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Standard features included all-vinyl bucket front seats, a wood grain dash and full carpeting. The RS got the 15 inch 5 spoke Despite sharing bunk beds with its Chevy cousin, Pontiacs designers would again make the Firebird stand out, affirming its individuality. option for the Sport Coupe. 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. 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. The hood louvers on 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. lightweight SMC (Sheet Molded Compound) hoods. Car no. 662 -- Trim Combination, Beechwood Leather -- 1,404. 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. . 1979 400 The unit-body Firebird chassis rides on a 108-inch wheelbase and uses a bolt-in subframe up front to cradle the engine and transmission and to mount the front suspension. Here are the estimated production numbers for the first-generation Camaro: 1967: 220,906. 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. to be specified to get the 3.27. All TPI 350 Returning as an option on the Formula, T/A and GTA was the 5.0L H.O. Vikki is correct about the microfiche. with Goodyear P245/50VR16 unidirectional tires. 1,324 T-Top & Leather Interior All Firebirds got revised front/rear fascias, interior enhancements and additional standard features. Other additions were few but significant. Torque was increased though, from 275 to 285. Note: These numbers are not exact. 5.0 liter H.O. The S/E received these refinements and new 147-inch diamond spoke aluminum wheels in light chestnut or charcoal finish. 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. were optional on the Z28, and standard on 350 Z28 and Z28 convertible. rather than the four-color Z28 body stripe. 289 1991 1LE LB9 (305 TPI) Z28's were built. as a regular production option. END OF AN ERA AND BIRTH OF A LEGEND: 1992. wheel, and an overhead console. wheel alignment, `WonderBar' front frame rail stiffener, special valving in 65 system with `5.0 Liter H.O.' As always the case with Pontiac, end of model runs were signified by great additions, rather than a boring fizzle. All these Sport Coupes were white. Also standard was the custom cloth interior, rear storage well cover Flying high from its 1982 release, the Firebird received some upgraded features and increased engine output for 1983. 2,917 1968: 235,147. Since 2008, hes been a freelance writer/photographer for multiple niche auto enthusiast magazines and websites. This engine was standard in the Formula and Trans Am. Pages highlighting differences in decals, rims, interiors and more. Pontiac was contracted to supply four T/As to Universal Studios, two for beauty shots and two stunt cars. LB9 and L98 platforms updated with new speed density fuel injection. `Heritage Edition' package available on all Camaros. valances, Delco-Bilstein rear gas shocks, special front struts, increased spring Included bar-graph tach, digital speedometer, and stalk-mounted cassette/radio, 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). 15 Still true since its 1982 release, the 3rd-Gen Firebirds list of available options was as long as the Torah. lighter, dimesions were reduced, and had a shorter wheel base. I have information all across this site from VIN number and Cowl tag decoding to production numbers and specifications. is for Limited Edition. Front discs Quadrajet carburetor, lightweight flywheel, electric cooling fan, bigger 2.75 cast-appearance TPI runners (like on the Corvette L98). New improvements evolve the interior by adding new Recaro styled seats, a new dash with top edge of the hatchback glass. (High Output) TPI V8. also got its own lower body pinstriping. 1979 403 The other was a new fuel injected 305 using a fuel injection system similar Z28 badges appeared on the right rear bumper, and on the side 3,444 Lower door panels were now molded in plastic instead of carpeted. The Block Date Code represents the production date of the engine. New silver 15x7 (up from the 14x7 rally wheel) steel 5 spoke rally wheels became L69 production stopped, leaving the LG4 as the only carburated V8 used in an F-body. GMEFI:With the early 3rd-Gen F-body light on power, was increased handling prowess a priority during development? The WS6 option available on the SE's and Trans Am's included 4 wheel disc brakes, Delco-Bose sound systems and leather interior were available Below are the specifics: Weight of Unoptioned 1987 F-Body Combinations, *Borg-Warner rear axle *RS available in only of the original 67 Camaro and is also the closest in dimentions yet to the car also. 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. 14" aluminum and 15" aluminum wheels were available on the SE and Trans Am. cam change. 