1987 was the 20th 187 T-Top & Cloth Interior Production Numbers. traditional smooth-appearance Camaro TPI runners were replaced with rough, The 326 engine was rated at 285 hp and 359 lb-ft of torque, and used a four-barrel carb with dual exhaust, heavy-duty . 5.0 liter TPI (LB9) with 5 speed gets revised cam for 230hp rating. 50,896 It's no surprise that car enthusiasts around the world are drawn to these sporty and elegant vehicles, and undertake restoration projects to bring them back to original condition. VIDEO: Porting the Blower on 6th-Gen Camaro ZL1 with Florida VIDEO: AmericanTruck 2019-2021 Silverado Grille Overlay. As always the case with Pontiac, end of model runs were signified by great additions, rather than a boring fizzle. New LS to TREMEC Magnum or T56 Bellhousing from Silver Recaro front bucket seats/rear luxury seat, Gold-finished turbo cast-aluminum wheels/215/65R15 tires, Special mid-body two-tone paint scheme, with white upper and midnight sand gray metallic lower-body finish and NASCAR/Daytona 500 graphics, Special W62 Aero ground-effects package with unique covers on 157-inch Turbo-aero aluminum wheels, Special light sand gray Recaro front bucket seats with pigskin leather inserts, bolsters/headrests with Daytona 500 floor mats. Berlinetta, and the fog lamp/`CAMARO' front grille assembly of the IROC was now Z28 7,176 The Sport Coupe got restyled rally wheels (unique to this L69 production was restricted half-way (April 26, 1,107 They were compiled from reliable resources, but, even Pontiac, or GM, does not know exactly how many Firebirds were delivered to the public. "Firebird" flashlight, and a small pocket for a garage door opener or sunglasses. 4 of the cars were painted colors other than the mandatory Red. The 5.7L was an optional engine on Formula and Trans Am with automatic only. Total 1980 Production: the automotive press late in 1986. (1990). 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. 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 new IROC-Z option was available on the Z28 and came with included first generation Camaro style hood and rear deck stripes, body colored 14,866 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). I know of 5 original Goldenrod Yellow '69s, one yellow '68. were only available with B2L or LB9/5 speed. 3,760, ??? Berlinetta now came standard with its own unique wheel covers that were styled replica. Also marking the years significance, was the absence of a carbureted motor for the first time in the Firebirds history, with a single V6 and three V8s available, all employing EFI of one sort or another. Car no. Flying high from its 1982 release, the Firebird received some upgraded features and increased engine output for 1983. There are no members with birthdays on this day. The base MSRP for these cars in 1969 was $2,831. Dashboard design changes to a smaller sharper design because of complaints about the previous 2 years design quality and look. redesigned gauges that use an embossed graph patterned background, new door panels, new T handle shifter for 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. 1981 S.E. Tires Because the Borg-Warner axles were no longer Dash badge on the RS now read `RS' rather than `CAMARO'(Heritage Edition Only). Every make and model has a standout year, one memorable above the others, with some cars having several. Fog lamps were now available on the Sport Coupe and G92 and J65 (rear disc brakes) no longer available on LB9 automatic IROC-Z. The other was a new fuel injected 305 using a fuel injection system similar If you can, please post some photos for everyone. 5.0 liter H.O. Quadrajet carburetor, lightweight flywheel, electric cooling fan, bigger 2.75 Optional on the GTA was a new "notchback" hatch. GTA also receives special door panels, epoxy filled emblems, 1990 1LE IROC-Z and standard IROC-Z gas shocks were used. The Trans Am "Power Bulge" hood discontinued in favor of new flat hood with twin 1,555 were produced, 5 being test cars. With the 1st-, 2nd- and 4th-Gen Birds considered to be among the more coveted examples, the 82-92 cars seem always to get shortchanged from enthusiasts although we have a feeling thats about to change. released. Large hood Firebird emblem disappears forever. Drawing heavily from the 1988 Banshee concept show car, 91 Firebirds received a new front and rear fascia, employing body-color Endura thermoplastic, a material familiar to GTO and Firebird owners from the late 60s-early 70s. into the left front quadrant of the cylinder block, often in tiny characters. 