How many Firebird Models?
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How many Firebird Models? Just wondering If there are any more firebird models I cant think of. Here is all that I know:
Firebird
Firebird Formula
Firebird Formula WS6
Trans Am
Trans AM WS6
FireHawk Trans AM
FireHawk Firebird
Please add any that I missed or correct ones that are worng.
Firebird
Firebird Formula
Firebird Formula WS6
Trans Am
Trans AM WS6
FireHawk Trans AM
FireHawk Firebird
Please add any that I missed or correct ones that are worng.
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Originally Posted by Phoenix57
berlenetta(sp?) in 60s and 70s also
I'm almost done with a huge list of all the Firebird models/packages I've been able to find, will be posting it pretty soon.
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the 2nd gens also had yellow bird, blue bird, and re bird (i think) as trim packages for the base firebird. It was the equiv to the berlinetta.
Formula 350
455SD 455HO
Fitch Firebird
Fire AM by Herb Adams
And the Bandit.
Formula 350
455SD 455HO
Fitch Firebird
Fire AM by Herb Adams
And the Bandit.
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Firebird Models This is an old copy of these posts. Any changes will be made in the separate thread at https://ls1tech.com/forums/pontiac-firebird-1967-2002/492966-firebird-models-list-history.html from now on.
Main factory models:
GM special packages: early engine-focused
GM special packages: black/gold
GM special packages: 'LadyBirds'
GM special packages: sport packages
GM special packages: pace cars
GM special packages: anniversary
Modified models: early power
Modified models: non-factory convertibles
Modified models: black/gold
Modified models: wagons
Modified models: VHO, Banshees, Firefox/Twin Turbo
Modified models: California, Rytek, Morgan
Modified models: misc: FireAm, Pro-Am, Harley, Hurst, Evans, Inverse 30th
Modified models: Mecham
Modified models: SLP
Modified models: GMMG
Modified models: concepts in final years
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Main factory models:
- Firebird (base, V6) (1967-2002)
- Sprint (1967-1969)
- Esprit (1970-1981)
- Formula (1970-1981, 1987-2002)
- Firebird SE (1982-1986)
- Trans Am (1969-2002)
GM special packages: early engine-focused
- Firebird 326 (1967-1969)
- Firebird HO (1967-1969)
- Firebird 400 (1967-1968)
- Formula SD-455 and Trans Am SD-455 (1973-1974)
GM special packages: black/gold
- Pontiac 50th Anniversary Limited Edition Trans Am (1976) (black with gold accents)
- Black Special Edition Trans Am (1977-1981) (black with gold accents)
- Gold Special Edition Trans Am (1978) (gold with brown accents)
GM special packages: 'LadyBirds'
- "SkyBird" Special Edition Firebird Esprit (1977-1978) (blue)
- "RedBird" Special Edition Firebird Esprit (1978-1979) (red)
- "YellowBird" Special Edition Firebird Esprit (1980) (yellow)
GM special packages: sport packages
- Recaro Special Edition Trans Am (1982-1984)
- Firebird SSA / XS (1989)
- Trans Am GTA (1987-1992)
- Notchback Trans Am GTA (1988)
- Trans Am GT (1994)
- Firebird SCE (Southern California Edition) (1994)
- Firebird Sport Appearance Package (1997-2002)
- Formula WS6 and Trans Am WS6 (1970.5-1995)
- Formula WS6 Ram Air (1996-2000) and Trans Am WS6 Ram Air (1996-2002)
- Formula 1LE (1991-1999), Trans Am 1LE (1988-1999), Firehawk Trans Am 1LE (2001-2002)
GM special packages: pace cars
- NASCAR Daytona 500 Parade Car 10th Anniversary Trans Am (1979)
- Indy 500 Pace Car Turbo Trans Am (1980)
- NASCAR Daytona Firecracker 400 Pace Car Turbo Trans Am (1980)
- NASCAR Edition Turbo Trans Am (1981)
- Daytona 500 25th Anniversary Limited Edition Trans Am (1983)
- Daytona 500 Pace Car Trans Am (1985)
- Indy 500 Richmond Trans Am Pace Car (1995)
GM special packages: anniversary
- 10th Anniversary Trans Am (1979) (two-tone Silver) (aka TATA for Tenth Anniversary Trans Am)
- 15th Anniversary Trans Am (1984)
