Formula and Trans Am models were powered by a 5.7-liter V8 LS1 engine and utilized an aluminum driveshaft, and all models now had 4-wheel disc brakes with bigger rotors and dual-piston front calipers. 1996 Pontiac Firebird Formulaįor 1998, the Firebird was refreshed mid-cycle with a new hood, front fascia, retractable quad headlights, lower fender air vents, and honeycomb rear panel. Only 41 Formula convertibles and 463 Trans Am convertibles were equipped with the WS6 package these two years. The WS6 was offered for convertibles in 1997. From 1993 through 1997, the sole engine for Formulas and Trans Ams was a 5.7-liter LT1 V8.įor 1996, the LT1 made 285-horsepower, and the WS6 performance package for Trans Ams and Formulas included a functional "Ram Air" hood, improved suspension, dual tips, a WS6 badge, and a total of 305-horsepower. The electronically controlled 4-speed automatic was offered for both models in '93. Dual airbags, 4-wheel anti-lock brakes, 16-inch wheels, rack-and-pinion power steering, short/long-arm front suspension, trim level for the V6, 5-speed manual (V6), and a 6-speed manual (V8) became standard. About 90 percent featured brand new parts except for the live rear axle, floorpan, and front seats. The fourth-generation Pontiac Firebird featured an all-new design with was the most aerodynamic to date. Fourth-Generation (1993 –2002) A 2002 Pontiac Trans Am WS6 The '88 Trans Am GTA had an optional "notchback" design, but only 700 notches were built. For 1988, the Pontiac Trans Am GTA featured removable T-Tops and a standard 350-cubic-inch V8 engine. A modified version of an '82 Trans Am appeared as KITT in the original Knight Rider. For 1982, the Firebird received a makeover where it weighed 500 pounds less and featured hidden pop-up headlights. Due to the fuel crisis, a four-cylinder Firebird was added to the lineup. The third-generation Pontiac Firebird was produced for the 1982 through 1992 model years. 1977 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Third-Generation (1982 – 1992) 1986 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am The 1977 model was featured in Smokey and the Bandit resulted in an insane sales surge at Pontiac dealership and a cult following that still exists today. A Super Duty 455 (SD-455) version was offered in 19 with a strengthened cylinder block and forged rods, forged aluminum pistons, and unique high-flow cylinder heads. The 455ci was fed by a four-barrel Rochester Quadrajet carburetor and made 290-bhp and 395 lb/ft torque. The 1973 model had a quarter-mile time between high-14 and 15.0 seconds. In 1972, the Firebird (and Camaro) were nearly dropped due to a strike. For 1971, a 455-cubic-inch V8 came in two forms - a L75 325-hp and LS5 HO with 335-horsepower that powered the Trans Am. The 1970 Firebird was given two Ram Air 400ci engine options: L74 Ram Air III with 335-horsepower and a 345-hp LS1 Ram Air IV. The second-generation Pontiac Firebird debuted on February 26th, 1970 after a production delay and was only offered as a coupe until 1989. Second generation (1970 - 1981) 1970 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400 Hardtop Coupe An optional " Trans Am performance and appearance package" and "WS4" was given to 689 hardtop and 8 convertibles. The 1969 Firebird model was overhauled and given a new front end. The Ram Air IV option was added to 400ci V8 engines, and the 350ci HO was revised. For the same year, the 326ci V8 was replaced by the two-barrel Pontiac 350 V8 engine. The "Ram Air" option included a functional hood scoop, high-flow heads, stronger valve springs, and hotter camshaft.įor the 1968 Firebird, the 230ci was replaced with stroked 250-cubic-inch engines. Three V8s were available: a 326ci, a four-barrel HO 326ci, and a 400ci V8. 1967 Pontiac Firebird 400 Sport Coupeįor 1967, the base model Firebird was stuffed with a single-barrel Pontiac 230-cubic-inch SOHC inline-six. Instead, Pontiac revised Chevy's F-body platform for an all-new pony car. Pontiac wanted to produce a sports car based on the original Banshee concept car, but GM didn't want the car competing with the Corvette. The first-generation Pontiac Firebird featured "coke-bottle" styling with bumpers integrated into the front end along with GTO-inspired slit-styled taillights. The Firebirds were powered by Pontiac engines until 1977 but was given several different V8 engines from almost every General Motors division until 1982. The Pontiac Firebird was produced from 1967 through 2002 model years through four generations. The Mercury Cougar was also introduced at this time. Introduced on February 23, 1967, the Firebird debuted simultaneously with its platform-sharing relative, the Chevrolet Camaro. The Pontiac Firebird was a pony car created by the Pontiac division of General Motors to rival the Ford Mustang and Mercury Cougar. The Pontiac Firebird - an American pony car built to rival the Mustang and Cougar!
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