1992 Pontiac Firebird

• Pontiac announced the first Firebird convertible in 21 years in 1991 and only 2,000 were built. The open model was continued in 1992.
• The full line consisted of:
  • Firebird
  • Firebird Formula
  • Trans Am
  • Trans Am GTA
• The convertible was available as a base Firebird or as a Trans Am.
• Other changes for 1992 included structural enhancements and non-asbestos brake pads.
• New exterior paint colors added:
  • New Yellow
  • Dark Jade Gray Metallic
  • Dark Aqua Metallic
• The interiors had revised AM/FM cassette radio graphics and new knobs and rings, plus a revised Beige interior.
• Standard features of the base Firebird included
  • a 3.1-liter MPFI V-6
  • a five-speed manual transmission
  • the FE1 suspension
  • P215/65R15 tires
  • 15×7-in. Hi-Tech aluminum wheels
  • disc/drum brakes
  • a Delco ETR AM/FM stereo with auto-reverse, cassette and clock
• The Firebird Formula added or substituted
  • a 5.0-liter EFI V-8
  • the WS6 Sport suspension
  • P245/50ZR16 tires
  • 15×7-in. deep-dish High-Tech aluminum wheels
  • air conditioning
  • and a leather appointment group with leather-wrapped steering wheel
• The Trans Am added or substituted the following over the base Firebird features:
  • the 5.0-liter TRI V-8
  • the F41 Rally-Tuned suspension
  • P215/60R16 tires
  • 16×8-in. diamond-spoke wheels
  • a limited-slip differential
  • an aero package with special side treatment
  • and air conditioning
• The Trans AM GTA added or substituted the following over the Trans Am:
  • the 5.7-liter TPI V-8
  • a four-speed automatic transmission
  • the WS6 Sport suspension
  • P245/50ZR16 tires
  • dual catalytic converters
  • a performance axle
  • a Delco ETR AM/FM stereo with CD and five-band equalizer
  • a power antenna
  • the leather appointment group
  • a four-way manual driver’s seat adjuster
  • power windows and door locks
  • cruise control
  • a remote deck lid release
  • a rear window defogger and power outside mirrors
• Both convertibles came with a choice of Black or Beige cloth tops that stowed away neatly under a tonneau cover.
• Both ragtops carried the aero package as standard equipment including
  • fog lights
  • brake cooling ducts in the front fascias
  • a distinctive body side treatment
• The Trans Am convertible also had
  • functional hood louvers
  • air extractors
  • the available leather-clad articulated bucket seats

1992 Firebird Notes

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