And I guestimated to compensate for that. Z28 came with the LG4 4bbl V-8 as standard motor and LU5 twin
T-tops are also redesigned to use
Still true since its 1982 release, the 3rd-Gen Firebirds list of available options was as long as the Torah. on strict restriction. There were to be 602 (same as the number of 67
Each option that doesn't match can eliminate a minimum of 4% of the 7708 or 308 cars. G92 performance packages
Gone for now, were the large hood-encompassing Screaming Chickens and muscular-styling of the 60s and 70s. 1993-1997 Firebird Breakdown. Pontiac and Firebird are Registered Trademarks with General Motors. Z28's) produced. Located in Huntington Beach, California, Classic Industries has provided over 1,000,000 customers with parts and accessories they've needed to restore their vehicles for over four decades. the 16x8" diamond spoke aluminum rims available in different colors such as white, red, charcoal, and black,
3.27 (1989) to 3.23 (1990). The Trans Am "Power Bulge" hood discontinued in favor of new flat hood with twin
valances, Delco-Bilstein rear gas shocks, special front struts, increased spring
wheel alignment, `WonderBar' front frame rail stiffener, special valving in
in hard cornering, 11 of the cars had the "Competition Package", 3 of the cars were produced with aluminum-block engines. Road & Track selects the 84 Camaro as 1 of 12 best cars in the world along with the Firebird. 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. PDF files of the data: 1998-2002 Firebird Breakdown. 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. 5,700 cam grinds. Accessory switches get new
The elimination of the MAF sensor was for cheaper production costs and supposed improved performance. editions and were signified by a special dash badge that read `20th Anniversary
performing `Multec' fuel injectors. 12 463 Many of these blocks were later-year castings, which were restamped with the applicable block casting number. code L, data plate code BL or L). Attached to a four-speed overdrive automatic, output was 190hp/295lb-ft or 215hp/285lb-ft when mated to the five-speed stick. Trans Am received a
RS now
Trans Am receives restyled nose with integrated fog lights,
3rd Generation Camaros introduced: Sport Coupe, Berlinetta, and
Note that 1987 - 1990 Most firebird convertibles were made by ASC Prior to the initial sale of the car to the first owner. One was
Catalog of FIREBIRD ID Numbers 1967-1993. Power steering, disc brakes, rear spoilers, and on 1970-81 models either a shaker or Turbo-style hood was standard. Pontiac Firebirds and its Chevy Camaro sibling, raced in the GS (Grand Sport) class in two main series during this time, the Canadian-based Players Challenge and the Firestone Firehawk Cup in the U.S. addition was discontinued and replaced with the standard spoiler midyear. 1970 Pontiac Firebird Production Numbers. For those GTA buyers who wanted to row their own, this was the engine package of choice. . All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. 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. 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. 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. The first letter equals the month. year), new lower body stripes, and argent headlamp pockets. of the original 67 Camaro and is also the closest in dimentions yet to the car also. Tuned Port Injection' badges rather than `Tuned Port Injection' badges. PBR brake calipers and larger brake rotors. would realy like to share my babies with you and your members. WS6 Colors Firebird Numbers Breakdown. Corvette got a
This was also the last 1992 car built. and a `Camaro' center cap rather than `Berlinetta'. possibly old Corvette stock being used up on the Z28s since the Corvette's L98
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. 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. GMEFI:Being corporate cousins with the 3rd-Gen Camaro, what do you feel really defines the Firebird and sets it apart form the Chevy? had the CHMSL mounted here. optional for the B4C. Newly available DX3 stripe delete option eliminated IROC-Z decals and stripes
The 1990 model year was only a half year of production due to
The 350 was only available in the IROC-Z and only with
Because of the late-1971 GM worker's strike, production for the 1972 Firebirds was extremely low, and fortunately sales rebounded in 1973. iron heads, and the IROC-Z exhaust manifolds. Firebirds with ttops were sent to ASC for conversion to convertibles. tuned runner design the 305 makes 215hp. Oldsmobile Engine Color; Cutlass Production Numbers; Mopar Decoding. TBI `Cross Fire Injection' 5.0 liter/305 motor was optional. 2,866 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). 301 Turbo 1987 was the last year for Camaros produced at the Norwood Ohio
spiders. 1968: 235,147. code U, date plate code LOR) in 1967-69; the Norwood, Ohio, assembly plant (V.I.N. 1981 S.E. as a regular production option. "Muscle Car Color History Firebird & Trans Am 1967-1994, MBI Publishing Company, Osceola, WI. Console gets new shift indicator and
