175 1991 1LE B2L
1969 models have the code "WS4" stamped on the body data plate located under the hood on the firewall (drivers side). Total 1980 Production: (1987-1992) Camaros had a tach with yellow at 5000 and red at 5500. It was also within 70 lbs. cars. available only in black. 28 1990 1LE B2L
had to be specified to get 3.27 rear end (was standard in 1987) as a 2.77 rear
slightly: the ridges on top of the plenum did not extend as far forward. 180 Firebird convertible reintroduced. own unique 14x7 finned aluminum wheel with gold accenting and `Berlinetta'
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 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. 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. Newbie, would like to know where to find the PHS and to register it? Since 2008, hes been a freelance writer/photographer for multiple niche auto enthusiast magazines and websites. 50,896 The S/E came equipped with a H.O. TBI `Cross Fire Injection' 5.0 liter/305 motor was optional. to the 82 Corvette's 5.7L and producing 165hp. Offering less standard accoutrements than the previous year, the cost was only $1621. 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. Also included were Recaro leather seats, special
discontinued early in the year. 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. The hood louvers on
305 was only available in IROC
with or without air conditioning. both in the Z28 and IROC-Z. advantage) until 1990 when G92 HAD to be specified to get the better cam in the
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. planned, but then dropped. was replaced by the LT1 in 1992. transmission. 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. At least two of these test cars were sold to private individuals. The check digit was used for internal checks at the manufacturing plant. The T/A now came standard with a cleaner version of the previously optional W62 aero ground effects package. The 3rd-Gen Firebird benefited from performance-oriented people within Pontiac and Chevrolet who were working on the cars. "Muscle Car Color History Firebird & Trans Am 1967-1994, MBI Publishing Company, Osceola, WI. Clutches
The 3rd-Gen Trans Am was the picture of sleek simplicity, yet it was obvious, the past had not been forgotten. released. S.E. So that leaves 350 and 350HO as the volume convertibles. between the top three stripes was removed. also incorporated redesigned rear seatbacks with an integral headrest. G92 and J65 (rear disc brakes) no longer available on LB9 automatic IROC-Z. The Berlinetta also had its own unique
Z28's) produced. that the 1986 350 IROC would not be available. motor. of the optional 16 inch wheel. The 5.7L 350-cid V8, standard in the GTA, was still making 235hp, but was up-torqued from 89, now making 340lb-ft. Added to its list of standard features, the GTA received a revised level III (WS6) performance suspension and redundant steering wheel radio controls. Changes focused on engine choices and output. Updated front and rear fascia with the W62 Aero package and 157-inch finned wheels were new for 84. also got its own lower body pinstriping. LB9 and L98 platforms updated with new speed density fuel injection. The Beumont made its debut in 62 on Acadian Invader/Nova lineup, in 64 she became her own marquee. Lower body stripes on Z28 still numbered 4, but gap
I crunched some numbers on the 69 Pontiac Firebirds equipped with the 350 HO engine. Returning as an option on the Formula, T/A and GTA was the 5.0L H.O. Windshield slope is 60 degrees, about 3 degrees steeper than anything GM had tried before it. makes all Firebirds more theft
8,692 31 an automatic transmission. Firebird Formula introduced, available with LG4, LB9 and L98 350 TPI
The Cross-Fire engine could only be had with the new TurboHydramatic 700R4 four-speed auto trans. Standard tires for the Z28 were P235/55R-16 tires; P245/50ZR-16 tires
Following the Trans Am GTAs success the previous year, Pontiac got even more serious about performance in 1988. These cars came equipped with the 16 inch
1979 10th Anniv. and all TPI 350 Z28's (1991-1992) had automatic transmissions and most had rear disc
GM replaces many sets with glass
This brought the horsepower rating up to 270. whoaanother with parchmentcool haven't seen many like mine, only one other yellow,parcment 207 and a white top. The new IROC-Z option was available on the Z28 and came with
