Showing posts with label Firebird. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Firebird. Show all posts
Pontiac Firebird designed on the chassis of the Camaro, but this did not prevent engineers to create a unique image and the most tenacious Muscle Car. Air intakes on the sloping bonnet and rear lights like the GTO became a business card "Firebird." Sprint version has four-carburetor and 215 horsepower. Most buyers opted for V8 engines with a capacity of 250 mostly strength and volume of 326 cubic inches, with two-chamber carburetor or 285-Tee strong High Output version chetyrehkamernikami. But this was not the limit! Already in 1967 the very first Firebird was possible to put borrowed from the GTO 400 cid V8. He gave out 325 hp, came with a three-stage manual transmission. Were available, these "monsters" and with the option of Ram Air, which included enhanced valves, a sports camshaft and a decorative scoop on the hood.
In 1968 the exterior of Firebird underwent minor changes, but the power grew, like all Muscle Car this year. The standard 400-second engine added to the power and gave 335 hp, but with Ram Air and higher. In the middle of the year appeared Ram Air II capacity of 340 hp and a new, third 400-cid V8 High Output. 1969-The year brought some significant changes in the shape of Pontiac Firebird. Was heavily modified front of the machine - the chief redesign of the first generation. But these changes have not relished the potential buyers and the demand began to fall. The company has released an optional package is a limited edition - Trans Am Performance and Appearance Package, designed for SCCA racing with a special 303-cc engine V8.
In 1970 came the second generation Pontiac Firebird, more like a Camaro. There were a few special modifications: Espirit, which was equipped with the 350-meter motor V8, an outstanding 255 hp, Formula 400 co dual air intake, and 400-m V8 engine with 335 hp Top model was a Trans Am, which could put the Ram Air IV engine with polished valves and aluminum collector outstanding 370 hp In 1971, two new 455-x V8 engine capacity of 235 and 335 hp 455 High Output engine was only available for Firebird Trans Am. 1972-The year has been disastrous for the Firebird. Manual GM wanted to make a production model, as the market Muscle Cars disappeared. But two factors save: introduced a new engine Super Duty 455 V8 (SD-455), prepared for the legal street racing and a drawing of the Firebird in the whole hood on modifications of Trans Am.
1974-The year was even more difficult for the Pontiac Firebird. All V8 manned dual exhaust, but this was their last appearance on the Firebird. Last year was available and a 4-speed Muncie transmission and automatic transmission Turbo Hydra-matic 400. In the 1975 Firebird got a new headstock - the third in three years, and a new rear window, which improved visibility. Later, in the middle of the year, was submitted to 455 High Output, but it was only a 200-strong 455-th of the Pontiac Bonneville. 1976-the year was the last for the 455-X engine, and the first for the new body type - T-Tops. In the 1977 Firebird was completely clumsy lost "muscular" form, got square twin headlights and began to resemble the car "Batman." Technically, the model has ceased to be a Muscle Car in the early 1970's, well, this year has disappeared visual "muscle-style".
In 1968 the exterior of Firebird underwent minor changes, but the power grew, like all Muscle Car this year. The standard 400-second engine added to the power and gave 335 hp, but with Ram Air and higher. In the middle of the year appeared Ram Air II capacity of 340 hp and a new, third 400-cid V8 High Output. 1969-The year brought some significant changes in the shape of Pontiac Firebird. Was heavily modified front of the machine - the chief redesign of the first generation. But these changes have not relished the potential buyers and the demand began to fall. The company has released an optional package is a limited edition - Trans Am Performance and Appearance Package, designed for SCCA racing with a special 303-cc engine V8.
In 1970 came the second generation Pontiac Firebird, more like a Camaro. There were a few special modifications: Espirit, which was equipped with the 350-meter motor V8, an outstanding 255 hp, Formula 400 co dual air intake, and 400-m V8 engine with 335 hp Top model was a Trans Am, which could put the Ram Air IV engine with polished valves and aluminum collector outstanding 370 hp In 1971, two new 455-x V8 engine capacity of 235 and 335 hp 455 High Output engine was only available for Firebird Trans Am. 1972-The year has been disastrous for the Firebird. Manual GM wanted to make a production model, as the market Muscle Cars disappeared. But two factors save: introduced a new engine Super Duty 455 V8 (SD-455), prepared for the legal street racing and a drawing of the Firebird in the whole hood on modifications of Trans Am.
