There is no production breakdown for color options. 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. 5,753 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. G92 packages with air conditioning (C60) and without air
silver or gold. 1979 S.E. 400 Ram Air The number still represents a very strong showing by Pontiac as it prepared to roll out the second-generation Firebirds. Gone for now, were the large hood-encompassing Screaming Chickens and muscular-styling of the 60s and 70s. included the Recaro seats, and black paint with gold highlights. now came with rear shoulder belts. Seizing upon its late-60s success, the 2nd-Generation Firebird took off in 1970, cruising on through the 1981 model year. Corvette 350 TPI in that the IROC-Z 350 TPI had the regular Camaro valve covers,
1979 400 T-top The hood louvers on
The Firebird remained basically unchanged. code because it was mandatory; this changed in 1988 however when a 2.77 BW rear was standard and G92 had
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. The Cross-Fire engine could only be had with the new TurboHydramatic 700R4 four-speed auto trans. The T/A added a contoured drivers-side hood bulge with cowl-induction-like rear-facing scoop. This brought the horsepower rating up to 270.
Pontiac Production numbers: GM firebird, camaro, corvette car The convertible option was available on base Firebirds and T/As, but not Formulas or GTAs. Berlinetta gets electronic instrumentation. This Corvette derived motor pumped-out 225hp/330lb-ft- mated only to a four-speed automatic. On the Z28, `CAMARO' on the front
Delco-Bose sound systems and leather interior were available
29,313 special service package. Five engines were available with the
4 speed automatic 700R4 introduced and was the only automatic
Formulas got the aero-style rear deck lid spoiler, air conditioning, tinted glass, machine-finished deep-dish High-Tech cast-aluminum wheels and standard TBI 5.0L rated at 170hp, both (LB9) 5.0Ls and the 5.7L were an option. 2-door coupe 2-door sedan Convertible Tri-Power 389 4-bbl Total Production: 18,422 7,384 6,644 8,245 24,205 32,405 *1515 Turbo T/As were T-top equipped with 40 hardtops. Production improvements led to use of new body sealants that added to the rigidity of the body. ALso can any one estimate the production number on a 1967 convertible automatic convertible 400 engine (not Ram Air) with power windows, AM/FM radio, upgraded package? standard heater) added the 1LE performance package. code N, data plate code NOR), and at the Van Nuys, California, assembly plant (V.I.N. 5,087 Shift indicator changes for the Automatic Overdrive 700-R4. motor came with a higher lift and longer duration cam, dual snorkel intake
VIN 1964 & 1965; VIN 1966 & 1967; VIN 1968 & 1974; Firebird Production Numbers. The standard fuel injected 90hp 2.5L 4 cylinder Pontiac
Mid-year, additional
All lower valances and rear bumper
(High Output) TPI V8. I have a 1969 Firebird convert that has the "G" on the tag for having come with a green convertible top. 3rd Generation Camaros introduced: Sport Coupe, Berlinetta, and
Dashboard design changes to a smaller sharper design because of complaints about the previous 2 years design quality and look. Automatic 305 TPI's still got the weaker cam and 190hp rating. **Note: There were 67,032 Sport Coupes and 15,528 Convertibles**, **Note: There were 90,152 Sport Coupes and 16,960 Convertibles**, **Note: Firebird Coupes and Convertibles have no further breakdown by option**, **Note: "S.E."
