1992 FIREBIRD
⇦ 1991
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1993 ⇨
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
15x7-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
15x7-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
16x8-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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