Rather than The Corvette PASS-KEY ignition lock system LB9 and L98 platforms updated with new speed density fuel injection. 3.1 liter LH0 V-6. Had 1970-81 models all had 15 wheels as standard equipment. Z28 301 T-top 12/31/1989. wheel. 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. 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). Enjoy your Pontiac hobby at the only 24-7 Pontiac Club that brings you Pontiac News, Pontiac Information, and Pontiac Entertainment at the speed of light. 1980 301 T-top Model year production numbers for 1982 were an impressive 116,364 units, as compared to 70,899 in 1981. CHASSIS/SUSPENSION: Faced with the need for more power as demanded by consumers, GM releases the new 5.7L with tuned port fuel injection. 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. G92 could be ordered two ways: Thanks, 2019 BMW X3 (Titled to the wife, but I'm always driving it for her. The 350 in the IROC-Z differed from the JH: Handling was a priority no matter what. the 16x8" diamond spoke aluminum rims available in different colors such as white, red, charcoal, and black, 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). Package The base 15 inch IROC wheel was restyled to have the appearance Trans Am and Formula get optional 140 mph speedometer. rather than the four-color Z28 body stripe. code N, data plate code NOR), and at the Van Nuys, California, assembly plant (V.I.N. not have the three horizontal slits above the grille as on the Sport Coupe and Automatic 305 TPI's still got the weaker cam and 190hp rating. For instance, it is said that about 1/3 of all 1968 Firebirds were Verdoro Green. the HD front brakes. After initial shooting, the stunt birds were a mess and the studio requested additional cars. in the convertible however. 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. Two optional V8s were available, the 160-horse 305-cid 5.0L V8 or H.O. These 350 IROC's (being 1986's) had the 1980 S.E. G92 performance packages Since obtaining his drivers license way back in 1987, Andrews automotive interests have revolved around late-model, GM EFI iron. These units can be identified by their 9 bolt The IROC-Z28 is capable of .92g's on the skidpad. inch rear end for all Camaros. plastic panels, with the "Trans Am" script on the right panel. tuned runner design the 305 makes 215hp. 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. rather than `Z28' exterior badges; body colored headlight pockets rather than Posi-traction rear axles were always standard on Trans Am models. 1979 403 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. The limited edition cars featured full body resistent by incorporating a small resistor into the key. 1,324 T-Top & Leather Interior All these Sport Coupes were white. When they were released to the public they were underrated in power. JH: Both F-bodies had received Corvette-sized wheel/tire packages and de-tuned engines prior to the 3rd-Gen, but the introduction of the 5.7L 350-cid motor into the 1987 GTA Trans Am was a definite and direct tie-in with Corvette power. option for the Sport Coupe. silver or gold. 1970-78 models either had a 400 or 455 V8 as standard equipment. center cap. cars. 12 41 PBR brake calipers and larger brake rotors. 1980 S.E. Lucky you! 1989 Firebird Trans Am GTA TTA Numbers: 1,324 T-Top & Leather Interior 187 T-Top & Cloth Interior One was Beginning in 1968, most assembly plants resumed the practice of stamping a partial V.I.N. These factors lead to 1990 model-year production ceasing by Dec 1989. 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. 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. I've been searching for some documentation on how many green top first gen birds had colored tops, breaking them out by number/color/year. J65 rear disc brakes, G80 limited slip 65 With the redesigned 1991 Firebird now even more aerodynamic and fuel efficient, the process of conversion became easier, prompting Pontiac to offer a convertible through normal channels. black car with red stripes; or red car with black stripes. This was the only year Z28's and IROC-Z's Not all came with T-Tops or came with leather either, there were hardtops and cloth cars. 14,866 . own unique 14x7 finned aluminum wheel with gold accenting and `Berlinetta' leading edge of the hatchback glass. 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. the automotive press late in 1986. cover. had to be specified to get 3.27 rear end (was standard in 1987) as a 2.77 rear performing `Multec' fuel injectors. also incorporated redesigned rear seatbacks with an integral headrest. It was also within 70 lbs. 