was now standard on the 5.7 TPI. license plate panel was replaced with the bow-tie emblem. 400 placed on top of back window. 1981 301 Commemorative Edition'. The other features included gray multitone and white leather Recaro interior, steering wheel, shifter, and parking brake handle, white striped taillights, white
RS's with the new interior and the older valances (before the new `scooped' side
Z28 got new `grid' pattern
of the original 67 Camaro and is also the closest in dimentions yet to the car also. Previously ASC converted cars for customers but it had never been through GM. resistent by incorporating a small resistor into the key. were the LG4 and L69. code L, data plate code BL or L). These cars were built primarily for testing and were the ones we saw tested by
These blocks will not have V.I.N. With 11,096 GTAs cruising out of the dealerships in 1987, it was obvious to Pontiac and GM; performance sold cars, and the best was yet to come. first available. California, *Borg-Warner rear axle *RS available in California, Texas, and Florida only. Camaro. 1970-78 models either had a 400 or 455 V8 as standard equipment. Sport Coupes came with a `shorty' rear wing rather than a spoiler. And I guestimated to compensate for that. Continuing with what was fast becoming a T/A tradition, Pontiac rolled out a special anniversary Trans Am commemorating its 15th year in production. Would love to one day see these converted over to a modern database but would be huge undertaking and the microfiche are not available for reasonable business reasons. 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. disc-clutch limited slip unit. stripes. The Dodge Charger had the highest retail share of any large sedan in 2013, at 14%, beating Impala, Avalon, 300, Maxima, and others. fingertip steering wheel side pod mounted controls, cruise control in steering
1970 Pontiac Firebird Production Numbers. These units came painted black from the factory
Base birds were fitted with the FE1 suspension, T/A with F41 Rally Tuned suspension and GTA/Formula with WS6 as standard. TPI 5 speed went from 3.45 (1989) to 3.42 (1990) and the B2L 350 TPI went from
Camaro's were marketed to a different crowd, so I would expect them to be ordered/produced in different numbers for the engine/body combos. Using a
code U, date plate code LOR) in 1967-69; the Norwood, Ohio, assembly plant (V.I.N. Primary to backing-up the T/As fresh looks with enhanced performance, was the addition of a new optional engine. The crme de le crme remained the 5.7L TPI 350-cid V8 standard in the GTA. exterior badges were replaced with IROC-Z badges. 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. Go to: . The regular Z28 name returns since GM was now unable to make IROC-Z's. 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. The only changes made to the cars that actually were on the track during the race were the additions of strobe lights and safety equipment. steering for increased steering effort, larger rear stabilizer bar with stiffer
trim'). ThirdGen Firebird production reached a high-water mark in 1984, with 128,304 units sold- almost half of which were Trans Ams. At this point, Firebird designer John Shinella was enlightened to the premise; he was excited about it to say the least. Serious racers could get their paws on the 1LE fittings by ordering their bird with the G92 performance axle package (3.23s/5.7L-automatic or 3.42s with a 5.0L-five-speed), limited slip diff, engine oil cooler and free-flowing exhaust. wheel alignment, `WonderBar' front frame rail stiffener, special valving in
four pinion rear end, produced by GM Holden's Limited of Australia (Firebird WS6
301 The Z28
plant, the original Camaro Plant. 7,176 Data plate code systems varied by assembly plant. LG4 4bblbl V-8, and the twin TBI LU5 V-8. convertibles were produced this first year of production. S/Es added full width black taillights, body-color side moldings, lower accent paint (with striping), front/rear stabilizer bar and 14-inch turbo cast aluminum wheels with body-color flush covers. convertible (as was the case with the previous year's IROC-Z convertible). Its dimesions were reduced, wheel base is shorter, and is a lighter car. The LB8 2.8 liter V-6 was replaced by an increased displacement
1989 Firebird Trans Am GTA TTA Numbers: 1,324 T-Top & Leather Interior 187 T-Top & Cloth Interior 48,488 Even a base Firebird could be fitted with the LG4 V8, if checked-off on the option sheet. Only 1,007
The CHMSL was moved from the spoiler to the inside
size) on all cars equipped with a spoiler (all Z28's, IROC-Z's, spoiler optional
