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 This article is about the third generation Pontiac Firebird. 212 vehicles matched Now showing page 1 of 15. Only two are generally known to exist, however, as the ASC order log shows records for only two TTA convertibles. All automatic transmission Firebirds now received a T-handle shifter knob, and the shift indicator changed for the Automatic Overdrive 700-R4. Classifieds for 1981 to 1987 Pontiac Firebird. The notchback became popular with onlookers, who often assumed the notchback-equipped GTA was a Ferrari, thereby encouraging some owners of the type to dub their GTA the "Ferrari Back". 1984 Pontiac Firebird 6.00 1983 Pontiac Firebird 4.00 1982 Pontiac Firebird 2.00 1981 Pontiac Firebird 16.00 1980 Pontiac Firebird 8.00 1979 Pontiac Firebird 18.00 1978 Pontiac Firebird 14.00 . Gold 16-inch, flat-mesh, diamond-spoke wheels were standard on GTA, with 16-inch, 20-slot wheels standard on Trans Am. The Firebird S/E model was discontinued at the end of the year. Classic Industries offers a wide selection of 1984 Pontiac Firebird parts, including 1984 Pontiac Firebird interior parts and soft trim, 1984 Pontiac Firebird exterior sheet metal, 1984 Pontiac Firebird moldings, 1984 Pontiac Firebird emblems, 1984 Pontiac Firebird weatherstrip and unique accessories, to nearly every nut and bolt needed for installation. Available only with an automatic transmission, it produced 215hp and takes the top performance seat from the 5.0L TPI which was rated at 205HP. This prestigious accolade represents the continued growth of the company, and ClassicCars.com's dominance as the world's largest online marketplace for The interior still featured its namesake Tan leather Recaro seats. Another Special Trans Am also returned: the Daytona 500 Pace Car Edition. Average price for 1984 Pontiac Firebird Near Me: $32,120. This 31 Year Old Classic: 1984 Trans-Am, Original Owner, 327 built small block (50,000 miles on motor and trans) Chevy , Turbo 400 Automatic transmission with Gear Vendors Under/Overdrive, T-T. Other special features included the first 16-inch wheels ever used on a Firebird, an upgraded suspension and a gray and white leather Recaro interior. Find 4 used 1983 Pontiac Firebird as low as $23,900 on Carsforsale.com. The fuel-injected 5.0 litre engine was no longer available. The Pontiac repair solutions were simply to sand the notchback down and repaint it, but the problem would always return, and GTA owners could expect multiple trips in order to achieve a final repair of the problem, or to have a new notchback installed. of cargo space with the rear seats folded, and an optional wiper. The GTA received a new steering wheel with integral radio controls. Even the Trans Am's WS6 suspension was available on the S/E. The new Firebird shrank to a 101-inch wheelbase, losing more than 8inches in overall length, measured about an inch narrower, and weighed nearly 500lb (227kg) less than its 1981 predecessor. WS6 from 1987 thru 1992 included 36mm front sway bars, 24mm rear sway bars, quick ratio steering box, gas filled struts and 16-inch Wheels with 245/50R16 Tires. The third generation Pontiac Firebird was introduced in late 1981 by Pontiac alongside its corporate cousin, the Chevrolet Camaro for the 1982 model year. $25,000. 2001 was the 75th anniversary of Pontiac. The high-performance WS6 suspension package was also re-tuned to offer a more compliant ride while still maintaining tight handling characteristics. It was a curved piece of pressed steel, and would be used in later years as the centerpiece of the Formula option. During this test, the TTA did 162mph, and was the fastest production car evaluated in the test. Zero to Sixty. 5-speed manual transmission. 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. As a side note there are a known 5 L98 Powered Camaros made in 1987, making the total number of L98 Powered Firebird and Camaro Convertibles produced some of the rarest and sought after third Gens made with a total of around 204 produced for both lines all years combined. 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. 