First WS6 1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am WS6 Mecum Pontiac introduced the WS6 Special Performance Package with the 1978 Trans Am. Base model Firebird available with Trans Am ground effects. system with `5.0 Liter H.O.' I have information all across this site from VIN number and Cowl tag decoding to production numbers and specifications. Firebird V.I.N.s through model year 1972 continued to use the applicable body style number, followed by the model year, the . All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. IROC-Z convertible now came standard with 16 inch wheels and
1981 S.E. 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. Z28 came with the LG4 4bbl V-8 as standard motor and LU5 twin
motor. After a meeting with Wade and a few napkin sketches, the pulsing back-and-fourth red light in KITTs front fascia was born and Knight Rider was a go. 15 Hardtop & Cloth Interior (Base)
GMEFI:Having a long and illustrious history with Chevrolet and Corvette engineering, what Corvette influences were bestowed upon the 3rd-Gen Firebirds? 175 1991 1LE B2L
Seeing the writing on the wall, Pontiac and Chevrolet began design work as far back as 1975 on a new F-body. Berlinetta also came standard with additional body insulation, softer
1987 was the last year for Camaros produced at the Norwood Ohio
FIREBIRD 25th ANNIVERSARY DAYTONA 500 LIMITED EDITION TRANS AM: Marking the 25th Anniversary of the Daytona 500 and the Trans Ams pace car duties in the 1984 race, Pontiac announced the planned-production of 2500 replicas. the previous year's IROC were replaced by hood `power blisters' on the Z28. 400 Ram Air 15 and then tubular headers. Z28 came standard with a 3 piece rear spoiler and black horizontal
*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 is selected to pace the Indianapolis 500. Channeling its inner Italiano, Pontiacs GTA (Grand Turismo Americano), was meant to be the ultimate grand-touring Trans Am. head/edge mounted valve cover design. had new styling with a front bumper and recessed grille that was molded out of Endura rubber and painted the same color as the car to giving it a bumperless appearance. Total 1981 Production: 1970-81 models all had 15 wheels as standard equipment. Further attempts to put the Trans Am into higher regard include a new digital dash and a new overhead
3rd Generation Firebirds introduced: Firebird, Firebird SE, and Firebird Trans Am. Nineteen-Eighty Nine is one such year in Firebird lore, producing a fierce phoenix for the ages. codes or motor unit numbers. The 3rd-Gen Trans Am was the picture of sleek simplicity, yet it was obvious, the past had not been forgotten. GM replaces many sets with glass
Instead, the 1991 Camaros were introduced early during last half of
The new beak incorporated driving-lights/turn signals and foglights. 662 -- Trim Combination, Beechwood Leather -- 1,404. 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. 3,760, ??? 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. Posi-traction rear axles were always standard on Trans Am models. Because the Borg-Warner axles were no longer
It simply went to the wrecking yard. VIN 1964 & 1965; VIN 1966 & 1967; VIN 1968 & 1974; Firebird Production Numbers. [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 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). When they were released to the public they were underrated in power. The refined package increased the Trans Ams aggressive demeanor by leaps and bounds. Engine Production: 25th anniversary of the Camaro and last year for the 3rd generation
14" aluminum and 15" aluminum wheels were available on the SE and Trans Am. The Firebird line now included the base model, Formula (option), Trans Am and top tier GTA package Trans Am. 1,217 WS6 Colors Firebird Numbers Breakdown. code L, data plate code BL or L). addition was discontinued and replaced with the standard spoiler midyear. 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. A Special 25th Anniversary `Collector's Edition' Camaro was
Midyear the L69 high output 305 was introduced. aluminum Z28 wheel which were painted to match body color. possibly old Corvette stock being used up on the Z28s since the Corvette's L98
Replacement blocks installed through a GM facility carried a SR code, or Service Replacement. year), new lower body stripes, and argent headlamp pockets. is for Special Edition. White-painted W62 Aero ground effects package with white grille slot inserts and medium blue trim/graphics (including hood bulge and 5.0-liter H.O. inch exhaust and Corvette style wide mouth monolithic catalytic converter, 5.0 Liter H.O. Gold 16" flat mesh diamond spoke wheels standard on GTA, and 16" 20 slot
wheel, and an overhead console. Rear suspension was a torque arm/track bar type with coil springs, lower control arms and tubular shock absorbers. Shoulder belts are added in the back. By blind luck, however, a cargo train carrying new Trans Ams derailed between California and Arizona. This was the only year Z28's and IROC-Z's
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. Gr Auto Gallery, LLC and our sister company, Wheelz Sales and Leasing Inc. makes every effort to represent each vehicle accurately and with integrity. The number of choices and ability to personalize your Firebird created many rare combinations of early 3rd-Gen cars. 1979 10th Anniv. Hardtop Of the total production, 76,051 were hardtop models. END OF AN ERA AND BIRTH OF A LEGEND: 1992. 1999 Firebird Numbers Breakdown. 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. 170hp LG4 carbed 5.0L dropped in favor of new
A higher-performance version of the OHC 6 with 215 hp was the basis for the . MFI V-6 LB8 motor introduced to replace carbureted LC1 V-6. 305 T-top 7,176 Firebird receives restyled nose with wrap-around strips known as "bumperettes" to
available on the IROC-Z28 after alot of testing. G92 option included N10 performance exhaust system (dual
1981 301 Turbo T-top (25), especially given that you are starting out of with a low number production (7708) Formula Firebirds to begin with. GMEFI: On the subject of handling, was the vaunted 1LE package to be exclusive to the Firebird, for street, race or both? For 1989, G92 also required the following options: G92 and J65 (rear disc brakes) no longer available on IROC-Z convertible. A 1982 Z28 can be distinguished from a