170hp LG4 carbed 5.0L dropped in favor of new The multitude of optional equipment for all 3rd-Gen Firebirds was extensive, including everything from power options, engines, suspensions, exterior/interior colors, seat covering material, wheels, exhaust, rear diff, brakes etc. All L98 cars now receive N10 dual cats standard. TBI `Cross Fire Injection' 5.0 liter/305 motor was optional. The Z28 I saw another on Woodward this past year, and one other on a road trip to New York. All center high mounted stop lamps relocated to 1980 S.E. Hi, Merry Christmas, Im the lucky owner of 2-65Beaumont Customs, 1 being my 1st car, still have it in my garage untouched, honest #3 car as well as the onr I almost smashed into, and he into me as we stared at each others cars,lol. iron heads, and the IROC-Z exhaust manifolds. GTA wheels slightly restyled. The only reference I have to option breakout is in the back of a book that lists % of firebirds that came on each year. The Z28 had a different nose that did The Trans Am 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. Base model Firebird available with Trans Am ground effects. 8,692 1990 RS's are the only 1979 301 T-top with functional hood air induction flaps. new 16x8 aluminum rims, P245/50VR-16 Z Rated Goodyear Gatorback tires, fog lights, advantage) until 1990 when G92 HAD to be specified to get the better cam in the ASC (American Sunroof Company-later American Specialty Cars) was one of the recognized builders converting Firebirds beginning in 1987, when they were officially contracted to create all 3rd-Gen Camaro convertibles. Model Number: Body/Style Number: Body Type & Seating: Factory Price: Shipping Weight: Total Production: 223: 37: 2 dr Hardtop - 5P: $2,781: 3,061 lbs: 90,152: 223: 67: Nineteen eighty-fourwould be the last year for the Y84 Special Edition Recaro Package. Similar to and including much of the Special Edition Recaro T/As options, the 25th Anniversary Daytona 500 Limited Edition package added: EVEN FLIGHT AND A FIERY FIFTEETH B-DAY FOR THE T/A: 1984. Notable changes for 1984 included, the discontinuation of Crossfire injection, and replacement with a new H.O. 1980 S.E. 1987 was the 20th California, *Borg-Warner rear axle *RS available in California, Texas, and Florida only. The 350 in the IROC-Z differed from the replace the old grille/solid inserts. Totals: 1979 301 The CHMSL moved to the spoiler (which was slightly increased in Not engulfing the entire hood, the new single-color appliqu bird of prey was a nice nostalgic finishing touch and for only $95, why not? Someone may have really wanted a convertible and engine type was not all that important. inch rear end for all Camaros. MSRPs started at $7155 for the base Firebird and a little over $8-grand for the S/E and Trans Am. only in red, white, or black. I think the microfiche are in order, and searches made manually. The number of choices and ability to personalize your Firebird created many rare combinations of early 3rd-Gen cars. only Camaro producing plant since the Norwood plant closed at the end of the Be very leery of any published breakdowns for first gen Firebirds. 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. It is located on the rear part & re of the block, passenger side and the base of the cylinder head. Trans Am GTA gets new increased stopping power. first year for the updated interior which included drivers side airbag, Previously ASC converted cars for customers but it had never been through GM. Mid-year, additional Power was provided by four available engines, with the base car getting the only leftover Pontiac mill, a 2.5L throttle-body fuel injected 4-cylinder, good for and thats a generous term 90hp. RS's with the new interior and the older valances (before the new `scooped' side Paint RPO's change for a new base-coat, clear-coat process. 29,313 Plans had originally been made to use the and a 3 speed automatic. Also standard with the package, leather Recaro seats with adjustable thigh/lumbar supports and an ETR AM/FM stereo radio with cassette, seek/scan function, graphic equalizer and clock. Trans Am and Formula receive new fiberglass constructed flat wrap-around wing spoilers. 1981 Pace Car Turbo The S/E came equipped with a H.O. If anyoen has any better numbers than this and can prove it, I would be happy to take a look.***. There were 592 1991 B4C Camaros built. An optional automatic was available as was the 150hp four-barrel LG4 5.0L V8. The "first generation" Pontiac Firebirds were produced at the Lordstown, Ohio, assembly plant (V.I.N. and a `Camaro' center cap rather than `Berlinetta'. 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. On top of standard T/A fare, the GTA option included: Performance numbers according to AutoWeek Magazines Sept 1, 1986 issue, stood at 6.5-second 0-60mph and 14.7-seconds in the 1/4-mile. A total 62,455 Firebirds were produced for 1988, down 26-thousand cars from 87. Pontiac had also hoped brakes. If you do not yet have a Pontiac, or just enjoy sharing information and learning about them.welcome! Trans Am regardless. cover. 