- 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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