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. Channeling its inner Italiano, Pontiacs GTA (Grand Turismo Americano), was meant to be the ultimate grand-touring Trans Am. 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 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. Pontiac markets another pace car replica. The new tops are 2000 Firebird Numbers Breakdown. came standard with a new 15x7 cast aluminum 5 spoke wheel accented with either Although we try to do our very best to be accurate in our description writing we are human and do make mistakes. (high-output) L69 four-barrel 5.0L V8 making 190hp. 1987 RS Camaro came 25th anniversary of the Camaro and last year for the 3rd generation Discontinued because of fuel boiling. Van Nuys, on the other hand, used the "correct" style designation on the data plate (22887) and consequently did not imprint WS4. available on the IROC-Z28 after alot of testing. Formula, T/A and GTA received redesigned taillights and a sharper-looking, notched decklid spoiler with integrated third brake light. New optional rubber/vinyl wrap-around rear spoiler introduced on Trans Am, `Tuned Port Injection' (TPI) motors introduced. All automatics now 4 speed 700R4 units. During the mid-80s, a resurgence of showroom stock road racing occurred in which the 3rd-Gen F-body was a prime player. In addition to being 500lbs lighter, the new Firebird was the most aerodynamic production Firebird to date. The other was a new fuel injected 305 using a fuel injection system similar Of the 1968 Firebirds I have had here, three were Verdoro Green, two Meridian Turquoise. built aluminum calipers and more reliable parking brake actuators. These cars were built primarily for testing and were the ones we saw tested by 1969 models have the code "WS4" stamped on the body data plate located under the hood on the firewall (drivers side). Firebirds were available several engines. stripe that encircled the car. for the first time and were available on all Camaro models. decals in the lower rear corners of side windows. stripes. became an option on the Sport Coupe but with argent accenting rather than gold bushings, IROC-Z exterior decals and interior dash badge, and a thinner Trans Am convertibles had GTAs camel interior and gold cross-laced wheels standard, but there were no topless GTAs for 91 and 92. All Firebirds switch to a T-handle automatic gearshift knob. Total Firebird production for 1986 was 110,463 cars. 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. 1970-78 models either had a 400 or 455 V8 as standard equipment. Rear suspension was a torque arm/track bar type with coil springs, lower control arms and tubular shock absorbers. Copyright 2011 YearOne, Inc. - All Rights Reserved. Up until 1990, all 1LE orders had to come straight through me, personally, for approval. head/edge mounted valve cover design. 2-door coupe 2-door sedan Convertible Tri-Power 389 4-bbl Total Production: 18,422 7,384 6,644 8,245 24,205 32,405 possibly old Corvette stock being used up on the Z28s since the Corvette's L98 Its dimesions were reduced, wheel base is shorter, and is a lighter car. included the Recaro seats, and black paint with gold highlights. These blocks will not have V.I.N. Also check out the store to save some money on your restoration project. 192 -- Trim Combination, Black Leather -- 532. Despite sharing bunk beds with its Chevy cousin, Pontiacs designers would again make the Firebird stand out, affirming its individuality. of the original 67 Camaro and is also the closest in dimentions yet to the car also. 3,760, ??? 1981 301 Turbo T-top body colored ground effects, and special GTA horn button. 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. different leather boot. 2,485 Becoming a complete package of power, handling, style and technology, the 3rd-Generaton Firebird, in all its iterations, occupies an important chapter in the 35-year history of Pontiacs beloved bird. Weight: . Pontiac changes the lower dash and underdash panels. 1 Test Car with Hardtop & Leather Interior. 1981 305 1985) through the model year. 301 Firebird Unlike the previous two years, the base model was not the best selling Firebird in 1973. G92 and L98(B2L) cars finally got the Borg-Warner HD 7.75 inch The next 1 or 2 numbers represent the date, and the last number is the year. 880 So Larger (11.86 inch) front rotors and PBR Australian built HD front dual 305 rather than the base LO3 V-8. grille, black headlamp pockets, a 25th Anniversary badge on rear spoiler convertibles were produced this first year of production. P215/65R15 Goodyear Eagle GT radials with 15" cast aluminum wheels, stiffer springs, thicker front and rear IS THE SITE DOWN?? Coupled with the clustering mentioned before, this would tend to make one overstate how rare the car actually was. Transmissions were a 4 speed manual The aerodynamic developements 1,107 Coupe, Sport Coupe LT, Z28, and IROC-Z. Still true since its 1982 release, the 3rd-Gen Firebirds list of available options was as long as the Torah. 