IROC-Z door decals were moved from the front of the doors to the rear. Hardtop Of the total production, 76,051 were hardtop models. Firebird Models List/History by ACW | pontiac | firebird-1 - DIY 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. Regaining its former glory, the standard T/A received a beefier Rally Tuned suspension with 34mm front/23mm rear stabilizer bars. 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 To nobodys surprise, total production was down from the previous year, equaling 27,567 Firebirds built for 92. 1973 Production Numbers 1973 Base Firebird Production 1973 Esprit Production Firebird Formula gets new high tech 16x8" aluminum had to be specified to get 3.27 rear end (was standard in 1987) as a 2.77 rear used to disinguish a 350 TPI from a 305 TPI (other than the badges, which are Firebird Unlike the previous two years, the base model was not the best selling Firebird in 1973. altogether. 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. They were compiled from reliable resources, but, even Pontiac, or GM, does not know exactly how many Firebirds were delivered to the public. Sport Coupe came standard with the LQ9 (LQ8 in Canada and I think the microfiche are in order, and searches made manually. system with `5.0 Liter H.O.' 1969: 243,085. Z28 350 version (L98) and Camaro got 305 version (LB9); available in Z28 or IROC-Z. All 1987 350 TPI (B2L) IROC-Z's required J65 Z28 motor now available with automatic transmission. body-colored rally wheels. They were compiled from reliable resources, but, even Pontiac, or GM, does not know exactly how many Firebirds were delivered to the public. 305 T-top transmission available on V-8 cars. now came with rear shoulder belts. 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. All 305 TPI (LB9) motors (1985-1992) came with one of two basic and a `Camaro' center cap rather than `Berlinetta'. have one of the G92 packages in 1991. This ungainly Power steering, disc brakes, rear spoilers, and on 1970-81 models either a shaker or Turbo-style hood was standard. 1967 Pontiac Firebird - Amazing Classic Cars Seizing upon its late-60s success, the 2nd-Generation Firebird took off in 1970, cruising on through the 1981 model year. G92 and J65 (rear disc brakes) no longer available on LB9 automatic IROC-Z. 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. discontinued early in the year. Click the button below for a free full-color restoration parts catalog. 1980 Indy Pace Car Turbo 400 Ram Air So that leaves 350 and 350HO as the volume convertibles. 2001 Firebird Numbers Breakdown. 1987 RS Camaro came The new styling brought higher sales, up from 1990's sales. The hood remained and was made fuctional for the Cross-fire injected 305. 1967 = 82,560. Plans had originally been made to use the wheels with silver WS6 centercaps. The Firebird H.O. Beginning in 1968, most assembly plants resumed the practice of stamping a partial V.I.N. Seeing the writing on the wall, Pontiac and Chevrolet began design work as far back as 1975 on a new F-body. Using the same body as the 83 pace car replicas, but with new 16" 20 slot convex aluminum wheels Despite the drop, the future looked bright for the Firebird. 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. Pontiac 4.9 turbo, but it was scrapped at the last minute. 1980 305 T-top wheel was also now standard on the Sport Coupe. 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). Pages highlighting differences in decals, rims, interiors and more. The L69 is shown as being available in the 1986 Camaro brochure, but it was put ThirdGen Firebird production reached a high-water mark in 1984, with 128,304 units sold- almost half of which were Trans Ams. This was also the last 1992 car built. 1980 301 T-top ALso can any one estimate the production number on a 1967 convertible automatic convertible 400 engine (not Ram Air) with power windows, AM/FM radio, upgraded package? In this chart, 2005 and 2006 figures are estimated based on US and Canadian sales. (1987-1992) Camaros had a tach with yellow at 5000 and red at 5500. also got its own lower body pinstriping. 1970 Firebird Production Numbers - Forever Pontiac Forums 1969 models have the code "WS4" stamped on the body data plate located under the hood on the firewall (drivers side). Other Sources Report the following: 30320 Total, 21,367 Base, 2,610 Formulas, 5514 T/As, 829 GTAs. Grill inserts in front fascia replaced with solid pieces. The 5.7L was an optional engine on Formula and Trans Am with automatic only. During the mid-80s, a resurgence of showroom stock road racing occurred in which the 3rd-Gen F-body was a prime player. This brought the horsepower rating up to 270. codes or motor unit numbers. Join today and help support and build the best of all Pontiac Clubs in the world. Regular flat wing spoiler from earlier Trans Am now standard on Firebird. The new EFI-system, used a mass air flow sensor, feeding info to a computer with an electronically programmable, read-only memory chip or (EPROM). transmission. Specs: Catalog of FIREBIRD ID Numbers 1967-1993. 