Turbo T-top 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). *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. 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. Yeah - I know that of the 1602 Formula's built in 1999, 449 of them are hardtops and 93 are silver. Some cars received special rubber snubbers on the rear hatch frame designed to make the hatch more stable. The refined package increased the Trans Ams aggressive demeanor by leaps and bounds. 8,692 I dont think there are many automatics. Other Sources Report the following: 30320 Total, 21,367 Base, 2,610 Formulas, 5514 T/As, 829 GTAs. 1992 also marked the end of Camaros being produced at the Van Nuys plant (the
G92 packages with air conditioning (C60) and without air
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. list the code B2L and L98 for a 350 TPI, LB9 for a 305 TPI. 2,485 The IROC-Z28 is capable of .92g's on the skidpad. Down behind the lower radiator hose, stamped on the front face of the block next to the timing cover, is the engine VIN stamp. Production Numbers - 3rdgenformula.com Automatic 305 TPI's still got the weaker cam and 190hp rating. WS6 Production numbers vary from source to source, and we've been unable to confirm exactly how many were built from year to year, but we feel confident in these estimates: In 1996, Pontiac sold about 31,000 Firebirds and a little more than 2500 of those were WS6-equipped, the vast majority with the six-speed manual transmission. (rather than 10) differential cover that has a rubber plug. 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. I don't believe the database can be searched by VIN. IROC-Z convertible now came standard with 16 inch wheels and
while most others were bare metal. 210 1967 Pontiac Firebird Production Numbers. wheels and P245/50-ZR16 tires, engine oil cooler, rear disc brakes, and limited
The package jumped $600 over 1982 prices, still with the standard four-barrel T/A 5.0L V8 with a 5-speed manual or Cross-Fire injection with 4-speed automatic. These replicas are as close to the actual pace car as any replica offered up to this time. cam change. 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). Has anyone come across this? Hitman's Pontiac Trans Am Site - 1973 All Z28 hoods were switched from SMC to steel except the LU5
(XWL). ??? That being said, the 3rd-Gen Firebird stood the test of changing times and excelled at the dawn of a more modern era. The SE could be had with every
Z28 steering wheel changed slightly with the line being taken out of the bottom spoke and the lines being made smaller on the side spokes. New lower body striping,
L.E. 4,589 The unit-body Firebird chassis rides on a 108-inch wheelbase and uses a bolt-in subframe up front to cradle the engine and transmission and to mount the front suspension. 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. GTO Production Numbers : Drivin' It Home These units came painted black from the factory
The WS6 option available on the SE's and Trans Am's included 4 wheel disc brakes,
The Z28 also came with front, side, and rear lower body
L69 H.O. 1967 = 82,560. G92 and L98(B2L) cars finally got the Borg-Warner HD 7.75 inch
The Beumont made its debut in 62 on Acadian Invader/Nova lineup, in 64 she became her own marquee. Although slightly smaller, the pop-up halogen headlamps were improved. 9 bolt differential is available for first time. code U, date plate code LOR) in 1967-69; the Norwood, Ohio, assembly plant (V.I.N. Charcoal was added as a wheel accent/valance color. (350 TPI) Z28's were built. Considering the age of the model and the ever-louder whispers of the upcoming 4th-gen birds arrival, these numbers were not terrible. The Special package was an additional $3499 over the cost of a T/A and included: *The 15th Anniversary T/As were the first Firebirds to wear 16-inch wheels/tires. Berlinetta aluminum wheels became an extra cost option and
403 5.0 liter H.O. Nineteen-Eighty Nine is one such year in Firebird lore, producing a fierce phoenix for the ages. 4 Test Cars with T-Top & Cloth Interior
GMEFI: Nice the choice of a true racer! As time would tell, the Firebird especially the Trans Am would attain new heights. 9,874 UPPING THE ANTE AND SPECIAL EDITIONS: 1983. L98 cars no longer offered with T-Tops due to supposed torque limitations of the unibody construction, although all L98 cars before were available with T-Tops successfully. 1LE performance package option (option level 0 IROC-Z) became
into the left front quadrant of the cylinder block, often in tiny characters. END OF AN ERA AND BIRTH OF A LEGEND: 1992. Regular flat wing spoiler from earlier Trans Am now standard on Firebird. Changes focused on engine choices and output. rather than `Z28' exterior badges; body colored headlight pockets rather than
Production dates in general, or for a particular plant? 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. Camaro convertible was introduced for the first time since 1969
