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. Berlinetta also came standard with additional body insulation, softer
(although interior dash badge still read `Z28 IROC-Z', rather than just `IROC-Z'
275 in 1985. There are at least two extremely rare, non white, factory TTA's in existence. TBI `Cross Fire Injection' 5.0 liter/305 motor was optional. was adopted for all Camaros. VIDEO: Porting the Blower on 6th-Gen Camaro ZL1 with Florida VIDEO: AmericanTruck 2019-2021 Silverado Grille Overlay. available. Pages highlighting differences in decals, rims, interiors and more. (High Output) TPI V8. Paint defects and non-existent advertising, caused cancellation after that. and IROC-Z were replaced with a new 145 mph unit. The T/A now came standard with a cleaner version of the previously optional W62 aero ground effects package. I crunched some numbers on the 69 Pontiac Firebirds equipped with the 350 HO engine. Total Firebird production for 1986 was 110,463 cars. Pontiac markets another pace car replica. exterior badging and interior emblem badging came standard with 3.73 rear axle gear. These replicas are as close to the actual pace car as any replica offered up to this time. 5,683 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. If you do not yet have a Pontiac, or just enjoy sharing information and learning about them.welcome! 1990 IROC's are the only IROC's with the new interior. Still true since its 1982 release, the 3rd-Gen Firebirds list of available options was as long as the Torah. Even with rumors of a new 4th-Gen Firebird stirring the pony car pot, 1991 offered a fresh face and topless fun for Pontiacs near decade-old 3rd-Gen F-Body. New clear coat/base coat paint was adopted this
I know of 5 original Goldenrod Yellow '69s, one yellow '68. Corvette's P255/50ZR16 arrangement. console.The console includes two manually adjusted reminder wheels, a positionable map light, a removeable
400 Ram Air IV now came with rear shoulder belts. 30,728 aqua, one was white, one was blue, and one was green. used to disinguish a 350 TPI from a 305 TPI (other than the badges, which are
the IROC were restyled and now became an extra cost option for the IROC. 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. 301 T-top 403 All Formulas came standard with the 155hp four-barrel 5.0L 305-cid V8 mated to a five-speed manual transmission,bulged hood with body-colored aero wing spoiler, lower accent color striping, Formula graphics and decals and168-inch High-Tech aluminum wheels, wrapped in Goodyear Eagle 245/50VR16 performance tires. The prototype Collector's
sway bars, a high ratio 12.7:1 steering box, and limited slip rear differential. Chevrolet not renewing the IROC contract, no IROC-Z's were produced after
GMEFI: Nice the choice of a true racer! P245/50ZR-16 tires replaced the P245/50VR-16
The 3rd-Gen Trans Am was the picture of sleek simplicity, yet it was obvious, the past had not been forgotten. 500 door decals, special blue cloth/silver vinyl interior, and red pinstripes on
spoiler for the Z28 and the newly introduced IROC-Z28. During the mid-80s, a resurgence of showroom stock road racing occurred in which the 3rd-Gen F-body was a prime player. were only available with B2L or LB9/5 speed. Shoulder belts are added in the back. special service package. Note: These numbers are not exact. 2,866 I'm not home right now, b ut for example is said (if I remember correctly) <1% of 69 firebird came with curise control. 1st time a 4 cylinder was available in a Camaro. cars. 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. RS available in California, Texas, and Florida and with V-6 power only. transmissions were required on all 1985/1986 TPI powered cars. 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. 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. 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. Lucky you! Although multiple companies were doing 3rd-Gen F-body convertible conversions since their release in 1982, they were considered coach-convertibles and not directly offered by Pontiac. decals and body perimeter pinstripes), White 16-inch aluminum high-tech wheels, with medium blue rim stripe-wrapped in 245/50VR16 Goodyear Eagle GT rubber (from the new C4 Corvette)*, Recaro leather trimmed seats with large/small Trans Am lettering on gray suede inserts, Leather covered steering wheel, shift knob, glovebox pouch and handbrake, Special blue 15th Anniversary interior/exterior shield badges, WS6 special handling package, with 34mm front/25mm rear antisway bars, tuned shock absorbers, tighter steering and a 3.73:1 rear axle gear ratio, L69 H.O. HOW DO I POST A NEW TOPIC IN THIS SECTION???? 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. Changes focused on engine choices and output. 305 chronology for more cam info. S/Es added full width black taillights, body-color side moldings, lower accent paint (with striping), front/rear stabilizer bar and 14-inch turbo cast aluminum wheels with body-color flush covers. P245/50ZR-16 Goodyear Gatorback tires (QLC), Level 1 IROC-Z with 5.0 TPI engine with 5 speed or 5.7 TPI engine. 1981 301 Turbo 1979 403 T-top Trans Am GTA gets new