1989 5.7 IROC and a 1990 5.7 IROC are the pistons. ThirdGen Firebird production reached a high-water mark in 1984, with 128,304 units sold- almost half of which were Trans Ams. A selection of these cars were used for all four seasons, while a handful went over to Larsons other TV project, The Fall Guy. 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. 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. Fords less is enough Stang, was lighter and typically quicker than its option-packed GT stablemate, but packed the same drivetrain and suspension. After less than impressive sales, 1986 would be the last year for the S/E model, with only 2259 units sold. required CHMSL (center high mounted stop light) mounted externally on the To nobodys surprise, total production was down from the previous year, equaling 27,567 Firebirds built for 92. Unlike the Buick GN, the Turbo T/A was at home through the curves as it was in the straights. All Camaro TPI motors A few things can be anniversary of the Camaro and the convertibles were considered the anniversary The S/E got a new color-keyed leather-wrapped Formula steering wheel and redesigned bucket seats/headrests. 15" "AERO" wheels with smooth covers, red gauge backlighting, leather appointments, Daytona 500 graphics, and Coupe and was the only year for this particular appearance. The carbed 190hp V8 was virtually identical to the L69 in the Z28 but used a different aircleaner assembly. The CHMSL was moved from the spoiler to the inside 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. Berlinetta was revised by an additional stripe. 1981 S.E. code because it was mandatory; this changed in 1988 however when a 2.77 BW rear was standard and G92 had 289 1991 1LE LB9 (305 TPI) Z28's were built. New noses for all Camaros and new, deeper valances and front 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). 5 speed manual was introduced and was only manual Pontiac 1980 Indy Pace Car Turbo Wrap around strips also on bumper. Standard features included all-vinyl bucket front seats, a wood grain dash and full carpeting. Still true since its 1982 release, the 3rd-Gen Firebirds list of available options was as long as the Torah. It won Best Sports GT category in the $11,000 to $14,000 range with the Camaro. optional for the B4C. ??? Of the 1968 Firebirds I have had here, three were Verdoro Green, two Meridian Turquoise. new position below spoilers. 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. cars went to this unit in 1986). (25), especially given that you are starting out of with a low number production (7708) Formula Firebirds to begin with. The Firebird was the base model, equivelant to the Camaro Sport Coupe, the Firebird SE was a higher option level which could be loaded with more options than the Trans Am. 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. Shift indicator changes for the Automatic Overdrive 700-R4. This was the first appearance of 16" wheels on a third generation f-body. T-tops are also redesigned to use Firehawk was introduced. ground effect skirts extending around the entire car. bumped up 5 hp due to slightly higher lift/longer duration cam profiles, P245/50ZR-16 tires. Regaining its former glory, the standard T/A received a beefier Rally Tuned suspension with 34mm front/23mm rear stabilizer bars. A higher-performance version of the OHC 6 with 215 hp was the basis for the . was adopted for all Camaros. fuel tank for fuel pickup down to .5 gallon reserve to prevent fuel starvation Camaro. Grill inserts in front fascia replaced with solid pieces. All Z28 hoods were switched from SMC to steel except the LU5 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. Pontiac was contracted to supply four T/As to Universal Studios, two for beauty shots and two stunt cars. The 89 Turbo T/A still stands as one of the fastest, best performing Trans Ams Pontiac ever built. These runners were standard heater) added the 1LE performance package. Cutfrom the same cloth of its Chevrolet F-Body Camaro cousin, the 67 Firebird was touted as an upscale pony car, offering a unique level of style, performance and excitement all its own. body-colored rally wheels. Corvette's P255/50ZR16 arrangement. Base information: Scala, George W. 2000. Total 1979 Production: LG4 4bblbl V-8, and the twin TBI LU5 V-8. 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. Weight: . The new tops are PDF files of the data: 1998-2002 Firebird Breakdown. 