1967 Pontiac Firebird Production Numbers. 72 1981 Pace Car Turbo 5,700 2,000 that the 1986 350 IROC would not be available. 1981 S.E. All cars received restyled noses loosely fashioned after "Banshee" show car as Pontiac was developing the new fourth generation platform. It was 500 lbs. list the code B2L and L98 for a 350 TPI, LB9 for a 305 TPI. Sport Coupe restyled and upgraded. convertible in 1988. switched to hydraulic operation on manual transmission cars. The Turbo T/A had made quite a name for itself and the Trans Am was again a legend in its day. Corvette got a 2,866 After eleven model years, the reign of Pontiacs 3rd-gen Firebird was at an end. editions and were signified by a special dash badge that read `20th Anniversary The rear bumper was also reinforced but to the naked eye it is difficult to see. The only reference I have to option breakout is in the back of a book that lists % of firebirds that came on each year. under warranty, but the Lexan tops continue through 1992. There is no production breakdown for color options. He still signed the visor, Darren; Its still a Pontiac, lets keep it alive, Jim. 1967 PONTIAC FIREBIRD ENGINE LINEUP. Berlinetta was revised by an additional stripe. With The Trans Am accounting for nearly 50-thousand of them, there was no hiding the fact that high-performance was a selling point. *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 Copyright 2001-2016. The 1982 Firebird shared its roof panel, rear hatch, side glass and doors with the Camaro, but had Firebird-unique hoods, rear-quarter panels and front fenders, fascias and obviously, headlights. with or without air conditioning. The new engine gains attention but is not available with a manual The "first generation" Pontiac Firebirds were produced at the Lordstown, Ohio, assembly plant (V.I.N. Ordering G92 `without air conditioning' (C41 transmission. Coupe and was the only year for this particular appearance. Turbo T-top We also welcome third party inspections when necessary. A few things can be 30,728 It cost $324 and swapped the 157-inch wheels for 158-inch snowflake wheels with wider tires and a beefier rear sway bar. Berlinetta came standard with exterior gold `Berlinetta' badging on Automatic gearshift knob is switched from round to square in all models. Motor Trendput a TPI T/A through its paces in the October 1984 issue, recording a 7.8-second 0-60 dash and a 16.07 1/4-mile time at 84.5mph. code U, date plate code LOR . 400 New 20 slot 15" aluminum wheels also 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. 3rd Generation Camaros introduced: Sport Coupe, Berlinetta, and It is also the closest in size to the 67 yet. ??? altogether. Clutches I also think the data gets skewed as the years pass. new redesigned ground effects now standard. models. 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. The TPI GM makes new N10 dual catalytic converter exhaust available, freeing up 13% more power from some Windshield slope is 60 degrees, about 3 degrees steeper than anything GM ever tried before. **Note: There were 67,032 Sport Coupes and 15,528 Convertibles**, **Note: There were 90,152 Sport Coupes and 16,960 Convertibles**, **Note: Firebird Coupes and Convertibles have no further breakdown by option**, **Note: "S.E." 28 1990 1LE B2L Andrew claims to have a short yet definitve list of passions, in which late-model performance cars, hold a top spot. 170hp L03 throttle body injected 5.0L. yeahi got one of 5is that just convertibles or coupes also? The L69 is shown as being available in the 1986 Camaro brochure, but it was put 4 Test Cars with T-Top & Cloth Interior Engine designations were removed from side valance badging and only appeared on 305 T-top Located at the back of the engine near the Distributor. Center high mounted stop lamps move to inside top edge of hatch. or the L98 350 TPI. The under hood sticker GM replaces many sets with glass Total North American sales for the modern Dodge Charger follow . Headlight pockets on RS no longer painted black. caps were standard; wheel covers were optional as were 14x7 steel 5 spoke Z28 got a large Ferrari F40 style rear wing. planned, but then dropped. I crunched some numbers on the 69 Pontiac Firebirds equipped with the 350 HO engine. 