1980 301 T-top The NACA style hood ducts were
top edge of the hatchback glass. a unique white and charcoal paint scheme. I'v only seen one Linden Green, though. LB9 and L98 platforms updated with new speed density fuel injection. 5.7 TPI motor (B2L) or 5.0 TPI motor (LB9) with 5 speed (MM5) manual. 1981 Pace Car Turbo production Firebird to date. GM replaces many sets with glass
GMEFI:Having a long and illustrious history with Chevrolet and Corvette engineering, what Corvette influences were bestowed upon the 3rd-Gen Firebirds? The carbed 190hp V8 was virtually identical to the L69 in the Z28 but used a different aircleaner assembly. Late in the 1986 model year, the 85mph speedometer in the Z28
There are no members with birthdays on this day. Five engines were available with the
JH: I would choose an 89 Formula 1LE with the 5.0L TPI motor, 5-speed, 3.45 gears and no power options in silver. Earliest and latest. TPI (LB9). traditional smooth-appearance Camaro TPI runners were replaced with rough,
Down behind the lower radiator hose, stamped on the front face of the block next to the timing cover, is the engine VIN stamp. 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. Van Nuys, on the other hand, used the "correct" style designation on the data plate (22887) and consequently did not imprint WS4. 326 V8 under warranty, but the Lexan tops continue through 1992. With its sleek style and modern features, the 3rd-Gen redefined the Firebird, again standing alone as a unique and special car. Commemorative Edition'. After less than impressive sales, 1986 would be the last year for the S/E model, with only 2259 units sold. Backing the big V-8 was the B-O-P version of the Turbo Hydra-Matic 400 three-speed automatic. GTA AND THE FORMULA FOR EXCITEMENT: 1987. The car was
grille, black headlamp pockets, a 25th Anniversary badge on rear spoiler
93-106 . (RS) or hatchback rear edge (Z28), and a 25th Anniversary badge on dash. All Firebirds switch to a T-handle automatic gearshift knob. Secret showroom stock racing 1LE option (option level 0 IROC-Z)
So that leaves 350 and 350HO as the volume convertibles. Some came with special 16x8 light alloy mesh wheels. So
BURT REYNOLDS EXIT STAGE RIGHT- ENTER-DAVID HASSELHOFF: KNIGHT RIDER TV SERIES. 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). plastic panels, with the "Trans Am" script on the right panel. An easy way to identify the type of cam on an LB9 car is to look at
new redesigned ground effects now standard. The base "Firebird" came with a 3.8 liter OHC 6 cylinder with 165 hp, and it retailed for $2,666 for the coupe and $2,903. Formula, T/A and GTA received redesigned taillights and a sharper-looking, notched decklid spoiler with integrated third brake light. 9 bolt differential is available for first time. 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. list the code B2L and L98 for a 350 TPI, LB9 for a 305 TPI. For a second time in its iconic history, Hollywood and the Pontiac Trans Am, were a match made in car heaven. Early in the year,
The number of choices and ability to personalize your Firebird created many rare combinations of early 3rd-Gen cars. Long story short, Chuck Koch, co-owner of Vista Group, spoke to Pontiac about getting some of the least damaged cars for the show. Reportedly, three convertibles were produced by ASC (American Sunroof Company) and PAS. Center high mounted stop lamps move to inside top edge of hatch. 1987 model year). Instead of the Camaro's dual snorkle aircleaner, the L69 Trans Am received yet another functional cold air
To save money, they opted for the OHC. 1LE performance package option (option level 0 IROC-Z) became
Thanks. Trans Am now available with the same ground effects as were used on the previous years pace car
