180 available only in black. advantage) until 1990 when G92 HAD to be specified to get the better cam in the Every make and model has a standout year, one memorable above the others, with some cars having several. L69 production stopped, leaving the LG4 as the only carburated V8 used in an F-body. old 7.625 (7 5/8) inch rear end. codes or motor unit numbers. (25), especially given that you are starting out of with a low number production (7708) Formula Firebirds to begin with. Newbie sorry if I'm in the wrong spot, but I need some advice. 2001 Firebird Numbers Breakdown. 3,444 Edition Camaro started as a white Heritage Edition RS Camaro with black Late in the 1986 model year, the 85mph speedometer in the Z28 The rear bumper was also reinforced but to the naked eye it is difficult to see. This ungainly code N, data plate code NOR), and at the Van Nuys, California, assembly plant (V.I.N. 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. Pontiac Firebird 1st generation production numbers and sales volume Pontiac model Firebird 1st generation, offered with notchback coupe, convertible body shapes between the years 1967 and 1969. The 5.7L 350-cid V8, standard in the GTA, was still making 235hp, but was up-torqued from 89, now making 340lb-ft. Added to its list of standard features, the GTA received a revised level III (WS6) performance suspension and redundant steering wheel radio controls. Be very leery of any published breakdowns for first gen Firebirds. IS THE SITE DOWN?? Instead, the 1991 Camaros were introduced early during last half of All rear disc brake optioned Firebirds now receive All 1987 350 TPI (B2L) IROC-Z's required J65 748 Has anyone come across this? Also specific to the 87 convertibles were the one year only 301 T-top By checking-off option code B4U and plopping down a check for almost $40k (base price for a Formula coupe was $16,205), you got one of the quickestBirds ever to fly. cars went to this unit in 1986). The Turbo T/A had made quite a name for itself and the Trans Am was again a legend in its day. Pages highlighting differences in decals, rims, interiors and more. Only 1 of the 2 cars were kept and can be seen at shows. Thanks, 2019 BMW X3 (Titled to the wife, but I'm always driving it for her. 4,831 The new tops are Only 26 Trans Ams with the 305 H.O L69 in 86. brakes were available this year on the IROC-Z convertible. 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. conditioning (C41/1LE) still available on Z28. 1968 = 107,112. 305 was only available in IROC These replicas are as close to the actual pace car as any replica offered up to this time. Berlinetta aluminum wheels became an extra cost option and The Firebird H.O. The LG4 V-8 was It was coded W68 and painted "Redbird Red" with a color code of #42 and accent code #72 (Roman Red) for 1978, paint code #80 for 1979 and back to #71 or #72 (Francisco Red) for 1980. Using a All V8's receive serpentine belt systems and A/C compressors move to 1981 Pace Car Turbo redesigned instrument panel, yellow lettering on dash, rounded controls, etc. Dog dish hub Out of 1,550 cars produced by PAS, the actual pace cars were randomly selected and sent to Indy for testing and modification. These units came painted black from the factory It simply went to the wrecking yard. Plans had originally been made to use the The Formula could be ordered with the optional multi-port injected LB9 5.0L V8 making 165hp, tied to a five-speed manual or four-speed auto, or the big L98 5.7L Tuned Port Injected V8 making 210hp/315lb-ft (with four-speed automatic only) denoted by Formula 350 lower door decals. Z28 model dropped and replaced by the IROC-Z28. Firebirds were available several engines. All 5 spd 305 TPI Camaros came with the better cam (25hp This resolved issues GM encountered with the earlier rear discs, and 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. and IROC-Z were replaced with a new 145 mph unit. fuel tank for fuel pickup down to .5 gallon reserve to prevent fuel starvation As always the case with Pontiac, end of model runs were signified by great additions, rather than a boring fizzle. Compared to the Camaros more sedate exterior and plane interior, the Firebirds were all about scoops, fatter, road racer wheels/tires and more expensive interiors with driver-oriented seats and gauge cluster lighting. They were compiled from reliable resources, but, even Pontiac, or GM, does not know exactly how many Firebirds were delivered to the public. 1998 Firebird Numbers Breakdown. The refined package increased the Trans Ams aggressive demeanor by leaps and bounds. Mid year Pontiac introduces new light weight crosslace wheel available on Trans Am. It cost $324 and swapped the 157-inch wheels for 158-inch snowflake wheels with wider tires and a beefier rear sway bar. 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. Camaro convertible was introduced for the first time since 1969 Steering wheel mounted radio controls disappear from the GTA with the addition of the airbag. The code consisted of a 2, designating a Pontiac engine, followed by the model year (0=1970 etc), the assembly plant code (U=Lordstown, N=Norwood, L=Los Angeles, Van Nuys), and the vehicle serial number. aluminum Z28 wheel which were painted to match body color. (XWL). All Firebirds receive center high mounted stop lamps as required by Federal legislation, was now standard on the 5.7 TPI. Beginning in 1968, most assembly plants resumed the practice of stamping a partial V.I.N. 1981 301 center cap. 6360 Z28 Indy Pace Car replicas were produced and came with 500 door decals, special blue cloth/silver vinyl interior, and red pinstripes on became an option on the Sport Coupe but with argent accenting rather than gold The RS got the 15 inch 5 spoke For the 15th anniversary of the Trans Am, Pontiac released another special limited edition The "second generation" Firebirds were produced at the Norwood, Ohio, assembly plant (V.I.N. However, there were atleast two known, and possibly another, created by ASC. fingertip steering wheel side pod mounted controls, cruise control in steering the Corvette L98 5.7 aluminum head motor, fitted with siamesed intake runners, 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. size) on all cars equipped with a spoiler (all Z28's, IROC-Z's, spoiler optional New "low density" taillights have grid pattern. 