optional for the B4C. Here are the estimated production numbers for the first-generation Camaro: 1967: 220,906. 8,969 Discontinued because of fuel boiling. Four wheel disc optioned (J65) IROC-Z's rear brakes were
All V8's receive serpentine belt systems and A/C compressors move to
"RedBird" Special Edition Firebird Esprit (1978-1979) (red) (The Redbird option replaced the Skybird midyear in 1978. 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. 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. Instead of the Camaro's dual snorkle aircleaner, the L69 Trans Am received yet another functional cold air
valance just behind the front wheels. VATS equipped cars also display antitheft system warning
PontiacRegistry.com, the ALL Pontiac Club for ALL Pontiac Lovers dedicated to the preservation, restoration, and enjoyment of all years, models, and types of Pontiacs. I saw another on Woodward this past year, and one other on a road trip to New York. With the Canadian Players Series developed to showcase the racing prowess of both the Firebird and Camaro, (similar to the 1968-72 Trans Am series), many factory-racing pieces were developed to even the field and provide dominance for GMs racing ponies. Firebird production for 1985 was 95,880 sold, again with Trans Ams accounting for almost half that number. New "low density" taillights have grid pattern. systems. Also back from the past, the Formula Firebird was set to take on the competition for an affordable price. traditional smooth-appearance Camaro TPI runners were replaced with rough,
Fog lamps were now available on the Sport Coupe and
1967 PONTIAC FIREBIRD ENGINE LINEUP. still had 10.5 inch rotors with Delco-Moraine single piston calipers. 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. 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. The 305 H.O L69 was discontinued because of fuel boiling problems. Corvette's P255/50ZR16 arrangement. That being said, the GTA soon found itself separating from the competition and appealing to a more upscale and enthusiast buyer-more of the usual for the Pontiac Firebird. the automotive press late in 1986. The car was
I'd like to see what production dates we have in the registry for 69 models. Z28
Not all came with T-Tops or came with leather either, there were hardtops and cloth cars. Fortunately they decided to start production of the 350 IROC in 1987. 305 LT option dropped. Long story short, Chuck Koch, co-owner of Vista Group, spoke to Pontiac about getting some of the least damaged cars for the show. There were 592 1991 B4C Camaros built. option for the Sport Coupe. 8,692 305 Also new for 91, was the SLP (Street Legal Performance) hop-up kit for 5.0L and 5.7L V8-equipped Firebirds. stripe that encircled the car. under warranty, but the Lexan tops continue through 1992. piston aluminum calipers, Special swinging fuel pickup in gas tank and special 18 gallon baffled
LG4 305 V-8 cars got electric cooling fan. Click the button below for a free full-color restoration parts catalog. All Camaros came with front disc brakes. Trans Am GTA introduced, available with the LB9 305 TPI motor
350 V8 1980 305 Only 4 produced. sway bars, a high ratio 12.7:1 steering box, and limited slip rear differential. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada aqua, one was white, one was blue, and one was green. center cap. was replaced by the LT1 in 1992. fuel tank for fuel pickup down to .5 gallon reserve to prevent fuel starvation
The 1982 Firebird line consisted of a base, Special Edition (S/E) and top bird Trans Am model, all rear-wheel drive of course. In addition to being 500lbs lighter, the new Firebird was the most aerodynamic
This eliminated the mass airflow (MAF) sensor. 2000 Firebird Numbers Breakdown. Earliest and latest. Tuned Port Injection' badges rather than `Tuned Port Injection' badges. Available only mated to the four-speed auto (because of the 5-speeds inability to handle the torque), the new mill was the first Firebird V8 to break 200-ponies since the 4.9L Turbo V8 of 81. 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: Dash badge on the RS now read `RS' rather than `CAMARO'(Heritage Edition Only). The Firebird was the base model, equivelant to the Camaro Sport Coupe, the Firebird SE was a higher option level which could be loaded with more options than the Trans Am. These blocks will not have V.I.N. There are at least two extremely rare, non white, factory TTA's in existence. Despite the drop, the future looked bright for the Firebird. J65 rear disc brakes, G80 limited slip
10,466 1979 403 New clear coat/base coat paint was adopted this
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. redesigned. Fords less is enough Stang, was lighter and typically quicker than its option-packed GT stablemate, but packed the same drivetrain and suspension. Using a
Regular Production Options (RPO) Description RPO Code Price. decal on air cleaner, specially calibrated
G92 could be ordered two ways:
the Dana 44. spiders. V6 with a two-barrel Rochester carburetor and five-speed manual. When the car debuted for 82, it was leaning toward being more of a refined GT car. On the Z28, `CAMARO' on the front
We also welcome third party inspections when necessary. . Late in the 1986 model year, the 85mph speedometer in the Z28
RS had Z28 style valances that were painted body color
bushings, IROC-Z exterior decals and interior dash badge, and a thinner
brakes. 301 Turbo RS available in California, Texas, and Florida and with V-6 power only. Berlinetta, and the fog lamp/`CAMARO' front grille assembly of the IROC was now
standard equipment on the Sport Coupe. 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. changes are much less drastic. RS also got the grid taillights like the Z28. resistent by incorporating a small resistor into the key. package' rather than requiring other options. Z28 selected as the Indy 500 pace car. Transmissions were a 4 speed manual
Anyone have any idea? intake designed to utilize the bulged hood. trim'). The new styling had created a much broader appeal for the 3rd-Gen Pontiac Firebird; GM was pleased with the sales figures to say the least. I would welcome anyone who could suppy us with a production source of Canadian Pontiacs. models. into the left front quadrant of the cylinder block, often in tiny characters. The Turbo T/A had made quite a name for itself and the Trans Am was again a legend in its day. 1981 305 Champagne is a little more frequently seen in Firebirds.