2,084 The Firebird convertible was available with the LHO 3.1L V6, the L03 5.0 V8, and the LB9 5.0 V8. resistent by incorporating a small resistor into the key. Of the 1968 Firebirds I have had here, three were Verdoro Green, two Meridian Turquoise. Overall Firebird production dropped more than 40-thousand units to 74,897 sold in 1983. of the original 67 Camaro and is also the closest in dimentions yet to the car also. 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. The Borg-Warner logo
In following the rules of showroom stock racing as put down by the sanctioning bodies; the SCCA (Sports Car Club of America) and IMSA (International Motor Sports Association), GM new it had to make the race-ready goodies available on the production cars; thus in 1988, the 1LE package was born and offered on 3rd-Gen F-bodies. lighter, dimesions were reduced, and had a shorter wheel base. Optional on the GTA was a new "notchback" hatch. Sport Coupe took on the appearance of the defunct regular Z28 except for: `CAMARO'
Base information: Scala, George W. 2000. 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. 305 T-top The WS6 option available on the SE's and Trans Am's included 4 wheel disc brakes,
The regular Z28 name returns since GM was now unable to make IROC-Z's. 1980 Indy Pace Car Turbo Out of 1,550 cars produced by PAS, the actual pace cars were randomly selected and sent to Indy for testing and modification. 1981 301 Turbo T-top New options included, a rally tuned suspension and W51 exterior enhancement package, with rear deck lid spoiler, sport mirrors and black door handles. Firebird interior again meets a redesign, this time the
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. OHC-6 Only 1,007
steering for increased steering effort, larger rear stabilizer bar with stiffer
Initially Heritage package only available as a white car with red stripes;
1980 305 T-top Newly available DX3 stripe delete option eliminated IROC-Z decals and stripes
Regular Production Options (RPO) Description RPO Code Price. Also new for 91, was the SLP (Street Legal Performance) hop-up kit for 5.0L and 5.7L V8-equipped Firebirds. The Trans Am is selected to pace the Indianapolis 500. All 1987 350 TPI (B2L) IROC-Z's required J65
They were compiled from reliable resources, but even Chevrolet, or GM, does not know exactly how many Camaros were delivered to the public. being used for the G92 option, optional axle ratios changed slightly: LB9 305
Large hood Firebird emblem disappears forever. In 1988 only, this wheel rather
Production Numbers. in addition to the GTA's gold. 15 The Trans Am debuted in 1969 and had several special features that were standard. 1970-81 models all had 15" wheels as standard equipment. Since only 2670 350 HO automatic blocks were produced, the number of convertibles had to be much lower than the hardtops. New improvements evolve the interior by adding new Recaro styled seats, a new dash with
170hp LG4 carbed 5.0L dropped in favor of new
different leather boot. UPPING THE ANTE AND SPECIAL EDITIONS: 1983. also equipped with a ZF 6-speed and GTA black `lace' 16x8 wheels. Base Firebird: 18,874 produced: 3,140lbs: Firebird . Besides making the base bird a bit more affordable (probably to move inventory) and the addition of structural enhancements and asbestos-free brake pads across the line, most of everything carried-over from 91. 180 One car was a Trans Am Convertible. And I guestimated to compensate for that. If anyoen has any better numbers than this and can prove it, I would be happy to take a look.***. 301 T-top Instead, the 1991 Camaros were introduced early during last half of
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. LT option dropped. 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. The eighth digit of the VIN is and `8' for 350 TPI's and an `F' for 305
caps were standard; wheel covers were optional as were 14x7 steel 5 spoke
The new-look front air dam was better integrated to the body and included fog lights at either corner. the standard engine. 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. option the Trans Am could have but didn't use the bulged hood. Brothers and Sisters. Coupe and was the only year for this particular appearance. should list the motor as a 5.7 liter rather than a 5.0 liter. Fortunately they decided to start production of the 350 IROC in 1987. 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. Aluminum 16" 20 slot wheels now available on all Trans Am's. Still, in both 1967 and 1968, the Firebird 400 (including the Ram Air variants) outclassed the six-cylinder Firebird, with 37,937 versus 36,158 sold. replica. the Dana 44. Click the button below for a free full-color restoration parts catalog. cars went to this unit in 1986). 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. Tires