1996 Firebird Formula with functional "Ram Air" hood, Joe Aquilante on the front stretch of Pocono Raceway 1999, to become SCCA national champ in T-1, Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Collector's Edition convertible, (iron block, aluminum heads) in Firehawk by SLP. [17] Perhaps more importantly than the performance tests provided by the industry magazines was the fact that these cars were capable of much faster acceleration times with minimal modifications. The Firebird Trans Am was selected as the Official Pace Car for the 1979 Daytona 500, 1980 Indianapolis 500, and again for the 1981 Daytona 500. Some GTA's ended up with drum brakes on the rear, presumably because of a shortage of disc brake parts. The exterior featured a White painted body, T-tops, White painted RPO W62 ground effects, special Blue "TRANS AM" decals on the lower rear half of the doors, Blue pinstripes similar to the Recaro T/A except they extend around the entire body, special Blue and White 15th ANNIVERSARY medallions on the sail panels, a functional cold air induction "Turbo Hood", with a Blue "fade" decal and Blue "5.0 Liter H.O." 1989 Pontiac Firebird/TransAm Parts. [20] The five test TTA's, because they were for pre-production use, were pulled off of the assembly line without regard to color, and therefore were not necessarily white. At the time, it was the most aerodynamically efficient car GM ever produced. 305ci/190hp. The Trans Am came standard with a new incarnation of its traditional "Air Extractors" on the fenders. Quarter Mile. During the 1995, 1996, and 1997 NHRA seasons, 14-time funny car champion John Force used a Firebird body to replace the obsolete Oldsmobile Cutlass and Chevrolet Lumina bodies he had used since 1988. Many power options could be had. But short-distance sprinting was not all this car could do well. Only 40 hardtops were made. Both base Trans Ams and Trans am GTs could be ordered as a coupe, T-top, or convertible versions and were both available with automatic or manual transmissions. 1983-1984 Pontiac Firebird. 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. 13,508 mi Weirton, WV (681) 433-8714. List contains all the most popular Pontiac cars made in 1984. There were a total of 472 of these packages sold in 2001, No. In all, 58,195 Trans Am were produced, including 1,500 15th Anniversary special editions. This was the swan song year for Pontiac's storied Black and Gold RPO "Y84" Trans Am S/E's, and 1321 Recaro T/A's were produced. ; Cut to fit;Upper;Molded Coolant Hose Read more Read more compatibility notes Read less Read less compatibility notes: 1984: Pontiac: Firebird: S/E Coupe 2-Door: 1984 Pontiac Firebird. Engine: GM Chevrolet 350(LT-1) port-fuel injection. The (1984) Firebird 20th anniversary Turbo Trans Am-(V6 turbo)-Series 5FW/WS4 (1989) 1988. The well worn Borg-Warner 4-speed manual transmission came mated only to the weak 145bhp LG4 305ci, while the Crossfire-injected LU5 305ci rated at 165hp came with the TH-200c automatic 3-speed transmission. The interior now featured aircraft inspired details and gauges, using both fake and real Torx head screws that fastened the dash and console trim panels. Once a Formula had been ordered or purchased, this limited-availability option (RPO code B4U) could be specified, and the vehicle was sent to SLP to be modified. The reason is that the VIN does not specify a "package" (Formula, Trans Am, Trans Am GT, Firehawk, etc. He was also an avid Firebird collector after filming the Smokey and the Bandit movie series and Hooper. In all, 128,304 cars were produced, and the base model finally surpassed the Trans Am as the best selling Firebird for the first time since 1975. The 1982 update to the Trans Am was a drastic one. As with the previous 25th-anniversary edition, the 30th-anniversary edition was either a white WS6 convertible or WS6 T-top coupe, with twin dark blue stripes from hood to tail, and distinct blue anodized five-spoke 17-inch alloy A-mold wheels, with white leather seats and door trim. In addition, the TTA was relatively economical to drive; it returned 24mpg on the highway, while the only cars (besides the Lotus Esprit Turbo SE) that could approach its performance at the time (Ferraris, Lamborghinis, etc.) Classic Pontiac For Sale 2005 Pontiac GTO Current Bid: $9,250 Ends In: 1973 Pontiac Trans Am Current Bid: $10,000 . Pontiac had also hoped to drop the "Trans Am" moniker from the redesigned cars to save royalties paid to the SCCA for use of the name. The new version of the Trans Am Pontiac's "RPO Y84" Black and Gold Trans Am S/E, made famous by Burt Reynolds and Jackie Gleason in 1977's "Smokey and the Bandit", carried on into 1982 as the limited edition "Recaro T/A". The Trans Am was a specialty package for the Firebird, typically upgrading handling, suspension, and horsepower, as well as minor appearance modifications such as exclusive hoods, spoilers, fog lights and wheels. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. 