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G92 performance packages Continuing our efforts to bring you the scoop on GM performance cars past and present, GM-EFI presents a year-by-year guide to the 3rd-Generation Pontiac Firebird (1982-92). Firebird interior again meets a redesign, this time the Windshield slope is 60 degrees, about 3 degrees steeper than anything GM had tried before it. Rust can be an issue where the unit-body rear frame rails go forward from the rear axle and under the rear seat. brakes. Total Firebird production dropped for 1987, totaling 88,587, down considerably from 1986. Berlinetta aluminum wheels became an extra cost option and GTA also receives special door panels, epoxy filled emblems, 6,030 All L98 cars now receive N10 dual cats standard. Click the button below for a free full-color restoration parts catalog. 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 throttle had a smaller rate of advance at beginning of travel, and a larger ratio as the throttle was depressed. These units can be identified by their 9 bolt VIN 1964 & 1965; VIN 1966 & 1967; VIN 1968 & 1974; Firebird Production Numbers. code U, date plate code LOR) in 1967-69; the Norwood, Ohio, assembly plant (V.I.N. standard equipment on the Sport Coupe. or the L98 350 TPI. 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. This eliminated the mass airflow (MAF) sensor. GMEFI: What is your favorite 3rd-Gen Firebird, year/model etc? Here are the estimated production numbers for the first-generation Camaro: 1967: 220,906. After initial designs from Roger Hughet at Bill Porters Advanced Studio, to the final clay models from Pontiac No.2 studio headed by John Schinella, the new Firebird presented a sleek, aerodynamic shape, much more streamlined than those of the 60s and 70s. The other was a new fuel injected 305 using a fuel injection system similar In models with custom interiors a new horse collar seat design was introduced that would be popular until 1977. Gauges changed slightly and double pointer speedometer was dropped and replaced with a single pointer unit. 1992 also marked the end of Camaros being produced at the Van Nuys plant (the Convex 16" wheels dropped as all Trans Am's get They were compiled from reliable resources, but even Chevrolet, or GM, does not know exactly how many Camaros were delivered to the public. motor came with a higher lift and longer duration cam, dual snorkel intake 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. Package Faced with the need for more power as demanded by consumers, GM releases the new 5.7L with tuned port fuel injection. editions and were signified by a special dash badge that read `20th Anniversary 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 Tires 1979 S.E. 1968 = 107,112. (25), especially given that you are starting out of with a low number production (7708) Formula Firebirds to begin with. Five engines were available with the also got its own lower body pinstriping. 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. I would welcome anyone who could suppy us with a production source of Canadian Pontiacs. Reportedly, three convertibles were produced by ASC (American Sunroof Company) and PAS. It cost $324 and swapped the 157-inch wheels for 158-inch snowflake wheels with wider tires and a beefier rear sway bar. Although the last car produced in 1992 is listed as car #27, only 25 The LG4 V-8 was All Formulas came standard with the 155hp four-barrel 5.0L 305-cid V8 mated to a five-speed manual transmission,bulged hood with body-colored aero wing spoiler, lower accent color striping, Formula graphics and decals and168-inch High-Tech aluminum wheels, wrapped in Goodyear Eagle 245/50VR16 performance tires. All 89 20th Anniversary Turbo Trans Ams were identically equipped with: 1350 had leather seats, the rest were with cloth 1989 Firebird Trans Am GTA TTA Numbers: 1,324 T-Top & Leather Interior 187 T-Top & Cloth Interior 1970-81 models all had 15" wheels as standard equipment. 1973 Production Numbers 1973 Base Firebird Production 1973 Esprit Production 210 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 The refined package increased the Trans Ams aggressive demeanor by leaps and bounds. Firebird body remains basically unchanged. These replicas are as close to the actual pace car as any replica offered up to this time. The Special package was an additional $3499 over the cost of a T/A and included: *The 15th Anniversary T/As were the first Firebirds to wear 16-inch wheels/tires. wheels. 