It's a bit of a fixer upper if you want to get it's full potential . 1984 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am . 1984 Pontiac Firebird Base | Hagerty Valuation Tools 1981 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am. Midyear, Pontiac introduced a new light-weight, cross-lace wheel, available for the Trans Am. or $1,665/mo. Engine Used. Beginning in 1991, SLP (Street Legal Performance) modified a factory-built Formula into what they called the "Firehawk". 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. 1984 Pontiac Firebird for Sale Near Me - iSeeCars.com These were also the first Firebirds with factory fuel injection, four-speed automatic transmissions, five-speed manual transmissions, four-cylinder engines, 16-inch wheels, and hatchback bodies. 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. All Trans Am buyers had the option to upgrade to the WS6 Special Performance Package, which upgraded the suspension system and came with 15-inch cast aluminum wheels and four-wheel disc brakes. A dark-tinted version of the base Firebird's tail lights were fitted to the rear of the car and also featured a Silver or Gold "Phoenix" between them. It would be the last year for the GTA, the last year for concealed windshield wipers, and the last year for the aerodynamic body with the long hood and low roofline. 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. [85][84], On April 14, 2018, at the Barrett-Jackson collector car auction in Palm Beach, FL, just 5 months before his death, actor Burt Reynolds presided over the sale of 3 Pontiac Firebird Trans Ams from his personal collection, sold via Bandit Movie Cars of Florida, the custodian of the Burt Reynolds collection. Through a unique partnership between Pontiac and an engineering firm called Prototype Automotive Services (PAS), the Trans Am GTA was equipped with a more powerful version of the turbocharged Buick 3.8L V6, originally developed for the Buick Regal Grand National, and the Turbo Trans Am (TTA) became the vehicle Pontiac supplied to pace the Indianapolis 500. $25,000. This option was created due to a shortage of rear disc brake components.[9]. ASC reported making no Firebird Convertibles for 1990. It provided almost the same power as the V6, but when coupled with the 5-speed manual transmission, provided between 31 and 34 miles per gallon on the highway, depending on the year. The 3.8L turbocharged V6 engines were built by PAS at their 40,000 square foot City of Industry, CA plant. Find 1983 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 Is A Special Car With A LotOf Options For 1984, Including The Wy6 Package, Which Is Exactly The Same As The. Classic Pontiac Firebird For Sale 2002 Pontiac Firebird Price $29,700 Offers 1 1986 Pontiac Firebird Price $15,500 Offers . 1988 Pontiac Firebird/TransAm Parts. A new CD player was offered, shoulder belts were added in the back seat, and the convertible model carried over. List contains all the most popular Pontiac cars made in 1984. The car came with the full ground effects and was white with blue trim. Pontiac sub-contracted the job of engineering the TTA engine modifications to PAS. List of 1984 Pontiacs, listed alphabetically with photos when available. Firebirds optioned with T-tops received new acrylic plastic tops made by Leximar for GM. 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. The LB9 Tuned Port Injection (TPI) 305 was released, using a tuned runner design. Gold 16-inch, flat-mesh, diamond-spoke wheels were standard on GTA, with 16-inch, 20-slot wheels standard on Trans Am. Yr. Model. Electronically controlled retractable headlamps, and a rounded hoodline and front fenders were the primary characteristics that distinguished the Firebird from its Camaro sibling and its previous Firebird incarnations. The reason is that the VIN does not specify a "package" (Formula, Trans Am, Trans Am GT, Firehawk, etc. The cars were then shipped back to PAS for final assembly, testing, and quality control. (1984) Firebird 20th anniversary Turbo Trans Am-(V6 turbo)-Series 5FW/WS4 (1989) 1988. The coming years would find all three cars getting more and more powerful as they sought to stay in the competition with a new generation of sport cars. Early in 1989, Motor Trend ran their top speed test article "Flat-out Fastest American Cars II-the Sequel". 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. Final-year Recaro Trans Am survivor that's logged only 24,438 miles. Like the Camaro, the 1990 Firebird only received a half-year production run, as Pontiac labored to release the restyled 1991 model. It was also the last year for full leather covering on the front seats. However, even with the surging sales of Firebirds in general, production of the S/E editions declined from 1983 to 84, and only 10,309 were produced. Mid-year, TPI-equipped cars only received blank throttle body plates rather than ones that had been marked "TUNED PORT INJECTION" on similar engines in prior model years; and black-painted valve covers replaced the silver components from previous years. It made for a smooth flow of air over the windshield. 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. 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. According to the same Car and Driver article, very few of these "sleeper" Formulas hit the streets; only about 50 were built each model year, as almost all LB9-equipped Formulas came with an automatic transmission which disqualified them from receiving the high-performance N10 and GM3 options. All automatic transmission Firebirds now received a T-handle shifter knob, and the shift indicator changed for the Automatic Overdrive 700-R4. Styled loosely after the earlier '80/'81 Turbo Trans Am, an optional "Turbo Bulge" hood was available on the Trans Am. 