1967-2002 Trans Am & Firebird VIN Decoder - Classic Industries 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. The new EFI-system, used a mass air flow sensor, feeding info to a computer with an electronically programmable, read-only memory chip or (EPROM). Pontiac had also hoped
would realy like to share my babies with you and your members. 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. John Heinricy: I think it was about 1978, when they got serious with engine development and designing and building prototypes. For those GTA buyers who wanted to row their own, this was the engine package of choice. Total Firebird production for 1986 was 110,463 cars. Pontiac 4.9 turbo, but it was scrapped at the last minute. I,m trying to fined out if my motor is correct to the car. 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. G92 and L98(B2L) cars finally got the Borg-Warner HD 7.75 inch
Total 1981 Production: only in red, white, or black. stripe that encircled the car. All 350 IROC-Z's were required to
inch exhaust and Corvette style wide mouth monolithic catalytic converter, 5.0 Liter H.O. New noses for all Camaros and new, deeper valances and front
Headlamp pockets on the Z28 were black. to look like the optional aluminum wheel. 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. makes all Firebirds more theft
A Special 25th Anniversary `Collector's Edition' Camaro was
autos, new ergonomic console, updated stereo, dash mounted map pocket, and new ergonomic steering
In addition to being 500lbs lighter, the new Firebird was the most aerodynamic production Firebird to date. 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. tires on the IROC-Z when equipped with the 16 inch wheels. Only available on black T/As with gold accents, the Recaro package, named for its interior enhancements, was much more. These blocks will not have V.I.N. When the car debuted for 82, it was leaning toward being more of a refined GT car. 2002 Firebird Numbers Breakdown. 1967 PONTIAC FIREBIRD ENGINE LINEUP. So I'm claiming it), Copyright 1996-2023 First Generation Firebird, https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2013168131146&l=a52249adda, http://www.camaros.org/exterior.shtml#ColorPercentages, Powered by UBB.threads PHP Forum Software 7.7.3. L69 production was restricted half-way (April 26,
1979 403 bumped up 5 hp due to slightly higher lift/longer duration cam profiles,
sway bars, a high ratio 12.7:1 steering box, and limited slip rear differential. 14" aluminum and 15" aluminum wheels were available on the SE and Trans Am. 1981 S.E. The exterior differed in appearance only by `5.7
2000 Firebird Numbers Breakdown. In 1990, the base engine for the IROC was finally the LB9 TPI
(like IROC) and had no lower body stripes. 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. All 350 Z28's were required to
rather than `Z28' exterior badges; body colored headlight pockets rather than
An optional automatic was available as was the 150hp four-barrel LG4 5.0L V8. 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). Trans Am and Formula get optional 140 mph speedometer. wheels, special blue stripes and blue hood decal, 4 wheel disc brakes, and ttops. console.The console includes two manually adjusted reminder wheels, a positionable map light, a removeable
placed on top of back window. Seeing the writing on the wall, Pontiac and Chevrolet began design work as far back as 1975 on a new F-body. One other difference between a
Grill inserts in front fascia replaced with solid pieces. Calibration refinements eliminated the cold start injector. transmission available on V-8 cars. HOW DO I POST A NEW TOPIC IN THIS SECTION???? Van Nuys, however, did not produce Firebirds during the period extending from 1972 through 1977. L69 H.O. (350 TPI) Z28's were built. 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). 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. END OF AN ERA AND BIRTH OF A LEGEND: 1992. motor. A total 62,455 Firebirds were produced for 1988, down 26-thousand cars from 87. while most others were bare metal. 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.
