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1978 Pontiac Firebird
 
1978 Pontiac Firebird & Trans Am

Much remained the same in 1978 for the Firebird and Pontiac was now capitalizing on the popularity of the Firebird as sales soared to a record 187,285.

Production numbers

 Firebird  base price $4,545  32,672 produced
 Firebird Esprit    36,926 produced
 Firebird Formula    24,346 produced

 Pontiac Trans Am  base price $5,799  93,341 produced

Engine Options

  • V6  231, "A" Code - 105hp
  • V8 305 "U" Code - 145 hp
  • V8 350, "X" Code - 155 hp
  • V8 350, "L" Code - 170 hp
  • V8 350, "R" Code - 170 hp
  • V8 400, "Z" Code - 180 hp, Note: Optional T/A V-8 same as V8 400, only with 220 hp!

Note: V8 403 cid, was used in all Calafornia models! 

 
  
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