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  Pontiac Firebird (3rd Gen) Quiz    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Think you know your 3rd gen Pontiac Firebirds? Let's see!
Tough, 10 Qns, tpiRonJon, Jun 03 14
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  Pontiac Firebird Trans Am GTA    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Test your Pontiac Firebird Trans Am GTA Knowledge!
Average, 10 Qns, tpiRonJon, Jun 04 14
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  Firebirds Generation 1    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here are a few questions based on the first generation of the Pontiac Firebird.
Tough, 10 Qns, daddy1161992, Sep 24 23
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Sep 24 23
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  Pontiac Firebird Formula Quiz (3rd Gen)    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Think you know your 3rd generation Pontiac Firebird Formulas? Let's see!
Average, 10 Qns, tpiRonJon, Jun 11 14
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  1981 Pontiac Trans Am    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
My first attempt at a quiz on the last of the second generation Firebirds. Information is taken from the "standard catalog of Firebird 1967-2002". Hope you enjoy this.
Difficult, 10 Qns, orange81bird, Mar 05 18
Difficult
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Mar 05 18
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  Pontiac Firebird Trans Am (3rd Gen) Quiz    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Think you know your 3rd-generation Pontiac Trans Ams? Let's see what you know!
Difficult, 10 Qns, tpiRonJon, Jun 13 14
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trivia question Quick Question
In 1982, which was the most powerful engine available?

From Quiz "Pontiac Firebird (3rd Gen) Quiz"





Pontiac Trivia Questions
1. Pontiac revived the Formula name during the third generation Firebird run for what year period?

From Quiz Pontiac Firebird Formula Quiz (3rd Gen)

Answer: 1987 - 1992

With the Ford's new, 225hp 5.0L fuel-injected V8 engine providing all the V8 power for Mustangs throughout its own generation, Pontiac was obligated to respond. The 1987 Trans Am GTA effectively replaced the Firebird S/E, retired after '86, and the Formula was designed to be a lower-cost alternative for buyers who didn't want all the extras in a GTA. "Just the power and performance goodies, thank you!".

2. The standard engine on every Trans Am GTA throughout the entire production run was what?

From Quiz Pontiac Firebird Trans Am GTA

Answer: 5.7L TPI V8

The big 5.7L TPI V8 made its debut as the standard engine in the new Trans Am GTA which had 210hp in 1987. Output increased to 225hp in 1988, and again in 1989 by 10 as a result of a revised exhaust system, and output topped off at 240hp for the final two model years.

3. The Pontiac Firebird spanned four major body styles between 1967 and 2002. Which year period represents the 3rd generation Firebirds?

From Quiz Pontiac Firebird (3rd Gen) Quiz

Answer: 1982 - 1992

In 1982, GM's F-Bodies (Firebird/Camaro) received their third overhaul, which replaced the 2nd generation first introduced in 1970.

4. In what year did the Firebirds have their last assembled Pontiac V-8's built?

From Quiz 1981 Pontiac Trans Am

Answer: 1981

1981 was the last year that Pontiac assembled their 301-cid V-8 engine. There was a photo displayed to the public that which showed a 1967 Firebird and a 1981 Firebird together as the first and last V-8's that Pontiac would assemble.

5. What is the major difference between the first generation Firebird, and Camaro?

From Quiz Firebirds Generation 1

Answer: Drivetrain and Trim

The first generation cars were basically the same car, with different drivetrains, and trim. The tail lights were different, and both were available as convertibles.

6. Trans Ams no longer rode on 15 inch wheels by 1985, and the new tire size would remain throughout the rest of the 3rd generation production run. What was the tire size used from 1985 onward?

From Quiz Pontiac Firebird Trans Am (3rd Gen) Quiz

Answer: 245/50/16

The "Level 3" tire package consisted of 245/50/16 tires which were V-rated until 1989, where all "Level 3" tires were Z-rated, meaning that the tires could sustain periods of speeds of up to 149mph.

7. The Formula name was re-introduced by Pontiac in 1987 and was designed to compete most directly with the Ford Mustang LX 5.0L, which had a very attractive starting price. Off what Pontiac model was the Formula body based?

From Quiz Pontiac Firebird Formula Quiz (3rd Gen)

Answer: Firebird

The Ford Mustang LX 5.0 was aggressively priced with performance options at below $12,000 and Pontiac wanted a piece of that market share - enter Firebird Formula.

8. A five-speed manual transmission was never offered with the big 5.7L TPI engine. To get a Trans Am GTA with a five-speed, you had to take the what?

