When did SLP make the third gen Firebird?

When did SLP make the third gen Firebird?

For the latter end of 1991 and 1992, SLP set out to make the ultimate third-gen Firebird.

When did the Pontiac Trans Am go out of production?

From 1998-2002, Pontiac Firebird Trans Am coupe/Convertible and WS6 production totaled 76,003 units, (not including Formula) and SLP Firehawk Trans Am coupe/conv production was 3,208 units, (not including Formula), equaling a total of 79,211 Trans Ams built.

Who was the head of the Pontiac sleeper?

While there are worthy cars not included in this list, we’ve selected five of Pontiac’s best sleepers to hit the streets. Following a significant rebranding in the late 50s, Pontiac head, Semon “Bunkie” Knudsen was working to market the struggling brand to a more youthful buyer.

Is the Pontiac Trans Am a Camaro or a Firebird?

For decades now, including it’s post-production life, the Pontiac Firebird (and Trans Am) has too often been labeled as an afterthought to its Chevrolet Camaro cousin.

When did the SLP Firehawk come out for sale?

Helping to lead the cause were performance car companies like Callaway, Saleen, and SLP (Street Legal Performance), Inc. In 1991, SLP joined forces with Pontiac to create a performance option (RPO code B4U) on production Firebird Formulas – the SLP Firehawk. The Firehawk made its debut during the final model year of the 3rd generation Firebird.

When did the SLP Firebird get a new engine?

No SLP Firebird Firehawks were built, but 1999 would see quite a change for the SLP Firebird Firehawk. The SLP Firehawk received a new engine (the LS1) and a freshened body style common to all Firebirds for the 1999 model year.

When did the Pontiac Firehawk RPO come out?

In 1991, Pontiac and SLP jointed forces to create a new performance RPO code named B4U, AKA the SLP Firehawk. This option was first available on the Firebird Formulas, a non-Trans Am V8 bird, during the last year of the 3rd generation.

When did the Pontiac Firehawk get a facelift?

Other than these 29, not many changes were made in 1997. No Firehawks were made in 1998, but the following year would be big for the Firehawk. When the SLP Firehawk returned in the heat of F-Body LS1 fever, it received the same massive facelift as the base models.