Ddub69

Sorry for the ignorance, especially since it's my first post. I would just like to know what the main differences are between the three.
KJ

95FbFormula

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firebird base model v6. TA has some appearance mods plus the v8. formula looks like a firebird but has the v8 and same options as the ta but not the appearance mods.

fuel_junkie

kinda a cool, bad and baddest thing v6 is cool, formula is bad, and the ta/ (ws6) is the baddest, with the exception of the fire hawk witch i believe is the bader...est

though this line would vary person to person between fire hawk, formy and t/a

staringback05

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firebird is the style of car....if you notice on our panels we all have birds....its just the type after that....like stated the simple firebird is a v6 model, the trans am has some interior and exterior upgrades...and the formula is the base v8 model.....ws6 and firehawks are a little more in detail

Ddub69

So is the WS6 a performance package that could have been added to either the TA or the Formula at the time of order?

staringback05

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yes, its got a different hood, intake box, suspension and a few other things....

WS6 Rampage

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I have the WS.6 "Performance Package" and its honestly just a different physical appearance!...thats it! ... The only diff in these cars is who has a V6 and who has a V8 in it!

98Bird

Pontiac always goes stupid with this. too many different models that clutters and confuses the consumer. Ford just labeled their Mustangs more simple. i think this helped the non enthusiasts' decisions in terms of wanting a decently fast car with the look. which is part the reason why they sold like 3x more Mustangs vs. all the Fbodies combined every year.

WS6 Rampage

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Actually thats NOT why?.... GM was never known for their great media marketing strategy and messed it up BIG TIME when the 4th Gens popped up. Fortunatly some of us who know and love GMs didn't need to watch a ******* comercial to get our asses to a dealership.

NomadicLS1

I like the fact that my formula looks like a six and kicks with an eight.

The Black Mamba

That hit the nail on the head.

98Bird

there were more Fbody commercials vs. Mustang. name a Mustang commercial that aired in 98-02.

Ddub69

Dang! Didn't mean to start a riot... I'd say let's take it to the track, but I would have to have a car in order to do that ... maybe soon.

Thanks for the insight. I now know that a TA is a dressed down Formula, a Formula is a hopped up firebird, a Firehawk is what they all aspire to be, and the WS6 is when they are on steroids ... Am I close

ThumperNC24

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generally

Firebird is a V6 (can get a ground effects kit)

Formula is a Firebird with a V8 drivetrain (no gfx)

Tran Am is a Formula with fog lights, some more body trim, a high rise Spoiler

WS6 Adds a ram air hood and a bit of suspension to either the formula or the T/A

Firehawk can also be ordered on either a Formula or Trams Am and has a sleeker Ram Air hood, some performance and visual modifications.

Generally, when similarly equipped, A Formula is rarer than a Trans Am.

miamifan3413

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+1

JD_AMG

This will help:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/pontiac-firebird-1967-2002/492966-firebird-models-list-history.html

99HorseSlayer

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how bout a "Black Bird" thats the only one I didnt see on that thread whats the diff with that?

thecorrectformula

The Formula is the straight cut, no frills, gonna kick your ***, sports car. It looks exactly like the v6 but on steroids with a v8 and t56 option. There the Sleepers of the f-body world. (Unless it's like mine, damn thing rattles the house).

Ddub69

OK - Thik I have it now. Correct me if I'm wrong:

Formula was made until 2002, however ---------------
Formula with WS6 was discontinued in 2000, however --------------
Trans Am with WS6 continued on until 2002

Does that about sum it up for these series of cars? Eg; after 2000 you couldn't get the WS6 package on a formula, but you could still order it on a TA???

Intragration

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You are correct.