Pontiac Firebird (1992) – Ultimate Guide
Introduction
- 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
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CHASSIS
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HISTORICAL NOTES
1992 Firebird Notes
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1992 Automotive Notes
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- Top American Automobile Corporations for 1992
1. General Motors?
2. Ford?
3. Chrysler?
4. AMC?
5. Others?
- Top model year production for 1992
Ford 922,488
Chevrolet 647,227
Pontiac 561,940
Buick 427,915
Mercury & Lincoln 411,090
Oldsmobile 395,974
Dodge 263,539
Cadillac 221,112
Saturn 212,122
Plymouth 135,721
Chrysler 123,400
Eagle 59,216
Acura 120,100