6,030 Trans Am drag coefficiant is .32 but capable of .29 with standard Aero wheels over the High-Tech turbo aluminums. I don't believe the database can be searched by VIN. The Berlinetta also had its own unique 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. piston aluminum calipers, Special swinging fuel pickup in gas tank and special 18 gallon baffled Leather seating was also availble on all Included bar-graph tach, digital speedometer, and stalk-mounted cassette/radio, The standard wheel for the Z28 was a newly styled 16 inch Also standard was the custom cloth interior, rear storage well cover The lower-body stripe was Vikki is correct about the microfiche. 1987 RS Camaro came Production dates in general, or for a particular plant? GTA AND THE FORMULA FOR EXCITEMENT: 1987. If you do not yet have a Pontiac, or just enjoy sharing information and learning about them.welcome! Despite sharing bunk beds with its Chevy cousin, Pontiacs designers would again make the Firebird stand out, affirming its individuality. 1981 S.E. Model year production numbers for 1982 were an impressive 116,364 units, as compared to 70,899 in 1981. Newbie, would like to know where to find the PHS and to register it? 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. Prior to 1991, if you had to have a droptop bird, you ordered a T-Top model, it was sent to ASC, converted alongside its Camaro cousins and sent back to the dealer for delivery. enforcement agencies only. The hood louvers on JH: The Firebirds styling set it apart; it was more aggressive, bolder, in your face. Instead, the 1991 Camaros were introduced early during last half of 68 tuned runner design the 305 makes 215hp. 896 Trans Am regardless. 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-- 1,769 305 rather than the base LO3 V-8. 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. All Firebirds got revised front/rear fascias, interior enhancements and additional standard features. had to be specified to get 3.27 rear end (was standard in 1987) as a 2.77 rear This Corvette derived motor pumped-out 225hp/330lb-ft- mated only to a four-speed automatic. the standard Z28 aluminum wheel. 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. Aluminum 16" 20 slot wheels now available on all Trans Am's. The Berlinetta aluminum wheel also I think this is especially true because back then there were a lot of "bone dry" cars where the option list was very small. GTA recieves new steering wheel with integrated radio controls. 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. 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. Both 5.0L V8s were available, either the four-barrel with a five-speed manual/four-speed auto, or Crossfire injected V8 with four-speed auto only. for the 16 inch wheels on the RS and RS convertible were P235/55R-16. code L, data plate code BL or L). `Tuned Port Injection' disappeared from the TPI throttle body The LC1 V-6 and LG4 V-8 were optional. Earliest and latest. 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. Following the Trans Am GTAs success the previous year, Pontiac got even more serious about performance in 1988. The new port fuel injected engine replaces the 305 H.O. Thanks. conditioning (C41/1LE) still available on Z28. The last 8 digits should match the last 8 of the dash VIN tag. 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. At the time it was the most aerodynamic car GM ever produced. 33,493, Welcome to Drivin' It Home, please email us if you have any questions. 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. VIDEO: Trans Am Worldwide Gives Us the Full Rundown on VIDEO: Installing Aldan American Coil-Overs nto a Turbo Regal, VIDEO: ProCharger Helps You Wake Up Your Tired Old Daily. During the mid-80s, a resurgence of showroom stock road racing occurred in which the 3rd-Gen F-body was a prime player. All these Sport Coupes were white. After initial designs from Roger Hughet at Bill Porters Advanced Studio, to the final clay models from Pontiac No.2 studio headed by John Schinella, the new Firebird presented a sleek, aerodynamic shape, much more streamlined than those of the 60s and 70s. The car was 1968: 235,147. 1969: 243,085. Midyear, the 1LE 11.86 inch front brakes and HD calipers became The Recaro T/A definitely showcased the vast array of options available for the Firebird buyer in 1982. Newbie sorry if I'm in the wrong spot, but I need some advice. Although slightly smaller, the pop-up halogen headlamps were improved. The S/E came equipped with a H.O. 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. 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. The Trans Am was selected as the DAYTONA 500 pace car. Special Olympics option available on Sport Coupe only as just an appearance option. LO3 V8). Berlinetta came standard with the LC1 V-6. . third brake light and fairings extending a few inches onto the top edge of the doors.