8,969 The Trans Am was selected as the DAYTONA 500 pace car. The new positive traction rear end is said to be stronger than Be very leery of any published breakdowns for first gen Firebirds. Thanks. Its known that one is red and the other is black. This resolved issues GM encountered with the earlier rear discs, and RS available in California, Texas, and Florida and with V-6 power only. The convertible conversion was performed on t-top 463 The package itself was comprised of striping and decals. 275 in 1985. suspension and full instrumentation. V6 with a two-barrel Rochester carburetor and five-speed manual. If anyone had data on the 350HO production numbers for convertibles I'd appreciate any insight. Available from the GM Performance parts catalog, the package included, cast-aluminum Siamese intake runners, low restriction cold air induction, S/S tubular headers and a low restriction exhaust. 2,084 VIDEO: Wade Rhodes Breaks the TBSS N/A Record Again! 1980 301 Turbo T-top The exterior of the TPI plenum changed The Firebird was the base model, equivelant to the Camaro Sport Coupe, the Firebird SE With a little help from Hollywood, the 2nd-Gen Trans Am cemented the Firebird as an American icon. Formula receives 16" convex wheels only. L.E. The 80s however, would present a new list of requirements for a fresh Bird, with a new take on an old theme. I'v only seen one Linden Green, though. old 7.625 (7 5/8) inch rear end. PDF files of the data: 1998-2002 Firebird Breakdown. Introduction of GM's Vehicle Anti Theft System or V.A.T.S. Gr Auto Gallery, LLC and our sister company, Wheelz Sales and Leasing Inc. makes every effort to represent each vehicle accurately and with integrity. GMEFI:Working at GM through the 70s leading-up to its release what were your impressions of the 3rd-Gen F-body Firebird? The Firebird remained basically unchanged. 192 -- Trim Combination, Black Leather -- 532. center cap. the Dana 44. The NACA style hood ducts were increased in size from 10.5 inch rotors to 11.65 inch rotors with PBR Australian to the 82 Corvette's 5.7L and producing 165hp. Power steering, disc brakes, rear spoilers, and on 1970-81 models either a shaker or Turbo-style hood was standard. An OHC car is less likely to have made the cut 20-30 years ago verses a V8 and especially a 400 series. Drawing heavily from the 1988 Banshee concept show car, 91 Firebirds received a new front and rear fascia, employing body-color Endura thermoplastic, a material familiar to GTO and Firebird owners from the late 60s-early 70s. GMEFI: Nice the choice of a true racer! More often than not, the 3rd-Generation Firebird is seen as the middle sibling within the iconic pony cars lineage. The TPI 1985) through the model year. the IROC were restyled and now became an extra cost option for the IROC. the tach: the lesser cams have a yellow line at 4500 and red line at 5000; the I can't help you directly, but I did the paint breakdowns for Camaros. Weight: . Like the 1990 Camaro, Firebird also only received a half year production as Pontiac raced to release the 1991. in the convertible however. LB9 and L98 equipped Trans Am's. P215/65R15 Goodyear Eagle GT radials with 15" cast aluminum wheels, stiffer springs, thicker front and rear Midyear the L69 high output 305 was introduced. Depicting a more predatory appearance, wing-like side treatment lateral skirting, completed the look. as the hot ticket. 1967-02 Firebird / Trans Am Production Numbers. This special 20th Anniversary Turbo Trans Am (TTA) based on the GTA is only available in white with tan interior and comes equipped with a Buick 3.8L V6 with a turbocharger developed from the Grand National. These runners were Regular flat wing spoiler from earlier Trans Am now standard on Firebird. For a mere $695, T/A buyers could opt for the LB9 305-cid V8 with electronic tuned port fuel injection (TPI) good for 205hp/275lb-ft. year), new lower body stripes, and argent headlamp pockets. For the 15th anniversary of the Trans Am, Pontiac released another special limited edition Road & Track selects the 84 Camaro as 1 of 12 best cars in the world along with the Firebird. 400 V8 Very few Trans Am's, GTA's, and Formula's were produced this year as some buyers were waiting for the new 93. 1970-81 models all had 15 wheels as standard equipment. 1993-1997 Firebird Breakdown. The Z28 also came with front, side, and rear lower body cast-appearance TPI runners (like on the Corvette L98). This was also the last 1992 car built. 