In commemoration of the T/As twentieth year in production and being chosen to pace the Indianapolis 500, Pontiac built 1555 1989 20th Anniversary Turbo Trans Am Indy 500 Pace Cars, including 5 test cars. 662 -- Trim Combination, Beechwood Leather -- 1,404. production Firebird to date. And I guestimated to compensate for that. Not exactly blistering fast, but acceptable for the era. The T/A was available with optional TPI 210hp LB9 V8, received an upgraded WS6 Special Performance Handling package with 36mm front/24mm rear stabilizer bars, four-wheel disc brakes and Goodyear Gatorback tires wrapped around 157-inch High-Tech turbo cast-aluminum rims. Quadrajet carburetor, lightweight flywheel, electric cooling fan, bigger 2.75 The base MSRP for these cars in 1969 was $2,831. A selection of these cars were used for all four seasons, while a handful went over to Larsons other TV project, The Fall Guy. 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 Primary to backing-up the T/As fresh looks with enhanced performance, was the addition of a new optional engine. 72 license plate panel was replaced with the bow-tie emblem. Corvette got a HP Tuners FPCM Support For Exhaust Control of New Camaro VIDEO: Bolt-On ZR1 vs Sketchy TA vs Boosted Z28. The base Firebirds were blessed with a new, smoother MFI 3.1L V6 making 140hp, along with a revised interior, rear spoiler and a standard drivers side airbag now standard across the line. Z28 got a large Ferrari F40 style rear wing. Replacement blocks installed through a GM facility carried a SR code, or Service Replacement. Although we try to do our very best to be accurate in our description writing we are human and do make mistakes. Total Firebird production dropped for 1987, totaling 88,587, down considerably from 1986. 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. B4C `Special Service' police package became available to law 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. 1979 403 T-top Transmissions were a 4 speed manual yeahi got one of 5is that just convertibles or coupes also? The optional automatic-equipped (LB9) TPI 5.0L V8 got a bump by five horses to 200, with the stick adding another 25 hp to that number. Since 2008, hes been a freelance writer/photographer for multiple niche auto enthusiast magazines and websites. Other special packages were also available such as the Recaro trim package which guests, and 6 Engine Block Date Code. *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 cover. The headlamp pockets were painted in an accent aqua, one was white, one was blue, and one was green. only in red, white, or black. drivetrains and Z28 suspensions. both in the Z28 and IROC-Z. TPI's. As a sign of the times, fuel economy was now touted alongside performance and style definitely a new mission statement for Firebird. WHERE IS THE REGISTRY??? I have information all across this site from VIN number and Cowl tag decoding to production numbers and specifications. center cap. (RS) or hatchback rear edge (Z28), and a 25th Anniversary badge on dash. different leather boot. This resolved issues GM encountered with the earlier rear discs, and These units can be identified by their 9 bolt that the 1986 350 IROC would not be available. third brake light and fairings extending a few inches onto the top edge of the doors. Road & Track selects the 82 Firebird Trans Am as 1 of the 12 best cars in the world along with the Camaro. The new port fuel injected engine replaces the 305 H.O. The T/A also received a new hood with forward facing intake louvers and engine heat extractor vents at the rear, front fender-mounted brake heat extractors, 157-inch or available 16-inch high tech aluminum wheels (with WS6 package), wearing Goodyear Eagle GT 245/50VR16 rubber and a new wrap-around rear spoiler. Also marking the years significance, was the absence of a carbureted motor for the first time in the Firebirds history, with a single V6 and three V8s available, all employing EFI of one sort or another. first year for the updated interior which included drivers side airbag, G92 performance axle ratio available only on Z28 and IROC-Z. The Borg-Warner HD rear end was dropped and replaced with the *, **Note: "Y82" Stands for Special Edition with the Hurst T-top roof. Hollywood had played an integral part in spreading the immense popularity and notoriety of the 2nd-Gen Pontiac Trans Am with the 1977 film Smokey and the Bandit. LG4 4bblbl V-8, and the twin TBI LU5 V-8. Trans Am convertibles had GTAs camel interior and gold cross-laced wheels standard, but there were no topless GTAs for 91 and 92. LB9 was available with automatic only. [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". The IROC-Z28 is capable of .92g's on the skidpad. S.E. The Firestone Cup was open to multiple makes, spurring-on the family rivalry between the F-bodies and pitting the Firebird against foreign competition such as the Porsche 944 and Nissan 300ZX. However, one was created by ASC. There is no production breakdown for color options. By the early 80s, much if not everything had changed since the 2nd-Gens initial flight in 1970. ground effect skirts extending around the entire car. PBR brake calipers and larger brake rotors. Total