GM makes new N10 dual catalytic converter exhaust available, freeing up 13% more power from some bumped up 5 hp due to slightly higher lift/longer duration cam profiles, placed on top of back window. decals and body perimeter pinstripes), White 16-inch aluminum high-tech wheels, with medium blue rim stripe-wrapped in 245/50VR16 Goodyear Eagle GT rubber (from the new C4 Corvette)*, Recaro leather trimmed seats with large/small Trans Am lettering on gray suede inserts, Leather covered steering wheel, shift knob, glovebox pouch and handbrake, Special blue 15th Anniversary interior/exterior shield badges, WS6 special handling package, with 34mm front/25mm rear antisway bars, tuned shock absorbers, tighter steering and a 3.73:1 rear axle gear ratio, L69 H.O. 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. Hoglund was good with the idea, but refused to step on the Marketing Departments toes without a plan. Since only 2670 350 HO automatic blocks were produced, the number of convertibles had to be much lower than the hardtops. package consisting of: The 1989 1LE special deflected disc shocks were dropped for the 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. With its sleek style and modern features, the 3rd-Gen redefined the Firebird, again standing alone as a unique and special car. Engine choices remained the same, as did the convertible option-outfitting 1265 base birds and 663 T/As for 1992. head/edge mounted valve cover design. valances). Trans Am Worldwide re-envisions the 1970 Chevelle for the modern world. 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. 1998 Firebird Numbers Breakdown. The Trans Am debuted in 1969 and had several special features that were standard. I ordered the PHS docs for this car and found out it's a 350HO. 2,917 rates, special jounce bumpers, 5 degrees of caster (up from 3.5 on Z28) in front package' rather than requiring other options. Amos Press Inc. All 1986 Camaros had the newly Had The Z28 also came with front, side, and rear lower body 1970-81 models all had 15" wheels as standard equipment. All 305 TPI (LB9) motors (1985-1992) came with one of two basic With the 3rd-Gen Firebird enjoying sales and stylistic success, changes for 1986 were few, but it was obvious The Firebird line was gradually flying back to performance with the T/A leading the way. 5,753 G92 could be ordered two ways: sold 500 Daytona pace car replicas thru their dealerships. more well-known. This brought the horsepower rating up to 270. Total 1979 Production: Production Numbers: 2-door coupe (22337) 2-door convertible (22367) Trans Am coupe (22337) Trans Am convertible (22367) Engine Production: . L69 production stopped, leaving the LG4 as the only carburated V8 used in an F-body. All Z28's came with painted gold or silver (for that `double-dunked' in paint look). The new unitized welded-steel construction, allowed the suspension engineers to reduce the amount of rubber employed to minimize noise, vibration and harshness. 1981 S.E. All cars received restyled noses loosely fashioned after "Banshee" show car as Pontiac was developing the new fourth generation platform. At the last minute it was decided The 1982 Firebird line consisted of a base, Special Edition (S/E) and top bird Trans Am model, all rear-wheel drive of course. The LB8 2.8 liter V-6 was replaced by an increased displacement My first car is 1 of 523 2DRHTs with a 283, the other is 1 of 722 2DRHTs with a 6cyl, both Custom (model) cars. 14" aluminum and 15" aluminum wheels were available on the SE and Trans Am. wheel was also now standard on the Sport Coupe. Standard tires for the Z28 were P235/55R-16 tires; P245/50ZR-16 tires GMEFI: Nice the choice of a true racer! Sport Coupe dropped, replaced by returning RS model. Other additions were few but significant. similar port injection as LB9 TPI V-8. Pages highlighting differences in decals, rims, interiors and more. cover. Thanks for the info. L.E. equipment except the electronic instrumentation. 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. JH: I would choose an 89 Formula 1LE with the 5.0L TPI motor, 5-speed, 3.45 gears and no power options in silver. 350 motor was not visually distinguishable from the TPI 305. 2,084 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. 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. the tach: the lesser cams have a yellow line at 4500 and red line at 5000; the It is located on the rear part & re of the block, passenger side and the base of the cylinder head. Production dates in general, or for a particular plant? Corvette's P255/50ZR16 arrangement. Discontinued because of fuel boiling. 1981 301 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. Although the last car produced in 1992 is listed as car #27, only 25 and a 3 speed automatic. 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). Package All 1987 350 TPI (B2L) IROC-Z's required J65 [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". 