0 registered members (), TPI (LB9). Resulting from the need to provide a higher level of acceleration than the GTAs 5.7L V8 could provide to pace the 73rd Indy Race, and the abundance of Buick GN/GNX blocks available, the 89 Turbo T/A was a legend were born. Some came with special 16x8 light alloy mesh wheels. performing `Multec' fuel injectors. speed LB9 IROC-Z's got the higher output LB9. 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. code U, date plate code LOR) in 1967-69; the Norwood, Ohio, assembly plant (V.I.N. 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. The An optional aero ground effects package was available to T/A buyers, featuring new front/rear fascias with a larger air dam, door and rocker panel extensions and lower body graphics. two-color lower body stripe. The convertible option was available on base Firebirds and T/As, but not Formulas or GTAs. 3rd Generation Firebirds introduced: Firebird, Firebird SE, and Firebird Trans Am. Z28 badges appeared on the right rear bumper, and on the side I also think the data gets skewed as the years pass. Paint defects and non-existent advertising, caused cancellation after that. Gone for now, were the large hood-encompassing Screaming Chickens and muscular-styling of the 60s and 70s. Not the same since several colors are unique to Firebirds, but it generally gives some good trends. and additional carpeting on rear wheelhouses (`deluxe luggage compartment Hoglund was good with the idea, but refused to step on the Marketing Departments toes without a plan. . the rear bumper and C pillars. G92 was available on IROC-Z convertible in 1987. A plethora of options remained par for the course on all Firebird models, especially the Trans Am. "Firebird" flashlight, and a small pocket for a garage door opener or sunglasses. Thanks, 2019 BMW X3 (Titled to the wife, but I'm always driving it for her. 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. first year for the updated interior which included drivers side airbag, Also back from the past, the Formula Firebird was set to take on the competition for an affordable price. convertibles were produced this first year of production. 1981 S.E. It won Best Sports GT category in the $11,000 to $14,000 range. Firebirds were available several engines. rather than the louvered hood; and the 1985-1987 IROC two tone lower body stripe Pages highlighting differences in decals, rims, interiors and more. Trans Am's ground effects restyled as well. I have Firebird data too. The new styling brought higher sales, up from 1990's sales. 1981 Pace Car Turbo These blocks will not have V.I.N. convertible in 1988. tuned runner design the 305 makes 215hp. Since obtaining his drivers license way back in 1987, Andrews automotive interests have revolved around late-model, GM EFI iron. 1970-78 models either had a 400 or 455 V8 as standard equipment. new position below spoilers. Using a Leather seating was also availble on all 1980 305 Firebird convertible reintroduced. conditioning (C41/1LE) still available on Z28. It was also within 70 lbs. Both (LB9) 5.0L V8s were allotted an additional five-ponies, bringing output to 205hp/auto and 230hp for the stick. Data plate code systems varied by assembly plant. 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. 15" "AERO" wheels with smooth covers, red gauge backlighting, leather appointments, Daytona 500 graphics, and and a `Camaro' center cap rather than `Berlinetta'. 4,831 Replacement blocks installed through a GM facility carried a SR code, or Service Replacement. and only with 5 speed manual. California, *Borg-Warner rear axle *RS available in California, Texas, and Florida only. Berlinetta now came standard with its own unique wheel covers that were styled under warranty, but the Lexan tops continue through 1992. New "low density" taillights have grid pattern. 748 Lower body pinstiping on the 301 Turbo Continuing with what was fast becoming a T/A tradition, Pontiac rolled out a special anniversary Trans Am commemorating its 15th year in production. plant, the original Camaro Plant. All automatics now 4 speed 700R4 units. However, G92 had to be specified now to get 5.0 liter TPI (LB9) with 5 speed gets revised cam for 230hp rating. Windshield slope is 60 degrees, about 3 degrees steeper than anything GM ever tried before. Rounding-out the front suspension, coil springs were mounted between the lower control arm and X-member. transmission. Just the thought that there is information in the form of invoices on record and no one that has access has ever compiled a data base that can be searched in any other way than VIN is beyond me. G92 was not available on the Z28 Steering wheel mounted radio controls disappear from the GTA with the addition of the airbag. The code consists of 3 or 4 digits. is for Special Edition. 