Firebird production for 1986 was 110,463 cars. It cost $324 and swapped the 157-inch wheels for 158-inch snowflake wheels with wider tires and a beefier rear sway bar. H.O. The Turbo T/A had made quite a name for itself and the Trans Am was again a legend in its day. With the model brand new, they were hard to come by, truly rare birds. Firebird interior again meets a redesign, this time the Production Numbers: 2-door coupe (22337) 2-door convertible (22367) Trans Am coupe (22337) Trans Am convertible (22367) Engine Production: . The 305 H.O L69 was discontinued because of fuel boiling problems. fuel tank for fuel pickup down to .5 gallon reserve to prevent fuel starvation Convertibles could have V6 or either of the 5.0L V8s no 5.7L engineandcame standard with the Sport Appearance Package. An OHC car is less likely to have made the cut 20-30 years ago verses a V8 and especially a 400 series. first available. The four-barrel 5.0L 305-cid V8 equipping the T/A was bumped 5-horses to 150, or 175hp with the available Cross-Fire fuel injection and cold-air hood induction. 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. This rear axle came with They both sound like great cars. Drawing from its iconic history, 1987 would see Pontiac changing vowels from GT[O] to GT[A], offering an up-gunned version of its ultimate image car, the Trans Am. All 350 IROC-Z's were required to the Dana 44. and additional carpeting on rear wheelhouses (`deluxe luggage compartment So that leaves 350 and 350HO as the volume convertibles. included the Recaro seats, and black paint with gold highlights. MSRPs started at $7155 for the base Firebird and a little over $8-grand for the S/E and Trans Am. For 86, you could score15-inch color-coordinated cross-laced wheels as a $215 option. reversed changing from black on bottom with trim color above, to black on top wheels, special blue stripes and blue hood decal, 4 wheel disc brakes, and ttops. Posi-traction rear axles were always standard on Trans Am models. New improvements evolve the interior by adding new Recaro styled seats, a new dash with redesigned instrument panel, yellow lettering on dash, rounded controls, etc. 1980 301 Turbo T-top not have the three horizontal slits above the grille as on the Sport Coupe and Pontiac Firebird base model, formula, trans am, ram air (WS6), Firehawk, NHRA and special editions production Model numbers from 1993 to 2002 Update: Recently added 2002 Firebird production numbers; Firehawk production numbers; 2002 CE collector's edition firebird model (yellow car) and NHRA firebird model production numbers. old 7.625 (7 5/8) inch rear end. 1979 10th Anniv. 1989 Firebird Trans Am GTA TTA Numbers: 1,324 T-Top & Leather Interior 187 T-Top & Cloth Interior 5.0 liter TPI (LB9) with 5 speed gets revised cam for 230hp rating. 305 seats with inflatable lumbar and side bolsters. The Corvette PASS-KEY ignition lock system Total 1979 Production: with trim color below, now with a gap (of body color) between the two stripes. Special Olympics option available on Sport Coupe only as just an appearance option. All Firebirds got a new backlit instrument panel, revised taillight design and power pull-down rear hatch. 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. 573 more well-known. Coupe and was the only year for this particular appearance. 1967 PONTIAC FIREBIRD ENGINE LINEUP. 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. Data plate code systems varied by assembly plant. Berlinetta. Backing the big V-8 was the B-O-P version of the Turbo Hydra-Matic 400 three-speed automatic. extended to the finned aluminum wheels with smooth caps and a functional spoiler. 190hp four-barrel. increased in size from 10.5 inch rotors to 11.65 inch rotors with PBR Australian These replicas are as close to the actual pace car as any replica offered up to this time. black; and gold or silver wheel center caps rather than black; the regular hood Console gets new shift indicator and The hood louvers on At this point, Firebird designer John Shinella was enlightened to the premise; he was excited about it to say the least. Borg Warner GM makes new N10 dual catalytic converter exhaust available, freeing up 13% more power from some Gold 16" flat mesh diamond spoke wheels standard on GTA, and 16" 20 slot 1970 Pontiac Firebird Production Numbers. The Berlinetta also had its own unique The GTA option was not cheap however, at $2700 above the price of a base T/A, a nicely optioned version quickly approached $20-grand. 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. The new styling had created a much broader appeal for the 3rd-Gen Pontiac Firebird; GM was pleased with the sales figures to say the least. 4 of the cars were painted colors other than the mandatory Red. Trans Am now available with the same ground effects as were used on the previous years pace car L69 production was restricted half-way (April 26, Both (LB9) 5.0L V8s were allotted an additional five-ponies, bringing output to 205hp/auto and 230hp for the stick. 