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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. VATS equipped cars also display antitheft system warning Also back from the past, the Formula Firebird was set to take on the competition for an affordable price. Hi, Merry Christmas, Im the lucky owner of 2-65Beaumont Customs, 1 being my 1st car, still have it in my garage untouched, honest #3 car as well as the onr I almost smashed into, and he into me as we stared at each others cars,lol. third brake light and fairings extending a few inches onto the top edge of the doors. the rear bumper. 275 in 1985. The Turbo T/A had made quite a name for itself and the Trans Am was again a legend in its day. HOW DO I POST A NEW TOPIC IN THIS SECTION???? . The 16 inch wheels that had been standard equipment on Carrying over the revisions from 86, the third brakelight was now nicely integrated into the rear spoiler on all Firebirds. Power steering, disc brakes, rear spoilers, and on 1970-81 models either a shaker or Turbo-style hood was standard. There are at least two extremely rare, non white, factory TTA's in existence. Factors such as internal competition within the GM divisions set the direction of the car. The 3rd-Gen Firebird benefited from performance-oriented people within Pontiac and Chevrolet who were working on the cars. Instead, the 1991 Camaros were introduced early during last half of Iron Duke, a 102hp 2.8L V6, and two 5.0L V8's. 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. Customer tastes, global events, gas prices, government regulations, insurance rates and advances in technology all contributed to a new Firebird for a new world. 5 speed manual was introduced and was only manual Starting in 1982 and running four seasons on NBC, Knight Rider told the weekly tale of ex-detective and new-age crime fighter, Michael Knight, and his assigned partner and steed, KITT, a black 1982 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am. The new port fuel injected engine replaces the 305 H.O. wheels. hotter cams have a yellow line at 5000 and red line at 5500. Camaro's were marketed to a different crowd, so I would expect them to be ordered/produced in different numbers for the engine/body combos. These are probably some of the neatest, most interesting Pontiacs around, and we would like to learn a lot more about them. 5,079 still had 10.5 inch rotors with Delco-Moraine single piston calipers. The base 15 inch IROC wheel was restyled to have the appearance Headlight pockets on RS no longer painted black. 2,917 The CHMSL moved to the spoiler (which was slightly increased in The new mill was wielded by a five-speed manual or optional four-speed auto-trans. Notable features/options for 1988 include: *Certainly considered rare, only 624 (AA8) notchbackGTAs were ordered for 1988 and one for 89. Had redesigned instrument panel, yellow lettering on dash, rounded controls, etc. I'd like to see what production dates we have in the registry for 69 models. Flying high from its 1982 release, the Firebird received some upgraded features and increased engine output for 1983. 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). Late in the model year, the Camaro RS was introduced for California and with only V-6 power. An OHC car is less likely to have made the cut 20-30 years ago verses a V8 and especially a 400 series. Clubs are for people too, not just cars. The new tops are extended to the finned aluminum wheels with smooth caps and a functional spoiler. All Z28 hoods were switched from SMC to steel except the LU5 PDF files of the data: 1998-2002 Firebird Breakdown. L.E. 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. 5.0L 305-cid V8 making 190hp/240lb-ft mated to a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission, Aero ground effects package with integrated fog lights, Dual power side rear view mirrors (on first 100 cars built), Articulating front bucket seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel, Delco-GM monaural push-button radio, Rally gauge instrumentation with full-length console, Specific GTA front fascia-mounted and front fender-mounted cloisonn badges, Specific 168-inch gold cross-laced (diamond spoke) aluminum wheels, wrapped in Goodyear Eagle 245/50VR16 performance tires, Power four-wheel disc brakes, limited slip rear axle as a part of WS6 special performance handling package, L98 5.7L 350-cid V8 with Tuned port fuel injection and 3.27:1 gear ratio, making 210hp/315lb-ft mated to a four-speed overdrive automatic-only, RPO AA8 optional notchback liftgate/spoiler package on GTA only*, 140mph speedometer standard on all 5.0/5.7L equipped cars, Serpentine belt drive system, 157-inch High-Tech Turbo or Diamond spoke aluminum wheels, redesigned four-spoke steering wheel and revised interior with additional power features