- 20th Anniversary Turbo Trans Am Indy 500 Pace Car (TTA) (1989)
- 25th Anniversary Trans Am (1994)
- 30th Anniversary Trans Am (1999)
- 30th Anniversary Trans Am Daytona 500 Pace Car (1999)
- "35th Anniversary" Collector's Edition Trans Am (2002) (Collector Edition Yellow)
- NHRA Special Edition Formula and Trans Am (2000-2002)
- Pontiac 75th Anniversary Firebird and Formula (2001)
Modified models: early power
- Fitch Firebird 400 and Sprint (1967)
- Pontiac Firebird Sprint Turismo (PFST) (1967)
- Royal Pontiac "Bobcat" Firebird (various sub-models) (1967-1970)
- Lane "American Eagle" Firebird (1967)
- Myrtl Motors "Tiger" Firebird (1968) (various sub-models)
- Canadian "Comanche" Firebird (1969)
- Bales "Boss Bird" Trans Am (1971)
Modified models: non-factory convertibles
- National Coach Engineering Convertible Trans Am (1978-1981)
- NCE Convertible 10th Anniversary Trans Am (1979) [size=1(Ten 1979 10th Anniversary cars were converted by NCE. They used a silver leather material for the top along with chrome struts for the top mechanism. In addition, they were also supposed to have a chrome roll-bar. Each one was numbered 1-10.)[/size]
- Custom Coach Convertible Trans Am (1980)
- Auto Forms Sport Roadster Convertible Firebird and Trans Am (1983-1986)
Modified models: black/gold
- Team Lotus "John Player Special" Trans Am Show Car (1974) (Black and Gold)
- Trans Am Specialties "Bandit Edition" Trans Am (1981-1982)
- Chattanooga Custom Creations "Bandit II" Formulas and Trans Ams (1990-1991)
Modified models: wagons
- Pontiac Trans Am "Kammback" Wagon prototype (1978/1979)
- Pontiac Trans Am "Tandem GTA" Kammback Wagon prototype (1985)
- Pontiac Trans Am "Hurst Hauler" Kammback Wagon prototype (2000)
Modified models: VHO, Banshees, Firefox/Twin Turbo
- Carroll VHO Formula (1988)
- Pontiac "Banshee II" prototype (1988)
- Sunset Banshee Formula (1994-1996)
- Rob Louisell Banshee Conversion (1993-1997)
- Pontiac "Firefox" Trans Am GTA prototype (1989)
- Pontiac "Firefox II" Trans Am prototype (1991)
- Pontiac Twin Turbo Trans Am prototype (1992)
Modified models: California, Rytek, Morgan
- "California T/A" Trans Am (2000)
- Rytek Projektz "Projekt TranzAm" Trans Am (2000)
- Rytek Projektz "Raptor" Trans Am (2001)
- Morgan Motorsports 421 SD Trans Am (2001)
Modified models: misc: FireAm, Pro-Am, Harley, Hurst, Evans, Inverse 30th
- Herb Adams VSE "FireAm" Trans Am (1977-1980)
- Pro-Am III Firebird (1995)
- Harley Davidson Edition Trans Am (1996)
- Lingenfelter Hurst Special Edition Formula (1997-1998)
- Inverse 30th Anniversary Trans Am (1999)
- Evans Pontiac SevanSeries Trans Am (1999-2000)
Modified models: Mecham
- Mecham DKM Macho Trans Am (1976-1980)
- MR MSE Trans Am (1982-1985)
- Macho Trans Am (1985)
- 20th Anniversary Macho Trans Am (1997)
- Mecham Formula and Trans Am (1998-2002)
- Mecham Firebird GTR (1998-2002)
Modified models: SLP
- SLP "Comp T/A" Trans Am (1995-1997)
- SLP Firehawk Formula and Trans Am (1991-1997, 1999-2002)
- Firehawk LT4 (1997)
- 10th Anniversary Firehawk X-Men Edition (2001)
- 10th Anniversary Firehawk (2001)
- SLP Firebird GT (1997-2002)
Modified models: GMMG
- GMMG Carl Black Blackbird (2001-2002)
- GMMG Carl Black Anniversary Edition Blackbird (2002)
- Year One Edition Carl Black Blackbird 380 (2001)
- Year One Edition Carl Black Formula 435 (2002)
- GMMG Collector Edition Firebird prototype (2001)
Modified models: concepts in final years
- Sprewell "Bird of Prey" Trans Am concept (2000)
- Drekar ASV Z15 Trans Am Supercar prototype (2002)
- ASI "Gold Rush" Trans Am concept (2002)
- GM Performance 421 SD Trans Am concept (2003)
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Main factory models:
- Firebird (base, V6) (1967-2002)
- Sprint (1967-1969) (Firebird Sprint with the high performance 230 cubic inch displacement (cid) version of the Overhead Cam in-line 6, was rated @ 215 bhp, equipped with a Quadrajet and floor mounted manual 3 speed; Known as W-53 rated 215 bhp in '68.)
