1976 FIREBIRD

Pontiac offered four varieties of the Firebird

Body-colored urethane bumpers at front and back
250 cid inline six cylinder engine
A canopy top was a new option
A fuel economy indicator was a new option
It's typical twin-section grille had a mesh pattern set in a sloping front panel
The single square headlamps were recessed.
Park/signal lamps stood at the ends of a wide opening below the bumper strip
Three-speed manual transmission
Dual horns
FR78 x 15 black sidewall SBR tires
Power steering
Radial-tuned suspension.

Body-colored urethane bumpers at front and back
250 cid inline six cylinder engine
A canopy top was a new option
A fuel economy indicator was a new option
It's typical twin-section grille had a mesh pattern set in a sloping front panel
The single square headlamps were recessed.
Park/signal lamps stood at the ends of a wide opening below the bumper strip
Three-speed manual transmission
Dual horns
FR78 x 15 black sidewall SBR tires
Power steering
Radial-tuned suspension.
Sport mirrors (driver's side remote-controlled)
Deluxe wheel covers

Body-colored urethane bumpers at front and back
An appearance package was new for the Formula
A canopy top was a new option
A fuel economy indicator was a new option
It's typical twin-section grille had a mesh pattern set in a sloping front panel
The single square headlamps were recessed.
Park/signal lamps stood at the ends of a wide opening below the bumper strip
350-cid two-barrel V-8
Either a four-speed manual or Turbo-Hydra-Matic transmission
Sport mirrors
Full length console

Body-colored urethane bumpers at front and back
A canopy top was a new option
A fuel economy indicator was a new option
The Trans Am came in five body colors
- Cameo White
- Firethorn Red
- Sterling Silver
- Carousel Red
- Goldenrod Yellow
It's typical twin-section grille had a mesh pattern set in a sloping front panel
The single square headlamps were recessed.
Park/signal lamps stood at the ends of a wide opening below the bumper strip
Air dam
Rear deck lid spoiler
Shaker hood
Rally II wheels with trim rings
Rally gauges
GR70 x 15 tires
400-cid four-barrel V-8.
455 cid V-8 optional engine

IDENTIFICATION

	VIN Location	On top of dash at left, viewable through windshield
Position	Character	Description
1	2	General Motors: Pontiac Division
2	S	Basic Firebird
T	Firebird Esprit
U	Firebird Formula
W	Trans Am
3 & 4	87	hardtop coupe
5	_	Engine code (see listing in engine section)
6	6	Year: 1976
7	_	Assembly plant
8 to 13	100001 and up	production sequence

Model Number	Style Number	Body Type	Seating	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Production Total
2F	S87	2-door Hardtop Base Firebird - 6 cyl	4	$3908	3383	21,209 both 6 & V8
2F	S87	2-door Hardtop Base Firebird - V8	4	$4046	3563
2F	T87	2-door Hardtop Esprit - 6 cyl	4	$4162	3431	20,826
2F	T87	2-door Hardtop Esprit - V8	4	$4302	3611
2F	U87	2-door Hardtop Formula	4	$4566	3625	20,613
2F	W87	2-door Hardtop Trans Am	4	$4987	3640	46,701

TRANSMISSION

Feature	Firebird	Esprit	Formula	Trans Am
Wheelbase	108.1 in.	108.1 in.	108.1 in.	108.1 in.
Overall length	196.8 in.	196.8 in.	196.8 in.	196.8 in.
Height	49.1 in.	49.4	49.4	49.6
Width	73.0	73.0	73.0	73.0
Front tread	60.9	60.9	61.3	61.2
Rear tread	60.0	60.0	60.4	60.3
Tires	FR78x15	FR78x15	FR78x15	GR70x15
Steering	Recirculating ball
Front suspension	coil springs with lower trailing links and anti-sway bar
Rear suspension	semi-elliptic leaaf springs with anti-sway bar
Brakes	Front disc, rear drums
Ignition	Electronic
Body construction	Unit with separate partial frame
Fuel tank	20.5 gal

350-cid two-barrel V-8	$140
350-cid four-barrel V-8 (Firebird)	$195
350-cid four-barrel V-8 (Formula)	$55
400-cid four-barrel V-8 (Firebird)	$258
400-cid four-barrel V-8 (Formula)	$118
455-cid four-barrel V-8 (Trans Am)	$125
Close-ratio four-speed transmission (Firebird)	$242
Five-speed manual transmission(Firebird)	$262
Five-speed manual transmission(Formula)	N/C
Five-speed manual transmission(Trans Am)	N/C
Safe-T-Track differential (Firebird)	$51
Super-cooling radiator	$27 - $49
Heavy-duty battery	$15 - $17
Heavy-duty alternator	$42
Engine block heater	$11 - $12
California emissions	$50
Air conditioning	$424 - $512
Cruise control	$73
Power windows	$99 - $159
Firebird custom trim group	$81
Firebird Formula appearance package	$100

1976 Firebird

1976 Firebird Esprit

1976 Firebird Formula

1976 Firebird Trans Am

1976 Firebird Trans Am

1976 Firebird Trans Am

1976 Firebird Trans Am

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