Pontiac Trans-Am

Pontiac Firebird
Overview
Manufacturer	Pontiac (General Motors)
Production	1967–2002
Body and chassis
Class	Pony car, Muscle car
Layout	FR layout
Platform	F-body
Related	Chevrolet Camaro

First generation
Overview
Production	1967–1969
Assembly	Lordstown, Ohio, United States (1967–1969) Van Nuys, California, United States (1968–1969) Norwood, Ohio, United States (1969)
Body and chassis
Body style	2-door coupe 2-door convertible
Layout	FR layout
Platform	F-body
Related	Chevrolet Camaro (first generation)
Powertrain
Engine	230 cu in (3.8 L) Pontiac SOHC I6 250 cu in (4.1 L) Pontiac SOHC I6 326 cu in (5.3 L) Pontiac V8 350 cu in (5.7 L) Pontiac V8 400 cu in (6.6 L) Pontiac V8
Transmission	2-speed Powerglide automatic 3-speed Turbo-Hydramatic automatic 3-speed manual 4-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	108.1 in (2,746 mm) (1967)
Length	188.8 in (4,796 mm) (1967)
Width	72.6 in (1,844 mm) (1967)
Height	51.5 in (1,308 mm) (1967)

Second generation
1974 Firebird
Overview
Production	1970–1981
Assembly	Van Nuys, California, United States (1970–1971, 1978–1981) Norwood, Ohio, United States (1970–1981)
Body and chassis
Body style	2-door coupe
Layout	FR layout
Platform	F-body
Related	Chevrolet Camaro (second generation)
Powertrain
Engine	231 cu in (3.8 L) Buick V6 250 cu in (4.1 L) Chevrolet I6 265 cu in (4.3 L) Pontiac V8 301 cu in (4.9 L) Pontiac V8 301 cu in (4.9 L) Pontiac turbo V8 305 cu in (5.0 L) Chevrolet LG3 V8 305 cu in (5.0 L) Chevrolet LG4 V8 350 cu in (5.7 L) Buick V8 350 cu in (5.7 L) Oldsmobile V8 350 cu in (5.7 L) Chevrolet V8 350 cu in (5.7 L) Pontiac V8 400 cu in (6.6 L) Pontiac V8 403 cu in (6.6 L) Oldsmobile V8 455 cu in (7.5 L) Pontiac V8
Transmission	3-speed manual 4-speed manual 2-speed automatic 3-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	108.2 in (2,748 mm) (1978)
Length	196.8 in (4,999 mm) (1978)
Width	73.4 in (1,864 mm) (1978)
Height	49.3 in (1,252 mm) (1978)

Third generation
1989 20th Anniversary Turbo Trans Am convertible
Overview
Production	1982–1992
Assembly	Van Nuys, California, United States Norwood, Ohio, United States (1982–1987)
Body and chassis
Body style	2-door coupe 2-door convertible
Layout	FR layout
Platform	F-body
Related	Chevrolet Camaro (third generation)
Powertrain
Engine	151 cu in (2.5 L) Pontiac I4 173 cu in (2.8 L) GM 60° V6 191 cu in (3.1 L) GM 60° V6 231 cu in (3.8 L) Buick Turbo V6 305 cu in (5.0 L) Chevrolet V8 350 cu in (5.7 L) Chevrolet V8
Transmission	3-speed automatic 4-speed automatic 4-speed manual 5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	101 in (2,565 mm)
Length	1990–92 Firebird: 195.1 in (4,956 mm) 1990–92 Trans Am: 195.2 in (4,958 mm) Pre-1988 Firebird: 190.5 in (4,839 mm) Pre-1988 Trans Am: 191.8 in (4,872 mm)
Width	72.4 in (1,839 mm)
Height	49.7 in (1,262 mm)