- Esprit (1970-1981) (replaced Sprint as 'luxury' model between base Firebird and sporty Formula)
- Formula (1970-1981, 1987-2002) (Pontiac produced the Formula model from 1970 through 1981 and again from 1987 through the present. The Formula has always been available with the Trans Am hardware as optional equipment, though with a different, but aggressive look of its own. From 1970 through 1975 the Formula package included a fiberglass hood with two long scoops extending toward the nose. In 1976 the scoops were scaled back in a one year only design. Also for '76, an optional Formula appearance package became available with a contrasting paint scheme. This package was offered as an option through 1981. In 1977 the scooped hood was again redesigned to a more subtle look which was also carried through 1981. When the Formula was re-introduced in 1987, it included Formula graphics on the doors, larger wheels and tires than the base Firebird and a standard rear spoiler. It came with the base Trans Am engine as standard equipment, and most of the Trans Am hardware could be optioned. This theme was carried through 1992. In 1993, when the fourth generation Firebird debuted, the Formula shared the base Firebird's nose, but again had its own rear spoiler and could be ordered with all the Trans Am hardware, including the WS6 Ram Air package starting in 1996.)
- Firebird SE (1982-1986) (replaced Esprit; equivalent of Camaro's Berlinetta version)
- Trans Am (1969-2002) (Conceived to campaign in the SCCA's road racing series (with a special de-stroked 303-cubic-inch V8 never installed on the production car), Pontiac paid $5 to the racing organization for each Trans Am sold as a license fee for the name. The original T/A's were known for few frills and mostly raw performance power with a European approach to the muscle car battle. The automotive press was extremely critical of the 1st generation Trans Am because the name came from the Sports Car Club of America's race series. all U.S. built T/A's for '69 came with one of the two 400 cid Ram Air engine choices. The transmission that came as standard equipment was the 3 speed manual, with the 4 speed manual and Turbo Hydro Matic 3 speed automatic available as extra cost options. Trans Am color options for 1969 consisted of one choice - Cameo white with two full length Lucerne Blue racing stripes. The blue treatment was carried over covering the rear tail light panel as well. The final day of 4th-gen production at the assembly plant in Ste. Therese, Quebec was August 27, 2002.)
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GM special packages: early engine-focused
- Firebird 326 (1967-1969) (Firebird 326 was Pontiac's standard model equipped with a 2 barrel 326 cid V8, rated @ 250 bhp & manual 3 speed "on the tree" transmission; replaced by the Pontiac L-30 350 rated 265 bhp in '68.)
- Firebird HO (1967-1969) (Firebird HO was the high-output version of the 326 V8. It was rated @ 285 bhp, equipped with a Quadrajet, dual exhausts, heavy duty suspension and special 'H-O' body striping; replaced by the Pontiac L-76 350 HO rated 320 bhp in '68.)
- Firebird 400 (1967-1968) (Firebird 400 was Firebird's 'king of the hill' for '67 with the 400 cid rate of 325 bhp in both Base & Ram Air versions. Throttle restrictors prevented the '67 Firebird Ram Air 4 barrel secondaries from fully opening @ Wide Open Throttle. Tuners such as Royal Pontiac were able to quickly rectify the handicap. This tuning matched the performance of the exact same engine combination that was available in, the then 'top-dog' of Pontiac, the GTO Ram Air which was rated 360 bhp in '67. 1968 saw the choices expand to four 400 cid engines for the Firebird.)