From Quiz Pontiac Firebird Trans Am GTA

Answer: Smaller-displacement 5.0L TPI V8

Because the 5-speed manual transmission was not designed to handle over 300 lb/ft of torque, the 5.7L engine could not be mated with this transmission. Instead, one would receive the 5.0L TPI V8, if you wanted to shift for yourself.

9. In 1982, which was the most powerful engine available?

From Quiz Pontiac Firebird (3rd Gen) Quiz

Answer: 5.0L V8 (Crossfire Injection)

GM began employing the 5.0L V8 with "Crossfire" fuel injection (CFI) in 1982 in Camaro Z28s and Firebird Trans Ams, and was discontinued for the 1984 model year.

10. How many Trans Ams were built in 1981?

From Quiz 1981 Pontiac Trans Am

Answer: 33,493

Pontiac built "20,541 base Firebird models, 10,938 Esprit models, 5,927 Formula models and 33,493 Trans Am models".

11. What year did the "Trans Am" debut?

From Quiz Firebirds Generation 1

Answer: 1969

Pontiac needed a model to compete with the Camaro Z-28, and also to be able to race in the Trans Am Series.

12. With a restyled nose, the addition of fog lights, new tail light glass, a new hood and more also meant a new engine for 1985. What engine became newly available in 1985 as an option on Trans Am models?

From Quiz Pontiac Firebird Trans Am (3rd Gen) Quiz

Answer: 5.0L TPI V8

The engine was rated at 205hp and was available only with an automatic transmission. Those who wanted a TPI V8 and a 5-speed would have to wait until 1987!

13. The standard engine in all Formulas was a 5.0L V8. The optional 5.0L TPI V8 and the 5.7L TPI V8 were also optional on what other Firebird model?

From Quiz Pontiac Firebird Formula Quiz (3rd Gen)

Answer: Trans Am

The Pontiac Firebird's optional 5.0L V8 engine was the standard engine on the Firebird Formula. Optional was the 5.0L & 5.7L TPI engines, which were available on the Trans Am, where as the 5.7L TPI engine was always standard on the GTA.

14. The Trans Am GTA is visually distinctive from "regular" Trans Ams because GTAs have what?

From Quiz Pontiac Firebird Trans Am GTA

Answer: Gold badges and wheels

GTA, marketed toward those who wanted performance and luxury, essentially filled the Firebird S/E's market segment. The Trans Am could be had with all of the same options that a GTA had, except for leather after 1987. Trans Am buyers could enjoy the brawn and the amenities within a GTA, but without all of the glitz.

15. What movie came out in the summer of 1980 to try and boost the sales of the Pontiac Firebird?

From Quiz 1981 Pontiac Trans Am

Answer: Smokey and the Bandit II

This sequel movie created a release of a Trans Am Bandit model that offered quite a few aftermarket upgrades. The price of this model would start at $30,000.

16. What color was the 1969 "Trans Am"?

From Quiz Firebirds Generation 1

Answer: White with blue stripes

Until the mid seventies, the color options on the Trans Am were severely limited.

17. For 1986, the optional 5.0L 4bbl "High Output" V8 was discontinued due to fuel boiling problems, though 26 were documented to have been produced. Aside from the optional 5.0L TPI V8, what other V8 engine remained in the lineup?

From Quiz Pontiac Firebird Trans Am (3rd Gen) Quiz

Answer: 5.0L 4bbl V8

The base V8 engine was still the 5.0L 4bbl (non-HO) V8. It was rated at 165hp in 1986 and was also the optional engine on Firebirds, though slightly detuned to 155hp. In 1987, it became the standard engine in the then-new Firebird Formula.

18. The Firebird Formula is visually unique from other Firebird models because all Formula hoods:

From Quiz Pontiac Firebird Formula Quiz (3rd Gen)

Answer: Have a cowl-induction bulge

Though non-functional, all Formulas were visually distinct because they had cowl-induction hoods. There are many aftermarket hoods available for Firebirds, so this may throw the average Firebird spotter off - however there are other visual distinctions discussed shortly.

19. All Trans Am GTAs with the 700R4 automatic transmission had the same rear gear ratio throughout the entire production run - what ratio did they roll with?

From Quiz Pontiac Firebird Trans Am GTA

Answer: 3.27

All Trans Am GTAs had 3.27 rear gears with the automatic transmission, and had 3.45 with the 5-speed manual/5.0L TPI engine.

