Generation 3, facelift

Pontiac Firebird 3-door hatchback

11.1985 - 04.1990 · United States

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Generation 3, facelift

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Pontiac Firebird, Generation 3, facelift, USA market. This overview covers 47 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (11.1985 - 04.1990). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

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Overview based on recorded specifications: 47 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats: 4
Engine displacement, cc: 2471–5733
Drive layout: Rear-wheel drive
Transmission: Automatic 4, Manual 5
Wheelbase, mm: 2565
Ground clearance, mm: 115–130
Fuel: Petrol Regular (AI-92, AI-95)

Specifications and technical details

47 versions

Engine, transmission and drive Specification name

2.5 L, 88 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

GM Pontiac Iron Duke LQ9 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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2.5i MT Firebird	11.1985 - 09.1986

2.8 L, 135 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

GM Chevrolet LB8 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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2.8 MT FirebirdBase grade	11.1985 - 09.1986
2.8 MT Firebird S/ETop grade	11.1985 - 09.1986

2.8 L, 135 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

GM Chevrolet LB8 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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2.8 AT FirebirdBase grade	11.1985 - 09.1986
2.8 AT Firebird S/ETop grade	11.1985 - 09.1986

5.0 L, 150 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

GM Chevrolet 305 LG4 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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5.0 MT FirebirdBase grade	11.1985 - 09.1986
5.0 MT Firebird S/ETop grade	11.1985 - 09.1986
5.0 MT Firebird Trans AmUpper grade	11.1985 - 09.1986

5.0 L, 150 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

GM Chevrolet 305 LG4 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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5.0 AT FirebirdBase grade	11.1985 - 09.1986
5.0 AT Firebird S/ETop grade	11.1985 - 09.1986
5.0 AT Firebird Trans AmUpper grade	11.1985 - 09.1986

5.0 L, 190 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

GM Chevrolet 305 L69 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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5.0 MT Firebird Trans Am H.O.	11.1985 - 09.1986

5.0 L, 210 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

GM Chevrolet 305 LB9 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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5.0i AT Firebird Trans Am	11.1985 - 09.1986

2.8 L, 135 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

GM Chevrolet LB8 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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2.8 MT FirebirdTop grade	10.1986 - 09.1989

2.8 L, 135 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

GM Chevrolet LB8 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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2.8 AT FirebirdTop grade	10.1986 - 09.1989

5.0 L, 170 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

GM Chevrolet L03 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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5.0 MT Firebird	10.1988 - 04.1990
5.0 MT Firebird Formula	09.1989 - 04.1990

5.0 L, 170 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

GM Chevrolet L03 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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5.0 AT Firebird	10.1988 - 04.1990
5.0 AT Firebird Formula	09.1989 - 04.1990

3.1 L, 140 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

GM LH0 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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3.1 MT Firebird	09.1989 - 04.1990

3.1 L, 140 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

GM LH0 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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3.1 AT Firebird	09.1989 - 04.1990

5.0 L, 170 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

GM Chevrolet LO3 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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5.0 MT Firebird Formula	10.1986 - 08.1989
5.0 MT Firebird Trans Am	10.1988 - 08.1989

5.0 L, 170 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

GM Chevrolet LO3 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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5.0 AT Firebird Formula	10.1986 - 08.1989
5.0 AT Firebird Trans Am	10.1988 - 08.1989

5.0 L, 185 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

GM Chevrolet 305 LB9 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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5.0 AT Firebird FormulaBase grade	10.1986 - 09.1987
5.0 AT Firebird Trans AmTop grade	10.1986 - 09.1987

5.7 L, 210 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

GM Chevrolet L98 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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5.7 AT Firebird FormulaBase grade	10.1986 - 09.1987
5.7 AT Firebird Trans AmTop grade	10.1986 - 09.1987
5.7 AT Firebird Trans Am GTATop grade	10.1986 - 09.1987

5.0 L, 190 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

GM Chevrolet 305 LB9 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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5.0 AT Firebird FormulaBase grade	10.1987 - 09.1989
5.0 AT Firebird Trans AmTop grade	10.1987 - 09.1989

5.7 L, 225 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

GM Chevrolet L98 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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5.7 AT Firebird FormulaBase grade	10.1987 - 09.1988
5.7 AT Firebird Trans AmTop grade	10.1987 - 09.1988
5.7 AT Firebird Trans Am GTATop grade	10.1987 - 09.1988

5.0 L, 225 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

GM Chevrolet 305 LB9 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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5.0 MT Firebird FormulaBase grade	10.1988 - 04.1990
5.0 MT Firebird Trans AmTop grade	10.1988 - 04.1990

5.0 L, 200 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

GM Chevrolet 305 LB9 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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5.0 AT Firebird Formula	10.1989 - 04.1990

5.7 L, 235 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

GM Chevrolet L98 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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5.7 AT Firebird FormulaBase grade	10.1988 - 04.1990
5.7 AT Firebird Trans AmTop grade	10.1988 - 04.1990
5.7 AT Firebird Trans Am GTATop grade	10.1988 - 04.1990

5.0 L, 205 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

GM Chevrolet 305 LB9 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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5.0 MT Firebird Trans Am	10.1986 - 09.1987

5.0 L, 215 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

GM Chevrolet 305 LB9 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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5.0 MT Firebird Trans Am	10.1987 - 09.1989
5.0 MT Firebird Trans Am GTA	10.1987 - 09.1988
5.0 MT Firebird Trans Am GTA	10.1988 - 09.1989

5.0 L, 205 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

GM Chevrolet 305 LB9 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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5.0 AT Firebird Trans Am	10.1989 - 04.1990

3.8 L, 245 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

GM Buick 231 LC2 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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3.8 AT Firebird 20th Anniversary Trans Am	10.1988 - 08.1989

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