1980s Classic Muscle Cars Pontiac Pontiac Firebird

1987 Pontiac Firebird

Pontiac Firebird (1987) – Ultimate Guide

Introduction

The sporty F-body Firebird had few changes for 1987.
The dropping of the SE coupe was the big one.
A new Formula option was offered.
A body-color aero spoiler with a high-mounted stoplight embedded in it was one change.
Base Firebirds also had a new seat with adjustable headrest and Ripple cloth upholstery.
New options included
- body-color body side moldings
- molded door panel trim (except GTA)
- availability of the Y99 performance suspension on base models
A 5.7-liter multi-port fuel injected V-8 performance engine was optional in cars with the Formula package and standard in the GTA, which was itself a new Trans Am option.
A four-way manual adjustable seat was now standard in Trans Ams.
Base Firebirds featured
- a full-length console with instrument panel
- side window defoggers
- a front air dam
- the GM Computer Command Control system
- a hatch back “pull-down” feature
- rectangular shaped concealed quartz halogen headlights
- a U63 Delco AM radio
- cloth reclining front bucket seats
- a folding rear seat
- a three-spoke Formula steering wheel
- a lockable storage compartment
- “wet-arm” (fluidic windshield wipers)
Formulas added
- a body-color aero rear deck lid spoiler
- analog instrumentation
- a domed hood
- 16×8-in. Hi-Tech aluminum wheels
- a special performance suspension
The Trans Am added
- an aero body skirting package
- hood and front fender air extractors
- hood air louvers
- fog lamps
- soft ray tinted glass
- a rally-tuned suspension
GTAs added
- articulating front bucket seats
- a limited-slip rear axle
- a special aero package
- a special performance suspension
- a leather-wrapped steering wheel
- lightweight 16×8-in. diamond-spoke gold-colored wheels