Fourth generation
Overview
Production	November 1992–2002
Assembly	Sainte-Thérèse, Quebec
Body and chassis
Body style	2-door coupe 2-door convertible
Layout	FR layout
Platform	F-body
Related	Chevrolet Camaro (fourth generation)
Powertrain
Engine	3.4 L (207.5 cu in) L32 V6 3.8 L (231.9 cu in) Buick V6 5.7 L (347.8 cu in) LT1 V8 5.7 L (347.8 cu in) LS1 V8
Transmission	THM 4L60 4-speed automatic (1993) THM 4L60E 4-speed automatic (1994-2002) Borg Warner T-5 5-speed manual (V6 engine) Borg Warner T56 6-speed manual (V8 engine)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	101.1 in (2,568 mm)
Length	1993–1997 Firebird: 195.6 in (4,968 mm) 1998–2002 Firebird: 193.3 in (4,910 mm) 1993–1997 Trans Am: 197 in (5,004 mm) 1998–1999 Trans Am: 193.8 in (4,923 mm) 2000–2002 Trans Am: 193.7 in (4,920 mm)
Width	1993–1997: 74.5 in (1,892 mm) 1998–2002: 74.4 in (1,890 mm)
Height	1993–1999 Firebird 52 in (1,321 mm) 2000–2002 Firebird: 51.2 in (1,300 mm) 1993–1995 Trans Am: 51.7 in (1,313 mm) 1996–1999 Trans Am: 52 in (1,321 mm) 2000–2002 Trans Am: 51.8 in (1,316 mm) 1993-1999 Firebird Convertible: 52.7 in (1,339 mm) 2000–2002 Firebird Convertible 51.8 in (1,316 mm) 1994–1999 Trans Am Convertible: 52.4 in (1,331 mm)
Curb weight	3,440 lb (1,560 kg) (5.7L LS1 Coupe) 3,284 lb (1,490 kg) (5.7L LT1 Coupe)

Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
Overview
Manufacturer	General Motors
Production	1969–2002
Body and chassis
Class	Pony car, Muscle car
Body style	2-door convertible 1969, 1987–1989 Pontiac sanctioned special edition, 1991–1992, 1994–2002 2-door coupe 1969–2002
Layout	FR layout
Platform	F-body

The Pontiac Firebird is an American automobile built by Pontiac from the 1967 to the 2002 model years. Designed as a pony car to compete with the Ford Mustang, it was introduced 23 February 1967, the same model year as GM's Chevrolet division platform-sharing Camaro. This also coincided with the release of the 1967 Mercury Cougar, Ford's upscale, platform-sharing version of the Mustang,

The name "Firebird" was also previously used by GM for the General Motors Firebird 1950s and early-1960s concept cars.

The first generation Firebird had characteristic Coke bottle styling shared with its cousin, the Chevrolet Camaro. Unlike the Camaro, the Firebird's bumpers were integrated into the design of the front end. The Firebird's rear "slit" taillights were inspired by the 1966–1967 Pontiac GTO. Both a two-door hardtop and a convertible were offered through the 1969 model year. Originally, the car was a "consolation prize" for Pontiac, which had desired to produce a two-seat sports car based on its original Banshee concept car. However, GM feared this would cut into Chevrolet Corvette sales, and gave Pontiac a piece of the "pony car" market through sharing the F-body platform with Chevrolet.

The 1967 base model Firebird came equipped with the Chevrolet 230 cu in (3.8 L) SOHC inline-six. Fitted with a single-barrel carburetor, it was rated at 165 hp (123 kW). The "Sprint" model six came with a four-barrel carburetor, developing 215 hp (160 kW). Most buyers opted for one of three V8s: the 326 cu in (5.3 L) with a two-barrel carburetor producing 250 hp (190 kW); the four-barrel "HO" (high output) 326, producing 285 hp (213 kW); or the 325 hp (242 kW) 400 cu in (6.6 L) from the GTO. All 1967–1968 400 CI engines had throttle restrictors that blocked the carburetors' second barrels from fully opening. A "Ram Air" option was also available, providing functional hood scoops, higher flow heads with stronger valve springs, and a hotter camshaft. Power for the Ram Air package was the same as the conventional 400 HO, but peaked at 5,200 RPM.