3.1 liter LH0 V-6. A total 62,455 Firebirds were produced for 1988, down 26-thousand cars from 87. 2,084 new 16x8 aluminum rims, P245/50VR-16 Z Rated Goodyear Gatorback tires, fog lights, The exterior differed in appearance only by `5.7 3,760, ??? Gr Auto Gallery, LLC and our sister company, Wheelz Sales and Leasing Inc. makes every effort to represent each vehicle accurately and with integrity. B4C `Special Service' police package became available to law Center high mounted stop lamps move to inside top edge of hatch. Records also show that 50 1986 350 (5.7) IROC's were built. 1981 S.E. 2000 Firebird Numbers Breakdown. Camaro convertible was introduced for the first time since 1969 inch rear end for all Camaros. Factors such as internal competition within the GM divisions set the direction of the car. As has been said, very tough to determine production numbers using straight percentages. still had 10.5 inch rotors with Delco-Moraine single piston calipers. Even a base Firebird could be fitted with the LG4 V8, if checked-off on the option sheet. The Turbo T/A had made quite a name for itself and the Trans Am was again a legend in its day. 14" aluminum and 15" aluminum wheels were available on the SE and Trans Am. As time would tell, the Firebird especially the Trans Am would attain new heights. JH: Handling was a priority no matter what. Berlinetta was revised by an additional stripe. GM did not offer a factory convertible TTA. 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. GTA AND THE FORMULA FOR EXCITEMENT: 1987. Mine's a vert, there is another within a couple miles of me, and another across town. The base MSRP for these cars in 1969 was $2,831. Torque was rated now at 295, up from Example: A128 = January 12, 19*8. 1967 Pontiac Firebird - Oldride Midyear, the 1LE 11.86 inch front brakes and HD calipers became The base 15 inch IROC wheel was restyled to have the appearance All automatics now 4 speed 700R4 units. Go to: . special silver and blue paint scheme, special 4-color lower body striping, Indy This was the last year for the Sport Tran-Zam.com bar in tail lights. the rear bumper. 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). Since 2008, hes been a freelance writer/photographer for multiple niche auto enthusiast magazines and websites. 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. It also had the same steering wheel used in Z28's and IROC-Z's. 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. Newbie, would like to know where to find the PHS and to register it? Firebirds optioned with t-tops receive new Lexan plastic tops. disc-clutch limited slip unit. It won Best Sports GT category in the $11,000 to $14,000 range. similar port injection as LB9 TPI V-8. Berlinetta 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. Berlinetta, and the fog lamp/`CAMARO' front grille assembly of the IROC was now new position below spoilers. Lower body stripes on Z28 still numbered 4, but gap Mid year Pontiac introduces new light weight crosslace wheel available on Trans Am. The Sport Appearance Package side skirt flares were standard on T/A/GTA optional on Base/Formula. 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. was now standard on the 5.7 TPI. Berlinetta. In 1970, all blocks received three additional holes (5 in total per side) for the installation of engines in the new pontiac firebird chassis of the second generation. The front bumper grills were replaced with molded both in the Z28 and IROC-Z. 1969 Pontiac Firebird - Muscle Car Facts 25 Firebird facts every enthusiast should know - Hagerty Media 3,444 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. Dark green-gray metallic Dark purple metallic u000b (Firebird color name: Medium dark purple metallic) Purple pearl metallic Mystic teal metallic u000b (Firebird color name: Blue green. This eliminated the mass airflow (MAF) sensor. Most L6 cars weren't convertibles. Camaros were built. Production Numbers - 3rdgenformula.com 210 Copyright 2001-2016. Carburated V6 is dropped and replaced with new multi port fuel injected 2.8L V6 making 135hp. Headlamp pockets on the Z28 were black. Nineteen-Ninety was a short and crazy model-year, impacted by a recession and Pontiacs desire to release a freshened 91 Firebird line early in the spring of 90 . This resolved issues GM encountered with the earlier rear discs, and "RedBird" Special Edition Firebird Esprit (1978-1979) (red) (The Redbird option replaced the Skybird midyear in 1978. He liked the concept of a GTO interior in a chevelle and a split Pontiac grill. 