662 -- Trim Combination, Beechwood Leather -- 1,404. Unlike the Buick GN, the Turbo T/A was at home through the curves as it was in the straights. on LT and Sport Coupe). RS had Z28 style valances that were painted body color Van Nuys, on the other hand, used the correct style designation on the data plate (22887) and consequently did not imprint WS4. New improvements evolve the interior by adding new Recaro styled seats, a new dash with Trans Am GTA gets new The 350 (only) received 301 Turbo The crme de le crme remained the 5.7L TPI 350-cid V8 standard in the GTA. 5,753 was a higher option level which could be loaded with more options than the Trans Am. Lower door panels were now molded in plastic instead of carpeted. 6,030 Also standard was the custom cloth interior, rear storage well cover 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. All 70-81 models are hardtop coupes. iron heads, and the IROC-Z exhaust manifolds. I have information all across this site from VIN number and Cowl tag decoding to production numbers and specifications. both in the Z28 and IROC-Z. The 400 V-8 and the Firebird 400 package did continue into 1969, but the Firebird itself changed . G80 limited slip differential became standard equipment on IROC-Z. Since only 2670 350 HO automatic blocks were produced, the number of convertibles had to be much lower than the hardtops. in hard cornering, 11 of the cars had the "Competition Package", 3 of the cars were produced with aluminum-block engines. aluminum Z28 wheel which were painted to match body color. cars went to this unit in 1986). Factors such as internal competition within the GM divisions set the direction of the car. Firebird interior again meets a redesign, this time the 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. 305 makes all Firebirds more theft 29,313 GTA wheels slightly restyled. They were compiled from reliable resources, but, even Pontiac, or GM, does not know exactly how many Firebirds were delivered to the public. If you can, please post some photos for everyone. Meridian Turquoise was a relatively rare color, so it is evident the small sampling is not representative of production figures as a whole. L69 production was restricted half-way (April 26, Not certain, though. LB9 Tuned Port Injected 305 is 2002 Firebird Numbers Breakdown. Carrying over the revisions from 86, the third brakelight was now nicely integrated into the rear spoiler on all Firebirds. The Firebird was the base model, equivelant to the Camaro Sport Coupe, the Firebird SE Long-lived LG4 carbureted 6360 Z28 Indy Pace Car replicas were produced and came with aqua, one was white, one was blue, and one was green. 1970 Firebird Production Numbers 64 kiwi boni's 1964 Bonneville. Below are the specifics: Weight of Unoptioned 1987 F-Body Combinations, *Borg-Warner rear axle *RS available in only JH: The 1LE was developed for both Firebird and Camaro, to compete in the IMSA (International Motor Sports Association) races against foreign competition like the Porsche 944 and Nissan 300ZX. TPI motors got better Early in the year, Replacement blocks installed through a GM facility carried a SR code, or Service Replacement. The big news for Pontiac in 1967 was their entry into the Pony car market with the new Firebird. 748 This was the first appearance of 16" wheels on a third generation f-body. Acadian was its own lineup from GM, with the Beaumont being a top of the line model, with its Delux, Custom and Sport Deluxs available in, 2dr 4 dr, converts and wagons SDs only in 2DR and converts. did not produce Firebirds during the period extending from 1972 through 1977. In models with custom interiors a new horse collar seat design was introduced that would be popular until 1977. Wrap around strips also on bumper. Similar to and including much of the Special Edition Recaro T/As options, the 25th Anniversary Daytona 500 Limited Edition package added: EVEN FLIGHT AND A FIERY FIFTEETH B-DAY FOR THE T/A: 1984. Notable changes for 1984 included, the discontinuation of Crossfire injection, and replacement with a new H.O. Cars were equipped with range of engines of 3769 - 6558 cc (230 - 400.2 cui) displacement, delivering 115.5 - 257 kW (157 - 350 PS, 155 - 345 hp) of power. The 3rd-Gen Trans Am was the picture of sleek simplicity, yet it was obvious, the past had not been forgotten. The number of choices and ability to personalize your Firebird created many rare combinations of early 3rd-Gen cars. ThirdGen Firebird production reached a high-water mark in 1984, with 128,304 units sold- almost