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. 1980 305 Wrap-around spoiler updated and now standard on Trans Am and Formula. 932 The Berlinetta model was
differential, and KC4 engine oil cooler were still required on all 5.7 and G92
1992 provided few changes for the Firebird. Firebird V.I.N.s through model year 1972 continued to use the applicable body style number, followed by the model year, the . Content of G92 was expanded and purchased as a `performance
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Berlinetta was revised by an additional stripe. suspension and full instrumentation. Go to: . Note: These numbers are not exact. 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. 117,108 iron heads, and the IROC-Z exhaust manifolds. 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. Convertible Dana 44 rear axle with 3.54 to 3.70 gear ratio (customer preference), Special race-tuned shocks, struts and springs, Special fuel tank with increased baffling (reducing fuel starvation in high-G cornering, 89-on, dual cat converter exhaust system-adding 10hp, Upgraded 4-wheel power disc brakes with- front/rear aluminum PBR calipers with 12-inch front and 11.4-inch rear rotors. 1981 S.E. on LT and Sport Coupe). intake designed to utilize the bulged hood. T-tops are also redesigned to use
Mopar Engine Colors; Mopar Fender Tag Decoding . The LT option incorporated most of the Berlinetta's
Cars were equipped with range of engines of 3791 - 7471 cc (231.4 - 455.9 cui) displacement, delivering 74.5 - 257 kW (101 - 350 PS, 100 - 345 hp) of power. Replacement blocks installed through a GM facility carried a SR code, or Service Replacement. Added to the list of engines, was the H.O 2.8L V6, making 130hp, now mated to a Borg Warner five-speed manual transmission and standard fare on the Firebird S/E. The new port fuel injected engine replaces the 305 H.O. to be specified to get the 3.27. L69 H.O. Because of an inevitable $1200 gas-guzzler tax, assessed to V8 T/A convertibles, this remained the case until 1991. 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. 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. Here are 25 Firebird facts every enthusiast should know. H.O. All 1987 350 TPI
did not produce Firebirds during the period extending from 1972 through 1977. A TURBOCHARGED TWENTIETH ANNIVERSARY: 1989. code L, data plate code BL or L). Z28 got a large Ferrari F40 style rear wing. guests, and 6 5,753 1981 S.E. 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. 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. This Corvette derived motor pumped-out 225hp/330lb-ft- mated only to a four-speed automatic. or the L98 350 TPI. whoaanother with parchmentcool haven't seen many like mine, only one other yellow,parcment 207 and a white top. Berlinetta aluminum wheels became an extra cost option and
WS6 Colors Firebird Numbers Breakdown. 1973 Production Numbers 1973 Base Firebird Production 1973 Esprit Production Customer tastes, global events, gas prices, government regulations, insurance rates and advances in technology all contributed to a new Firebird for a new world. By blind luck, however, a cargo train carrying new Trans Ams derailed between California and Arizona. Firehawks were produced. The S/E received these refinements and new 147-inch diamond spoke aluminum wheels in light chestnut or charcoal finish. Itwas meant to be a complete performance package, highly discouraged for street-use and only for serious road racers. A Special 25th Anniversary `Collector's Edition' Camaro was
Corvette got a
9,874 G92 (performance axle ratio) only available on IROC-Z for 1985. 1st time a 4 cylinder was available in a Firebird. 1989 5.7 IROC and a 1990 5.7 IROC are the pistons. Early promotional cars were marked "T/A" as an alternative, however the production cars came marked as
as the hot ticket. 4 of the cars were painted colors other than the mandatory Red. 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? The new styling brought higher sales, up from 1990's sales. The base 15 inch IROC wheel was restyled to have the appearance
I would welcome anyone who could suppy us with a production source of Canadian Pontiacs. Power was provided by four available engines, with the base car getting the only leftover Pontiac mill, a 2.5L throttle-body fuel injected 4-cylinder, good for and thats a generous term 90hp. GMEFI: On the subject of handling, was the vaunted 1LE package to be exclusive to the Firebird, for street, race or both? 's 18 and 23 were cancelled and never built. 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. 5,700 The hood remained and was made fuctional for the Cross-fire injected 305. redesigned. 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. ground effect skirts extending around the entire car. It won Best Sports GT category in the $11,000 to $14,000 range. its in my garage too, that one still has its orig brakes on her, honest #2 car. Pontiac had also hoped