1987 GTA RPO Production Figures - GTA SOURCE PAGE Rust can be an issue where the unit-body rear frame rails go forward from the rear axle and under the rear seat. The Trans Am was selected as the DAYTONA 500 pace car. JH: Handling was a priority no matter what. Retail sales growth was 85% in 2011, 43% in 2012, and 11% in 2013. RS available in California, Texas, and Florida and with V-6 power only. The convertible conversion was performed on t-top
Berlinetta, and the fog lamp/`CAMARO' front grille assembly of the IROC was now
package consisting of: The 1989 1LE special deflected disc shocks were dropped for the
Ordering G92 `without air conditioning' (C41
Tires
The front bumper grills were replaced with molded
1987 was the 20th
L69 production stopped, leaving the LG4 as the only carburated V8 used in an F-body. The Trans Am
463 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. 1,555 were produced, 5 being test cars. ??? 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 had to be specified to get 3.27 rear end (was standard in 1987) as a 2.77 rear
180 There are at least two extremely rare, non white, factory TTA's in existence. optional for the B4C. The Sport Coupe got restyled rally wheels (unique to this
The S/E received these refinements and new 147-inch diamond spoke aluminum wheels in light chestnut or charcoal finish. LG4 305 V-8 cars got electric cooling fan. Its known that one is red and the other is black. GMEFI:Working at GM through the 70s leading-up to its release what were your impressions of the 3rd-Gen F-body Firebird? New clear coat/base coat paint was adopted this
The S/E model received new cloth seats and split-folding backseat standard, with custom trim and Lear-Siegler articulating front buckets now an option. As a sign of the times, fuel economy was now touted alongside performance and style definitely a new mission statement for Firebird. Berlinetta now came standard with its own unique wheel covers that were styled
Enjoy your Pontiac hobby at the only 24-7 Pontiac Club that brings you Pontiac News, Pontiac Information, and Pontiac Entertainment at the speed of light. and only with 5 speed manual. Totals: 1979 301 The new mill was wielded by a five-speed manual or optional four-speed auto-trans. I saw another on Woodward this past year, and one other on a road trip to New York. 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). Regular Production Options (RPO) Description RPO Code Price.
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). Chevrolet not renewing the IROC contract, no IROC-Z's were produced after
body-colored rally wheels. The 350 in the IROC-Z differed from the
Pages highlighting differences in decals, rims, interiors and more. aqua, one was white, one was blue, and one was green. Reportedly, three convertibles were produced by ASC (American Sunroof Company) and PAS. Earliest and latest. As usual, the big news surrounded the top of the line Trans Am. 1987 RS Camaro came
The hood remained and was made fuctional for the Cross-fire injected 305. the Dana 44.
1967-'68 Pontiac Firebird 400 | Hemmings This meant the new modified McPherson-strut front suspension was solid-mounted to the body via bolt-on crossmember, vastly increasing lateral compliance, road feel and overall handling. transmission. Beginning in 1968, most assembly plants resumed the practice of stamping a partial V.I.N. the standard engine. Wrap around strips also on bumper. Specs:
33,493, Welcome to Drivin' It Home, please email us if you have any questions. The only available V8 engines
Late in the model year, the Camaro RS was introduced for California and with only V-6 power. 1968: 235,147. new position below spoilers. A 1982 Z28 can be distinguished from a
117,108 By blind luck, however, a cargo train carrying new Trans Ams derailed between California and Arizona. 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. There were 8,197 made. 5,700 In 1990, TPI Camaros switched from MAF air metering systems to MAP
1990 IROC's and RS's are easily identifiable: 1990 was the
GTO Production Numbers : Drivin' It Home Berlinetta was revised by an additional stripe. Faced with the need for more power as demanded by consumers, GM releases the new 5.7L with tuned port fuel injection.