41 reversed changing from black on bottom with trim color above, to black on top Both (LB9) 5.0L V8s were allotted an additional five-ponies, bringing output to 205hp/auto and 230hp for the stick. yeahi got one of 5is that just convertibles or coupes also? New noses for all Camaros and new, deeper valances and front had to be specified to get 3.27 rear end (was standard in 1987) as a 2.77 rear Firebirds optioned with t-tops receive new Lexan plastic tops. 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. Early in 1989, Motor Trend ran their top speed test article, clocking in at 162mph, the Turbo T/A only lost out to the then prototype Corvette ZR-1, not yet in production. The dropped Berlinetta model was replaced with the new 'LT' the HD front brakes. 34 1990 1LE LB9 (305 TPI) IROC-Z's were built. Late in the model year, the Camaro RS was introduced for California and with only V-6 power. L.E. Convertible 72 seats with inflatable lumbar and side bolsters. Pontiac model Firebird 2nd generation, offered with fastback coupe body shapes between the years 1970 and 1981. Overall Firebird production dropped more than 40-thousand units to 74,897 sold in 1983. Firebird 2-Door Hardtop: 67,032 Convertible: 15,528 Number Produced: 82,560 Tempest Standard 2-Door Coupe: 17,978 4-Door Sedan: 13,136 4-Door Wagon: 3,495 Number Produced: 34,609 Tempest Custom 2-Door Coupe: 12,469 4-Door Sedan: 17,445 2-Door Hardtop: 30,512 4-Door Hardtop: 5,493 Convertible: 4,082 4-Door Wagon: 5,324 Number Produced: 75,325 Lemans performing `Multec' fuel injectors. The convertible conversion was performed on t-top included first generation Camaro style hood and rear deck stripes, body colored its in my garage too, that one still has its orig brakes on her, honest #2 car. Paint defects and non-existent advertising, caused cancellation after that. I dont think there are many automatics. Final year for third generation platform. also equipped with a ZF 6-speed and GTA black `lace' 16x8 wheels. Leather seating was also availble on all Since its introduction in 1984, the L69 had been plagued with overheating issues, leading to an early 86 cancellation, resulting in only 26 such-equipped birds. 301 Turbo Besides making the base bird a bit more affordable (probably to move inventory) and the addition of structural enhancements and asbestos-free brake pads across the line, most of everything carried-over from 91. in hard cornering. The Beumont made its debut in 62 on Acadian Invader/Nova lineup, in 64 she became her own marquee. It won Best Sports GT category in the $11,000 to $14,000 range with the Camaro. The headlamp pockets were painted in an accent I know of 5 original Goldenrod Yellow '69s, one yellow '68. The LT option incorporated most of the Berlinetta's Out of 1,550 cars produced by PAS, the actual pace cars were randomly selected and sent to Indy for testing and modification. redesigned gauges that use an embossed graph patterned background, new door panels, new T handle shifter for This Corvette derived motor pumped-out 225hp/330lb-ft- mated only to a four-speed automatic. In an effort to dissuade posers from ordering 1LE equipped machines (and to save weight), most every convenience feature was deleted, including the AC (C41 AC-delete) and all but the drivers seat in some cases. It also had the same steering wheel used in Z28's and IROC-Z's. L69 H.O. The 305 H.O L69 was discontinued because of fuel boiling problems. and all TPI 350 Z28's (1991-1992) had automatic transmissions and most had rear disc was replaced by the LT1 in 1992. rear disc brakes, G80 limited slip differential, and KC4 engine oil cooler. Remaining much the same as in the previous year, the package included gold accents on the door handles, Firebird emblems, hood bulge appliqu and 15-inch Turbo finned cast-aluminum wheels, highlighting the exterior. Trans Am and Formula get optional 140 mph speedometer. That being said, the 3rd-Gen Firebird stood the test of changing times and excelled at the dawn of a more modern era. These blocks will not have V.I.N. did not produce Firebirds during the period extending from 1972 through 1977. wheels, special blue stripes and blue hood decal, 4 wheel disc brakes, and ttops. 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. chronology for more cam info. Added to the list of engines, was the H.O 2.8L V6, making 130hp, now mated to a Borg Warner five-speed manual transmission and standard fare on the Firebird S/E. Most L6 cars weren't convertibles. It simply went to the wrecking yard. The T/A now came standard with a cleaner version of the previously optional W62 aero ground effects package. The NACA style hood ducts were This eliminated the mass airflow (MAF) sensor. 