# 672206536. The third generation Pontiac Firebird was introduced in late 1981 by Pontiac alongside its corporate cousin, the Chevrolet Camaro for the 1982 model year. . Firebirds were used in the Trans-Am series in the 1960s and 1970s. The carbureted V6 was replaced with a new, multi-port fuel-injected 2.8L V6 making 135hp. It was intended to be the "ultimate" Trans Am and was the most expensive Firebird available. The third car Reynolds sold was a 1980 Indianapolis Pace car turbo Trans Am, which was also $100,000, plus 10% buyer commission.[86]. Trans Am GTA (Gran Turismo Americano) was introduced, available with the LB9 305 TPI engine (which was returned to 205hp) or the L98 350 TPI. SLP had anticipated making 250 of these special Firebird Formulas, but in fact, only 27 were ordered; and of those, only 25 were ever built (numbered 125 for hardtops with numbers 18 and 23 never being built and the only Firehawk Convertible was numbered 27 which was the only non-formula). A new CD player was offered, shoulder belts were added in the back seat, and the convertible model carried over. 1984 Pontiac firebird transam 85k mile on it 305ci carb engine with 700r4 auto trans ragtop top in nice condition auto-form new exhaust with hi-flow catalytic, k&n air filter, new fuel filter, new battery, 10 bolt posi disc brake rear end, nice interior everything works, car been sitting in storage for good few years runes & drives but need few things like brakes body clean nice looking car . Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Classics on Autotrader is your one-stop shop for the best classic cars, muscle cars, project cars, exotics, hot rods, classic trucks, and old cars for sale. Many Trans Am owners were unaware that the $800 notchback option was even available, and for those who were, the vehicle typically had to be ordered from the factory, on a six-month waiting list, as the notchback was retrofitted to the vehicle. Factory air conditioning. The package added about 25% to the price of a Trans Am. Optional Recaro seats were offered. If you're sick of slimy salesmen at used-car dealerships then use this list to figure out which 1984 Pontiacs you'd want to drive before . Find 1980 Pontiac Firebird Classics for sale by classic car dealers and private sellers near you Filters Sort Sort Results By Relevance Distance: Nearest First Price: Low-to-High Price: High-to-Low List Date: New to Old List Date: Old to New Year: Low-to-High Year: High-to-Low Mileage: Low-to-High Mileage: High-to-Low Total production for Firebird models increased to 128,304 units, making this the best-selling year of the 3rd Generation Firebird. 1981 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am. RPO code T43 "uplevel spoiler" was an option on all Trans Ams, and while the mass majority of 1994 Trans Am GT cars received the T43 spoiler (along with the majority of all 19931997 Trans Ams), it was not part of the Trans Am GT package. All of these options were packaged into the Trans Am under the RPO code Y84, and the model was produced until the end of Third Generation F-body production in 1992. The GT package included 245/50ZR16 tires and a 155-mph speedometer. Seat Quantity: One. CC-876344. This article is about the third generation Pontiac Firebird. According to ASC, they did not convert any Firebirds for the 1990 model year. The 9) Car and Driver article, when the latter set of options were combined into the relatively unassuming (and 300-pounds-lighter) Formula body, which shared the same WS6 suspension with the top-end Trans Am GTA, it created a "sleeper" Firebird that could out-perform the heavier Trans Am GTA (even when equipped with the L98 engine) at a roughly 30% lower sticker price. This time, there was actually a needle to indicate what gear you had selected. The system was adapted from GM's higher-end Corvette and Cadillac vehicles in response to an escalating trend among car thieves to target the Camaro and Firebird. Engine Used. 5-speed manual transmission. Save up to $8,496 below estimated market price. The optional convertible model also carried over, and now optional on the GTA was a new "notchback" hatch: rather than the large, glass hatchback that had been common to the Third Generation Firebird, the optional notchback consisted of a fiberglass trunk lid with a small, flat, vertical glass window. Test drive Used Pontiac Firebird at home in Menifee, CA.Used Pontiac Firebird car for sale. Find great deals and sell your items for free. Pontiac sub-contracted the job of engineering the TTA engine modifications to PAS. Because of this, the TTA has gained a cult following among amateur racing enthusiasts. Shop millions of cars from over 22,500 dealers and find the perfect car. All automatic transmission Firebirds now received a T-handle shifter knob, and the shift indicator changed for the Automatic Overdrive 700-R4. There were a total of 472 of these packages sold in 2001, No. 2,900 1984 