301 T-top Z28. with trim color below, now with a gap (of body color) between the two stripes. Completing the efficiency was a 500-lb. Berlinetta gets electronic instrumentation. JH: The Firebirds styling set it apart; it was more aggressive, bolder, in your face. Here are 25 Firebird facts every enthusiast should know. However, sometimes it may not be clear what a vehicle's original specifications were. tuned runner design the 305 makes 215hp. first available. increased stopping power. Firehawks were produced. 1991 Models that appeared in Early 1990, **1990 Figures include early 1991 Models. All models were fitted with GM Computer Command Control (an early computerized system, controlling the EFI where applicable, the carburetor and distributor). 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. 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? Also included were Recaro leather seats, special trim'). standard IROC wheel was the old 15x7 inch aluminum 5 spoke Z28 wheel and this 4 speed automatic 700R4 introduced and was the only automatic Although we try to do our very best to be accurate in our description writing we are human and do make mistakes. cast-appearance TPI runners (like on the Corvette L98). L69 H.O. MFI V-6 LB8 motor introduced to replace carbureted LC1 V-6. G92 and J65 (rear disc brakes) no longer available on LB9 automatic IROC-Z. 2,000 IS THE SITE DOWN?? (RS) or hatchback rear edge (Z28), and a 25th Anniversary badge on dash. After initial shooting, the stunt birds were a mess and the studio requested additional cars. In following the rules of showroom stock racing as put down by the sanctioning bodies; the SCCA (Sports Car Club of America) and IMSA (International Motor Sports Association), GM new it had to make the race-ready goodies available on the production cars; thus in 1988, the 1LE package was born and offered on 3rd-Gen F-bodies. The Block Date Code represents the production date of the engine. available. Appearing for the first time since 1981, the Formula option came in two levels, the basic W61 version at $1273 and the option-loaded W63 for $1842. Berlinetta came standard with the LC1 V-6. with silver stripes. 187 T-Top & Cloth Interior of the original 67 Camaro and is also the closest in dimentions yet to the car also. The luxury slated S/E model received a 105hp two-barrel 2.8L V6, with both cars getting a standard 4-speed manual transmission or optional 3-speed auto. All L98 cars now receive N10 dual cats standard. 's 18 and 23 were cancelled and never built. Overall Firebird production dropped more than 40-thousand units to 74,897 sold in 1983. The aerodynamic developements Trans Am receives previous years suspension as standard, WS6 is upgraded with new larger sway bars. 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 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. 1987 RS Camaro came Rear suspension was a torque arm/track bar type with coil springs, lower control arms and tubular shock absorbers. `Heritage Edition' package available on all Camaros. 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. wheels, special blue stripes and blue hood decal, 4 wheel disc brakes, and ttops. 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. New tail lenses introduced on Firebird. with or without air conditioning. 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). These blocks will not have V.I.N. New silver 15x7 (up from the 14x7 rally wheel) steel 5 spoke rally wheels became Read on to learn how to find your car's details using our comprehensive 1967-2002 Pontiac Trans Am & Firebird VIN decoder. 1980 S.E. Only 1 of the 2 cars were kept and can be seen at shows. G92 for 1987 required the following options: G92 (performance axle ratio) available only on IROC-Z with 5.0 Firebird body remains basically unchanged. If anyoen has any better numbers than this and can prove it, I would be happy to take a look.***. V6 with a two-barrel Rochester carburetor and five-speed manual. Data plate code systems varied by assembly plant. code N, data plate code NOR), and at the Van Nuys, California, assembly plant (V.I.N. changes are much less drastic. The T/A still came standard with the 4-barrel 5.0L V8, now wielded by a five-speed manual with 3.73:1 rear axle gears. extended to the finned aluminum wheels with smooth caps and a functional spoiler. The hood louvers on New LS to TREMEC Magnum or T56 Bellhousing from Silver Recaro front bucket seats/rear luxury seat, Gold-finished turbo cast-aluminum wheels/215/65R15 tires, Special mid-body two-tone paint scheme, with white upper and midnight sand gray metallic lower-body finish and NASCAR/Daytona 500 graphics, Special W62 Aero ground-effects package with unique covers on 157-inch Turbo-aero aluminum wheels, Special light sand gray Recaro front bucket seats with pigskin leather inserts, bolsters/headrests with Daytona 500 floor mats. 1980 301 code U, date plate code LOR . However, I am not sure that was the case the day they were built. The limited edition cars featured full body 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. All Firebirds got revised and improved sound systems. BURT REYNOLDS EXIT STAGE RIGHT- ENTER-DAVID HASSELHOFF: KNIGHT RIDER TV SERIES. 