6,612 replica. 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 these Sport Coupes were white. wheels, special blue stripes and blue hood decal, 4 wheel disc brakes, and ttops. Down behind the lower radiator hose, stamped on the front face of the block next to the timing cover, is the engine VIN stamp. firebird production numbers for 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 Only two prototypes were completed however. The Berlinetta also had its own unique Completing the efficiency was a 500-lb. A Special 25th Anniversary `Collector's Edition' Camaro was G92 performance axle ratio and J65 four wheel disc Corvette's P255/50ZR16 arrangement. autos, new ergonomic console, updated stereo, dash mounted map pocket, and new ergonomic steering 's 18 and 23 were cancelled and never built. is for Special Edition. 5.0 liter H.O. 0 registered members (), If anyone had data on the 350HO production numbers for convertibles I'd appreciate any insight. Z28 came standard with a 3 piece rear spoiler and black horizontal I can't help you directly, but I did the paint breakdowns for Camaros. For those GTA buyers who wanted to row their own, this was the engine package of choice. 192 -- Trim Combination, Black Leather -- 532. Every make and model has a standout year, one memorable above the others, with some cars having several. 6,030 . 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. 1,555 were produced, 5 being test cars. 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. Built by SLP, the car featured a modified L98 350 and a ZF 6-speed manual transmission. 463 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. 2,917 available on the IROC-Z28 after alot of testing. All Camaro TPI motors Using a With the model brand new, they were hard to come by, truly rare birds. The Borg-Warner logo 1992 provided few changes for the Firebird. steering wheel with `Berlinetta' badge. Here are the estimated production numbers for the first-generation Camaro: 1967: 220,906. *1515 Turbo T/As were T-top equipped with 40 hardtops. intake designed to utilize the bulged hood. By the early 80s, much if not everything had changed since the 2nd-Gens initial flight in 1970. Special Olympics option available on Sport Coupe only as just an appearance option. Be very leery of any published breakdowns for first gen Firebirds. motor. 50,896 Trans Am GTA introduced, available with the LB9 305 TPI motor The Pontiac Firebird and Trans Am are among the most recognizable classic American cars of all time, alongside their GM cousin the Camaro. This Corvette derived motor pumped-out 225hp/330lb-ft- mated only to a four-speed automatic. (like IROC) and had no lower body stripes. GMEFI:With the early 3rd-Gen F-body light on power, was increased handling prowess a priority during development? The 16 inch wheels that had been standard equipment on All Firebird models undergo redevelopement to boost sales. 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. 1980 S.E. After getting the thumbs-up from Larson and a no, thanks from Pontiac Marketing Director Jim Graham, Dahlquist sent a memo to Pontiac General Manager Bill Hoglund. 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. Larger (11.86 inch) front rotors and PBR Australian built HD front dual placed on top of back window. Quadrajet carburetor, lightweight flywheel, electric cooling fan, bigger 2.75 1981 S.E. 28 1990 1LE B2L the tach: the lesser cams have a yellow line at 4500 and red line at 5000; the birdfire.com : 70-81 ENGINES CODES - Free Trans Am received a Gone for now, were the large hood-encompassing Screaming Chickens and muscular-styling of the 60s and 70s. The convertible conversion was performed on t-top Included bar-graph tach, digital speedometer, and stalk-mounted cassette/radio, GMEFI: On the subject of handling, was the vaunted 1LE package to be exclusive to the Firebird, for street, race or both? The CHMSL moved to the spoiler (which was slightly increased in 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). The multitude of optional equipment for all 3rd-Gen Firebirds was extensive, including everything from power options, engines, suspensions, exterior/interior colors, seat covering material, wheels, exhaust, rear diff, brakes etc. 1968: 235,147. Itwas meant to be a complete performance package, highly discouraged for street-use and only for serious road racers. more well-known. 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. 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. 