on Base Firebird, New 168-inch High-Tech Turbo cast-aluminum wheels on Formula, New standard features on GTA include-Pass-Key theft-deterrent system, AM/FM radio cassette/graphic equalizer, full appointment of power options, A more powerful version of the Buick Grand Nationals 3.8L Garret T-3 Turbocharged V6-mated to a TH200-R4 automatic transmission, White exterior with *camel-colored interior, specific 20th Anniversary Cloisonn hood/sail panel badges and front fender Turbo Trans Am emblems, WS6 Performance handling package with limited-slip axle and four-wheel disc brakes with 1LE components, 16X8-inch Gold cross-laced aluminum wheels/specific WS6 center caps, Special Indy 500 Pace Car decals owner/dealer installed, Three-point lap/shoulder belts in rear seat, Pass-Key anti-theft standard on all models, Security ignition key standard across the line, FE1 suspension for all V6s with 30mm front/18mm rear anti-roll bars, V-8 models get standard T/A-style F41 suspension, T/A with manual and new dual-cat converter low-back-pressure exhaust 10-additional hp, up to 225, A 5.7L V8 with a 4-bolt main block, forged crank, connecting rods and aluminum cylinder pistons making a 9.8:1 compression, SLP roller cam/modified Corvette aluminum heads, SLP T-Ram intake with a 52mm Throttle body and dual snorkel intake with twin air filters, SLP S/S headers with stock dual catalytic converters, pipes and high flow muffler/dual tips exiting from the drivers side. Camaro. 1981 S.E. Tires Resulting from the need to provide a higher level of acceleration than the GTAs 5.7L V8 could provide to pace the 73rd Indy Race, and the abundance of Buick GN/GNX blocks available, the 89 Turbo T/A was a legend were born. 5.7 TPI motor (B2L) or 5.0 TPI motor (LB9) with 5 speed (MM5) manual. In 1990, the base engine for the IROC was finally the LB9 TPI 30,728 1970-81 models all had 15" wheels as standard equipment. Nineteen-Eighty Nine is one such year in Firebird lore, producing a fierce phoenix for the ages. 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. 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. two-color lower body stripe. 301 Turbo T-top The new unitized welded-steel construction, allowed the suspension engineers to reduce the amount of rubber employed to minimize noise, vibration and harshness. 9 bolt differential is available for first time. Following the Trans Am GTAs success the previous year, Pontiac got even more serious about performance in 1988. 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 P245/50ZR-16 tires. 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. 170hp L03 throttle body injected 5.0L. Engine designations were removed from side valance badging and only appeared on 8,969 WS6 Colors Firebird Numbers Breakdown. lighter in weight and tinted darker, but are more dome shaped and age rapidly. Sport Coupe also got the previous year's were optional on the Z28, and standard on 350 Z28 and Z28 convertible. Total North American sales for the modern Dodge Charger follow . replica. 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. TPI motors got better In 1990, TPI Camaros switched from MAF air metering systems to MAP motor came with a higher lift and longer duration cam, dual snorkel intake 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 Regaining its former glory, the standard T/A received a beefier Rally Tuned suspension with 34mm front/23mm rear stabilizer bars. Base birds were fitted with the FE1 suspension, T/A with F41 Rally Tuned suspension and GTA/Formula with WS6 as standard. GM did not offer a factory convertible TTA. Mid year Pontiac introduces new light weight crosslace wheel available on Trans Am. Z28 convertible came only with P235/55R-16 tires for 1992. 400 Ram Air II 1990 IROC's and RS's are easily identifiable: 1990 was the with functional hood air induction flaps. Below the serial numbers had to be sure to identify the engine size. Replacement blocks installed through a GM facility carried a SR code, or Service Replacement. The code consists of 3 or 4 digits. Early in the year, The "second generation" Firebirds were produced at the Norwood, Ohio, assembly plant (V.I.N. Z28 selected as the Indy 500 pace car. The second generation Firebirds were produced at the Norwood, Ohio, assembly plant (V.I.N. 3.27 (1989) to 3.23 (1990). 1981 S.E. 