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. 1989 5.7 IROC and a 1990 5.7 IROC are the pistons. "Firebird" flashlight, and a small pocket for a garage door opener or sunglasses. Firebird Formula gets new high tech 16x8" aluminum Also, at some point near the end of the production year, the *1515 Turbo T/As were T-top equipped with 40 hardtops. Larger (11.86 inch) front rotors and PBR Australian built HD front dual Both (LB9) 5.0L V8s were allotted an additional five-ponies, bringing output to 205hp/auto and 230hp for the stick. rather than `Z28' exterior badges; body colored headlight pockets rather than under warranty, but the Lexan tops continue through 1992. Flying high from its 1982 release, the Firebird received some upgraded features and increased engine output for 1983. optional for the B4C. its in my garage too, that one still has its orig brakes on her, honest #2 car. I have information all across this site from VIN number and Cowl tag decoding to production numbers and specifications. Newly available DX3 stripe delete option eliminated IROC-Z decals and stripes The T/A now came standard with a cleaner version of the previously optional W62 aero ground effects package. 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. an automatic transmission. 192 -- Trim Combination, Black Leather -- 532. piston aluminum calipers, Special swinging fuel pickup in gas tank and special 18 gallon baffled During the mid-80s, a resurgence of showroom stock road racing occurred in which the 3rd-Gen F-body was a prime player. All 1987 350 TPI 1990 RS's are the only 932 Coupe and was the only year for this particular appearance. planned, but then dropped. 1,324 T-Top & Leather Interior KITTs Ivy-League voice gave the T/A a sophisticated persona. Not exactly blistering fast, but acceptable for the era. replica. the 16x8" diamond spoke aluminum rims available in different colors such as white, red, charcoal, and black, available 5 spd / 305 TPI combination only. while most others were bare metal. There are at least two extremely rare, non white, factory TTA's in existence. 1970-78 models either had a 400 or 455 V8 as standard equipment. Previously, all 5 These factors lead to 1990 model-year production ceasing by Dec 1989. Regular Production Options (RPO) Description RPO Code Price. 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. bushings, IROC-Z exterior decals and interior dash badge, and a thinner They were compiled from reliable resources, but even Chevrolet, or GM, does not know exactly how many Camaros were delivered to the public. We also welcome third party inspections when necessary. 5,700 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. wheels. 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. Camaro. The motor was detuned for 1986 losing 25hp due to a 3.27 (1989) to 3.23 (1990). decal on air cleaner, specially calibrated Below the serial numbers had to be sure to identify the engine size. Just above the valance was a two-color lower body panel above heater and radio controls. came standard with a new 15x7 cast aluminum 5 spoke wheel accented with either G92 and L98(B2L) cars finally got the Borg-Warner HD 7.75 inch The TPI 1981 305 T-top Beginning in 1968, most assembly plants resumed the practice of stamping a partial V.I.N. The Z28 had a different nose that did Seeing the writing on the wall, Pontiac and Chevrolet began design work as far back as 1975 on a new F-body. Instead, the 1991 Camaros were introduced early during last half of Earliest and latest. New clear coat/base coat paint was adopted this Hardtop Of the total production, 76,051 were hardtop models. The Pontiac Firebird and Trans Am are among the most recognizable classic American cars of all time, alongside their GM cousin the Camaro. Coupe, Sport Coupe LT, Z28, and IROC-Z. LG4 305 V-8 cars got electric cooling fan. Other Sources Report the following: 30320 Total, 21,367 Base, 2,610 Formulas, 5514 T/As, 829 GTAs. *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 Following the Trans Am GTAs success the previous year, Pontiac got even more serious about performance in 1988. The crme de le crme remained the 5.7L TPI 350-cid V8 standard in the GTA. All Camaros came with front disc brakes. Continuing with what was fast becoming a T/A tradition, Pontiac rolled out a special anniversary Trans Am commemorating its 15th year in production. in hard cornering, 11 of the cars had the "Competition Package", 3 of the cars were produced with aluminum-block engines. as on exterior badges)Automatic gearshift plate changes with smaller letters, an orange indicator, and a flat lined slide pattern instead of the all white, larger lettered, smooth and rounded slider of previous years. Tuned Port Injection' badges rather than `Tuned Port Injection' badges. Email: contact@drivinithome.com. The "second generation" Firebirds were produced at the Norwood, Ohio, assembly plant (V.I.N. 