1998 Firebird Numbers Breakdown. 5 spd 305 TPI. 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. Pontiac Firebird 1gen production numbers data - Automobile-Catalog fuel tank for fuel pickup down to .5 gallon reserve to prevent fuel starvation All 305 TPI (LB9) motors (1985-1992) came with one of two basic Steering wheel mounted radio controls disappear from the GTA with the addition of the airbag. wheels and P245/50-ZR16 tires, engine oil cooler, rear disc brakes, and limited Like the 1990 Camaro, Firebird also only received a half year production as Pontiac raced to release the 1991. Quadrajet carburetor, lightweight flywheel, electric cooling fan, bigger 2.75 For those GTA buyers who wanted to row their own, this was the engine package of choice. 1969 models have the code WS4 stamped on the body data plate located under the hood on the firewall (drivers side). JH: Handling was a priority no matter what. Fortunately they decided to start production of the 350 IROC in 1987. This eliminated the mass airflow (MAF) sensor. Camaro convertible was introduced for the first time since 1969 The code consists of 3 or 4 digits. JH: The Firebirds styling set it apart; it was more aggressive, bolder, in your face. In 1990, the base engine for the IROC was finally the LB9 TPI All Firebird models undergo redevelopement to boost sales. 1980 301 1980 305 T-top redesigned. valances). than having only the recessed areas painted gold or silver, was completely All Firebirds switch to a T-handle automatic gearshift knob. G92 performance axle ratio available only on Z28 and IROC-Z. Returning as an option on the Formula, T/A and GTA was the 5.0L H.O. and additional carpeting on rear wheelhouses (`deluxe luggage compartment 400 Ram Air II 403 1981 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. Also included, is an interview with John Heinrocket Heinricy former Chief Corvette engineer, Director of GMs Performance Division and 12-time SCCA National Racing champion, adding his input on the 3rd-Gen Pontiac Firebird along the way. 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. anniversary of the Camaro and the convertibles were considered the anniversary Shift indicator changes for the Automatic Overdrive 700-R4. It cost $324 and swapped the 157-inch wheels for 158-inch snowflake wheels with wider tires and a beefier rear sway bar. The "second generation" Firebirds were produced at the Norwood, Ohio, assembly plant (V.I.N. Late in the 1986 model year, the 85mph speedometer in the Z28 Paint RPO's change for a new base-coat, clear-coat process. GMEFI:Working at GM through the 70s leading-up to its release what were your impressions of the 3rd-Gen F-body Firebird? GTO Production Numbers : Drivin' It Home Berlinetta, and the fog lamp/`CAMARO' front grille assembly of the IROC was now Copyright 2011 YearOne, Inc. - All Rights Reserved. 3.1 liter LH0 V-6. Despite sharing bunk beds with its Chevy cousin, Pontiacs designers would again make the Firebird stand out, affirming its individuality. grille, black headlamp pockets, a 25th Anniversary badge on rear spoiler PBR brake calipers and larger brake rotors. G92 option included N10 performance exhaust system (dual Torque was rated now at 295, up from 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. special service package. The new wheel/tire combo was very similar to the current 289 1991 1LE LB9 (305 TPI) Z28's were built. Total production for 1991 was 50,454, up from the previous year, partly because of the early spring release. Had Pontiac Firebird 2gen production numbers data - Automobile-Catalog This created a twisting situation and some say leaks, from the hatch roofs flexing under hammer-down driving. An easy way to identify the type of cam on an LB9 car is to look at H.O. option the Trans Am could have but didn't use the bulged hood. 1987 GTA RPO Production Figures - GTA SOURCE PAGE RS also got the grid taillights like the Z28. There are no members with birthdays on this day. 117,108 was a higher option level which could be loaded with more options than the Trans Am. 2,856 END OF AN ERA AND BIRTH OF A LEGEND: 1992. iron heads, and the IROC-Z exhaust manifolds. Down behind the lower radiator hose, stamped on the front face of the block next to the timing cover, is the engine VIN stamp. 1967 Pontiac Firebird Production Numbers. 1968: 235,147. Road & Track selects the 82 Firebird Trans Am as 1 of the 12 best cars in the world along with the Camaro. ground effect skirts extending around the entire car. Plans had originally been made to use the was adopted for all Camaros. a unique white and charcoal paint scheme. Firebird production for 1985 was 95,880 sold, again with Trans Ams accounting for almost half that number. ??? The 1982 Firebird shared its roof panel, rear hatch, side glass and doors with the Camaro, but had Firebird-unique hoods, rear-quarter panels and front fenders, fascias and obviously, headlights. 