Pontiac and Firebird are Registered Trademarks with General Motors. Email: contact@drivinithome.com. They were compiled from reliable resources, but, even Pontiac, or GM, does not know exactly how many Firebirds were delivered to the public. 3,444 redesigned instrument panel, yellow lettering on dash, rounded controls, etc. Firebird convertible reintroduced. With The Trans Am accounting for nearly 50-thousand of them, there was no hiding the fact that high-performance was a selling point. 4,589 5 speed manual was introduced and was only manual motor came with a higher lift and longer duration cam, dual snorkel intake 68 Production Numbers/Information - Firebird Classifieds & Forums (1967 Very few Trans Am's, GTA's, and Formula's were produced this year as some buyers were waiting for the new 93. After initial designs from Roger Hughet at Bill Porters Advanced Studio, to the final clay models from Pontiac No.2 studio headed by John Schinella, the new Firebird presented a sleek, aerodynamic shape, much more streamlined than those of the 60s and 70s. Firebird Formula introduced, available with LG4, LB9 and L98 350 TPI New "low density" taillights have grid pattern. addition was discontinued and replaced with the standard spoiler midyear. 87 Formula Options Page 1980 Indy Pace Car Turbo 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. available with LO3 V-8. old 7.625 (7 5/8) inch rear end. (350 TPI) IROC-Z's were built. The new unitized welded-steel construction, allowed the suspension engineers to reduce the amount of rubber employed to minimize noise, vibration and harshness. available on V-8 cars. With machines like the 82 Recaro T/A, 87 GTA, 89 Turbo T/A and 1992 SLP Firehawk gracing the pages of automotive history, its a chapter that will never be forgotten. chronology for more cam info. lighter in weight and tinted darker, but are more dome shaped and age rapidly. For a second time in its iconic history, Hollywood and the Pontiac Trans Am, were a match made in car heaven. The S/E came equipped with a H.O. "Firebird" flashlight, and a small pocket for a garage door opener or sunglasses. Channeling its inner Italiano, Pontiacs GTA (Grand Turismo Americano), was meant to be the ultimate grand-touring Trans Am. 33,493, Welcome to Drivin' It Home, please email us if you have any questions. Available only with automatic transmission, creating 225hp it takes the top performance seat over the 5.0L. Both (LB9) 5.0L V8s were allotted an additional five-ponies, bringing output to 205hp/auto and 230hp for the stick. suspension and full instrumentation. Trans Am. also got its own lower body pinstriping. 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. Tran-Zam.com 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. BURT REYNOLDS EXIT STAGE RIGHT- ENTER-DAVID HASSELHOFF: KNIGHT RIDER TV SERIES. The number of lower body stripes grew from 2 to 4 on Z28 with a body The T/A was available with optional TPI 210hp LB9 V8, received an upgraded WS6 Special Performance Handling package with 36mm front/24mm rear stabilizer bars, four-wheel disc brakes and Goodyear Gatorback tires wrapped around 157-inch High-Tech turbo cast-aluminum rims. code N, data plate code NOR), and at the Van Nuys, California, assembly plant (V.I.N. The motor was detuned for 1986 losing 25hp due to a the 1990 model year. The new-look front air dam was better integrated to the body and included fog lights at either corner. 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. discontinued early in the year. Only 1,007 Not all came with T-Tops or came with leather either, there were hardtops and cloth cars. 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. 2023 February . The 400 V-8 and the Firebird 400 package did continue into 1969, but the Firebird itself changed . 1979 S.E. redesigned. spoiler for the Z28 and the newly introduced IROC-Z28. Choosing the top tier Trans Am, and why wouldnt you, netted a 5.0L 305-cid 4-barrel Chevy (corporate) V8 making 145hp/240lb-ft, mated to a 4-speed stick or optional MXI 3-speed automatic. Seizing upon its late-60s success, the 2nd-Generation Firebird took off in 1970, cruising on through the 1981 model year. The S/E got a new color-keyed leather-wrapped Formula steering wheel and redesigned bucket seats/headrests. *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 P245/50ZR-16 tires. had the CHMSL mounted here. All Z28's came with The number still represents a very strong showing by Pontiac as it prepared to roll out the second-generation Firebirds. The Trans Am debuted in 1969 and had several special features that were standard. As a sign of the times, fuel economy was now touted alongside performance and style definitely a new mission statement for Firebird. The new positive traction rear end is said to be stronger than 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. to look like the optional aluminum wheel. 