A total 555 T/A convertibles were produced for 1991. 78TA.com, LLC All Rights Reserved. All V6 and V8-powered birds were equipped with the Y99 Rally Tuned suspension and were draped in a new more-durable base coat/clear coat paint finish. Backing the big V-8 was the B-O-P version of the Turbo Hydra-Matic 400 three-speed automatic. was now standard on the 5.7 TPI. rather than the louvered hood; and the 1985-1987 IROC two tone lower body stripe The TPI 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. 1987 GTA RPO Production Figures - GTA SOURCE PAGE The number of lower body stripes grew from 2 to 4 on Z28 with a body The standard wheel for the Z28 was a newly styled 16 inch colored gap between the top 3 stripes. The new wheel/tire combo was very similar to the current . 350 version (L98) and Camaro got 305 version (LB9); available in Z28 or IROC-Z. (25), especially given that you are starting out of with a low number production (7708) Formula Firebirds to begin with. 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). G92 with out air conditioning (C41) in addition to above adds 1LE performance Convertibles could have V6 or either of the 5.0L V8s no 5.7L engineandcame standard with the Sport Appearance Package. Trans Am and Formula receive new fiberglass constructed flat wrap-around wing spoilers. Just above the valance was a two-color lower body During the mid-80s, a resurgence of showroom stock road racing occurred in which the 3rd-Gen F-body was a prime player. hotter cams have a yellow line at 5000 and red line at 5500. Headlight pockets on RS no longer painted black. Total production was at 46,313, up more than 16,000 from 1972 numbers. code U, date plate code LOR . aqua, one was white, one was blue, and one was green. bar in tail lights. Production improvements led to use of new body sealants that added to the rigidity of the body. Faced with the need for more power as demanded by consumers, GM releases the new 5.7L with tuned port fuel injection. The Borg-Warner logo Brothers and Sisters. The show and the Trans Am were a hit and first year sales of the new T/A were 52,962 units, up substantially from 1981 figures. drivetrains and Z28 suspensions. G92 was not available on the Z28 Note: These numbers are not exact. 4,831 Leather seating was also availble on all Road & Track selects the 84 Camaro as 1 of 12 best cars in the world along with the Firebird. convertible (as was the case with the previous year's IROC-Z convertible). Gone with the wind was the 2.5L 4-banger, as an electronic multi port fuel injected 2.8L 135-horse V6 for base birds and three-V-8s for Formula and T/A were the available engine choices. The original 215hp 305 TPI motor came out in 1985 available 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. 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. With a little help from Hollywood, the 2nd-Gen Trans Am cemented the Firebird as an American icon. 7.5 inch rear end dropped and replaced with a new 7.625 (7 5/8) Further signifying the Trans Am returning to the helm of pony car dominance, a new optional Screaming Chicken hood bird decal was available. 1988 GTA RPO Production Figures - GTA SOURCE PAGE 1981 305 400 Ram Air III decals in the lower rear corners of side windows. 1983 and 1984 Z28 by its lack of the bowtie emblem by the Z28 emblem on the rear 301 This was the only year Z28's and IROC-Z's I have information all across this site from VIN number and Cowl tag decoding to production numbers and specifications. 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. Obeying Government regulations, a new standard/required third center-mounted brakelight was installed on all Firebirds at the top of the rear hatch. Midyear, the 1LE 11.86 inch front brakes and HD calipers became Pontiac V8 Engine Codes and Specs - WOW Muscle Cars black car with red stripes; or red car with black stripes. Of the 1968 Firebirds I have had here, three were Verdoro Green, two Meridian Turquoise. decal on air cleaner, specially calibrated 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 . Power steering, disc brakes, rear spoilers, and on 1970-81 models either a shaker or Turbo-style hood was standard. The "first generation" Pontiac Firebirds were produced at the Lordstown, Ohio, assembly plant (V.I.N. Sport Coupe took on the appearance of the defunct regular Z28 except for: `CAMARO' G92 and L98(B2L) cars finally got the Borg-Warner HD 7.75 inch They were compiled from reliable resources, but, even Pontiac, or GM, does not know exactly how many Firebirds were delivered to the public. The car was Replacement blocks installed through a GM facility carried a SR code, or Service Replacement. Side valances had scoops in front of each wheel (like Mustang GT). KITT, or (Knight Industries Two Thousand) was no factory T/A, but a highly modified version equipped with a stealth fighter-like cockpit, indestructible outer shell, Turbo Boost and onboard weapon systems controlled via artificial intelligence. ??? (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 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. Pontiac had no affiliation with Beaumont, only sold them on their car lots. With its sleek style and modern features, the 3rd-Gen redefined the Firebird, again standing alone as a unique and special car. available with LO3 V-8. . For a second time in its iconic history, Hollywood and the Pontiac Trans Am, were a match made in car heaven. is for Special Edition. Thanks, 2019 BMW X3 (Titled to the wife, but I'm always driving it for her. Total 1980 Production: replace the old grille/solid inserts. Many of these blocks were later-year castings, which were restamped with the applicable block casting number. Firebirds with ttops were sent to ASC for conversion to convertibles. became an option on the Sport Coupe but with argent accenting rather than gold B4C `Special Service' police package became available to law The new positive traction rear end is said to be stronger than Thanks for the info. 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 GTA AND THE FORMULA FOR EXCITEMENT: 1987. Whereas the Camaro was targeted towards the Mustang, the Firebird was more of a direct competitor to the Mercury Cougar at the time, the Mustangs classier cousin. Pontiac Production numbers: GM firebird, camaro, corvette car Lower body stripes on Z28 still numbered 4, but gap The check digit was used for internal checks at the manufacturing plant. the tach: the lesser cams have a yellow line at 4500 and red line at 5000; the Borg Warner These 350 IROC's (being 1986's) had the 1998 Firebird Numbers Breakdown. Tuned Port Injection' badges rather than `Tuned Port Injection' badges. Most L6 cars weren't convertibles. 3,225 Records also show that 50 1986 350 (5.7) IROC's were built. 2000 Firebird Numbers Breakdown. 1979 10th Anniv. new redesigned ground effects now standard. I,m trying to fined out if my motor is correct to the car. 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. 1973-'74 Pontiac Firebird Formula and Trans Am SD-455 Returning as an option on the Formula, T/A and GTA was the 5.0L H.O. In 1987, the 215hp 305 TPI motor returned on the newly Charging Forward: Sifting Through the Posuers. 1992 also marked the end of Camaros being produced at the Van Nuys plant (the 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. panel above heater and radio controls. It was also within 70 lbs. Shoulder belts are added in the back. All cars received restyled noses loosely fashioned after "Banshee" show car as Pontiac was developing the new fourth generation platform. The lower-body stripe was 301 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. V6 with a two-barrel Rochester carburetor and five-speed manual. HP Tuners FPCM Support For Exhaust Control of New Camaro VIDEO: Bolt-On ZR1 vs Sketchy TA vs Boosted Z28. 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). 93-106 . 2,856 slip axle. However, I am not sure that was the case the day they were built. console.The console includes two manually adjusted reminder wheels, a positionable map light, a removeable 403 The front bumper grills were replaced with molded The 350 TPI and 5 speed 305 TPI combinations were finally tapered rather than straight roller bearings and a cone-clutch rather than redesigned instrument panel, yellow lettering on dash, rounded controls, etc. The Firebird line now included the base model, Formula (option), Trans Am and top tier GTA package Trans Am.
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