New England Firebird Auto Club

The New England Firebird Auto Club is a local chapter of the National Firebird and Trans Am Club. We are dedicated to all years and models of the Pontiac Firebird. The New England Firebird Auto Club was founded in August 2007 for the purpose of continuing the long rich history of the Pontiac Firebird by bringing together owners and enthusiasts alike.

First Generation

The first generation Firebird was manufactured from mid 1967-1969. It included engine choices beginning with the base model OHC inline 6 cylinder, to the mighty 400ci V8. In 1967 the most common engine found in a Firebird was the 326ci V8 which was replaced by the 350ci in 1968. In 1969 the Trans Am was introduced as a $725 option which included suspension upgrades and a rear spoiler. Trans Am production numbers were consiquently low. Total first generation Firebird production topped out at 276,683, with 1968 being the most productive year.

Third Generation

The third generation Firebird was manufactured from 1982-1992. This complete re-design of the Firebird focused more on handling than horsepower. Engine choices during this time period were less than stellar in terms of power. They included the 151ci "iron duke" inline 4 cylinder which put out 85 horsepower. The biggest engine offered was the 350ci Chevorlet V8 giving up 225 horsepower with Tuned Port fuel Injection. Eventhough horsepower was less than years past, the fun factor of driving a Firebird was still there due to the incredible handling characteristics. Production numbers fell just short of one million cars at 839,718 with about half of those being base models.

Second Generation

The second generation Firebird was manufactured from February 1970-1981. The engines offered during this time period ranged from an inline 6 cylinder to the SD-455. Some Firebirds were sold in California with 403ci Oldsmobile engines. In 1980 Pontiac stopped using high displacement engines due to emission regulations. The 301ci continued on from 1977-1981. Pontiac even offered a turbo version. While 1,179,307 Firebirds were produced during this period, the 1979 Trans Am holds the record for the most sales of any Firebird model of any year.

Fourth Generation

The fourth generation Firebird was manufactured from 1993-2002, but with declining sales was destined to be cut from the Pontiac line. The base engine was the 3.4L V6 which pumped out 160 hp. Horsepower increased from previous years with the LT1 350ci V8 to 275. The SLP package and the WS-6 Ram Air boosted horsepower numbers even higher. Production numbers slowed to 320,257 examples, of those 165,507 were base models.