1978 Pontiac Firebird
1975 Pontiac Firebird

1978 Pontiac Firebird

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. Note: Another record setting year for the Trans Am and it's sales and a special silver 10th Anniversary edition Trans Am was sold in what would be the last year for the Pontiac 400 engine.

 

 

1978 Pontiac Firebird 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

1978 Pontiac Firebird Production

 Firebird  base price $4,545 32,672 produced
 Firebird Esprit  base price $4,842 36,926 produced
 Firebird Formula  base price $5,448 24,346 produced
 
Some interesting reading about the Firebird Esprit Appearance Packages and the "Redbirds" built in the 1978 & 1979 can be found here: 1979 Redbird
   
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