Firebird

First Generation Firebird

Jan 1, 1967

The first generation Firebirds had a characteristic Coke bottle styling. Unlike its cousin, the Chevrolet Camaro, its bumpers were integrated into the design of the front end and its rear "slit" tail lights were inspired by the Pontiac GTO.

Firebirds Facelift

Jan 1, 1977

A distinctive, slant-nose facelift occurred in 1977 in the design of firebirds.

10th Anniversary

Jan 1, 1979

In 1979 marked the 10th Anniversary of the Trans Am, and a special anniversary package was made available: silver paint with a silver leather interior. The 10th Anniversary cars also featured a special Firebird hood decal, which extended off of the hood and onto the front fenders.

Loss of All Large Displacement Engines

Jan 1, 1980

In 1980, due to ever-increasing emissions restrictions, Pontiac dropped all of its large displacement engines

Firebird

Jan 1, 1981

In 1981, the Firebird used four square headlamps weighed in at 3,850 pounds