1974-The year was even more difficult for the Pontiac Firebird. All V8 manned dual exhaust, but this was their last appearance on the Firebird. Last year was available and a 4-speed Muncie transmission and automatic transmission Turbo Hydra-matic 400. In the 1975 Firebird got a new headstock - the third in three years, and a new rear window, which improved visibility. Later, in the middle of the year, was submitted to 455 High Output, but it was only a 200-strong 455-th of the Pontiac Bonneville. 1976-the year was the last for the 455-X engine, and the first for the new body type - T-Tops. In the 1977 Firebird was completely clumsy lost "muscular" form, got square twin headlights and began to resemble the car "Batman." Technically, the model has ceased to be a Muscle Car in the early 1970's, well, this year has disappeared visual "muscle-style".
1969
The Pontiac Firebird underwent a major restyling for the 1969 model year. The front end was redone and the rear end and interior were changed slightly. The redesign did not do well with customers, and sales fell, despite the fact that production lasted for 17 months, well into 1970 due to production problems with the 1970 model. The Ram Air 400 was renamed the Ram Air IV and had a slight increase in power. The 400 HO option was known as either the Ram Air, Ram Air II, or simply HO. It too received a slight increase in power. In March of 1969, Pontiac released a little publicized option package, the Trans Am Performance and Appearance Package. Conceived to campaign in the SCCA's road racing series (with a special 303 cubic inch V8 which was never offered in production cars), Pontiac paid a $5 license fee to SCCA for each Trans Am sold to use the name. Offered as a $725 option, only 689 Firebird coupes and 8 convertibles (talk about a collectible) were built. Although not appearent at the time, the Pontiac Firebird Trans Am, along with the Chevrolet Corvette, would be the only American high performance cars that would remain in continuous production since their inception. The Trans Am came standard with the HO engine with Ram Air (also called the Ram Air III). The only engine option was the 400 Ram Air IV, ordered on just 55 coupes. All Trans Ams were Polar White with blue racing stripes, tail panel, and decals. The exclusive hood had functional air intakes which could be closed by the driver and functional fender scoops designed to vent the engine bay. A 60 inch rear foil (spoiler) was mounted on the trunk. Although the Trans Am was no faster than similarly equiped Firebirds, it represented the peak of Pontiac performance excitement.
Production:
Hardtop Coupe: 76,059
Convertible: 11,649
Trans Am Hardtop Coupe: 689
Trans Am Convertible: 8
1967
Introduction: Having watched first the Ford Mustang and then the Chevrolet Camaro enter into the pony car market, Pontiac finally got into the act in the middle of 1967. The Firebird was offered with both six and eight cylinder engines, like the Mustang and Camaro, and was based heavily on the Chevrolet Camaro chassis. Pontiac did try to make it their own and would create a European styled and mannered pony car that could hold its own against its more experienced competition.
Comments: The Pontiac Firebird was released five months after the Chevrolet Camaro, and offered buyers choices of six and eight cylinder engines. Pontiac was able to use that additional time to create a unique identity for the Firebird, despite having to use the Camaro chassis and some body panels. Despite using the same front fenders, doors, and rear fenders as the Camaro, the Firebird's styled split front grille, beaked hood, and GTO-slitted taillights gave it a distinctly Pontiac apperance. But the key differentiator was under the hood, where the Firebird offered a range of Pontiac engines. Initially, five different Firebirds were available, named after their respective engine choices. At the bottom was the lowly 230 cubic inch OHC six cylinder engine with a single 1bbl carb, rated at a measily 165 bhp. Stepping up to the "Sprint" version got the buyer a 230 I6 with a 4bbl carb rated at 215bhp. Either six cylinder was linked to either a three or four speed manual or two-speed automatic transmission. Although the six cylinder engines were more powerful than Chevy's offerings, most buyers wisely opted for one of the available V8 engines. At the bottom was Pontiac's 326 V8 with a two barrel carb that was rated at 250 bhp. A special "H.O." (High Output) version of the 326 V8 fitted with a four barrel carb was rated at 285bhp. At the top was the 400 V8 borrowed from the GTO. This engine was rated at 325 bhp, and was available with or without Ram Air (which suspiciously didn't affect the engine rating). The Ram Air engine included a hotter cam, stronger valve springs, and made use of the otherwise decrorative hood scoops. With no publicized power increase and a hefty $600 price tag, the Ram Air option was rarely ordered. All V8s came with a standard heavy-duty three speed manual transmission; a four speed manual and two and three speed automatic transmissions were optional. Performance axle ratios up to 4.33:1 were available as well as front disk brakes. Firebird prices were roughly $200 more than comprable Camaros and the Camaro outsold it two to one. But Pontiac's pony car had arrived
Introduction: Having watched first the Ford Mustang and then the Chevrolet Camaro enter into the pony car market, Pontiac finally got into the act in the middle of 1967. The Firebird was offered with both six and eight cylinder engines, like the Mustang and Camaro, and was based heavily on the Chevrolet Camaro chassis. Pontiac did try to make it their own and would create a European styled and mannered pony car that could hold its own against its more experienced competition.
