1990 Pontiac Firebird

• For 1990, Firebirds had a larger and more powerful base V-6.
• All TPI V-8s (standard in Trans Ams) had a speed density metering system.
• All Firebirds also had:
  • an inflatable airbag restraint system
  • a new self-adjusting parking brake
  • dual body-color sport mirrors
  • new instrument panel switches for the rear defogger
  • rear hatch release
  • fog lamps
• Brilliant Red Metallic was a new color replacing Flame Red.
• Base Firebirds had new seat and armrest trim, plus a different rear spoiler design.
• Standard features included
  • a five-speed manual gearbox
  • an FE1 suspension
  • P215/65R15 tires
  • front disc/rear drum brakes
  • an AM/FM stereo with clock
• Hi-tech aluminum wheels (15 x 7 in.) were standard.
• The Formula model had more of a performance image.
• Its equipment list added
  • an aero-style rear deck lid spoiler
  • air conditioning
  • tinted glass
  • the WS6 sport suspension
  • P245/50ZR16 tires
  • a TBI V-8 engine
• The Formula’s 6-in. deep-dish Hi-tech wheels had machined-finished faces and silver metallic ports.
• The Trans Am had
  • a more powerful V-8
  • an F41 handling suspension
  • a limited-slip differential
  • P215/65R15 Firehawk GTX tires
  • 15-in. deep-dish Hi-tech turbo aluminum wheels with machined faces and charcoal metallic ports
  • plus a leather appointment group
• The luxury version of the Trans Am was the GTA.
• Its standard features included
  • a 5.7-liter TPI V-8
  • a dual catalytic converter exhaust system
  • a four-speed automatic transmission
  • four-wheel disc brakes
  • P245/50ZR-16 Goodyear performance tires
  • 16×8 in. gold crosslace aluminum wheels
  • leather-wrapped steering wheel
  • articulating custom bucket seats with inflatable lumbar and lateral supports
  • a rear defogger
  • a cargo screen
  • a full-featured Delco ETR AM/FM stereo cassette with equalizer
  • a power antenna
  • power side view mirrors
  • power windows
  • power door locks

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