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). *1515 Turbo T/As were T-top equipped with 40 hardtops. The notch back L69 H.O. birdfire.com : 70-81 ENGINES CODES - Free wheel standard on Trans Am. 1980 S.E. plastic panels, with the "Trans Am" script on the right panel. The refined package increased the Trans Ams aggressive demeanor by leaps and bounds. Total North American sales for the modern Dodge Charger follow . All 89 20th Anniversary Turbo Trans Ams were identically equipped with: 1350 had leather seats, the rest were with cloth The new beak incorporated driving-lights/turn signals and foglights. "Pontiac Firebird 1967-2000". Other additions were few but significant. Firebird Production Numbers : Drivin' It Home Rounding-out the front suspension, coil springs were mounted between the lower control arm and X-member. than having only the recessed areas painted gold or silver, was completely Hood and sail panel Firebird decals; front fender air extractors, front/rear wheel flairs, hatch-mounted spoiler and dual resonator exhaust with dual tailpipes completed the package. 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. I crunched some numbers on the 69 Pontiac Firebirds equipped with the 350 HO engine. The new engine gains attention but is not available with a manual The aerodynamic developements 2,084 5,683 would realy like to share my babies with you and your members. The First Production 1967 Pontiac Firebird - Wide Track - MotorTrend 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). Pages highlighting differences in decals, rims, interiors and more. *, **Note: "Y82" Stands for Special Edition with the Hurst T-top roof. Becoming a complete package of power, handling, style and technology, the 3rd-Generaton Firebird, in all its iterations, occupies an important chapter in the 35-year history of Pontiacs beloved bird. H.O. Edition Camaro started as a white Heritage Edition RS Camaro with black Whereas the Camaro was targeted towards the Mustang, the Firebird was more of a direct competitor to the Mercury Cougar at the time, the Mustangs classier cousin. 932 The LB8 2.8 liter V-6 was replaced by an increased displacement All V8's receive serpentine belt systems and A/C compressors move to 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. with functional hood air induction flaps. 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. Resulting from the need to provide a higher level of acceleration than the GTAs 5.7L V8 could provide to pace the 73rd Indy Race, and the abundance of Buick GN/GNX blocks available, the 89 Turbo T/A was a legend were born. Total 1979 Production: Drawing heavily from the 1988 Banshee concept show car, 91 Firebirds received a new front and rear fascia, employing body-color Endura thermoplastic, a material familiar to GTO and Firebird owners from the late 60s-early 70s. Like the 1990 Camaro, Firebird also only received a half year production as Pontiac raced to release the 1991. (350 TPI) Z28's were built. redesigned gauges that use an embossed graph patterned background, new door panels, new T handle shifter for These blocks will not have V.I.N. 400 Harkening the first 1969 T/As color scheme with an 80s flair, 1500 15th Anniversary T/As were built, all shod in white with blue trim from top to bottom/beak to tail. First WS6 1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am WS6 Mecum Pontiac introduced the WS6 Special Performance Package with the 1978 Trans Am. 1979 10th Anniv. slightly: the ridges on top of the plenum did not extend as far forward. Windshield slope is 60 degrees, about 3 degrees steeper than anything GM had tried before it. 1970 Firebird Production Numbers 64 kiwi boni's 1964 Bonneville. or the L98 350 TPI. 0 registered members (), In addition to being 500lbs lighter, the new Firebird was the most aerodynamic production Firebird to date. GMEFI: On the subject of handling, was the vaunted 1LE package to be exclusive to the Firebird, for street, race or both? 12 Both V8s with a five-speed manual or four-speed auto were available. Trans Am's ground effects restyled as well. Late in the model year, the Camaro RS was introduced for California and with only V-6 power. under warranty, but the Lexan tops continue through 1992. both in the Z28 and IROC-Z. Firebird receives restyled nose with wrap-around strips known as "bumperettes" to Also check out the store to save some money on your restoration project. 78TA.com, LLC All Rights Reserved. 2002 Firebird Numbers Breakdown. Base birds were fitted with the FE1 suspension, T/A with F41 Rally Tuned suspension and GTA/Formula with WS6 as standard.