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. This downward trend would continue, and the model would be discontinued after 1986. Another reason for the relative obscurity of the notchback is that the sales information was not very well disseminated to Pontiac salespeople, so many of them had no idea it was available as an option. Wind tunnels were used to form the third generation F-Body's shape, and these aerodynamic developments were fully taken advantage of by Pontiac's design team. A non-high output motor was standard in the Trans Am and was rated at 150 horsepower. 311 sold. Year: 1984 Make: Pontiac Model: Firebird Body type: Hatchback Doors: 2 doors Drivetrain: Rear-Wheel Drive Engine: 150 hp 5L V8 Exterior color: Brown Fuel type: Gasoline Interior color: Brown (Beige) Transmission: 4-Speed Automatic . The N10 option remained available throughout the balance of the Third Generation production run, however the L98 powerplant was only available with an automatic transmission, whereas the LB9/N10 combination could only be coupled to a 5-speed manual (RPO code MM5) and a limited-slip differential (RPO code G80) using a 3.45 performance axle ratio (RPO code GM3). 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. It was not well known at the time, but in 1989, Pontiac produced the quickest[14] and fastest[15] American production car. T-top cars now came with new seals which greatly reduced leaks into the passenger compartment. The wrap-around wing was now made of fiberglass to reduce weight and became standard on Trans Am and Formula; the regular, flat-surfaced spoiler from earlier Trans Am models was now made standard on Firebird. Trans Am and Formula were also offered with an optional 140mph speedometer. A 10th-anniversary Firehawk was available in 2001, distinguished as a black Trans Am coupe (123 units) and convertible (16 units) with gold-painted hood stripes (prototype only), gold vinyl stripes on hood and spoiler (production), gold 17-inch wheels, and gold tailpipe tips. The Firebird S/E model was discontinued at the end of the year. Classic Pontiac Firebird for Sale on ClassicCars.com [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. A five-speed manual was available but was mated to the 5.0L only. 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". All models would have to make do with the rather crude, flat, carpeted door panels, although if leather seats were ordered, genuine perforated leather was added above the armrest on the basic door panels. The GTA came with a standard TH-700R4 (4L60) automatic transmission, A/C, new seats with inflatable lumbar and side bolsters, special door panels, epoxy-filled emblems, body-colored ground effects, a special GTA horn button, and the WS6 performance handling package. 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 Firebird Formula received new high tech 16x8-inch aluminum wheels with distinctive silver "WS6" center caps. Used 1984 Pontiac Firebird for Sale (with Photos) - CarGurus Buyers were compensated for the downgrade. All of these features combined to provide a low coefficient of drag. Price as profiled -- $14,551. Ultimately, 1,555 TTA replicas, rated at 250hp, were produced for sale, five of those being test cars. The Pontiac Firebird is an American automobile built by Pontiac from the 1967 to the 2002 model years. 1984 Pontiac Anniversary TransAm Anniversary edition 1 of 1500 1 of 500 Manuals - One of the Rarest, Gateway Classic Cars is proud to digitally present to you this 1984 Pontiac Trans Am!The Pontiac Tra, 1984 Trans am in mint condition. Of those 25 Firehawks, 21 were "Mandatory" Red, 1 Aqua, 1 White, 1 Blue, and 1 Green; 11 had the Competition Package, 3 came with Aluminum Engine Blocks, 1 had T-Tops, and 1 was a Convertible. The LB9 and L98 platforms were updated with new speed density fuel injection, and the elimination of the MAF sensor reduced production costs and supposedly improved performance. All now featured Black painted, RPO W62 Aero package ground effects, the special "RECARO T/A" door handle inserts, the 1983 style Gold-plated Black and Gold Firebird Medallions on the sail panels, Gold painted High Tech 15-inch rims with a Black plastic center cap and Gold Firebird logo, WS6 package, functional cold air induction "Turbo Hood", with a Gold "fade" decal and Gold "5.0 Liter H.O." Because of this, the TTA has gained a cult following among amateur racing enthusiasts. Classifieds for 1981 to 1987 Pontiac Firebird. From 1982 onward, all engines were Chevrolet sourced, unless stated otherwise. 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. ASC continued to make Convertibles for Pontiac dealerships. [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. Later WS6 cars used ZR rated tires. The windshield wipers were hidden under the hood with the air intake for the climate control system. Homologation: Not Rated. Firebird Formula was re-introduced, available with a choice of V8s (LG4, LB9 305 TPI, or L98 350 TPI), 16-inch convex wheels, and the earlier Trans Am "Turbo Bulge" hood. Base model Firebird production increased to 62,621 units. CO2, . Classic Pontiac Firebird For Sale | Hemmings All of these options were packaged into the Trans Am under the RPO code Y84, and the model was produced until the end of Third Generation F-body production in 1992. This custom car is built on a GM F-Body Pontiac Firebird chassis