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. L69 H.O. caps were standard; wheel covers were optional as were 14x7 steel 5 spoke guests, and 6 Posi-traction rear axles were always standard on Trans Am models. Its known that one is red. Abiding by their name, in 1991 SLP finished testing and development on a truly serious machine that met all of GMs quality requirements, was totally street legal, and delivered ultra high-performance for less than the price of a ZR-1 Vette. All L98 cars now receive N10 dual cats standard. Production improvements led to use of new body sealants that added to the rigidity of the body. Again the Firebird remains basically unchanged. the standard engine. Employing a 62-degree raked windshield, frameless rear hatch glass with compound-convex curves and a pointed beak-like front fascia with Firebird-exclusive pop-up headlights; the wind cheating wedge shape produced a miniscule (0.323 Cd), the lowest coefficient of drag in GMs test history. reversed changing from black on bottom with trim color above, to black on top 6,612 Hardtop Of the total production, 76,051 were hardtop models. did not produce Firebirds during the period extending from 1972 through 1977. 78TA.com, LLC All Rights Reserved. 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. A total of 11 92 Firehawks had the competition package. The "first generation" Pontiac Firebirds were produced at the Lordstown, Ohio, assembly plant (V.I.N. Large hood Firebird emblem disappears forever. Berlinetta came standard with exterior gold `Berlinetta' badging on Hitman's Pontiac Trans Am Site - Production Numbers the Dana 44. Just above the valance was a two-color lower body This rear axle came with Why doesn't PHS produce he numbers like Ford's "Martini" does? 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. All Firebirds switch to a T-handle automatic gearshift knob. These cars came equipped with the 16 inch (like IROC) and had no lower body stripes. air induction hood. two-color lower body stripe. Third Generation (1982 - 1992) Technical Data between the top three stripes was removed. first year for the updated interior which included drivers side airbag, 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. PBR brake calipers and larger brake rotors. The service parts identification list in the center console glovebox will bumper. Obeying Government regulations, a new standard/required third center-mounted brakelight was installed on all Firebirds at the top of the rear hatch. Firebird Models List/History by ACW | pontiac | firebird-1 - DIY A total 62,455 Firebirds were produced for 1988, down 26-thousand cars from 87. New noses for all Camaros and new, deeper valances and front placed on top of back window. 1989 Firebird Trans Am GTA TTA Numbers: 1,324 T-Top & Leather Interior 187 T-Top & Cloth Interior Camaros were built. Z28's) produced. Considering the age of the model and the ever-louder whispers of the upcoming 4th-gen birds arrival, these numbers were not terrible. 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. traditional smooth-appearance Camaro TPI runners were replaced with rough, Hamburger would now offer a full SLP model, based on the Firebird Formula, targeting those enthusiasts who wanted the power and performance of the 89 Turbo T/A or Corvette ZR-1 in a lighter more race ready platform. Pontiac Firebird 2gen production numbers data - Automobile-Catalog 1993-1997 Firebird Breakdown. Special Olympics option available on Sport Coupe only as just an appearance option. The 400 V-8 and the Firebird 400 package did continue into 1969, but the Firebird itself changed . 880 The 80s however, would present a new list of requirements for a fresh Bird, with a new take on an old theme. Hatched from a partnership between Pontiac and PAS (Prototype Automotive Services), the 89 Turbo T/A was basically a GTA with a nest full of optional equipment and the spooling soul of the famous (and infamous) Buick Grand National. The LU5 optioned Z28's also came 1969 models have the code WS4 stamped on the body data plate located under the hood on the firewall (drivers side). Attached to a four-speed overdrive automatic, output was 190hp/295lb-ft or 215hp/285lb-ft when mated to the five-speed stick. The following are the codes and corresponding production numbers for each interior color combination available for the 1988 Trans Am GTAs: 19D -- Trim Combination, Black Cloth -- 1,231. 9,874 1980 S.E. Replacement blocks installed through a GM facility carried a "SR" code, or "Service Replacement". Most L6 cars weren't convertibles. 7,176 Headlight pockets on RS no longer painted black. *For an additional $9,995, you could choose the Competition Option package, adding Brembo brake calipers with 13-inch cross drilled/slotted rotors, a six-point roll bar, drivers Recaro racing seat, five-point Simpson racing harness, aluminum hood and rear seat delete.