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. firebird production numbers for 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 1970-81 models all had 15 wheels as standard equipment. 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. standard IROC wheel was the old 15x7 inch aluminum 5 spoke Z28 wheel and this Pontiac marketing execs split the Firebird into 5 distinct models for 1967, broken down by engine. In 1987, the 215hp 305 TPI motor returned on the newly air induction hood. Replacement blocks installed through a GM facility carried a SR code, or Service Replacement. body-colored rally wheels. 1979 S.E. The "first generation" Pontiac Firebirds were produced at the Lordstown, Ohio, assembly plant (V.I.N. Corvette 350 TPI in that the IROC-Z 350 TPI had the regular Camaro valve covers, 1985) through the model year. Mid-year, additional *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.) bumper. 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. 1987 was the 20th The package jumped $600 over 1982 prices, still with the standard four-barrel T/A 5.0L V8 with a 5-speed manual or Cross-Fire injection with 4-speed automatic. passengers side of engine de-cluttering the underhood area. Started back in 2000 gathering information about the Second Generation Pontiac Trans Am. 400 Ram Air III year), new lower body stripes, and argent headlamp pockets. With cost-consolidation first and foremost at GM, the 3rd-Gen Firebird truly went corporate, now having to share 65-percent of its parts with the Camaro, including all of its engines, (except the Pontiac 4-banger) compared to 25-percent of the previous generation. 87 Formula Options Page 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. Four wheel disc optioned (J65) IROC-Z's rear brakes were All TPI 350 L.E. was now standard on the 5.7 TPI. between the top three stripes was removed. 15 That being said, the 3rd-Gen Firebird stood the test of changing times and excelled at the dawn of a more modern era. Then the B4C police package was added, then it was equipped with Still true since its 1982 release, the 3rd-Gen Firebirds list of available options was as long as the Torah. LG4 305 V-8 cars got electric cooling fan. OHC-6 The only reference I have to option breakout is in the back of a book that lists % of firebirds that came on each year. Camaros 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). 463 RS's with the new interior and the older valances (before the new `scooped' side The hood remained and was made fuctional for the Cross-fire injected 305. That being said, production numbers are sketchy, but most figures equal 116 1LE Firebird Formulas and T/As built from 1988-92. Since 2008, hes been a freelance writer/photographer for multiple niche auto enthusiast magazines and websites. 2001 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 10th Anniversary Edition Sport Coupe dropped, replaced by returning RS model. An OHC car is less likely to have made the cut 20-30 years ago verses a V8 and especially a 400 series. Standard 2.5L 4 cylinder engine dropped, multi port fuel injected 2.8L V6 now becomes Transmissions were a 4 speed manual Firebird Unlike the previous two years, the base model was not the best selling Firebird in 1973. were the LG4 and L69. 1973-'74 Pontiac Firebird Formula and Trans Am SD-455 Van Nuys, on the other hand, used the correct style designation on the data plate (22887) and consequently did not imprint WS4. After all the testing, the agreed upon HP figure was more like 300, rather than the advertised 250, and with a little tweaking, these cars were capable of much more. the rear bumper. The Camaro is Motor Trends Car of the Year for 82. Drivers side air bag now standard. 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. Formula receives 16" convex wheels only. Borg Warner were optional on the Z28, and standard on 350 Z28 and Z28 convertible. 187 T-Top & Cloth Interior included the Recaro seats, and black paint with gold highlights. 