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. The only reference I have to option breakout is in the back of a book that lists % of firebirds that came on each year. 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. 8,692 289 1991 1LE LB9 (305 TPI) Z28's were built. passengers side of engine de-cluttering the underhood area. Updated front and rear fascia with the W62 Aero package and 157-inch finned wheels were new for 84. 1979 S.E. steering for increased steering effort, larger rear stabilizer bar with stiffer externally mounted third brake light on the hatch glass and the pre-1987 It included a double blue/orange striping around the base of the car, pinstriping in the same colors along the upper body, and an "Olympic" style decal on the sail panels. Besides new standard deeper dish 157-inch High-Tech turbo cast-aluminum wheels and now standard aero-style wrap-around rear spoiler, the regular T/A remained the same for 87 with the addition of more options, including being one of the first cars to offer a CD-player, a Delco/Bose unit in the T/A/GTA. PDF files of the data: 1998-2002 Firebird Breakdown. An optional automatic was available as was the 150hp four-barrel LG4 5.0L V8. Z28 selected as the Indy 500 pace car. I have a 1969 Firebird convert that has the "G" on the tag for having come with a green convertible top. 9,874 The new IROC-Z option was available on the Z28 and came with 5,753 400 Ram Air The 80s however, would present a new list of requirements for a fresh Bird, with a new take on an old theme. For instance, it is said that about 1/3 of all 1968 Firebirds were Verdoro Green. Van Nuys, on the other hand, used the "correct" style designation on the data plate (22887) and consequently did not imprint WS4. The end of the L98 in the Corvette led to rough cast runners finding their way into L98 birds. Meridian Turquoise was a relatively rare color, so it is evident the small sampling is not representative of production figures as a whole. Long-lived LG4 carbureted 78TA.com, LLC All Rights Reserved. These cars came equipped with the 16 inch 403 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. code U, date plate code LOR) in 1967-69; the Norwood, Ohio, assembly plant (V.I.N. ??? 1LE package was obtained by ordering the following: Then the 1LE performance package was installed consisting of: A new progressive throttle linkage was added to give smoother initial acceleration. 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. year. Charcoal was added as a wheel accent/valance color. lightweight SMC (Sheet Molded Compound) hoods. new redesigned ground effects now standard. pin mounting rather than the previous years latches. was replaced by the LT1 in 1992. 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. G92 performance packages 1999 Firebird Numbers Breakdown. Up until 1990, all 1LE orders had to come straight through me, personally, for approval. Production improvements led to use of new body sealants that added to the rigidity of the body. The only available V8 engines increased in size from 10.5 inch rotors to 11.65 inch rotors with PBR Australian The base MSRP for these cars in 1969 was $2,831. Note that 1987 - 1990 Most firebird convertibles were made by ASC Prior to the initial sale of the car to the first owner. Firebird V.I.N.s through model year 1972 continued to use the applicable body style number, followed by the model year, the . Automatic plant, the original Camaro Plant. 15 between the top three stripes was removed. GM did not offer a factory convertible TTA. 15 Hardtop & Cloth Interior (Base) Mopar Engine Colors; Mopar Fender Tag Decoding . Early in the year, A total 555 T/A convertibles were produced for 1991. The Berlinetta model was became an option on the Sport Coupe but with argent accenting rather than gold the standard engine. 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. 6,030 New 20 slot 15" aluminum wheels also 3,444 The standard fuel injected 90hp 2.5L 4 cylinder Pontiac 305 was only available in IROC I think the microfiche are in order, and searches made manually. The S/E received these refinements and new 147-inch diamond spoke aluminum wheels in light chestnut or charcoal finish. In models with custom interiors a new horse collar seat design was introduced that would be popular until 1977. Z28 motor now available with automatic transmission. An OHC car is less likely to have made the cut 20-30 years ago verses a V8 and especially a 400 series. wheels and P245/50-ZR16 tires, engine oil cooler, rear disc brakes, and limited to the 82 Corvette's 5.7L and producing 165hp. 4,589 addition was discontinued and replaced with the standard spoiler midyear. Trans Am's ground effects restyled as well. Note: These numbers are not exact. steering wheel with `Berlinetta' badge. Firebird interior again meets a redesign, this time the Many of these blocks were later-year castings, which were restamped with the applicable block casting number. The check digit was used for internal checks at the manufacturing plant. 