Pontiac Firebird (third generation)

Pontiac Firebird (third generation)
1989 Firebird Formula WS6
Overview
Manufacturer	Pontiac (General Motors)
Production	1981–1992
Model years	1982–1992
Assembly	Van Nuys, California, USA Norwood, Ohio, USA
Designer	Jerry Palmer, Bill Porter[1][2]
Body and chassis
Class	Pony car Muscle car
Body style	2-door convertible 3-door liftback coupé
Layout	FR layout
Platform	F-body
Related	Chevrolet Camaro (third generation)
Powertrain
Engine	151 cu in (2.5 L) Iron Duke I4 173 cu in (2.8 L) LC1/LL1/LB8 V6 191 cu in (3.1 L) LH0 V6 231 cu in (3.8 L) LD5 turbo V6 305 cu in (5.0 L) Small-Block V8 350 cu in (5.7 L) Small-Block V8
Transmission	3-speed automatic THM 200C 4-speed automatic THM 700R4 4-speed manual 5-speed manual Borg Warner T5
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)
Chronology
Predecessor	Pontiac Firebird (second generation)
Successor	Pontiac Firebird (fourth generation)

The third generation Pontiac Firebird was introduced in late 1981 by Pontiac alongside its corporate cousin, the Chevrolet Camaro for the 1982 model year. 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.^[3]