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. The Trans Am GTA was Pontiac's pride and joy with a standard 5.7L 350 Tuned Port Injection (TPI). . New tail light lenses were now introduced on the base Firebird, completing the replacement of the "slit" or "louvered" taillight lenses that had been a Firebird signature since 1967. 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). 14-inch turbo cast aluminum wheels were standard on the S/E and Trans Am models and featured smooth plastic hubcaps with a Pontiac "Arrowhead" in the center. Special Viscount "PMD" bucket seats were optional, featuring a small opening in the headrest and a PMD logo in the center of the backrest. 1989 was the biggest year for Pontiac with respect to press coverage, promotions, and performance. American Sunroof (ASC), licensed by Chevrolet to build the 1987 Camaro convertible, also built three 1986 Trans Am convertibles as a "design exercise". All L98-equipped cars now received the N10 dual catalytic converters as standard, which technically was a mid year change for 1989. 1985 Pontiac Firebird/TransAm Parts. This remained the procedure for dealerships through the 1989 model year. T-top Formula coupes and convertibles could also be optioned as Firehawks beginning in 1995. The cars tended to outlive the plastic gears for the headlight doors, and since the dealers charged several hundred dollars for the repair, it was common to see Firebirds driving around with one or both headlights stuck open during the day. The Trans Am GTA (Gran Turismo Americano) was an options package available on the Firebird Trans Am which added gold 16-inch diamond-spoke alloy wheels, a monochromatic paint scheme, and special cloisonn GTA badges. The car had a multi-tone gray interior that had Recaro seats, a white leather wrapped steering wheel . One of these served as the 1989 Indianapolis 500 pace car. of torque. [81][82], On March 26, 2017, at the New York International Auto Show, the Bandit Edition Trans Am was introduced. Decorating the front fenders just above the "TRANS AM" script were "25th ANNIVERSARY DAYTONA 500" emblems. 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. It was intended to be the "ultimate" Trans Am and was the most expensive Firebird available. The tail lights remained unchanged from the previous "louvered" style design. 1984 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am. Road & Track called the fuel-injected Trans Am "a dramatic improvement on its predecessors," accelerating from 060 in 9.2 seconds.[5]. A modified 1982 third generation black Firebird Trans Am was designed and cast for the NBC made for television series Knight Rider (1982-1986) as the Knight Industries Two Thousand or KITT, and voiced by William Daniels. All Firebirds optioned with rear disc brakes now received PBR brake calipers and larger brake rotors, which resolved issues encountered with previous-model rear discs and increased stopping power. Seat Quantity: One. This 1972 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 2 Door Coupe (Stock #F13599) is available in our Fairfield, CA showroom and any inquiries may be directed to us at 707-419-8200 or by email at Sales@Special. This would be the last year for the light weight deep dish cross-laced wheels that had been available since 1987, and had been styled to look like expensive aftermarket rims. Used Pontiac Firebird for Sale in El Sobrante, CA. were far more costly, and providing only around 10 to 12mpg. $12,000. For 1996 and 1997, the Firehawk gained rectangular driving lights mounted inside the front scoops and (except for Firehawk convertibles) the Trans Am's elevated rear wing. Trans Am and Formula were also offered with an optional 140mph speedometer. There were a lot of great vehicles made in 1984, especially by Pontiac. It's a bit of a fixer upper if you want to get it's full potential . All Firebirds received restyled noses loosely fashioned after the "Banshee IV" show car while Pontiac was developing the all-new Fourth Generation platform. While not technically a Trans Am, the most exclusive and cool Firebird is undoubtedly the 1992 Firehawk built by SLP. 