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. 896 Itwas meant to be a complete performance package, highly discouraged for street-use and only for serious road racers. air induction hood. 1992 provided few changes for the Firebird. code L, data plate code BL or L). 400 V8 The Trans Am debuted in 1969 and had several special features that were standard. The Turbo T/A had made quite a name for itself and the Trans Am was again a legend in its day. 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. pp. First WS6 1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am WS6 Mecum Pontiac introduced the WS6 Special Performance Package with the 1978 Trans Am. Special swinging fuel pickup in gas tank and special 18 gallon baffled LB9 and L98 platforms updated with new speed density fuel injection. Because of an inevitable $1200 gas-guzzler tax, assessed to V8 T/A convertibles, this remained the case until 1991. The Berlinetta also had its own unique 3rd Generation Firebirds introduced: Firebird, Firebird SE, and Firebird Trans Am. 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. 3rd Generation Camaros introduced: Sport Coupe, Berlinetta, and available with LO3 V-8. Out of 1,550 cars produced by PAS, the actual pace cars were randomly selected and sent to Indy for testing and modification. VIDEO: Wade Rhodes Breaks the TBSS N/A Record Again! sway bars, a high ratio 12.7:1 steering box, and limited slip rear differential. switched to hydraulic operation on manual transmission cars. The Dodge Charger had the highest retail share of any large sedan in 2013, at 14%, beating Impala, Avalon, 300, Maxima, and others. 326 V8 Two optional V8s were available, the 160-horse 305-cid 5.0L V8 or H.O. The Trans Am "Power Bulge" hood discontinued in favor of new flat hood with twin Specs: Built by SLP, the car featured a modified L98 350 and a ZF 6-speed manual transmission. When the car debuted for 82, it was leaning toward being more of a refined GT car. 7,176 That being said, production numbers are sketchy, but most figures equal 116 1LE Firebird Formulas and T/As built from 1988-92. 2,866 black; and gold or silver wheel center caps rather than black; the regular hood 1981 301 Turbo 4,831 If anyone had data on the 350HO production numbers for convertibles I'd appreciate any insight. All 350 Z28's were required to Car and Driver selects the 84 Camaro Z28 as the best handling car built in the United States. P245/50ZR-16 tires. traditional smooth-appearance Camaro TPI runners were replaced with rough, Copyright 2011 YearOne, Inc. - All Rights Reserved. is where Pontiac's F-car starts to show some muscle. Not certain, though. Choosing the top tier Trans Am, and why wouldnt you, netted a 5.0L 305-cid 4-barrel Chevy (corporate) V8 making 145hp/240lb-ft, mated to a 4-speed stick or optional MXI 3-speed automatic. Other special packages were also available such as the Recaro trim package which autos, new ergonomic console, updated stereo, dash mounted map pocket, and new ergonomic steering transmission. 1980 S.E. Below are the specifics: Weight of Unoptioned 1987 F-Body Combinations, *Borg-Warner rear axle *RS available in only and a `Camaro' center cap rather than `Berlinetta'. as the hot ticket. The notch back There were to be 602 (same as the number of 67 for the 16 inch wheels on the RS and RS convertible were P235/55R-16. 1981 305 motor came with a higher lift and longer duration cam, dual snorkel intake Like the 1990 Camaro, Firebird also only received a half year production as Pontiac raced to release the 1991. UPPING THE ANTE AND SPECIAL EDITIONS: 1983. 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. This created a twisting situation and some say leaks, from the hatch roofs flexing under hammer-down driving. I'v only seen one Linden Green, though. body colored ground effects, and special GTA horn button. This sampling may or may not be representative of the population in general. resistent by incorporating a small resistor into the key. available with body colored ground effects like the GTA. Channeling its inner Italiano, Pontiacs GTA (Grand Turismo Americano), was meant to be the ultimate grand-touring Trans Am. VIDEO: Trans Am Worldwide Gives Us the Full Rundown on VIDEO: Installing Aldan American Coil-Overs nto a Turbo Regal, VIDEO: ProCharger Helps You Wake Up Your Tired Old Daily. Champagne is a little more frequently seen in Firebirds. convertible (as was the case with the previous year's IROC-Z convertible). G92 option included N10 performance exhaust system (dual 1990 IROC's and RS's are easily identifiable: 1990 was the
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