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. came standard with a new 15x7 cast aluminum 5 spoke wheel accented with either The new motor and EFI, was the writing on the wall for Firebird performance enthusiasts as the good ol days, were slowly but surely returning. I dont think there are many automatics. These runners were equiped 305 producing 145hp. P245/50ZR-16 Goodyear Gatorback tires (QLC), Level 1 IROC-Z with 5.0 TPI engine with 5 speed or 5.7 TPI engine. Here are the estimated production numbers for the first-generation Camaro: 1967: 220,906. There were 589 1992 B4C Camaros built. possibly old Corvette stock being used up on the Z28s since the Corvette's L98 3,444 117,108 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. Tying it all together was a specially programmed chip for the cars computer. One car was a Trans Am Convertible. Standard tires for the Z28 were P235/55R-16 tires; P245/50ZR-16 tires Gone for now, were the large hood-encompassing Screaming Chickens and muscular-styling of the 60s and 70s. Beginning in 1968, most assembly plants resumed the practice of stamping a partial V.I.N. Engine choices remained the same, as did the convertible option-outfitting 1265 base birds and 663 T/As for 1992. ThirdGen Firebird production reached a high-water mark in 1984, with 128,304 units sold- almost half of which were Trans Ams. 68 It won Best Sports GT category in the $11,000 to $14,000 range. The carbed 190hp V8 was virtually identical to the L69 in the Z28 but used a different aircleaner assembly. All Z28's came with The LG4 V-8 was KITTs Ivy-League voice gave the T/A a sophisticated persona. 7,176 These cars were built primarily for testing and were the ones we saw tested by wheels, special blue stripes and blue hood decal, 4 wheel disc brakes, and ttops. built aluminum calipers and more reliable parking brake actuators. 305 or the L69 carburated 305. exterior badging and interior emblem badging came standard with 3.73 rear axle gear. Side valances had scoops in front of each wheel (like Mustang GT). 1987 was the 20th The available on V-8 cars. 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. 103 1983 and 1984 Z28 by its lack of the bowtie emblem by the Z28 emblem on the rear 175 1991 1LE B2L Trim touches included a color-coordinated leather-wrapped three-spoke formula steering wheel, body-color side moldings, while amodified WS6 handling package with power front disc/rear drum brakes improved the overall driving experience substantially over the base Firebird. RS now 29,313 Edition Camaro started as a white Heritage Edition RS Camaro with black 14,866 J65 rear disc brakes, G80 limited slip 4 Test Cars with T-Top & Cloth Interior 305 Like the 1990 Camaro, Firebird also only received a half year production as Pontiac raced to release the 1991. 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. 12/31/1989. Itwas meant to be a complete performance package, highly discouraged for street-use and only for serious road racers. 1967 Pontiac Firebird Production Numbers. The L69 is shown as being available in the 1986 Camaro brochure, but it was put Berlinetta aluminum wheels became an extra cost option and Z28. Mr. I have a 1969 Firebird convert that has the "G" on the tag for having come with a green convertible top. Also check out the store to save some money on your restoration project. All V8's receive factory roller camshafts. Z28 badges appeared on the right rear bumper, and on the side both in the Z28 and IROC-Z. As always the case with Pontiac, end of model runs were signified by great additions, rather than a boring fizzle. bumped up 5 hp due to slightly higher lift/longer duration cam profiles, now came with rear shoulder belts. The new IROC-Z option was available on the Z28 and came with top edge of the hatchback glass. I'm not home right now, b ut for example is said (if I remember correctly) <1% of 69 firebird came with curise control. 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. Shift indicator changes for the Automatic Overdrive 700-R4. Base Firebirds still got the 135hp 2.8L V6 standard, but could opt for the new 170-horse TBI (Throttle Body Injection), 5.0L motor. Coupled with the clustering mentioned before, this would tend to make one overstate how rare the car actually was. Corvette's P255/50ZR16 arrangement. 326 V8 One other difference between a Power steering, disc brakes, rear spoilers, and on 1970-81 models either a shaker or Turbo-style hood was standard. Because of the late-1971 GM worker's strike, production for the 1972 Firebirds was extremely low, and fortunately sales rebounded in 1973. GMEFI: On the subject of handling, was the vaunted 1LE package to be exclusive to the Firebird, for street, race or both? 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. replaced the CHMSL spoiler on the RS. 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. Serious racers could get their paws on the 1LE fittings by ordering their bird with the G92 performance axle package (3.23s/5.7L-automatic or 3.42s with a 5.0L-five-speed), limited slip diff, engine oil cooler and free-flowing exhaust. It was also within 70 lbs. Midyear, the 1LE 11.86 inch front brakes and HD calipers became the HD front brakes. 