- Formula SD-455 and Trans Am SD-455 (1973-1974) (In 1973, Pontiac released a limited production engine known as the Super Duty 455 (SD 455). The engine was optional in '73 and '74 on both Formulas and Trans Ams. The SD-455 was a race bred engine that featured a special heavy duty block, forged pistons, four bolt main caps, a provision for dry sump oiling, round port heads that were reported to flow better than Chryslers' Famed Hemi, "header" style exhaust manifolds, and an 800 cfm carb. Original SD-455 cars are valuable collectibles today. Production: 1973: 43 Formulas, 252 Trans Ams; 1974: 58 Formulas, 943 Trans Ams. In addition there were some SD-455 crate motors sold through dealers as factory 'Service Replacement' engines.)
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GM special packages: black/gold
- Pontiac 50th Anniversary Limited Edition Trans Am (1976) (black with gold accents) (Black was finally offered on a T/A this year, but only about 2590 of them. The Y82/Y84 Special Edition's made their debut as a limited run of Pontiac Motor Division 50th anniversary package cars. The Starlite black exterior was highlighted in gold with pin stripes, starting at the front bumper, wrapping around the body via the wheel openings, finishing it's journey at the rear bumper. Completing the gold exterior accents were a specific hood bird decal, headlamp bezels, grilles, fascia mounted Firebird crest, and honey comb wheels. A small portion of the cars also received black chrome splitter tail pipes. Inside, a gold finished engine turned instrument panel applique replaced the silver tone of other T/A's and the black spokes in the Formula steering wheel were supplanted by a gold version. Either the 400 automatic or 455 manual combinations could be ordered. It was on this special T/A that an option would be introduced that would literally open up an entire market - the T-Top. Originally slated to be fitted to all anniversary edition cars, only 643 were actually produced with the tops. 643 with Hurst T-Tops and 1,947 hardtop coupes; Total 2590.)
- Black Special Edition Trans Am (1977-1981) (black with gold accents) (1980 and 1981 were Turbo) (Patterned after the 1976 Pontiac Fiftieth Anniversary Limited Edition model, the '77 was basically carryover. Priced at $556.00 with out Hurst Hatches (Y81) and $1141.00 with (Y82) , the package included specific gold trimmed exterior appointments. Some of the S.E's also had "black chrome" splitter tail pipes. The Trans Am callouts were still done gothic style as on the '76 (but without the 50th anniversary logo), the and there was enough gold tape on the car to trim the wall paper of a small house. But this was the look, and that was what was important. The black took on a near sinister appearance, with the gold accents lending a "custom" look. By continuing to extend the theme into the interior by including a formula steering wheel with gold spokes, and the instrument panel bezel and console trim plate, and door accents being finished in a gold simulated engine turned applique completed the task. In 1978, the black and gold variety returned, but now were available only with t-tops. Pontiac coded those SE's built at the Van Nuys, California plant and the Norwood, Ohio plant differently. The Norwood cars had a RPO of Y82 and the Californian's, Y84 (This does not mean that all cars built in Van Nuys were sold in California.). The components of the SE package were carryover for '78. Total production: 1977: 15567, 1978: 3643, 1979: 11554, 1980: 6094, 1981: 5263.)
- Gold Special Edition Trans Am (1978) (gold with brown accents) (After two years of success with the black & gold Special Editions, Pontiac decided to try a new angle- reverse the colors! Solar Gold with black accents was chosen to supplement the "bandit". Most gold SE's were built in Norwood, Ohio, as the Van Nuys, Ca. plant had to use a different paint due to EPA regulations. The paint from Van Nuys had a greenish cast to it, versus the more pure gold look of the Ohio models. Pontiac made only a half year of the Y88, dubbed the Gold Special Edition Trans Am. Total production for the Y88 Trans Am are 8,676 units, all of them had T-Tops. 1,267 units were built with the Pontiac 400 with 4-Speed transmissions & only 880 were built with the 403 Olds motor with mandatory automatic transmission and smog pump. Total invoice price for this car was $6,021.40. Total retail or sticker price was $7,968.00.)