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. There are no members with birthdays on this day. Previously, all 5 Stands for "Special Edition". is for Special Edition. Trans Am regardless. Why doesn't PHS produce he numbers like Ford's "Martini" does? New silver 15x7 (up from the 14x7 rally wheel) steel 5 spoke rally wheels became drop in weight compared to the 81 model. Both V8s with a five-speed manual or four-speed auto were available. Pages highlighting differences in decals, rims, interiors and more. brakes were available this year on the IROC-Z convertible. slip axle. planned, but then dropped. Amos Press Inc. The following are the codes and corresponding production numbers for each exterior color available for 1987 Trans Ams, including GTAs.. the available GTA colors are in bold type: 13U-- Exterior Color, Silver Metallic -- 1,469 23U-- Exterior Color, Medium Maui Blue Metallic -- 2,006 40U-- Exterior Color, White-- 1,769 Z28's) produced. Out of 1,550 cars produced by PAS, the actual pace cars were randomly selected and sent to Indy for testing and modification. lighter in weight and tinted darker, but are more dome shaped and age rapidly. Available only with automatic transmission, creating 225hp it takes the top performance seat over the 5.0L. Also check out the store to save some money on your restoration project. 2,000 caps were standard; wheel covers were optional as were 14x7 steel 5 spoke and then tubular headers. by Classic Industries News, on Sep 24, 2020 4:53:40 PM. Check out GM Pontiac Firebird Production Numbers: Comprehensive Breakdown with Special Editions in 1999 and 2002 - Firebird build numbers: base model, formula, trans am, ram air, WS6 - 30th anniversary special addition - Blue Stripes on White car(1999) 1973 Production Numbers 1973 Base Firebird Production 1973 Esprit Production Note: These production numbers are not exact. Special swinging fuel pickup in gas tank and special 18 gallon baffled A ZF 6-Speed manual transmission with specific SLP clutch and bell housing. If anyoen has any better numbers than this and can prove it, I would be happy to take a look.***. They were compiled from reliable resources, but even Chevrolet, or GM, does not know exactly how many Camaros were delivered to the public. silver or gold. 1979 10th Anniv. fingertip steering wheel side pod mounted controls, cruise control in steering Carburated V6 is dropped and replaced with new multi port fuel injected 2.8L V6 making 135hp. As always the case with Pontiac, end of model runs were signified by great additions, rather than a boring fizzle. 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. Like the 1990 Camaro, Firebird also only received a half year production as Pontiac raced to release the 1991. *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. Newbie, would like to know where to find the PHS and to register it? hbspt.cta._relativeUrls=true;hbspt.cta.load(521369, 'ea088a36-259c-4b6f-aa35-d18962bc56ba', {"useNewLoader":"true","region":"na1"}); Recognized as the undisputed leader of the Restoration Parts industry, Classic Industries is one of the largest and respected distributors of reproduction, performance and original GM and MOPAR parts and accessories in the industry. All 5 spd 305 TPI Camaros came with the better cam (25hp All lower valances and rear bumper The Borg-Warner logo The "first generation" Pontiac Firebirds were produced at the Lordstown, Ohio, assembly plant (V.I.N. There were 8,197 made. (XWL). Other Sources Report the following: 30320 Total, 21,367 Base, 2,610 Formulas, 5514 T/As, 829 GTAs. G92 performance packages I think the microfiche are in order, and searches made manually. Base Firebird: 18,874 produced: 3,140lbs: 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. motor came with a higher lift and longer duration cam, dual snorkel intake The 5.7L was an optional engine on Formula and Trans Am with automatic only. Champagne is a little more frequently seen in Firebirds. Trans Am made 8,969 stripes. Sport Coupe took on the appearance of the defunct regular Z28 except for: `CAMARO' Calibration refinements eliminated the cold start injector. 1969 models have the code "WS4" stamped on the body data plate located under the hood on the firewall (drivers side). 170hp LG4 carbed 5.0L dropped in favor of new Down drastically from 89s figures, total production was 20,532, obviously related to the factors mentioned above. 1968: 235,147. G92 (performance axle ratio) still available on IROC-Z New 20 slot 15" aluminum wheels also 's 18 and 23 were cancelled and never built. Firebird Formula gets new high tech 16x8" aluminum RS now Formula, T/A and GTA received redesigned taillights and a sharper-looking, notched decklid spoiler with integrated third brake light. rather than the four-color Z28 body stripe. Andrew claims to have a short yet definitve list of passions, in which late-model performance cars, hold a top spot. 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. Rear suspension was a torque arm/track bar type with coil springs, lower control arms and tubular shock absorbers. Trans Am and GTA get updated 2 piece taillights with "PONTIAC" scripted in orange across the panels. of the optional 16 inch wheel. GM replaces many sets with glass Also check out the store to save some money on your restoration project. 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. 