1991 Pontiac Firebird

• The new 1991 Firebirds were actually introduced in the spring of 1990.
• Their most visible change was a new exterior appearance.
• All models benefited from restyled front and rear fascias.
• The front fascias, made of body color resilient “Endura” thermoplastic, incorporated low-profile turn signals and integral air dams.
• At the rear, the GTA, Trans Am, and Formula were fitted with a redesigned rear deck lid spoiler.
• New fascias on GTA and Trans Am models incorporated restyled taillights.
• The Sport Appearance package on the base Firebird included fog lights in the fascia and carried the aero look to the sides with distinctive lateral skirting.
• The headlights were more compact, without sacrificing light output.
• Available in 1991 for all 5.0-liter and 5.7-liter TPI V-8s was a new “Street Legal Performance” (SLP) package of GM high-performance hardware.
• The SLP kit, available from GM dealers, boosted engine performance without modifications to the power plants. The kit could be dealer-installed or owner-installed.
• All 1991 Firebirds were protected by a Pass-Key theft deterrent system.
• All Firebirds had a driver’s side airbag.
• The standard radio was upgraded to an AM/FM cassette stereo and the GTA included a cassette with five-band graphic equalizer.
• Acoustics were improved in all models.
• New colors included Dark Green Metallic and a Bright White.
• Standard Firebird equipment included
  • a 3.1-liter MFI V-6
  • a four-speed automatic transmission
  • the FE1 suspension
  • P215/65R15 tires
  • 15 x 7-in. Hi-Tech aluminum wheels
  • disc/drum brakes
  • new front/rear fascias
  • and an AM/FM stereo with cassette and clock
• The Formula added or substituted
  • a 5.0-liter TBI V-8
  • a five-speed manual gearbox
  • the WS6 Sport Suspension
  • P245/50ZR16 tires
  • 16 x 8-in. Hi-Tech Turbo aluminum wheels
  • a limited-slip differential
  • air conditioning
• The Trans Am added or substituted
  • a 5.0-liter TRI V-8
  • the F41 Rally Tuned suspension
  • 16 x 8-in. diamond spoke wheels
  • an aero package with special side treatment
  • a leather appointment group (including leather-wrapped steering wheel)
  • a four-way manual driver’s seat adjuster
• Standard equipment for the Trans Am GTA included
  • the 5.7-liter TPI V-8
  • a four-speed automatic transmission
  • the WS6 Sport suspension
  • P245/50ZR16 tires
  • 16 x 8-in. diamond spoke wheels
  • a limited-slip differential
  • disc/drum brakes
  • a Performance Enhancement group (with engine oil cooler, dual converters and performance axle)
  • new front/rear fascias
  • an aero package with side treatment
  • air conditioning
  • an upgraded sound system
  • a power antenna
  • the leather appointment group
  • a four-way manual driver’s seat
  • power windows
  • power door locks
  • cruise control
  • a remote deck lid release
  • power outside mirrors

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