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. The all-new suspension design was more advanced and aggressive than anything Detroit had offered previously, easily rivaling the Corvette's handling abilities, (but not its sophistication). When the Firebird Trans-Am was released, there was controversy over the model's inability to compete in the Trans-Am because the smallest available engine was too large for use in the series at 400 cubic inches (6.6L). Some sources indicate the 305 TPI engine output was decreased from 210hp to 190hp caused by switching to a less aggressive camshaft profile, while others maintain it stayed at 210hp. VATS incorporated a small resistor into the ignition key shaft which was read by a sensor when the key was inserted. Base model Firebird production increased to 62,621 units. Free shipping. The '84 Firebird that were available V8 engines were the LG4 and L69. At least two of these test cars were sold to private individuals, so there are at least two extremely rare, non-white, factory TTA's in existence; in fact, one is known to be red. [77] Under this agreement, Trans Am Depot takes brand-new model Chevrolet Camaros, strips them down to their basic components and rebuilds what looks like a new Trans Am. In 1994 only, a "Trans Am GT" option was available. The Firebird received a restyled nose with Black wrap-around inserts known as "bumperettes" to replace the grille inserts; wrap-around "bumperettes" were also added to the rear bumper. This option reduced the drag coefficient from the Trans Ams normal .32 to .29, which was the most aerodynamic car GM had ever produced up to that point. The three actual pace cars were randomly selected from the production run, and sent to Indianapolis to pace the race. All V8 engines received serpentine belt systems and the A/C compressors were moved to the passenger's side of the engine, de-cluttering the engine compartment. NEW! Chevrolet Chevelle Performance Statistics, Plymouth Barracuda Performance Statistics. The interior now featured Tan leather Recaro seats, carpeting, side panels, and the headliner. Radio, ETR AM/FM stereo with CD player and 7-band graphic equalizer including a clock, seek up/down, remote CD pre-wiring Monsoon 500-watt peak power with 10-speaker premium sound system and steering wheel leather-wrapped w/driver touch radio controls. California consumers may exercise their CCPA rights here. To order a Firebird Convertible, the dealership would order a T-top Firebird and have it drop shipped to ASC, One Sunroof Center, Southgate, MI 48195 for the conversion alongside "Factory" Camaros. It won "Best Sports GT" category in the $11,000 to $14,000 range (also along with the Camaro). 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. The GTA equipment package officially went on sale in 1987 and avoided a gas-guzzler tax thanks to its lightweight PW 16-inch gold cross-lace wheels. Price. T . 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. Based on the average price for a 1984 Pontiac Firebird for sale in the United States, this is a good deal for this vehicle. All of these features combined to provide a low coefficient of drag. $10,495. CO2, . The LU5 5.0L: The new high-performance "Crossfire Fuel Injection" 5.0L V8, which employed a twin throttle body fuel injection system similar to that used in the 1982 Corvette's "Crossfire" 5.7L, and produced 165hp. The "Excitement Division" was also asked to provide a car to pace the 73rd running of the Indianapolis 500; sadly, it would be the final time a Pontiac would ever receive that honor. This edition was available in either coupe, T-top, or convertible form. Titled and insured as 1984 Pontiac Firebird. 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. Vehicle Comparison Tool. $25,000. Dealerships could finally order a Firebird Convertible from a recognized coach builder that was already converting other GM products (though more than a dozen other companies had been converting F-bodies into convertibles since 1982 for Pontiac & Chevrolet dealers). It also featured white-painted, five-spoke, 16-inch alloy wheels, white leather seats, and door trim. 15 results per page. Classic Pontiac Firebird For Sale 2002 Pontiac Firebird Price $29,700 Offers 1 1986 Pontiac Firebird Price $15,500 Offers . . Despite its name, the Trans Am was not initially used in the Trans Am Series, as its smallest engine exceeded the SCCA's five-liter displacement limit. Find your dream car today. This marked the final production year for the Third Generation platform. 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. The Trans Am's basic layout was very similar to the earlier 1983 Trans Am, except they were now available with the optional RPO W62 ground effects package, previously used on the 1983 Daytona Pace Car Edition. The base engine was the four-cylinder "Iron Duke . "Firebird (car)" redirects here. But after Car and Driver magazine tested the car, logging a 060mph run in 4.6 seconds, a standing quarter-mile in 13.4 seconds at 101mph, and a top speed of 153 MPH, they called the 250hp rating "exceedingly modest," estimating the actual output to be "closer to 300hp".
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