1981 Pace Car Turbo Total Firebird production for 1989 was 64,404, holding steady from the previous year. I know of 5 original Goldenrod Yellow '69s, one yellow '68. Base Firebird: 18,874 produced: 3,140lbs: Firebird . 1987 RS Camaro came The Block Date Code represents the production date of the engine. After less than impressive sales, 1986 would be the last year for the S/E model, with only 2259 units sold. the standard engine. The T/A now came standard with a cleaner version of the previously optional W62 aero ground effects package. standard heater) added the 1LE performance package. Its dimesions were reduced, wheel base is shorter, and is a lighter car. codes or motor unit numbers. Records also show that 50 1986 350 (5.7) IROC's were built. fuel tank for fuel pickup down to .5 gallon reserve to prevent fuel starvation included the Recaro seats, and black paint with gold highlights. 400 Ram Air The 89 Turbo T/A still stands as one of the fastest, best performing Trans Ams Pontiac ever built. available with LO3 V-8. as on exterior badges)Automatic gearshift plate changes with smaller letters, an orange indicator, and a flat lined slide pattern instead of the all white, larger lettered, smooth and rounded slider of previous years. And I guestimated to compensate for that. plant, the original Camaro Plant. Heritage Edition colors available: polo green car with gold stripes (this Faced with the need for more power as demanded by consumers, GM releases the new 5.7L with tuned port fuel injection. valances, Delco-Bilstein rear gas shocks, special front struts, increased spring White-painted W62 Aero ground effects package with white grille slot inserts and medium blue trim/graphics (including hood bulge and 5.0-liter H.O. These blocks will not have V.I.N. GMEFI:Working at GM through the 70s leading-up to its release what were your impressions of the 3rd-Gen F-body Firebird? In 1983, L69 was only available with a 5 speed manual transmission. 5 spd 305 TPI. 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. 4 speed automatic 700R4 introduced and was the only automatic cam grinds. 932 Production dates in general, or for a particular plant? This special 20th Anniversary Turbo Trans Am (TTA) based on the GTA is only available in white with tan interior and comes equipped with a Buick 3.8L V6 with a turbocharger developed from the Grand National. Backing the big V-8 was the B-O-P version of the Turbo Hydra-Matic 400 three-speed automatic. The Trans Am was the highest performance level for the Firebird. 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. The Trans Am is selected to pace the Indianapolis 500. The Sport Appearance Package side skirt flares were standard on T/A/GTA optional on Base/Formula. (1990). Stands for "Special Edition". 9,874 See chart at end of Considering the age of the model and the ever-louder whispers of the upcoming 4th-gen birds arrival, these numbers were not terrible. Thanks, Greg. Long-lived LG4 carbureted . Although the last car produced in 1992 is listed as car #27, only 25 codes or motor unit numbers. under warranty, but the Lexan tops continue through 1992. required CHMSL (center high mounted stop light) mounted externally on the package consisting of: The 1989 1LE special deflected disc shocks were dropped for the Content of G92 was expanded and purchased as a `performance Also, at some point near the end of the production year, the I can't help you directly, but I did the paint breakdowns for Camaros. 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. This package was the only way to get air conditioning and Accessory switches get new So 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. 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. increased stopping power. I have information all across this site from VIN number and Cowl tag decoding to production numbers and specifications. 301 Turbo drivetrains and Z28 suspensions. 7.5 inch rear end dropped and replaced with a new 7.625 (7 5/8) RS had Z28 style valances that were painted body color 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. Trans Am and Formula get optional 140 mph speedometer. 1989 5.7 IROC and a 1990 5.7 IROC are the pistons. 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. ground effect skirts extending around the entire car. Trans Am received a Of the 1968 Firebirds I have had here, three were Verdoro Green, two Meridian Turquoise. 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). PBR brake calipers and larger brake rotors. 1973 Production Numbers 1973 Base Firebird Production 1973 Esprit Production 301 All V8's receive serpentine belt systems and A/C compressors move to Fortunately they decided to start production of the 350 IROC in 1987. Two optional V8s were available, the 160-horse 305-cid 5.0L V8 or H.O. The only reference I have to option breakout is in the back of a book that lists % of firebirds that came on each year. 103 In models with custom interiors a new horse collar seat design was introduced that would be popular until 1977. 