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am - Trans Am 2dr Hatchback. One improvement made on all 1992 F-bodies was the addition of some extra bonding agents to stiffen the structure of the cars. Decorating the front fenders just above the "TRANS AM" script were "25th ANNIVERSARY DAYTONA 500" emblems. Although not an exhaustive comparison, these claims would seem to be supported by a simple examination of the weight-to-power ratios of both models: a 225hp Formula at a curb weight of 3,300lb (1,497kg) versus a 235hp Trans Am GTA at a curb weight of 3,600lb (1,633kg); the weight-to-power ratio for the Formula is 14.67lb/hp compared to 15.32lb/hp for the Trans Am GTA. V8, 173cuin (2.8L) "X" Multi-Port Fuel Injection V6, 305cuin (5.0L) Tuned Port Injection V8, 305cuin (5.0L) Throttle Body Injection V8. Still, with its dimensions reduced, wheelbase shortened, and weight reduced, the third generation Firebird was also the closest yet in size to the original 1967 model. A new integral-rail shift mechanism replaced the cable linkage . This remained the procedure for dealerships through the 1989 model year. Buyers were compensated for the downgrade. The deluxe contoured interior door panels that were standard in GTAs and available in Trans Ams were no longer available. Another special item featured only on the 15th Anniversary cars was the all new "Aero-Tech" 16-inch convex aluminum wheels, (front/rear specific). Beitzel and his team did most of the TTA development work. American Sunroof (ASC), licensed by Chevrolet to build the 1987 Camaro convertible, also built three 1986 Trans Am convertibles as a "design exercise". It also only utilized the 305 H.O. The Firebird interior again received a redesign, this time the changes were much less drastic: the lower dash and under-dash panels were altered, and accessory switches were moved to a new panel above the heater and radio controls. Find 4 used 1983 Pontiac Firebird as low as $23,900 on Carsforsale.com. Report a Safety Problem. Recaro racing seats with full harnesses by Simpson and rear seat delete. 1989 was the biggest year for Pontiac with respect to press coverage, promotions, and performance. These cars were built on the F-body platform, which was also shared by the Chevrolet Camaro. The Trans Am model was now 20 years old, and it was time for another anniversary edition, with this special 20th Anniversary Trans Am to be based on the existing Trans Am GTA. It was a curved piece of pressed steel, and would be used in later years as the centerpiece of the Formula option. Convertibles were still available. This Is A Special Car With A LotOf Options For 1984, Including The Wy6 Package, Which Is Exactly The Same As The. These cars came with a 455-H.O decal on the Shaker Hood Scoop but were not anywhere near the same engine as the 7172 H.O.'s. When PAS installed a ZF 6-speed manual transmission into one of their modified High Output test cars (featuring different axle gearing, a modified engine with upgraded pistons and head gaskets which was tuned for much higher boost than stock, and running on 100-octane racing fuel), they were able to reach 181mph. Custom exterior and interior all functional. script on the turbo hood's bulge, Gold "TRANS AM" decals on the fenders and right side of the rear bumper, a special 3-row Gold pinstripe that wrapped around 98% of the lower area of the car, extending up, around the wheelwells, (similar to the 2nd Generaration Y84 S/E Trans Am's pinstripes). The 1981, non-Formula 3-spoke steering wheel was reused and featured a Firebird logo mounted in the center of the horn pad, with optional leather grip. The front suspension utilized MacPherson struts, with inboard mounted coil springs and lower front control arms. Only three convertible TTA's were built by ASC,[18][19] one of which was bought by the president of PAS, with the other two falling into private hands. Another new for 1984 option was the "High-Tech" 15-inch, 20-slot, concave aluminum wheels, painted Gold or Silver, with Black plastic centercaps containing a Gold or Silver Firebird logo. There are no known 1970 Trans Ams with the Ram Air V, no complete engines were ever sold or shipped to dealers, but the parts needed to build one could be ordered over-the-counter. All Firebird models underwent redevelopment to boost sales as a number of power train improvements were introduced. There are 212 new and used 1974 to 1984 Pontiac Firebirds listed for sale near you on ClassicCars.com with prices starting as low as $6,495. The Firebird was the base model, equivalent to the Camaro Sport Coupe; the Firebird S/E was the luxury version; and the Trans Am, the high-performance version. The Firebird body also replaced the Oldsmobile Cutlass in the pro stock class in 1995, forcing drivers Warren Johnson, Jerry Eckman, and Mark Pawuk to replace their body styles for the 1996 year. The new tops were lighter in weight and tinted darker, but were more dome shaped