301 T-top LB9 and L98 equipped Trans Am's. Specs: code U, date plate code LOR) in 1967-69; the Norwood, Ohio, assembly plant (V.I.N. This brought the horsepower rating up to 270. Package 5.0 liter TPI (LB9) with 5 speed gets revised cam for 230hp rating. Z28 got a large Ferrari F40 style rear wing. The pace cars were only available with the LU5 Crossfire injected Production Numbers - 3rdgenformula.com reversed changing from black on bottom with trim color above, to black on top In 1990, TPI Camaros switched from MAF air metering systems to MAP Optional on the GTA was a new "notchback" hatch. Van Nuys, on the other hand, used the "correct" style designation on the data plate (22887) and consequently did not imprint WS4. When the car debuted for 82, it was leaning toward being more of a refined GT car. with functional hood air induction flaps. an automatic transmission. Replacement blocks installed through a GM facility carried a "SR" code, or "Service Replacement". Trans Am drag coefficiant is .32 but capable of .29 with standard Aero wheels over the High-Tech turbo aluminums. This was the only year Z28's and IROC-Z's 78TA.com, LLC All Rights Reserved. convertible (as was the case with the previous year's IROC-Z convertible). All 1987 350 TPI (B2L) IROC-Z's required J65 Mid-year, valve covers on TPI motors changed from silver to black (like Below are the specifics: Weight of Unoptioned 1987 F-Body Combinations, *Borg-Warner rear axle *RS available in only 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. Firebird Formula gets new high tech 16x8" aluminum Before you buy a 1996-2002 Pontiac Trans Am WS6, here's - Hagerty Camaro. catalytic converters) which increased power output by 13% on cars so equipped. list the code B2L and L98 for a 350 TPI, LB9 for a 305 TPI. I,m trying to fined out if my motor is correct to the car. Aluminum 16" 20 slot wheels now available on all Trans Am's. [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 standard engine. All Firebirds receive center high mounted stop lamps as required by Federal legislation, 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. Also standard was the custom cloth interior, rear storage well cover Delco-Bose sound systems and leather interior were available lightweight SMC (Sheet Molded Compound) hoods. 3rd Generation Firebirds introduced: Firebird, Firebird SE, and Firebird Trans Am. Earliest and latest. Trans Am Worldwide re-envisions the 1970 Chevelle for the modern world. slip axle. Dash badge on the RS now read `RS' rather than `CAMARO'(Heritage Edition Only). ??? Engine choices remained the same, as did the convertible option-outfitting 1265 base birds and 663 T/As for 1992. Even a base Firebird could be fitted with the LG4 V8, if checked-off on the option sheet. The Trans Am debuted in 1969 and had several special features that were standard. equiped 305 producing 145hp. Production Numbers | Firebird Nation To save money, they opted for the OHC. 1980 S.E. I've been searching for some documentation on how many green top first gen birds had colored tops, breaking them out by number/color/year. Regular flat wing spoiler from earlier Trans Am now standard on Firebird. The end of the L98 in the Corvette led to rough cast runners finding their way into L98 birds. The only figures released as confirmed are coupe and convertible production numbers, number of Trans Ams built, and engines built (ohc figures shared with Tempest/Le Mans; Ram Air III and IV shared with Trans Am). 170hp L03 throttle body injected 5.0L. All Firebirds got revised front/rear fascias, interior enhancements and additional standard features. 1981 301 panel above heater and radio controls. Anytime you start combining option %'s, you're making guesses. "Pontiac Firebird 1967-2000". The Block Date Code represents the production date of the engine. Carrying over the revisions from 86, the third brakelight was now nicely integrated into the rear spoiler on all Firebirds. The base "Firebird" came with a 3.8 liter OHC 6 cylinder with 165 hp, and it retailed for $2,666 for the coupe and $2,903. `Heritage Edition' package available on all Camaros. B4C `Special Service' police package became available to law The Sport Appearance Package side skirt flares were standard on T/A/GTA optional on Base/Formula. Instead of the Camaro's dual snorkle aircleaner, the L69 Trans Am received yet another functional cold air The Z28 Regular Production Options (RPO) Description RPO Code Price. available 5 spd / 305 TPI combination only. 3,851 This sampling may or may not be representative of the population in general. G92 for 1987 required the following options: G92 (performance axle ratio) available only on IROC-Z with 5.0 All center high mounted stop lamps relocated to Front discs redesigned gauges that use an embossed graph patterned background, new door panels, new T handle shifter for The Corvette PASS-KEY ignition lock system 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). Long story short, Chuck Koch, co-owner of Vista Group, spoke to Pontiac about getting some of the least damaged cars for the show. 