301 T-top 1989 5.7 IROC and a 1990 5.7 IROC are the pistons. (XWL). an automatic transmission. L.E. available only in black. With direct competition for street supremacy coming from Fords venerable 5.0L Mustangs and other GM offerings like the Buick Grand National, Chevy IROC-Z Camaro and even the Corvette, the GTA quickly placed itself at the head of the pack. four pinion rear end, produced by GM Holden's Limited of Australia (Firebird WS6 All cars received restyled noses loosely fashioned after "Banshee" show car as Pontiac was developing the new fourth generation platform. It is located on the rear part & re of the block, passenger side and the base of the cylinder head. was a higher option level which could be loaded with more options than the Trans Am. Paint RPO's change for a new base-coat, clear-coat process. Production dates in general, or for a particular plant? Standard tires for the Z28 were P235/55R-16 tires; P245/50ZR-16 tires New tail lenses introduced on Firebird. The NACA style hood ducts were Van Nuys, on the other hand, used the correct style designation on the data plate (22887) and consequently did not imprint WS4. had new styling with a front bumper and recessed grille that was molded out of Endura rubber and painted the same color as the car to giving it a bumperless appearance. The only changes made to the cars that actually were on the track during the race were the additions of strobe lights and safety equipment. Rust can be an issue where the unit-body rear frame rails go forward from the rear axle and under the rear seat. Because of an inevitable $1200 gas-guzzler tax, assessed to V8 T/A convertibles, this remained the case until 1991. to be specified to get the 3.27. 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. of the optional 16 inch wheel. own unique 14x7 finned aluminum wheel with gold accenting and `Berlinetta' 400 Ram Air III They were compiled from reliable resources, but even Chevrolet, or GM, does not know exactly how many Camaros were delivered to the public. The only available V8 engines 1979 400 T-top The Trans Am is selected to pace the Indianapolis 500. At this point, Firebird designer John Shinella was enlightened to the premise; he was excited about it to say the least. 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. increased in size from 10.5 inch rotors to 11.65 inch rotors with PBR Australian Only 26 Trans Ams with the 305 H.O L69 in 86. (rather than 10) differential cover that has a rubber plug. All 1986 Camaros had the newly 400 Firebird Production Numbers : Drivin' It Home 29,313 Model Number: Body/Style Number: Body Type & Seating: Factory Price: Shipping Weight: Total Production: 223: 37: 2 dr Hardtop - 5P: $2,781: 3,061 lbs: 90,152: 223: 67: Z28 got new `grid' pattern The revisions made to the 1991-92 Firebirds exterior as well as improved structural rigidity and overall build-quality, hinted to the next iteration of Pontiacs venerable Firebird, but the 3rd-Gens would be missed. head/edge mounted valve cover design. not have the three horizontal slits above the grille as on the Sport Coupe and The Coupes were labeled Y81 and the T-top cars were labeled Y82**, **Note: The Firebird Formula cars included all the engines, the Pontiac 301, Chevy 305, Pontiac 350, Olds 350, Pontiac 400, W72 Pontiac 400, and the Olds 403**, *Note: There were 12,692 Manual Transmission and 70,590 Automatic Transmission units built in 1978 between the L78 and W72 models. rather than the louvered hood; and the 1985-1987 IROC two tone lower body stripe L69 H.O. First WS6 1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am WS6 Mecum Pontiac introduced the WS6 Special Performance Package with the 1978 Trans Am. 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. Air conditioning delete (C41) (standard heater), Performance exhaust system (N10) (dual catalytic converters), Aluminum spare wheel with smaller spare tire (N64), Larger (11.86 inch) front rotors with Girlock or PBR Australian built HD 1979 301 T-top The T/A now came standard with a cleaner version of the previously optional W62 aero ground effects package. Regular Production Options (RPO) Description RPO Code Price. Chevrolet not renewing the IROC contract, no IROC-Z's were produced after 117,108 Berlinetta now came standard with its own unique wheel covers that were styled valances in silver or gold. Clubs are for people too, not just cars. Final year for third generation platform. 72 cover. 65 Tying it all together was a specially programmed chip for the cars computer. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. tires on the IROC-Z when equipped with the 16 inch wheels. The dropped Berlinetta model was replaced with the new 'LT'