB9) 5.0L V8s were allotted an additional five-ponies, bringing output to 205hp/auto and 230hp for the stick. Weight: . Also check out the store to save some money on your restoration project. There were 592 1991 B4C Camaros built. Engine Block Date Code. LT option dropped. The only available V8 engines third brake light and fairings extending a few inches onto the top edge of the doors. 3,760, ??? Production improvements led to use of new body sealants that added to the rigidity of the body. 301 Turbo I saw another on Woodward this past year, and one other on a road trip to New York. Coupe, Sport Coupe LT, Z28, and IROC-Z. These runners were 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. Since obtaining his drivers license way back in 1987, Andrews automotive interests have revolved around late-model, GM EFI iron. All Firebirds got a new backlit instrument panel, revised taillight design and power pull-down rear hatch. The optional automatic-equipped (LB9) TPI 5.0L V8 got a bump by five horses to 200, with the stick adding another 25 hp to that number. P245/50ZR-16 tires. One other difference between a Unlike the Buick GN, the Turbo T/A was at home through the curves as it was in the straights. Firebird V.I.N.s through model year 1972 continued to use the applicable body style number, followed by the model year, the assembly plant code, and the vehicle serial number. The new engine gains attention but is not available with a manual available only in black. GM did not offer a factory convertible TTA. G92 for 1987 required the following options: G92 (performance axle ratio) available only on IROC-Z with 5.0 A Special 25th Anniversary `Collector's Edition' Camaro was Z28 got new `grid' pattern ground effect skirts extending around the entire car. New silver 15x7 (up from the 14x7 rally wheel) steel 5 spoke rally wheels became TPI (LB9). black; and gold or silver wheel center caps rather than black; the regular hood Backing the big V-8 was the B-O-P version of the Turbo Hydra-Matic 400 three-speed automatic. replica. was the highest performance level for the Firebird. panel above heater and radio controls. Firebird interior again meets a redesign, this time the 6,030 Coupe and was the only year for this particular appearance. *Standard SLP Firehawk suspension includes, 1LE adjustable Koni shocks, stiffer bushings, upgraded control arms, higher rate springs and larger disc brakes, Unique 179.5-inch Ronal R-15 wheels with body-color-painted inner spokes, wrapped in *Firestone Firehawk 275/40SZ17 tires 66D -- Trim Combination, Beechwood Cloth -- 3,060. (High Output) TPI V8. should list the motor as a 5.7 liter rather than a 5.0 liter. Total Firebird production for 1986 was 110,463 cars. editions and were signified by a special dash badge that read `20th Anniversary wheels. *From 1987-90, Pontiac Firebirds ran in the Firestone Firehawk showroom stock race series in the Grand Sport class (partly responsible for the great birds name.) The S/E model received new cloth seats and split-folding backseat standard, with custom trim and Lear-Siegler articulating front buckets now an option. Has anyone come across this? 1st time a 4 cylinder was available in a Camaro. VATS equipped cars also display antitheft system warning 24 Hardtop & Leather Interior 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). JH: Both F-bodies had received Corvette-sized wheel/tire packages and de-tuned engines prior to the 3rd-Gen, but the introduction of the 5.7L 350-cid motor into the 1987 GTA Trans Am was a definite and direct tie-in with Corvette power. 5,700, 8,605 If you do not yet have a Pontiac, or just enjoy sharing information and learning about them.welcome!

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