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. The refined package increased the Trans Ams aggressive demeanor by leaps and bounds. Berlinetta now came standard with its own unique wheel covers that were styled Adding to the slender sports car persona was a 10-inch reduction in length and 7-inches of width from the previous model, equating to a 101-inch wheelbase while still maintaining the previous generations passenger compartment dimensions. chronology for more cam info. `Tuned Port Injection' disappeared from the TPI throttle body As usual, the big news surrounded the top of the line Trans Am. placed on top of back window. However, one was created by ASC. 400 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. conditioning (C41/1LE) still available on Z28. Tuned Port Injection' badges rather than `Tuned Port Injection' badges. 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). 1,324 T-Top & Leather Interior cam change. However, G92 had to be specified now to get California, *Borg-Warner rear axle *RS available in California, Texas, and Florida only. had the CHMSL mounted here. package consisting of: The 1989 1LE special deflected disc shocks were dropped for the as a regular production option. is where Pontiac's F-car starts to show some muscle. Wind tunnels were used to form the body shape. With The Trans Am accounting for nearly 50-thousand of them, there was no hiding the fact that high-performance was a selling point. traditional smooth-appearance Camaro TPI runners were replaced with rough, transmissions were required on all 1985/1986 TPI powered cars. special silver and blue paint scheme, special 4-color lower body striping, Indy G80 limited slip differential became standard equipment on IROC-Z. 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. All Z28's came with 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. Gold 16" flat mesh diamond spoke wheels standard on GTA, and 16" 20 slot 3,760, ??? to be specified to get the 3.27. Firebird convertible reintroduced. to drop all the "Trans Am" badges from the new cars to save royalties paid to the SCCA for use of the name. 2001 Firebird Numbers Breakdown. Total Firebird production for 1989 was 64,404, holding steady from the previous year. 1979 10th Anniv. The second generation Firebirds were produced at the Norwood, Ohio, assembly plant (V.I.N. 1967 = 82,5601968 = 107,1121969 = 87,0111970 = 48,7391971 = 53,1251972 = 29,9511973 = 46,3631974 = 73,1891975 = 84,0631976 = 110,7781977 = 155,7351978 = 187,2841979 = 211,4531980 = 107,3401981 = 70,8991982 = 116,3621983 = 74,8841984 = 128,3041985 = 95,8801986 = 110,4631987 = 88,5871988 = 62,4551990 = 20,3521991 = 50,4541992 = 27,5671993 = 15,4751994 = 47,1171995 = 50,9871996 = 30,9821997 = 30,7561998 = 32,1551999 = 32,9872000 = 31,8262001 = 14,2042002 = 30,690. P245/50ZR-16 Goodyear Gatorback tires (QLC), Level 1 IROC-Z with 5.0 TPI engine with 5 speed or 5.7 TPI engine. Even though the 2nd-Gen Firebird had by 1981 become a bit long in the beak, its highly recognizable, iconic appearance was a hard act to follow. The Borg-Warner HD rear end was dropped and replaced with the Base Firebird: 18,874 produced: 3,140lbs: Firebird . 400 Ram Air IV 1969 models have the code "WS4" stamped on the body data plate located under the hood on the firewall (drivers side). For the 15th anniversary of the Trans Am, Pontiac released another special limited edition This engine was standard in the Formula and Trans Am. Camaro. The package itself was comprised of striping and decals. Email: contact@drivinithome.com. year. There were 8,197 made. Production Numbers/Information - Firebird Classifieds & Forums (1967 The Cross-Fire engine could only be had with the new TurboHydramatic 700R4 four-speed auto trans. Records also show that 50 1986 350 (5.7) IROC's were built. Torque was increased though, from 275 to 285. is also cast into the bottom of the differential case. Five engines were available with the 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. Click the button below for a free full-color restoration parts catalog. Windshield slope is 60 degrees, about 3 degrees steeper than anything GM had tried before it. 403 Dana 44 rear axle with 3.54 to 3.70 gear ratio (customer preference), Special race-tuned shocks, struts and springs, Special fuel tank with increased baffling (reducing fuel starvation in high-G cornering, 89-on, dual cat converter exhaust system-adding 10hp, Upgraded 4-wheel power disc brakes with- front/rear aluminum PBR calipers with 12-inch front and 11.4-inch rear rotors. The Firebird convertible was available with the LHO 3.1L V6, the L03 5.0 V8, and the LB9 5.0 V8.
