iron heads, and the IROC-Z exhaust manifolds. I think this is especially true because back then there were a lot of "bone dry" cars where the option list was very small. 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. 2,485 G92 option included N10 performance exhaust system (dual At least two of these test cars were sold to private individuals. Firebird Unlike the previous two years, the base model was not the best selling Firebird in 1973. Yeah - I know that of the 1602 Formula's built in 1999, 449 of them are hardtops and 93 are silver. convertible in 1988. Also, at some point near the end of the production year, the The 350 in the IROC-Z differed from the VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada Specs: Trans Am regardless. special silver and blue paint scheme, special 4-color lower body striping, Indy Trans Am and Formula get optional 140 mph speedometer. colored gap between the top 3 stripes. silver or gold. Regular flat wing spoiler from earlier Trans Am now standard on Firebird. Berlinetta came standard with exterior gold `Berlinetta' badging on editions and were signified by a special dash badge that read `20th Anniversary Firebird Formula gets new high tech 16x8" aluminum often changed to sell a 305 TPI as a 350 TPI). If you can, please post some photos for everyone. Each option that doesn't match can eliminate a minimum of 4% of the 7708 or 308 cars. 1981 301 P215/65R15 Goodyear Eagle GT radials with 15" cast aluminum wheels, stiffer springs, thicker front and rear Sport Coupes came with a `shorty' rear wing rather than a spoiler. Started back in 2000 gathering information about the Second Generation Pontiac Trans Am. 1,324 T-Top & Leather Interior 15 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 Wind tunnels were used to form the body shape. wheel. KITTs Ivy-League voice gave the T/A a sophisticated persona. The 350 was only available in the IROC-Z and only with These 350 IROC's (being 1986's) had the black headlamp pockets, black mirrors, and F41 suspension calibration standard. Reportedly, three convertibles were produced by ASC (American Sunroof Company) and PAS. S/Es came standard with the 135-horse EFI V6, but could be equipped with one of two optional four-barrel V8s, the (LG4) 165hp 5.0L or (L69) 190hp with a five-speed manual or optional four-speed automatic. 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. 1998 Firebird Numbers Breakdown. front dual piston aluminum calipers. not have the three horizontal slits above the grille as on the Sport Coupe and Base model Firebird available with Trans Am ground effects. The carbed 190hp V8 was virtually identical to the L69 in the Z28 but used a different aircleaner assembly. 8,692 convertible (as was the case with the previous year's IROC-Z convertible). Down drastically from 89s figures, total production was 20,532, obviously related to the factors mentioned above. The pace cars were only available with the LU5 Crossfire injected center cap. Z28 motor now available with automatic transmission. 3rd Generation Firebirds introduced: Firebird, Firebird SE, and Firebird Trans Am. We will outline the models offered, standard and optional features, special/anniversary editions and performance and production numbers for the 3rd-Gen Firebirds decade-long run. additional valve seat angle, exhaust port/exhaust manifold changes. The show and the Trans Am were a hit and first year sales of the new T/A were 52,962 units, up substantially from 1981 figures. The new positive traction rear end is said to be stronger than replaced by simulated hood louvers on the Z28. The Firebird was the base model, equivelant to the Camaro Sport Coupe, the Firebird SE 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. I,m trying to fined out if my motor is correct to the car. 5 spd 305 TPI. redesigned instrument panel, yellow lettering on dash, rounded controls, etc. All Firebirds got a new backlit instrument panel, revised taillight design and power pull-down rear hatch. list the code B2L and L98 for a 350 TPI, LB9 for a 305 TPI. Replacement blocks installed through a GM facility carried a "SR" code, or "Service Replacement". turbo bulge hood styled loosely off the earlier turbo Trans Am. hotter cams have a yellow line at 5000 and red line at 5500. makes all Firebirds more theft 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). . Shoulder belts are added in the back. LG4 4bblbl V-8, and the twin TBI LU5 V-8. of the optional 16 inch wheel. The "first generation" Pontiac Firebirds were produced at the Lordstown, Ohio, assembly plant (V.I.N. . plastic panels, with the "Trans Am" script on the right panel. Engine Production: Trans Am GTA gets new Discontinued because of fuel boiling. With the 1st-, 2nd- and 4th-Gen Birds considered to be among the more coveted examples, the 82-92 cars seem always to get shortchanged from enthusiasts although we have a feeling thats about to change. reversed changing from black on bottom with trim color above, to black on top I have a 1969 Firebird convert that has the "G" on the tag for having come with a green convertible top. Paint defects and non-existent advertising, caused cancellation after that. This rear axle came with I would welcome anyone who could suppy us with a production source of Canadian Pontiacs. 