Comments: The Pontiac Firebird was released five months after the Chevrolet Camaro, and offered buyers choices of six and eight cylinder engines. Pontiac was able to use that additional time to create a unique identity for the Firebird, despite having to use the Camaro chassis and some body panels. Despite using the same front fenders, doors, and rear fenders as the Camaro, the Firebird's styled split front grille, beaked hood, and GTO-slitted taillights gave it a distinctly Pontiac apperance. But the key differentiator was under the hood, where the Firebird offered a range of Pontiac engines. Initially, five different Firebirds were available, named after their respective engine choices. At the bottom was the lowly 230 cubic inch OHC six cylinder engine with a single 1bbl carb, rated at a measily 165 bhp. Stepping up to the "Sprint" version got the buyer a 230 I6 with a 4bbl carb rated at 215bhp. Either six cylinder was linked to either a three or four speed manual or two-speed automatic transmission. Although the six cylinder engines were more powerful than Chevy's offerings, most buyers wisely opted for one of the available V8 engines. At the bottom was Pontiac's 326 V8 with a two barrel carb that was rated at 250 bhp. A special "H.O." (High Output) version of the 326 V8 fitted with a four barrel carb was rated at 285bhp. At the top was the 400 V8 borrowed from the GTO. This engine was rated at 325 bhp, and was available with or without Ram Air (which suspiciously didn't affect the engine rating). The Ram Air engine included a hotter cam, stronger valve springs, and made use of the otherwise decrorative hood scoops. With no publicized power increase and a hefty $600 price tag, the Ram Air option was rarely ordered. All V8s came with a standard heavy-duty three speed manual transmission; a four speed manual and two and three speed automatic transmissions were optional. Performance axle ratios up to 4.33:1 were available as well as front disk brakes. Firebird prices were roughly $200 more than comprable Camaros and the Camaro outsold it two to one. But Pontiac's pony car had arrived
1968
Comments: The Pontiac Firebird was released five months after the Chevrolet Camaro, and offered buyers choices of six and eight cylinder engines. Pontiac was able to use that additional time to create a unique identity for the Firebird, despite having to use the Camaro chassis and some body panels. Despite using the same front fenders, doors, and rear fenders as the Camaro, the Firebird's styled split front grille, beaked hood, and GTO-slitted taillights gave it a distinctly Pontiac apperance. But the key differentiator was under the hood, where the Firebird offered a range of Pontiac engines. Initially, five different Firebirds were available, named after their respective engine choices. At the bottom was the lowly 230 cubic inch OHC six cylinder engine with a single 1bbl carb, rated at a measily 165 bhp. Stepping up to the "Sprint" version got the buyer a 230 I6 with a 4bbl carb rated at 215bhp. Either six cylinder was linked to either a three or four speed manual or two-speed automatic transmission. Although the six cylinder engines were more powerful than Chevy's offerings, most buyers wisely opted for one of the available V8 engines. At the bottom was Pontiac's 326 V8 with a two barrel carb that was rated at 250 bhp. A special "H.O." (High Output) version of the 326 V8 fitted with a four barrel carb was rated at 285bhp. At the top was the 400 V8 borrowed from the GTO. This engine was rated at 325 bhp, and was available with or without Ram Air (which suspiciously didn't affect the engine rating). The Ram Air engine included a hotter cam, stronger valve springs, and made use of the otherwise decrorative hood scoops. With no publicized power increase and a hefty $600 price tag, the Ram Air option was rarely ordered. All V8s came with a standard heavy-duty three speed manual transmission; a four speed manual and two and three speed automatic transmissions were optional. Performance axle ratios up to 4.33:1 were available as well as front disk brakes. Firebird prices were roughly $200 more than comprable Camaros and the Camaro outsold it two to one. But Pontiac's pony car had arrived.
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