Firebird Models List/History by ACW | pontiac | firebird-1 - DIY 6,519, 14,866 They were compiled from reliable resources, but even Chevrolet, or GM, does not know exactly how many Camaros were delivered to the public. Because of an inevitable $1200 gas-guzzler tax, assessed to V8 T/A convertibles, this remained the case until 1991. was adopted for all Camaros. Its known that one is red. Has anyone come across this? cam grinds. The new tops are
Berlinetta
Below the serial numbers had to be sure to identify the engine size. 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. "Y84" Stands for Special Edition with the Fisher T-top roof. The next 1 or 2 numbers represent the date, and the last number is the year. Email: contact@drivinithome.com. advantage) until 1990 when G92 HAD to be specified to get the better cam in the
black headlamp pockets, black mirrors, and F41 suspension calibration standard. is where Pontiac's F-car starts to show some muscle. All Firebirds got revised front/rear fascias, interior enhancements and additional standard features. convertible in 1988. If you can, please post some photos for everyone. Trans Am regardless. disc-clutch limited slip unit. 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. As has been said, very tough to determine production numbers using straight percentages. 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. The 5.7L was an optional engine on Formula and Trans Am with automatic only. and then tubular headers. 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. Why doesn't PHS produce he numbers like Ford's "Martini" does? 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. The standard wheel for the Z28 was a newly styled 16 inch
codes or motor unit numbers. GM did not offer a factory convertible TTA. 2023 February . These cars were built primarily for testing and were the ones we saw tested by
Last year for a functional induction hood, only available on the Z28, which featured opening flaps for a ram air-like effect. The five test TTA's, because they were for pre-production use, were pulled off of the assembly line without regard to color and they were not white. different leather boot. was now standard on the 5.7 TPI. All automatics now 4 speed 700R4 units. Also, at some point near the end of the production year, the
Notable features/options for 1988 include: *Certainly considered rare, only 624 (AA8) notchbackGTAs were ordered for 1988 and one for 89. 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. Since obtaining his drivers license way back in 1987, Andrews automotive interests have revolved around late-model, GM EFI iron. Both 5.0L V8s were available, either the four-barrel with a five-speed manual/four-speed auto, or Crossfire injected V8 with four-speed auto only. production Firebird to date. The notch back
wheel. The CHMSL moved to the spoiler (which was slightly increased in
3,851 All Z28's came with
As time would tell, the Firebird especially the Trans Am would attain new heights. Standard features included all-vinyl bucket front seats, a wood grain dash and full carpeting. code U, date plate code LOR . Created and produced by Glen A Larson, word has it, the first choice of car was a Datsun (pre-Nissan) 300ZX. changes are much less drastic. For instance, it is said that about 1/3 of all 1968 Firebirds were Verdoro Green. TBI `Cross Fire Injection' 5.0 liter/305 motor was optional. Not the same since several colors are unique to Firebirds, but it generally gives some good trends. rather than the louvered hood; and the 1985-1987 IROC two tone lower body stripe
Van Nuys, on the other hand, used the correct style designation on the data plate (22887) and consequently did not imprint WS4. Berlinetta. equipment except the electronic instrumentation. 1998 Firebird Numbers Breakdown. black car with red stripes; or red car with black stripes. The first and most common was the LG4, a basic carburetor
6,612 wheel alignment, `WonderBar' front frame rail stiffener, special valving in
GM makes new N10 dual catalytic converter exhaust available, freeing up 13% more power from some
The Trans Am debuted in 1969 and had several special features that were standard. (350 TPI) IROC-Z's were built. However, G92 had to be specified now to get
170hp LG4 carbed 5.0L dropped in favor of new
Firebird convertible reintroduced. have one of the G92 packages in 1991. 3,444 Although the last car produced in 1992 is listed as car #27, only 25
1967 = 82,560. 1999 Firebird Numbers Breakdown. Still, in both 1967 and 1968, the Firebird 400 (including the Ram Air variants) outclassed the six-cylinder Firebird, with 37,937 versus 36,158 sold. anniversary of the Camaro and the convertibles were considered the anniversary
Available only with automatic transmission, creating 225hp it takes the top performance seat over the 5.0L. available. 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. rather than the four-color Z28 body stripe. 305 or the L69 carburated 305. T-tops are also redesigned to use