20. GM never produced any 3rd generation F-Body (Firebird or Camaro model) cars equipped with the 5.7L V8 mated to the five-speed manual because:

From Quiz Pontiac Firebird (3rd Gen) Quiz

Answer: The five-speed they had could not handle the power

Available mid-year 1983, came the "High Output" 5.0L 4 barrel engine, boasting 190 horsepower, topping the fuel injected 5.0L "Crossfire" V8 which had 165.

21. Which type of engine was available in the first generation Firebird, but not in the Camaro?

From Quiz Firebirds Generation 1

Answer: High performance 6 cylinder

The Firebird and Camaro, both had six and eight cylinder engines, but the Pontiac six cylinder was an overhead cam design, and available with a high performance option.

22. 1987 marked the final year one could order a Pontiac Trans Am from the factory with what?

From Quiz Pontiac Firebird Trans Am (3rd Gen) Quiz

Answer: Screaming Chicken Hood Decal

1987 was a year of many changes, and this was final year of the 'Bird. Naturally, aftermarket vendors happily provide these decals for those that want it.

23. GM experimented through much of the 1980s with different fuel injection methods and technologies. Which was the fuel injection system used in the Trans Am GTA engines?

From Quiz Pontiac Firebird Trans Am GTA

Answer: TPI - Tuned Port Injection

TPI engines are noted for day-to-day benefits, in providing reactive throttle response at low rpm as well as mid-range rpm.

24. The Firebird S/E, marketed toward a more upscale demographic than base Firebird buyers who didn't need all of the performance of a Trans Am, was removed from the lineup in 1987 to make room for what?

From Quiz Pontiac Firebird (3rd Gen) Quiz

Answer: Trans Am GTA

It was removed from the lineup entirely after 1986 to make room for big changes in 1987 when the luxury-oriented Trans Am GTA and hot-hardware Formula models were introduced. Leather was a standalone option up through 1987 on all Firebird models, and was an option exclusive to Trans Am GTAs from 1988 onward (and also 1991/1992 Trans Am Convertibles).

25. How many engine options were available on the Pontiac models?

From Quiz 1981 Pontiac Trans Am

Answer: 5

Pontiac offered a "231-cid two-barrel Buick V-6 which was standard on the base Firebird and Esprit. A 265-cid two-barrel Pontiac V-8 engine was standard on the Formula. The Pontiac 301 V-8 and the Pontiac 4.9 Turbo were found on the Formula Turbo and Trans Am. A Chevrolet 305 V-8 was added as a delete option on the Trans Am" as well.

26. The overhead cam six cylinder engine from the first generation Firebird was not installed in the second-generation Firebird. Why?

From Quiz Firebirds Generation 1

Answer: It was too tall to fit under the hood

Being an overhead cam design,(camshaft located on top of the head, instead of inside the block) it was just too tall to fit in the redesigned second-generation Firebird. G.M. changed over to "corporate engine" use in all cars around a decade later.

27. By 1991, Trans Ams no longer used the "High Tech Turbo" wheels that were standard on both the 1987 Trans Am and Formula. What best describes the wheel pattern found on all Trans Ams during their final two years?

From Quiz Pontiac Firebird Trans Am (3rd Gen) Quiz

Answer: Cross-lace pattern with a silver trim ring

With the "High Tech Turbo" wheel theme being reserved for Firebird Formulas now, the Trans Am received the same wheels as the GTA - except not in Gold, reserved exclusively for GTAs. Trans Ams could be ordered with red, white or black cross-lace wheels, to match a buyer's body color preference.

28. Between the years of 1987 - 1992, Ford's 5.0L Mustang's engine output remained at 225, while GM upped the ante with Pontiac, allowing Firebird Formula's 5.7L TPI engine output to top out at what by 1992?

From Quiz Pontiac Firebird Formula Quiz (3rd Gen)

Answer: 240

While Ford's engine output remained at 225hp, GM saw an opportunity to make incremental output boosts to the 5.7L TPI engine, reaching 240hp in 1991 / 1992 before being succeeded by the 275hp LT1 engine in 1993.

29. All Trans Am GTAs had the same color cross-lace wheels. What color are they?

From Quiz Pontiac Firebird Trans Am GTA

Answer: Gold

In both 1988 and 1989, Trans Ams offered 16" cross-lace wheels in black, red or white, and only in black from 1990-1992. Trans Am GTAs shared the same wheel style, just always in gold - an easy way to distinguish a Trans Am vs a Trans Am GTA.

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