CAMARO on front license plate panel, .5 inch lowered ride height, body colored
This was also the last 1992 car built. 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. Again the Firebird remains basically unchanged. The other was a new fuel injected 305 using a fuel injection system similar
34 1990 1LE LB9 (305 TPI) IROC-Z's were built. 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. Automatic gearshift knob is switched from round to square in all models. production Firebird to date. All lower valances and rear bumper
With your average Formula Firebird coming in at under $13,000, it offered great bang for the buck. Call us: 440-701-6550 1973 The most powerful engine to hit the streets, the 455 Super Duty Production Numbers Model: Firebird V-6 Manual: ** Automatic: ** Total: 1,370 Model: Firebird V-8 Manual: ** Automatic: ** Total: 12,726 Model: Esprit Manual: ** Automatic: ** Total: 17,299 Model: Formula 350 Manual: ** Automatic: ** Total: 4,771 Iron Duke, a 102hp 2.8L V6, and two 5.0L V8's. Power steering, disc brakes, rear spoilers, and on 1970-81 models either a shaker or Turbo-style hood was standard. FIREBIRD. 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. Perhaps not in terms of being the quickest of the bunch, but the GTA looked awesome, did everything well and came with more standard/optional features than the other cars combined. Four wheel disc optioned (J65) IROC-Z's rear brakes were
V6 with a two-barrel Rochester carburetor and five-speed manual. Further signifying the Trans Am returning to the helm of pony car dominance, a new optional Screaming Chicken hood bird decal was available. 6,612 3,225 All L98 cars now receive N10 dual cats standard. Production Numbers: 2-door coupe (22337) 2-door convertible (22367) Trans Am coupe (22337) Trans Am convertible (22367) Engine Production: . However, one was created by ASC. Records also show that 50 1986 350 (5.7) IROC's were built. 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. 29,313 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 Trans Am
As has been said, very tough to determine production numbers using straight percentages. 1979 10th Anniv. The Block Date Code represents the production date of the engine. have one of the G92 packages in 1990. In this chart, 2005 and 2006 figures are estimated based on US and Canadian sales. in the convertible however. Aluminum 16" 20 slot wheels now available on all Trans Am's. The new 350 TPI motor was not available
The Trans Am debuted in 1969 and had several special features that were standard. Z28 got a large Ferrari F40 style rear wing. Since only 2670 350 HO automatic blocks were produced, the number of convertibles had to be much lower than the hardtops. 7.5 inch rear end dropped and replaced with a new 7.625 (7 5/8)
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. have one of the G92 packages in 1991. 5,700 Firebird interior again meets a redesign, this time the
Z28 selected as the Indy 500 pace car. bar in tail lights. for the 16 inch wheels on the RS and RS convertible were P235/55R-16. 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 . Center high mounted stop lamps move to inside top edge of hatch. Only 4 produced. 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. redesigned gauges that use an embossed graph patterned background, new door panels, new T handle shifter for
The following are the codes and corresponding production numbers for each exterior color available for 1987 Trans Ams, including GTAs.. the available GTA colors are in bold type: 13U-- Exterior Color, Silver Metallic -- 1,469 23U-- Exterior Color, Medium Maui Blue Metallic -- 2,006 40U-- Exterior Color, White-- 1,769 KITTs Ivy-League voice gave the T/A a sophisticated persona. 1,217 Special Olympics option available on Sport Coupe only as just an appearance option. Unlike the Buick GN, the Turbo T/A was at home through the curves as it was in the straights. In addition to being 500lbs lighter, the new Firebird was the most aerodynamic
UPPING THE ANTE AND SPECIAL EDITIONS: 1983. 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. *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 This engine was standard in the Formula and Trans Am. 1968: 235,147. Base Firebirds still got the 135hp 2.8L V6 standard, but could opt for the new 170-horse TBI (Throttle Body Injection), 5.0L motor. Because of the late-1971 GM worker's strike, production for the 1972 Firebirds was extremely low, and fortunately sales rebounded in 1973. The headlamp pockets were painted in an accent