and aged rapidly. NEW! CC-1715103. In all, a total of 1,555 Turbo Trans Ams were manufactured. The exterior remained virtually the same, except now the Firebird logo decals on the sail panels were replaced with Gold-plated Black and Gold Firebird Logo Medallions. For 1989, the 20th-anniversary turbo Trans Am project (originally conceived by Bill Owen of Pontiac) was outsourced to PAS, Inc., an engineering firm led by Jeff Beitzel. The Firebird's interior options and design remained virtually unchanged for 1984, the only exceptions being a slightly revised dashpad, with screwed-in speaker grilles, an optional driver's knee pad bolster on the left side of the center console for manual cars, the T-tops were also redesigned to use a pin-mounting arrangement, rather than the earlier latch-based setup, and a new 1 piece horncap embossed with the Firebird logo replaced the earlier medallion version. While the GT package was a cost option on the 1994 Trans Am, a majority of 1994 Trans Ams were made with the GT package. 58 cars for sale found, starting at $6,900. A lockable cargo door on the rear floor area and a retractable cargo area privacy shade were also available as options on all Firebirds. Early in 1989, Motor Trend ran their top speed test article "Flat-out Fastest American Cars II-the Sequel". Early promotional cars were marked "T/A" as an alternative, however it was decided that doing so might cause more problems than it was worth and the "Trans Am" nameplate remained. Midyear, Pontiac introduced a new light-weight, cross-lace wheel, available for the Trans Am. The Firebird Trans Am 1982 model is a Coup car manufactured by Pontiac, with 3 doors and 4 seats, sold new from year 1983 until 1984, and available after that as a used car. Private Seller. The N10 option remained available throughout the balance of the Third Generation production run, however the L98 powerplant was only available with an automatic transmission, whereas the LB9/N10 combination could only be coupled to a 5-speed manual (RPO code MM5) and a limited-slip differential (RPO code G80) using a 3.45 performance axle ratio (RPO code GM3). 15-inch Aero Rims adorned with Black Bowling Ball hubcaps and a WS6 suspension. 1991 Pontiac Firebird/TransAm Parts. Chevrolet Chevelle Performance Statistics, Plymouth Barracuda Performance Statistics. The base engine was the four-cylinder "Iron Duke . Classifieds for 1981 to 1987 Pontiac Firebird. CC-1687054. Also available was the WS7 option, which was the same as RPO WS6, but utilized rear drum brake. The S/E Firebirds also remained virtually unchanged as well, with 10,309 units built. Trims remained as base, S/E, and Trans Am. The notchback was intended to carry over and be standard-issue on the 1989 20th Anniversary GTA, but the plan never materialized; the aforementioned quality control issues apparently caused GM not to carry it over to the next year.. ASC continued to offer a Convertible for dealerships in 1988. All L98-equipped cars now received the N10 dual catalytic converters as standard, which technically was a mid year change for 1989. 1984 Pontiac Trans Am Mecum. No huge changes were made to the Firebird in 1984, as the redesign of 1982 was still selling relatively well and Pontiac saw no need to make drastic changes. He used it for three seasons, winning the championship in all three years. 1989 Pontiac Firebird/TransAm Parts. The three actual pace cars were randomly selected from the production run, and sent to Indianapolis to pace the race. Non-GT optioned Trans Ams in 1994 received 235/55R16 tires, a 115-mph speedometer, and a much lower top-speed limiter. While the original pony car wars were fought by only American car companies, by 1984 Firebird had to compete with a growing number of sporty imports. $44,998. . Zero to Sixty. All cars received restyled, more modern instrument gauges. l4 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated: W/O A.C.; W/Std. Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 1984, FRP 300 Series Racing Seat by NRG Innovations. The only drivetrain changes made for the 1984 model year were the deletion of the Trans Am only EFI Crossfire 305, a hydraulic clutch was now used on the T-5 Borg-Warner 5-speed transmission, and on L69 equipped cars, a lightweight flywheel and an aluminum belhousing were employed. Taking styling cues from the 1981 design, the new car had full width tail lights, complete with a Firebird emblem in the center. The Trans Am drag coefficient was measured at 0.32 but was as low as 0.29 with the standard Aero wheels instead of the High-Tech turbo aluminum wheels. Written by Barrett-Jackson on September 18, 2018. The conversion of the Firebird was identical to the "factory" Camaros of the same model year. The high-performance WS6 suspension package was also re-tuned to offer a more compliant ride while still maintaining tight handling characteristics.
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