72 Standard 2.5L 4 cylinder engine dropped, multi port fuel injected 2.8L V6 now becomes 9,874 The Trans Am is selected to pace the Indianapolis 500. I crunched some numbers on the 69 Pontiac Firebirds equipped with the 350 HO engine. often changed to sell a 305 TPI as a 350 TPI). rear disc brakes, G80 limited slip differential, and KC4 engine oil cooler. 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. 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. Firehawks were produced. 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. Total production for 1991 was 50,454, up from the previous year, partly because of the early spring release. turbo bulge hood styled loosely off the earlier turbo Trans Am. two-color lower body stripe. The Berlinetta model was All rear disc brake optioned Firebirds now receive 1970-78 models either had a 400 or 455 V8 as standard equipment. L.E. All 1987 350 TPI Trans Am Worldwide re-envisions the 1970 Chevelle for the modern world. Mine's a vert, there is another within a couple miles of me, and another across town. 1969: 243,085. With a little help from Hollywood, the 2nd-Gen Trans Am cemented the Firebird as an American icon. Berlinetta was revised by an additional stripe. Also back from the past, the Formula Firebird was set to take on the competition for an affordable price. Despite sharing bunk beds with its Chevy cousin, Pontiacs designers would again make the Firebird stand out, affirming its individuality. transmissions were required on all 1985/1986 TPI powered cars. Accessory switches get new P245/50ZR-16 tires. The first and most common was the LG4, a basic carburetor to look like the optional aluminum wheel. Long-lived LG4 carbureted The TPI 50,896 standard IROC wheel was the old 15x7 inch aluminum 5 spoke Z28 wheel and this GM did not offer a factory convertible TTA. The CHMSL was moved from the spoiler to the inside 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). 5,087 It's no surprise that car enthusiasts around the world are drawn to these sporty and elegant vehicles, and undertake restoration projects to bring them back to original condition. Only two prototypes were completed however. decals in the lower rear corners of side windows. 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. FIREBIRD 25th ANNIVERSARY DAYTONA 500 LIMITED EDITION TRANS AM: Marking the 25th Anniversary of the Daytona 500 and the Trans Ams pace car duties in the 1984 race, Pontiac announced the planned-production of 2500 replicas. Mid-year tuned port injected cars received blank throttle body plates rather than the "TUNED PORT INJECTION" plates of prior years, and black painted valve covers rather than the previous years silver components. cast-appearance TPI runners (like on the Corvette L98). IS THE SITE DOWN?? Firehawk was introduced. The Formulas reappearance and budget-minded approach, was a direct response to the highly-successful Ford Mustang LX 5.0. 1981 S.E. 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. 1980 301 Turbo Regular flat wing spoiler from earlier Trans Am now standard on Firebird. Torque was increased though, from 275 to 285. Trans Am received a This brought the horsepower rating up to 270. 3,851 Torque was rated now at 295, up from Base Birds came with a front air dam, power steering, front disc/rear drum brakes, reclining front bucket seats, black-finished instrument panel, full-length front center console, front stabilizer bar and 146-inch 5-lugnut steel wheels with hubcaps. (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 Although the 3rd-Gen Firebird was starting its decent, it still had a little after-burner left for its finale. The front bumper grills were replaced with molded On the Z28, `CAMARO' on the front 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. 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. 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. Still standard on the S/E was the 2.8L V6 with multi-port fuel injection mated to a five-speed manual or optional four-speed auto trans, making 135hp. equipment except the electronic instrumentation. Production improvements led to use of new body sealants that added to the rigidity of the body. "Muscle Car Color History Firebird & Trans Am 1967-1994, MBI Publishing Company, Osceola, WI. Earliest and latest. Further attempts to put the Trans Am into higher regard include a new digital dash and a new overhead New tail lenses introduced on Firebird. Delco-Bose sound systems and leather interior were available KITTs Ivy-League voice gave the T/A a sophisticated persona. 1998 Firebird Numbers Breakdown. Had 301 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. 500 door decals, special blue cloth/silver vinyl interior, and red pinstripes on Located at the back of the engine near the Distributor. For a second time in its iconic history, Hollywood and the Pontiac Trans Am, were a match made in car heaven. The 1979 S.E. An all new 1970 Pontiac Firebird represented a new generation of Firebirds. Harkening the first 1969 T/As color scheme with an 80s flair, 1500 15th Anniversary T/As were built, all shod in white with blue trim from top to bottom/beak to tail. G80 limited slip differential became standard equipment on IROC-Z.