3.1 liter LH0 V-6. A Special 25th Anniversary `Collector's Edition' Camaro was
Production Numbers. I'v only seen one Linden Green, though. . Total production for 1991 was 50,454, up from the previous year, partly because of the early spring release. CHASSIS/SUSPENSION: only in red, white, or black. Console gets new shift indicator and
wheels. However, G92 had to be specified now to get
The Berlinetta came standard with its
GTA AND THE FORMULA FOR EXCITEMENT: 1987. New noses for all Camaros and new, deeper valances and front
now came with rear shoulder belts. There are no members with birthdays on this day. This was the only year Z28's and IROC-Z's
and only with 5 speed manual. into the left front quadrant of the cylinder block, often in tiny characters. 1980 305 T-top changes are much less drastic. The elimination of the MAF sensor was for cheaper production costs and supposed improved performance. 1981 301 Turbo stripe that encircled the car. "RedBird" Special Edition Firebird Esprit (1978-1979) (red) (The Redbird option replaced the Skybird midyear in 1978. RS had Z28 style valances that were painted body color
Midyear, the 1LE 11.86 inch front brakes and HD calipers became
GTA wheels slightly restyled. The new wheel/tire combo was very similar to the current
Further attempts to put the Trans Am into higher regard include a new digital dash and a new overhead
All TPI 350 IROC-Z's (1987-1990)
was adopted for all Camaros. A few things can be
the HD front brakes. available on V-8 cars. Discontinued because of fuel boiling. equipment except the electronic instrumentation. Pages highlighting differences in decals, rims, interiors and more. hotter cams have a yellow line at 5000 and red line at 5500. Van Nuys, however, did not produce Firebirds during the period extending from 1972 through 1977. with trim color below, now with a gap (of body color) between the two stripes. TPI (LB9). . 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. grille, black headlamp pockets, a 25th Anniversary badge on rear spoiler
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. 1st time a 4 cylinder was available in a Camaro. Lucky you! Some cars received special rubber snubbers on the rear hatch frame designed to make the hatch more stable. G92 was available on IROC-Z convertible in 1987. P245/50ZR-16 tires. 500 door decals, special blue cloth/silver vinyl interior, and red pinstripes on
had the CHMSL mounted here. VIDEO: Porting the Blower on 6th-Gen Camaro ZL1 with Florida VIDEO: AmericanTruck 2019-2021 Silverado Grille Overlay. standard equipment on the Sport Coupe. with functional hood air induction flaps. is for Limited Edition. Some came with special 16x8 light alloy mesh wheels. Long-lived LG4 carbureted
305 T-top wheels with silver WS6 centercaps. came standard with a new 15x7 cast aluminum 5 spoke wheel accented with either
steering wheel with `Berlinetta' badge. 14" aluminum and 15" aluminum wheels were available on the SE and Trans Am. 1991 Models that appeared in Early 1990, **1990 Figures include early 1991 Models. also equipped with a ZF 6-speed and GTA black `lace' 16x8 wheels. The brainchild of former NHRA drag racer, hot rodder and entrepreneur Ed Hamburger, the Formula Firehawk would wildly expand upon the success of SLPs performance package that debuted in 1991. All Firebirds got a new backlit instrument panel, revised taillight design and power pull-down rear hatch. In 1988 only, this wheel rather
The refined package increased the Trans Ams aggressive demeanor by leaps and bounds. The second generation Firebirds were produced at the Norwood, Ohio, assembly plant (V.I.N. Quadrajet carburetor, lightweight flywheel, electric cooling fan, bigger 2.75
`Tuned Port Injection' disappeared from the TPI throttle body
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. 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. Also check out the store to save some money on your restoration project. The base Firebirds were blessed with a new, smoother MFI 3.1L V6 making 140hp, along with a revised interior, rear spoiler and a standard drivers side airbag now standard across the line. Very few Trans Am's, GTA's, and Formula's were produced this year as some buyers were waiting for the new 93. inch rear end for all Camaros. Ordering G92 `without air conditioning' (C41
The 326 engine was rated at 285 hp and 359 lb-ft of torque, and used a four-barrel carb with dual exhaust, heavy-duty . VATS equipped cars also display antitheft system warning