30,728 I have Firebird data too. cast-appearance TPI runners (like on the Corvette L98). 1980 S.E. 3,225 The 1992 option code for an SLP car was B4U. All TPI 350 IROC-Z's (1987-1990) 896 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. 1979 S.E. G92 was available on IROC-Z convertible in 1987. TPI (LB9). In models with custom interiors a new horse collar seat design was introduced that would be popular until 1977. GMEFI: On the subject of handling, was the vaunted 1LE package to be exclusive to the Firebird, for street, race or both? Located at the back of the engine near the Distributor. I know of 5 original Goldenrod Yellow '69s, one yellow '68. PBR brake calipers and larger brake rotors. brakes were available this year on the IROC-Z convertible. 25th anniversary of the Camaro and last year for the 3rd generation GTA wheels slightly restyled. (350 TPI) IROC-Z's were built. built aluminum calipers and more reliable parking brake actuators. 748 The Trans Am was selected as the DAYTONA 500 pace car. For those GTA buyers who wanted to row their own, this was the engine package of choice. bushings, IROC-Z exterior decals and interior dash badge, and a thinner wheel. Standard 2.5L 4 cylinder engine dropped, multi port fuel injected 2.8L V6 now becomes Completing the efficiency was a 500-lb. The WS6 option available on the SE's and Trans Am's included 4 wheel disc brakes, Accessory switches get new Andrew claims to have a short yet definitve list of passions, in which late-model performance cars, hold a top spot. The 89 Turbo T/A still stands as one of the fastest, best performing Trans Ams Pontiac ever built. First WS6 1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am WS6 Mecum Pontiac introduced the WS6 Special Performance Package with the 1978 Trans Am. This was the only year Z28's and IROC-Z's For instance, it is said that about 1/3 of all 1968 Firebirds were Verdoro Green. These are probably some of the neatest, most interesting Pontiacs around, and we would like to learn a lot more about them. The hood louvers on Wrap-around spoiler updated and now standard on Trans Am and Formula. 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. Recaro option no longer available, but Recaro seats were. Optional axle ratio (G92) (305/3.45, 350/3.27) and its required options. console.The console includes two manually adjusted reminder wheels, a positionable map light, a removeable The lower-body stripe was So that leaves 350 and 350HO as the volume convertibles. The new engine gains attention but is not available with a manual overseas) four cylinder. Out of 1,550 cars produced by PAS, the actual pace cars were randomly selected and sent to Indy for testing and modification. Thanks, 2019 BMW X3 (Titled to the wife, but I'm always driving it for her. 50,896 This brought the horsepower rating up to 270. Below are the specifics: Weight of Unoptioned 1987 F-Body Combinations, *Borg-Warner rear axle *RS available in only Midyear the L69 high output 305 was introduced. The 1500 15th Anniversary Trans Ams also included upgraded WS6 suspension with new 25mm rear sway bar vs the four pinion rear end, produced by GM Holden's Limited of Australia (Firebird WS6 6,612 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. Berlinetta 8,969 2,856 Predominantly a Pontiac guy, he had grown-up driving and experiencing many EFI cars from the 80s to the present. plant, the original Camaro Plant. RS now I dont think there are many automatics. The that the 1986 350 IROC would not be available. G80 limited slip differential became standard equipment on IROC-Z. The prototype Collector's sway bars, a high ratio 12.7:1 steering box, and limited slip rear differential. was a higher option level which could be loaded with more options than the Trans Am. 103 The IROC-Z28 is capable of .92g's on the skidpad. With more than half being V8-powered Formula, Trans Am or GTA models, it was obvious the Firebird was becomingsolelyan enthusiast car and the sales numbers reflected it. Mopar Engine Colors; Mopar Fender Tag Decoding . The Trans Am was the highest performance level for the Firebird. The 1990 model year was only a half year of production due to combination also got gold badges and gold accent wheels); and purple haze car 305 rather than the base LO3 V-8. Returning as an option on the Formula, T/A and GTA was the 5.0L H.O. 1st time a 4 cylinder was available in a Camaro. code L, data plate code BL or L). There are no members with birthdays on this day. third brake light and fairings extending a few inches onto the top edge of the doors. It also had the same steering wheel used in Z28's and IROC-Z's.
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