HatchbackĬoming standard with the four-cylinder engine, the base models could be upgraded to the V6, as well. In all, 128,304 cars were produced, and the base model finally surpassed the Trans Am as the best selling Firebird for the first time since 1975. News was great for the Firebird in the sales department, as production reached the highest point yet for the third-generation cars. This did represent a very slight gain over the previous year, when the engine was rated at 90 horsepower. Standard in the S/E models was a 2.8 litre V6 that produced 107 horsepower, and the base models were equipped with a 2.5 litre inline four-cylinder that was rated at 92 horsepower. A non-high output motor was standard in the Trans Am and was rated at 150 horsepower. Introduced in the middle of the 1983 model year, the highest performing engine was the 5.0 litre high output V8 that produced 190 horsepower. Other special features included the first 16-inch wheels ever used on a Firebird, an upgraded suspension and a gray and white leather Recaro interior. The car came with the full ground effects and was white with blue trim. The 15th Anniversary Trans Am was the second in a long line up special anniversary editions Pontiac would produce. 29, which was the most aerodynamic car GM had ever produced up to that point. This option reduced the drag coefficient from the Trans Am’s normal. In addition to the aforementioned optional ground effects, the Trans Am also could be outfitted with an aerodynamic package for the first time. This proved to be a good move, as sales were the highest yet for the third-generation cars. No huge changes were made to the Firebird in 1984, as the redesign of 1982 was still selling relatively well and Pontiac saw no need to make drastic changes.

1984 pontiac trans am recaro edition