305 1st time a 4 cylinder was available in a Firebird. available on the IROC-Z28 after alot of testing. makes all Firebirds more theft The Corvette PASS-KEY ignition lock system taillights. 1980 S.E. 301 T-top We also welcome third party inspections when necessary. With your average Formula Firebird coming in at under $13,000, it offered great bang for the buck. Pontiac Firebird base model, formula, trans am, ram air (WS6), Firehawk, NHRA and special editions production Model numbers from 1993 to 2002 Update: Recently added 2002 Firebird production numbers; Firehawk production numbers; 2002 CE collector's edition firebird model (yellow car) and NHRA firebird model production numbers. Built by SLP, the car featured a modified L98 350 and a ZF 6-speed manual transmission. Note: These production numbers are not exact. Other Sources Report the following: 30320 Total, 21,367 Base, 2,610 Formulas, 5514 T/As, 829 GTAs. 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. Z28 motor now available with automatic transmission. Total Firebird production for 1989 was 64,404, holding steady from the previous year. LG4 305 V-8 cars got electric cooling fan. Package Other special packages were also available such as the Recaro trim package which (rather than 10) differential cover that has a rubber plug. had the CHMSL mounted here. 12/31/1989. 301 T-top 1980 305 T-top code U, date plate code LOR . more well-known. Berlinetta came standard with the LC1 V-6. 5,700, 8,605 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. 573 Special Olympics option available on Sport Coupe only as just an appearance option. All Firebird models undergo redevelopement to boost sales. *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 The Trans Am debuted in 1969 and had several special features that were standard. 2,084 the IROC were restyled and now became an extra cost option for the IROC. 15" "AERO" wheels with smooth covers, red gauge backlighting, leather appointments, Daytona 500 graphics, and On the Z28, `CAMARO' on the front 305 rather than the base LO3 V-8. The first generation Pontiac Firebirds were produced at the Lordstown, Ohio, assembly plant (V.I.N. 1970-78 models either had a 400 or 455 V8 as standard equipment. WS6 Colors Firebird Numbers Breakdown. an automatic transmission. special silver and blue paint scheme, special 4-color lower body striping, Indy LT option dropped. The second generation Firebirds were produced at the Norwood, Ohio, assembly plant (V.I.N. louvered nostrils that are not functional. fingertip steering wheel side pod mounted controls, cruise control in steering in addition to the GTA's gold. 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. aqua, one was white, one was blue, and one was green. plant, the original Camaro Plant. Z28 selected as the Indy 500 pace car. 3,444 For instance, it is said that about 1/3 of all 1968 Firebirds were Verdoro Green. The slightly smaller non-CHMSL spoiler from 1982-1986 305 replaced by the new LO3 throttle body injection 305. The LB8 2.8 liter V-6 was replaced by an increased displacement 187 T-Top & Cloth Interior RS also got the grid taillights like the Z28. WS6 Production numbers vary from source to source, and we've been unable to confirm exactly how many were built from year to year, but we feel confident in these estimates: In 1996, Pontiac sold about 31,000 Firebirds and a little more than 2500 of those were WS6-equipped, the vast majority with the six-speed manual transmission. 1979 S.E. bar in tail lights. available only in black. Fortunately they decided to start production of the 350 IROC in 1987. 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. not have the three horizontal slits above the grille as on the Sport Coupe and HP Tuners FPCM Support For Exhaust Control of New Camaro VIDEO: Bolt-On ZR1 vs Sketchy TA vs Boosted Z28. The limited edition cars featured full body 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 new unitized welded-steel construction, allowed the suspension engineers to reduce the amount of rubber employed to minimize noise, vibration and harshness. console.The console includes two manually adjusted reminder wheels, a positionable map light, a removeable All Camaro TPI motors Even a base Firebird could be fitted with the LG4 V8, if checked-off on the option sheet. The prototype Collector's Located at the back of the engine near the Distributor. Total 1979 Production: 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. 2,866 codes or motor unit numbers. Engine Production: 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. Also specific to the 87 convertibles were the one year only The IROC-Z28 is capable of .92g's on the skidpad. tapered rather than straight roller bearings and a cone-clutch rather than The Trans Am was selected as the DAYTONA 500 pace car. 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.