as show car and daily driver. Request Info. The Firebird's interior options and design remained virtually unchanged for 1984, the only exceptions being a slightly revised dashpad, with screwed-in speaker grilles, an optional driver's knee pad bolster on the left side of the center console for manual cars, the T-tops were also redesigned to use a pin-mounting arrangement, rather than the earlier latch-based setup, and a new 1 piece horncap embossed with the Firebird logo replaced the earlier medallion version. No two cars SLP produced were alike; they all were special orders. Price. Many Trans Am owners were unaware that the $800 notchback option was even available, and for those who were, the vehicle typically had to be ordered from the factory, on a six-month waiting list, as the notchback was retrofitted to the vehicle. For the concept car series, see, 1989 20th Anniversary Turbo Trans Am convertible. The Firebird interior again received a redesign, this time the changes were much less drastic: the lower dash and under-dash panels were altered, and accessory switches were moved to a new panel above the heater and radio controls. This time, there was actually a needle to indicate what gear you had selected. Some GTA's ended up with drum brakes on the rear, presumably because of a shortage of disc brake parts. The Firebird body also replaced the Oldsmobile Cutlass in the pro stock class in 1995, forcing drivers Warren Johnson, Jerry Eckman, and Mark Pawuk to replace their body styles for the 1996 year. (First year for fuel injection in Trans Am), (1500 anniversary edition models were made, 500 of them 5-speed), In 2012, General Motors signed a licensing deal with Trans Am Depot to use the Trans Am name and Pontiac logos in custom coach built versions of new Trans Am. Most TTA's came with T-tops and leather interior, but there were also hardtops and cloth-interior cars. 15.4 sec @ 91.5 mph. 239 on the L36 Firebird, 231 on the Formula W66 coupe, 5 on Formula Firehawks, and 2 on Trans-Ams. 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. 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". 2002 Pontiac Firebird Price $29,700 Offers . Only two are generally known to exist, however, as the ASC order log shows records for only two TTA convertibles. 1984 Pontiac Firebird For Sale - Carsforsale.com Non-GT optioned Trans Ams in 1994 received 235/55R16 tires, a 115-mph speedometer, and a much lower top-speed limiter. The 1982 update to the Trans Am was a drastic one. 4,671 below average coupe 83,470 gasoline white manual. For general Firebird information, see, fueleconomy.gov "Find a Car; 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985 Firebird 2.5L 5-speed fuel economy Official EPA Window Sticker MPG" Web. In all, a total of 1,555 Turbo Trans Ams were manufactured. This carbureted 190hp V8 was virtually identical to the L69 engine in the Camaro Z28, but used a different air cleaner assembly (instead of the Camaro's dual-snorkel air cleaner, the Trans Am received yet another functional cold air intake, designed to utilize the bulged hood). They fed some air to the radiator but most of the air came from an air dam underneath the front bumper. ; 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: 1,980 of these pace cars came with the LU5 Crossfire-injected 305 mated to the new 700R4 4-speed overdrive automatic; while 520 of them had the carbureted LG4 305 mated to the T-5 Borg-Warner 5-speed manual. L69 were built in 1986; it was discontinued because of fuel vapor lock (boiling) problems. The standard rear spoiler from previous years was still standard, but an optional wrap-around "Aero Spoiler" was now available in black and gave the car a new more modern look, (it is unique for 1985 & 1986 as it had a texture). 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. The high-performance WS6 suspension package was also re-tuned to offer a more compliant ride while still maintaining tight handling characteristics. ASC (American Sunroof Company, Later "American Specialty Cars") (of ASC McLaren fame) offered Pontiac Dealerships a Firebird/Formula/Trans Am/GTA convertible. A new graphic adorned the power bulge of the pace car's hood, and these limited-edition cars were the first to feature a special RPO W62, full-body ground-effects package that extended around the entire car and molded plastic panels. 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. 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. In. 1984 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am . Pontiac (automobile) - Wikipedia CC-1687054. ASC still converted T-top cars into convertibles but the ordering process was simplified and dealers would no longer need to have the cars drop shipped to ASC in Michigan. Trans Am GTA (Gran Turismo Americano) was introduced, available with the LB9 305 TPI engine (which was returned to 205hp) or the L98 350 TPI. The lack of awareness and a sky high price tag conspired to keep the sales figures down on the special Firehawk. Find 4 used 1983 Pontiac Firebird as low as $23,900 on Carsforsale.com. ); it only specifies the engine (5.7L V8 LT1). buying and selling classic and collector vehicles. Average price for 1984 Pontiac Firebird Near Me: $32,120. ", Csere, Csaba "20th Anniversary Pontiac Trans Am; Gentlemen, light your tires", "Flat-out Fastest American Cars II-the Sequel. Year: 1984 Make: Pontiac Model: Firebird Body type: Hatchback Doors: 2 doors Drivetrain: Rear-Wheel Drive Engine: 150 hp 5L V8 Exterior color: Brown Fuel type: Gasoline Interior color: Brown (Beige) Transmission: 4-Speed Automatic .