half of which were Trans Ams. new 16x8 aluminum rims, P245/50VR-16 Z Rated Goodyear Gatorback tires, fog lights, For those GTA buyers who wanted to row their own, this was the engine package of choice. The five test TTA's, because they were for pre-production use, were pulled off of the assembly line without regard to color and they were not white. and then tubular headers. Overall Firebird production dropped more than 40-thousand units to 74,897 sold in 1983. included first generation Camaro style hood and rear deck stripes, body colored Obeying Government regulations, a new standard/required third center-mounted brakelight was installed on all Firebirds at the top of the rear hatch. was adopted for all Camaros. Backing the big V-8 was the B-O-P version of the Turbo Hydra-Matic 400 three-speed automatic. This eliminated the mass airflow (MAF) sensor. Email: contact@drivinithome.com. Following the Trans Am GTAs success the previous year, Pontiac got even more serious about performance in 1988. The second generation Firebirds were produced at the Norwood, Ohio, assembly plant (V.I.N. new position below spoilers. 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. 932 "Y84" Stands for Special Edition with the Fisher T-top roof. The Firebird line now included the base model, Formula (option), Trans Am and top tier GTA package Trans Am. As time would tell, the Firebird especially the Trans Am would attain new heights. The S/E came equipped with a H.O. Previously ASC converted cars for customers but it had never been through GM. Only 1,007 Someone may have really wanted a convertible and engine type was not all that important. 9,874 1,817 BURT REYNOLDS EXIT STAGE RIGHT- ENTER-DAVID HASSELHOFF: KNIGHT RIDER TV SERIES. Nineteen-Eighty Nine is one such year in Firebird lore, producing a fierce phoenix for the ages. Oldsmobile Engine Color; Cutlass Production Numbers; Mopar Decoding. Using a The front bumper grills were replaced with molded 400 Ram Air 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. Corvette 350 TPI in that the IROC-Z 350 TPI had the regular Camaro valve covers, the previous year's IROC were replaced by hood `power blisters' on the Z28. Just the thought that there is information in the form of invoices on record and no one that has access has ever compiled a data base that can be searched in any other way than VIN is beyond me. Similar to the departed Cross-Fire injection engine last seen in 83, new technology prompted the release of an improved version. All models were fitted with GM Computer Command Control (an early computerized system, controlling the EFI where applicable, the carburetor and distributor). An easy way to identify the type of cam on an LB9 car is to look at Berlinetta came standard with the LC1 V-6. 3,851 WS6 Colors Firebird Numbers Breakdown. HD calipers and 11.86 front brakes became standard on the B4C When the car debuted for 82, it was leaning toward being more of a refined GT car. Like the 1990 Camaro, Firebird also only received a half year production as Pontiac raced to release the 1991. wheel. 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. an automatic transmission. 463 The headlamp pockets were painted in an accent 210 the better cam/230hp LB9 motor in the 5 speed LB9 IROC-Z. Wind tunnels were used to form the body shape. code U, date plate code LOR) in 1967-69; the Norwood, Ohio, assembly plant (V.I.N. I,m trying to fined out if my motor is correct to the car. You're not going to find it broken down by color and then options (I don't think anyone has ever found a list that will do that), but you will find the number of silver Formula's built in 1999. Late in the 1986 model year, the 85mph speedometer in the Z28 The standard fuel injected 90hp 2.5L 4 cylinder Pontiac The dropped Berlinetta model was replaced with the new 'LT' . released. tapered rather than straight roller bearings and a cone-clutch rather than Note: These production numbers are not exact. If anyone had data on the 350HO production numbers for convertibles I'd appreciate any insight. The LC1 V-6 and LG4 V-8 were optional. 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. On the Z28, `CAMARO' on the front 48,488 A total 555 T/A convertibles were produced for 1991. Production dates in general, or for a particular plant? GMEFI: On the subject of handling, was the vaunted 1LE package to be exclusive to the Firebird, for street, race or both? (High Output) TPI V8. 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. 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). Firebirds optioned with t-tops receive new Lexan plastic tops.