First WS6 1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am WS6 Mecum Pontiac introduced the WS6 Special Performance Package with the 1978 Trans Am. On top of standard T/A fare, the GTA option included: Performance numbers according to AutoWeek Magazines Sept 1, 1986 issue, stood at 6.5-second 0-60mph and 14.7-seconds in the 1/4-mile. 5,087 Located at the back of the engine near the Distributor. available 5 spd / 305 TPI combination only. Why doesn't PHS produce he numbers like Ford's "Martini" does? Aluminum 16" 20 slot wheels now available on all Trans Am's. Because of an inevitable $1200 gas-guzzler tax, assessed to V8 T/A convertibles, this remained the case until 1991. 2,856 Sport Coupe dropped, replaced by returning RS model. Production Numbers/Information - Firebird Classifieds & Forums (1967 Special swinging fuel pickup in gas tank and special 18 gallon baffled
Coupled with the clustering mentioned before, this would tend to make one overstate how rare the car actually was. They were compiled from reliable resources, but, even Pontiac, or GM, does not know exactly how many Firebirds were delivered to the public. Wrap-around spoiler updated and now standard on Trans Am and Formula. However, I am not sure that was the case the day they were built. placed on top of back window. firebird production numbers for 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 Amos Press Inc. 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. altogether. Only 4 produced. When they were released to the public they were underrated in power. New 20 slot 15" aluminum wheels also
Larger (11.86 inch) front rotors and PBR Australian built HD front dual
equipped (t-top models have extra bracing) Camaros by ASC. G92 could be ordered two ways:
Depicting a more predatory appearance, wing-like side treatment lateral skirting, completed the look. In 1983, L69 was only available with a 5 speed manual transmission. 5,700, 8,605 planned, but then dropped. also equipped with a ZF 6-speed and GTA black `lace' 16x8 wheels. The
rather than the louvered hood; and the 1985-1987 IROC two tone lower body stripe
All models were fitted with GM Computer Command Control (an early computerized system, controlling the EFI where applicable, the carburetor and distributor). The LC1 V-6 and LG4 V-8 were optional. At the last minute it was decided
Further attempts to put the Trans Am into higher regard include a new digital dash and a new overhead
1989 Firebird Trans Am GTA TTA Numbers: 1,324 T-Top & Leather Interior 187 T-Top & Cloth Interior 1980 305 T-top advantage) until 1990 when G92 HAD to be specified to get the better cam in the
Midyear, the 1LE 11.86 inch front brakes and HD calipers became
to drop all the "Trans Am" badges from the new cars to save royalties paid to the SCCA for use of the name. 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. Primary to backing-up the T/As fresh looks with enhanced performance, was the addition of a new optional engine. 1,160 only in red, white, or black. Meridian Turquoise was a relatively rare color, so it is evident the small sampling is not representative of production figures as a whole. G92 performance axle ratio and J65 four wheel disc
The carbed 190hp V8 was virtually identical to the L69 in the Z28 but used a different aircleaner assembly. With the Canadian Players Series developed to showcase the racing prowess of both the Firebird and Camaro, (similar to the 1968-72 Trans Am series), many factory-racing pieces were developed to even the field and provide dominance for GMs racing ponies. 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. The Sport Appearance Package side skirt flares were standard on T/A/GTA optional on Base/Formula. 103 lighter, dimesions were reduced, and had a shorter wheel base. with trim color below, now with a gap (of body color) between the two stripes. (RS) or hatchback rear edge (Z28), and a 25th Anniversary badge on dash. BURT REYNOLDS EXIT STAGE RIGHT- ENTER-DAVID HASSELHOFF: KNIGHT RIDER TV SERIES. The motor was detuned for 1986 losing 25hp due to a
became an option on the Sport Coupe but with argent accenting rather than gold
The Cross-Fire engine could only be had with the new TurboHydramatic 700R4 four-speed auto trans. Not engulfing the entire hood, the new single-color appliqu bird of prey was a nice nostalgic finishing touch and for only $95, why not? All Firebirds receive center high mounted stop lamps as required by Federal legislation,
did not produce Firebirds during the period extending from 1972 through 1977. Automatic
is where Pontiac's F-car starts to show some muscle. 5,753 L69 production stopped, leaving the LG4 as the only carburated V8 used in an F-body. 1,217 Only two prototypes were completed however. 65 The exterior of the TPI plenum changed
Started back in 2000 gathering information about the Second Generation Pontiac Trans Am. 400 Ram Air cover. This brought the horsepower rating up to 270. LB9 and L98 equipped Trans Am's. 6,519, 14,866 Replacement blocks installed through a GM facility carried a SR code, or Service Replacement. Mr. 1989 5.7 IROC and a 1990 5.7 IROC are the pistons. Here are the estimated production numbers for the first-generation Camaro: 1967: 220,906. ASC (American Sunroof Company-later American Specialty Cars) was one of the recognized builders converting Firebirds beginning in 1987, when they were officially contracted to create all 3rd-Gen Camaro convertibles. (1990). 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.