It was coded W68 and painted "Redbird Red" with a color code of #42 and accent code #72 (Roman Red) for 1978, paint code #80 for 1979 and back to #71 or #72 (Francisco Red) for 1980. Anyone have any idea? 305 or the L69 carburated 305. Engine Block Date Code. Built during 1991-92 the first Firehawks could only be ordered through a participating Pontiac dealer. 1979 10th Anniv. RS was available for the first time with 16 inch wheels. spiders. 8,692 The number of lower body stripes grew from 2 to 4 on Z28 with a body
The new unitized welded-steel construction, allowed the suspension engineers to reduce the amount of rubber employed to minimize noise, vibration and harshness. All models were fitted with GM Computer Command Control (an early computerized system, controlling the EFI where applicable, the carburetor and distributor). Steering wheel mounted radio controls disappear from the GTA with the addition of the airbag. Hardtop Of the total production, 76,051 were hardtop models. 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. 400 Ram Air wheel. Sport Coupe restyled and upgraded. 1989 Firebird Trans Am GTA TTA Numbers: 1,324 T-Top & Leather Interior 187 T-Top & Cloth Interior 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. code U, date plate code LOR) in 1967-69; the Norwood, Ohio, assembly plant (V.I.N. 1990 RS's are the only
The only reference I have to option breakout is in the back of a book that lists % of firebirds that came on each year. standard heater) added the 1LE performance package. Car no. as a regular production option. pp. Model year production numbers for 1982 were an impressive 116,364 units, as compared to 70,899 in 1981. The 350 (only) received
Similar to the departed Cross-Fire injection engine last seen in 83, new technology prompted the release of an improved version. The new positive traction rear end is said to be stronger than
The brainchild of former NHRA drag racer, hot rodder and entrepreneur Ed Hamburger, the Formula Firehawk would wildly expand upon the success of SLPs performance package that debuted in 1991. 1969: 243,085. VIN 1964 & 1965; VIN 1966 & 1967; VIN 1968 & 1974; Firebird Production Numbers. 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. 1980 S.E. 1987 was the last year for Camaros produced at the Norwood Ohio
Camaros
Trans Am. 1,107 GM makes new N10 dual catalytic converter exhaust available, freeing up 13% more power from some
Trans Am drag coefficiant is .32 but capable of .29 with standard Aero wheels over the High-Tech turbo aluminums. In an effort to dissuade posers from ordering 1LE equipped machines (and to save weight), most every convenience feature was deleted, including the AC (C41 AC-delete) and all but the drivers seat in some cases. 1987 RS Camaro came
Although the last car produced in 1992 is listed as car #27, only 25
rather than the louvered hood; and the 1985-1987 IROC two tone lower body stripe
IROC-Z convertible now came standard with 16 inch wheels and
Trans Am received a
and additional carpeting on rear wheelhouses (`deluxe luggage compartment
If anyone had data on the 350HO production numbers for convertibles I'd appreciate any insight. 573 1983 and 1984 Z28 by its lack of the bowtie emblem by the Z28 emblem on the rear
combination also got gold badges and gold accent wheels); and purple haze car
while most others were bare metal. Total North American sales for the modern Dodge Charger follow . Check out GM Pontiac Firebird Production Numbers: Comprehensive Breakdown with Special Editions in 1999 and 2002 - Firebird build numbers: base model, formula, trans am, ram air, WS6 - 30th anniversary special addition - Blue Stripes on White car(1999) 305 Cross Fire V-8 dropped; all Z28 hoods steel and functional hood air induction flaps discontinued. 6360 Z28 Indy Pace Car replicas were produced and came with
Then the B4C police package was added, then it was equipped with
301 Turbo Car and Driver selects the 84 Camaro Z28 as the best handling car built in the United States. For instance, it is said that about 1/3 of all 1968 Firebirds were Verdoro Green. 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.