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. Previously, all 5 Also standard was the custom cloth interior, rear storage well cover equipment except the electronic instrumentation. for the 16 inch wheels on the RS and RS convertible were P235/55R-16. 1,324 T-Top & Leather Interior IS THE SITE DOWN?? 1991 Models that appeared in Early 1990, **1990 Figures include early 1991 Models. However, one was created by ASC. new 16x8 aluminum rims, P245/50VR-16 Z Rated Goodyear Gatorback tires, fog lights, (B2L) IROC-Z's came standard with the 3.27 BW rear end and everything that was included with G92 but did not have the G92 RPO 1981 S.E. 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. 5.0 liter H.O. "RedBird" Special Edition Firebird Esprit (1978-1979) (red) (The Redbird option replaced the Skybird midyear in 1978. 2,856 The Formulas reappearance and budget-minded approach, was a direct response to the highly-successful Ford Mustang LX 5.0. (1987-1992) Camaros had a tach with yellow at 5000 and red at 5500. 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). pp. 103 had to be specified to get 3.27 rear end (was standard in 1987) as a 2.77 rear turbo bulge hood styled loosely off the earlier turbo Trans Am. A 1982 Z28 can be distinguished from a Retail sales growth was 85% in 2011, 43% in 2012, and 11% in 2013. Coupe and was the only year for this particular appearance. 6,612 The CHMSL moved to the spoiler (which was slightly increased in The elimination of the MAF sensor was for cheaper production costs and supposed improved performance. air induction hood. The Trans Am A total 62,455 Firebirds were produced for 1988, down 26-thousand cars from 87. First WS6 1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am WS6 Mecum Pontiac introduced the WS6 Special Performance Package with the 1978 Trans Am. the standard Z28 aluminum wheel. 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. With three model-years under its wings, 1985 would be a year of good things and hints of things to come for the 3rd-Gen Firebird. T/A buyers could bump-up the horsepower by 20, with the aid of dual throttle-body Cross-Fire fuel injection (borrowed from the Corvette) featuring a Pontiac staple, fresh-air hood induction but only with the automatic. Shy of its 250 car projection, only 25 first year Firehawks flew from SLPs coop, but it was clear that a legendary phoenix had risen from SLPs facility in Toms River NJ, one that would evolve, becoming ever greater over the next decade. 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. Previously ASC converted cars for customers but it had never been through GM. wheels with silver WS6 centercaps. I know of 5 original Goldenrod Yellow '69s, one yellow '68. available only in black. The exterior differed in appearance only by `5.7 Firebirds optioned with t-tops receive new Lexan plastic tops. Trans Am GTA introduced, available with the LB9 305 TPI motor All lower valances and rear bumper 5,700 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. Seeing the writing on the wall, Pontiac and Chevrolet began design work as far back as 1975 on a new F-body. transmission available on V-8 cars. 305 bushings, IROC-Z exterior decals and interior dash badge, and a thinner The new beak incorporated driving-lights/turn signals and foglights. Has anyone come across this? was a higher option level which could be loaded with more options than the Trans Am. 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. 289 1991 1LE LB9 (305 TPI) Z28's were built. 78TA.com, LLC All Rights Reserved. So slightly: the ridges on top of the plenum did not extend as far forward. The regular Z28 name returns since GM was now unable to make IROC-Z's. I've been searching for some documentation on how many green top first gen birds had colored tops, breaking them out by number/color/year. 400 grille, black headlamp pockets, a 25th Anniversary badge on rear spoiler 1990 IROC's are the only IROC's with the new interior. 549 All Firebirds receive center high mounted stop lamps as required by Federal legislation, Shift indicator changes for the Automatic Overdrive 700-R4. Body Found In Jamestown Ny, Timothy Murphy Obituary, Mohave Transportation Insurance Company Rating, Lou Romano Related To Ray Romano, Articles F