The 230 cu in (3.8 L) engines were subsequently enlarged for 1968 to 250 cubic inches(4.1 liters), the base version developing an increased 175 hp (130 kW) using a one-barrel carburetor, and the high-output Sprint version the same 215 hp with a four-barrel carburetor. Power for the Ram Air package was the same as the conventional 400 HO, but peaked at 5,200 rpm. A "Ram Air" option was also available, providing functional hood scoops, higher flow heads with stronger valve springs, and a hotter camshaft. All 1967–1968 400 CI engines had throttle restrictors that blocked the carburetors' secondaries from fully opening. Most buyers opted for one of three V8s: the 326 cu in (5.3 L) with a two-barrel carburetor producing 250 hp (186 kW) the four-barrel "HO" (high output) 326, producing 285 hp (213 kW) or the 325 hp (242 kW) 400 cu in (6.6 L) from the GTO. The "Sprint" model six came with a four-barrel carburetor, developing 215 hp (160 kW). Based on the architecture of the standardĬhevrolet 230 cu in (3.8 L) inline-six, it was fitted with a one-barrel carburetor and rated at 165 hp (123 kW).
The 1967 base model Firebird came equipped with the Pontiac 230 cu in (3.8 L) SOHC inline-six. However, GM feared this would cut into Chevrolet Corvette sales, and gave Pontiac a piece of the " pony car" market through sharing the F-body platform with Chevrolet. Originally, the car was a "consolation prize" for Pontiac, which had desired to produce a two-seat sports car based on its original Banshee concept car. Both a two-door hardtop and a convertible were offered through the 1969 model year. The Firebird's rear "slit" taillights were inspired by the 1966–1967 Pontiac GTO and Pontiac Grand Prix. Announcing a Pontiac styling trend, the Firebird's bumpers were integrated into the design of the front end, giving it a more streamlined look than the Camaro. The first generation Firebird had characteristic Coke bottle styling shared with its cousin, the Chevrolet Camaro. Thank you for any information or advice that you can give me.See also: GM F platform § First Generation, 1967–1969 I need a way to know that removes all doubt. I have a car that has surfaced locally that has indications it may actually be one of the 689 1969 Trans Am Hardtops. Unless by some chance you have one of the 25 with the 303ci Tunnel Port V8's that were produced exclusively for the SCCA Trans Am Racing Series, the engine tells you nothing. Both were available powerplants for other Firebird Models that year. Having the VIN of a 1st Gen Bird can tell me its Division, Year, Body Style, Assembly Plant and Sequential Production Number, but doesn't indicate between the different Firebird Models either.Įven knowing the Engine (provided the car you're looking at still has its original Drivetrain) won't tell you, as the Trans Am was equipped with either the L74 400 H.O.
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It gives information on the Trans Am's Features, Options, and Production Numbers, but no indication how to definitively identify a Trans Am from any other Firebird of that year. I've looked thru John Gunnel's Standard Catolog of FIREBIRD 1967-2002. Very simply, what can a guy look for to know a car is a real 1969 T/A? I'll be sure to get to that, but I have a question about the 1969 Firebird Trans Am that I've been researching for a day or so now and am hoping this site can help answer it. Being new, I really need to introduce myself in the Introductions Thread of this site. First of all thank you all for having me as a member.
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