305 T-top Tuned Port Injection' badges rather than `Tuned Port Injection' badges. 1987 was the last year for Camaros produced at the Norwood Ohio 1999 Firebird Numbers Breakdown. G92 option included N10 performance exhaust system (dual Although the 3rd-Gen Firebird was starting its decent, it still had a little after-burner left for its finale. With the model brand new, they were hard to come by, truly rare birds. Trans Am and Formula receive new fiberglass constructed flat wrap-around wing spoilers. standard IROC wheel was the old 15x7 inch aluminum 5 spoke Z28 wheel and this own unique 14x7 finned aluminum wheel with gold accenting and `Berlinetta' transmission. Discontinued because of fuel boiling. Trans Am and GTA get updated 2 piece taillights with "PONTIAC" scripted in orange across the panels. The Berlinetta model was The Firebird line now included the base model, Formula (option), Trans Am and top tier GTA package Trans Am. 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. Charging Forward: Sifting Through the Posuers. The only available V8 engines Berlinetta also came standard with additional body insulation, softer They were compiled from reliable resources, but, even Pontiac, or GM, does not know exactly how many Firebirds were delivered to the public. I have information all across this site from VIN number and Cowl tag decoding to production numbers and specifications. T/A buyers could bump-up the horsepower by 20, with the aid of dual throttle-body Cross-Fire fuel injection (borrowed from the Corvette) featuring a Pontiac staple, fresh-air hood induction but only with the automatic. Some cars received special rubber snubbers on the rear hatch frame designed to make the hatch more stable. H.O. the Corvette L98 5.7 aluminum head motor, fitted with siamesed intake runners, Pontiac markets another pace car replica. body-colored rally wheels. With more aggressive tuning and unique cylinder heads, the Turbo T/A put down 250hp/340lb-ft. After a flogging by Car and Driver, which produced a 4.6-second 0-60 launch and 13.4 1/4-mile time, it was obvious these numbers were underrated. 12 is for Limited Edition. With 11,096 GTAs cruising out of the dealerships in 1987, it was obvious to Pontiac and GM; performance sold cars, and the best was yet to come. Midyear the L69 high output 305 was introduced. The LQ8 2bbl 4 cylinder, the LQ9 TBI 4 cylinder, the LC1 2bbl V-6, the Firebird receives restyled nose with wrap-around strips known as "bumperettes" to 1981 305 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). 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. 301 T-top Out of 1,550 cars produced by PAS, the actual pace cars were randomly selected and sent to Indy for testing and modification. I crunched some numbers on the 69 Pontiac Firebirds equipped with the 350 HO engine. The base Firebird received a new instrument panel, a more rounded-look console using a better quality vinyl material, new hood/sail panel decals, black taillight bezels and black-painted front fascia pads. turbo bulge hood styled loosely off the earlier turbo Trans Am. Although we try to do our very best to be accurate in our description writing we are human and do make mistakes. Plans had originally been made to use the 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? is also cast into the bottom of the differential case. 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. pin mounting rather than the previous years latches. All cars received restyled noses loosely fashioned after "Banshee" show car as Pontiac was developing the new fourth generation platform. The LC1 V-6 and LG4 V-8 were optional. Add to that it's a Champagne color with a green interior and green top, and I suspect it's a one only type of car. Posi-traction rear axles were always standard on Trans Am models. TPI 5 speed went from 3.45 (1989) to 3.42 (1990) and the B2L 350 TPI went from *, **Note: "Y82" Stands for Special Edition with the Hurst T-top roof. VIN 1964 & 1965; VIN 1966 & 1967; VIN 1968 & 1974; Firebird Production Numbers. Sport Coupes came with a `shorty' rear wing rather than a spoiler. first year for the updated interior which included drivers side airbag, 2000 Firebird Numbers Breakdown. Serpentine belt now on Camaro V-8's. option for the Sport Coupe. 3,851 New tail lenses introduced on Firebird. resistent by incorporating a small resistor into the key. LB9 was available with automatic only. tires on the IROC-Z when equipped with the 16 inch wheels. These factors lead to 1990 model-year production ceasing by Dec 1989. Lower body pinstiping on the There is no production breakdown for color options. "Pontiac Firebird 1967-2000". standard equipment on the Sport Coupe.