Z28. After eleven model years, the reign of Pontiacs 3rd-gen Firebird was at an end. Trans Am made
Firehawk was introduced. Although the 3rd-Gen Firebird was starting its decent, it still had a little after-burner left for its finale. A TURBOCHARGED TWENTIETH ANNIVERSARY: 1989. G92 could be ordered two ways:
replaced by simulated hood louvers on the Z28. Production dates in general, or for a particular plant? New improvements evolve the interior by adding new Recaro styled seats, a new dash with
The car was
built aluminum calipers and more reliable parking brake actuators. front dual piston aluminum calipers. 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. Since not all cars built will ever be in any registry, the only data that can be published by a registry is the sampling it has taken. Coupe, Sport Coupe LT, Z28, and IROC-Z. 0 registered members (), body colored ground effects, and special GTA horn button. 65 Charging Forward: Sifting Through the Posuers. However, there were atleast two known, and possibly another, created by ASC. All TPI 350 IROC-Z's (1987-1990)
305 Cross Fire V-8 dropped; all Z28 hoods steel and functional hood air induction flaps discontinued. cars. Although slightly smaller, the pop-up halogen headlamps were improved. GMEFI: Nice the choice of a true racer! Total Firebird production dropped for 1987, totaling 88,587, down considerably from 1986. 8,692 is for Special Edition. tuned runner design the 305 makes 215hp. Dash badge on the RS now read `RS' rather than `CAMARO'(Heritage Edition Only). 932 Optional on the GTA was a new "notchback" hatch. 301 The big news for Pontiac in 1967 was their entry into the Pony car market with the new Firebird. Hoglund was good with the idea, but refused to step on the Marketing Departments toes without a plan. Using the same body as the 83 pace car replicas, but with new 16" 20 slot convex aluminum wheels
Had
There were to be 602 (same as the number of 67
Despite sharing bunk beds with its Chevy cousin, Pontiacs designers would again make the Firebird stand out, affirming its individuality. Road & Track selects the 84 Camaro as 1 of 12 best cars in the world along with the Firebird. Gr Auto Gallery, LLC and our sister company, Wheelz Sales and Leasing Inc. makes every effort to represent each vehicle accurately and with integrity. ThirdGen Firebird production reached a high-water mark in 1984, with 128,304 units sold- almost half of which were Trans Ams. drop in weight compared to the 81 model. Started back in 2000 gathering information about the Second Generation Pontiac Trans Am. 1 Test Car with Hardtop & Leather Interior. Dog dish hub
9 bolt differential is available for first time. equipped (t-top models have extra bracing) Camaros by ASC. The 400 V-8 and the Firebird 400 package did continue into 1969, but the Firebird itself changed . 301 Itwas meant to be a complete performance package, highly discouraged for street-use and only for serious road racers. Newbie sorry if I'm in the wrong spot, but I need some advice. 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. Firebird Unlike the previous two years, the base model was not the best selling Firebird in 1973. The under hood sticker
Trans Am and Formula receive new fiberglass constructed flat wrap-around wing spoilers. I know of 5 original Goldenrod Yellow '69s, one yellow '68. Unlike the Buick GN, the Turbo T/A was at home through the curves as it was in the straights. "Firebird" flashlight, and a small pocket for a garage door opener or sunglasses. Here are the estimated production numbers for the first-generation Camaro: 1967: 220,906. The TPI
Even though the new Firebirds still followed the fear of horsepower mantra started in the mid-70s, the 3rd-Gens handling abilities were up several rungs on the performance ladder. 1980 301 T-top exterior badges were replaced with IROC-Z badges. I also think the data gets skewed as the years pass. 1985) through the model year. The "first generation" Pontiac Firebirds were produced at the Lordstown, Ohio, assembly plant (V.I.N. year), new lower body stripes, and argent headlamp pockets. The new-look front air dam was better integrated to the body and included fog lights at either corner. 1981 S.E. 1990 1LE IROC-Z and standard IROC-Z gas shocks were used. transmissions were required on all 1985/1986 TPI powered cars. 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. were only available with B2L or LB9/5 speed. Firebirds with ttops were sent to ASC for conversion to convertibles. With a little help from Hollywood, the 2nd-Gen Trans Am cemented the Firebird as an American icon. RS had Z28 style valances that were painted body color
1973-'74 Pontiac Firebird Formula and Trans Am SD-455 Sport Coupe came standard with the LQ9 (LQ8 in Canada and