1999 FIREBIRD

  • The availability of GM's traction control system was extended to V-8-powered Firebirds this year.
  • All Firebirds with a V-8 and some with a V-6 had a Torsen II slip-reduction rear axle.
  • An Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) system replaced the old hydraulic proportioning valve for improved brake performance.
  • Also new was a solenoid-based Bosch antilock braking system.
  • An enhanced sensing and a diagnostic module or SDM recorded vehicle speed, engine rpm, throttle position, and brake use in the last five seconds prior to airbag deployment.
  • Firebird coupe: Standard equipment for the Firebird coupe included
    • extensive acoustical insulation
    • dual front airbags
    • air conditioning
    • a black fixed-mast antenna at right rear
    • a brake/transmission shift interlock safety feature (with automatic transmission)
    • power four-wheel disc brakes with four-wheel ABS
    • the RPO L36 3800 Series II 200-hp SFI V-8 engine
    • cruise control
    • electric rear and side window defoggers; Solar-Ray tinted glass
    • instrumentation (including electric analog speedometer
    • tachometer
    • odometer
    • coolant temperature indicator
    • oil pressure gauge
    • voltmeter and LED trip odometer)
    • sport exterior mirrors (left-hand remote controlled
    • right-hand manual)
    • a day/night inside rearview mirror with reading lamps
    • left-hand and right-hand covered visor vanity mirrors
    • a Delco AM/FM stereo ETR radio and cassette
      • seven-band graphic equalizer
      • touch control
      • search-and-replay
      • Delco theft lock
      • clock
      • seek up/down
      • remote CD prewiring
      • four- speaker coaxial sound system
    • reclining front bucket seats
    • four-way driver and passenger front seat manual adjusters
    • a rear two-passenger folding seat
    • a four-spoke sport tilt steering wheel with adjustable column
    • the PASS-Key II theft-deterrent system
    • P215/60R16 touring tires with a high-pressure compact spare
    • the RPO MM5 five-speed manual transmission
    • controlled-cycle windshield wipers
    • bright silver 16-in, five-spoke cast aluminum wheels
  • Formula Coupe: Formula models also included (in addition to or in place of the above)
    • a power antenna
    • power door locks
    • power automatic sport mirrors with blue glass
    • a Delco 500-watt peak power Monsoon® AM/FM stereo
      • CD
      • seven-band graphic equalizer
      • clock
      • touch control
      • seek up/down
      • search and replay
      • Delco anti-theft lock
      • high-performance 10-speaker sound system in coupe or six- speaker sound system in convertible
      • HSS speakers and tweeters in doors
      • 6.5-in. subwoofers in sail panels
      • subwoofer amp and four speakers and tweeters in rear quarter panels
    • a leather-wrapped steering wheel with radio controls (including leather-wrapped shift knob and parking brake handle)
    • P245/50ZR16 speed-rated all-weather tires
    • power window controls with driver's "express down" feature (requires power mirrors and door locks)
  • Trans Am: Trans Am models also included (in addition to or in place of Formula features)
    • an audible content theft-deterrent system
    • remote keyless entry
    • a six-way power front driver's seat

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1999 Trans Am
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