The 350 cu in 5. It also marked the 10th anniversary of the Trans Am, and a special anniversary package was made available: silver paint with gray upper paint accents and a silver leather interior. A 1974 Firebird was driven by in the pilot movie and the first season 1974-1975 of , and every following season, Rockford would change to the next model year. In 1979 Pontiac sold 116,535 Trans Ams, the highest sold in a year. However, any buyer ordering this option could only order the 305 cu in 5.
Options included a 301 or the small block. FuelTypeFilter selectedFuelTypeList, null ; fuelTypeFilter. The fourth-generation Trans Am, available from model years 1993 to 2002, offered between 275 and 325 bhp 205 and 242 kW. Both a two-door and a were offered through the 1969 model year. The 'transmission perform' button was available only in the 1994 and 1995 Formula and Trans Am.
Built by Trans Am Depot, only 77 will be produced, each signed by. To commemorate this event, Pontiac unveiled a special Trans Am option at the 1976. A total of 857 were built as it was a mid-year addition. It came with a 4-speed manual transmission. EngineFilter selectedEngineList, null ; engineFilter. He was also an avid Firebird collector after filming the movies and also the movie series. InstalledOptionsFilter selectedInstalledOptionIdList, installedOptionIdToLabelMap, possiblyDroppedOptionsMap ; installedOptionsFilter.
V8 1500 anniversary edition models were made, 500 of them 5-speed 1985 305 cu in 5. Announcing a Pontiac styling trend, the Firebird's bumpers were integrated into the design of the front end, giving it a more streamlined look than the Camaro. The 1980 Turbo model was used for. Firebird performance levels improved for 1996, with the establishment of the stronger 200-hp 3. He used it for three seasons, winning the championship in all three years. Paired to this legendary powerplant, a 6-speed manual T56 transmission adds to a heightened driving experience. The 230 cu in 3.
Four distinct generations were produced between 1969 and 2002. A total of 201 Firehawks were built for 1993. However, actual production cars were fitted with the milder 493323 cam and 1. ColorFilter selectedColorList, 'exteriorColorFilter', 'exteriorColorName', 'Color', 'colors', null ; colorFilter. However, that proved to be impossible due to the emissions regulations of the era. Manufacturer original window stickers included this as a separate package listing the items and one price. A total of 689 hardtops and eight convertibles were made.
The cars in the show were badged as lower-tier Esprit models, but in reality were Formulas with the twin-scoop hood replaced with a scoopless one. The 10th anniversary cars also featured a special Firebird hood decal, which extended off of the hood and onto the front fenders. Archived from on December 4, 2010. SeatingFilter selectedSeatingList, null ; seatingFilter. This increased power by 10% for a total of 220 during the 1978—79 model years. TruckCabinFilter selectedCabinList, null ; truckCabinFilter. Steering wheel audio controls were included with optional uplevel cassette or compact disc stereo systems.
The name also caused controversy because it was used without permission from the , who threatened suit. Pontiac ceased production of the 400 in 1978. Beginning in 1998 for 1999 models, a standard 16. Illustrated Buyer's Guide, Firebird - 3rd. The second generation was available from 1970 to 1981 and was featured in the 1977 movie , the 1978 movie , the 1979 movie , and the 1980 movie. SeatingFilter selectedSeatingList, null ; seatingFilter.
These cars were built on the , which was also shared by the. Also, this Pontiac documentation for this option was a slick sheet in the back of a notebook of available options, that unless a buyer asked to see it, and flipped through every option, they would never have known of this option, as it was not pushed by Pontiac salespeople, many of whom were unaware of it. By late spring of 1969, Pontiac had deleted all model-year references on Firebird literature and promotional materials, anticipating the extended production run of the then-current 1969 models. Pontiac offered the 455 through the 1976 model year, but the engine could not meet tightening restrictions on vehicle emissions. InstalledOptionsFilter selectedInstalledOptionIdList, installedOptionIdToLabelMap, possiblyDroppedOptionsMap ; installedOptionsFilter. Not much negotiating mostly because had another buyer in dealership waiting So far so good. Another hint was the twin exhausts and rear anti-roll bars that were not used on Esprit.