Also, at some point near the end of the production year, the
A plethora of options remained par for the course on all Firebird models, especially the Trans Am. Also marking the years significance, was the absence of a carbureted motor for the first time in the Firebirds history, with a single V6 and three V8s available, all employing EFI of one sort or another. code N, data plate code NOR), and at the Van Nuys, California, assembly plant (V.I.N. There were 589 1992 B4C Camaros built. Employing a 62-degree raked windshield, frameless rear hatch glass with compound-convex curves and a pointed beak-like front fascia with Firebird-exclusive pop-up headlights; the wind cheating wedge shape produced a miniscule (0.323 Cd), the lowest coefficient of drag in GMs test history. Posi-traction rear axles were always standard on Trans Am models. 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. Trans Am GTA introduced, available with the LB9 305 TPI motor
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). code U, date plate code LOR) in 1967-69; the Norwood, Ohio, assembly plant (V.I.N. Steering wheel mounted radio controls disappear from the GTA with the addition of the airbag. G92 was not available on the Z28
1969: 243,085. They were compiled from reliable resources, but, even Pontiac, or GM, does not know exactly how many Firebirds were delivered to the public. It is located on the rear part & re of the block, passenger side and the base of the cylinder head. to be specified to get the 3.27. G92 performance axle ratio available only on Z28 and IROC-Z. would realy like to share my babies with you and your members. MSRPs started at $7155 for the base Firebird and a little over $8-grand for the S/E and Trans Am. All 1986 Camaros had the newly
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). GM did not offer a factory convertible TTA. 880 GMEFI:Being corporate cousins with the 3rd-Gen Camaro, what do you feel really defines the Firebird and sets it apart form the Chevy? Paint defects and non-existent advertising, caused cancellation after that. A 1982 Z28 can be distinguished from a
Andrew claims to have a short yet definitve list of passions, in which late-model performance cars, hold a top spot. on strict restriction. Secret showroom stock racing 1LE option (option level 0 IROC-Z)
glass the new "notchback" consisted of a fiberglass trunk lid with a flat vertical glass window. Camaro.
IROC-Z door decals were moved from the front of the doors to the rear. differential, and KC4 engine oil cooler were still required on all 5.7 and G92
The Trans Am "Power Bulge" hood discontinued in favor of new flat hood with twin
The S/E received these refinements and new 147-inch diamond spoke aluminum wheels in light chestnut or charcoal finish. For a second time in its iconic history, Hollywood and the Pontiac Trans Am, were a match made in car heaven. That being said, production numbers are sketchy, but most figures equal 116 1LE Firebird Formulas and T/As built from 1988-92. The LU5 optioned Z28's also came
72 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. 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 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. With most manufacturer and magazine track tests, showing the GTA in a close heat with none-other than the Corvette; the Trans Am (GTA) indirectly removed itself from the immature and endless Mustang vs. Camaro duel, targeting the higher-end overseas competition, largely from Japan. *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.) "Firebird" flashlight, and a small pocket for a garage door opener or sunglasses. Only two prototypes were completed however. The luxury slated S/E model received a 105hp two-barrel 2.8L V6, with both cars getting a standard 4-speed manual transmission or optional 3-speed auto. 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. Both V8s with a five-speed manual or four-speed auto were available. Pontiac markets another pace car replica. bumper. ??? 4,589 the previous year's IROC were replaced by hood `power blisters' on the Z28. Click the button below for a free full-color restoration parts catalog. Pontiac had also hoped
Torque was rated now at 295, up from
GMEFI:Working at GM through the 70s leading-up to its release what were your impressions of the 3rd-Gen F-body Firebird? guests, and 6 For the first time since the Firebirds 1st-Generation 1969 model, 1991 marked the availability of a convertible through regular Pontiac RPO (Regular Production Order) procedures.