1979 Pontiac Firebird

The 1979 Firebird was re-designed with new graphics and a front nose with quad rectangular headlamps that stood in separate bezels with a new grille below them. The rear end also got a make-over and featured blackout panels that disguised the taillights on Formula and Trans Am models.

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.

 

 

 

1979 Pontiac Firebird Engine Options

• V6 231, "A" Code - 105hp
• V8 301, "Y" Code - 140 hp
• V8 301, "W" Code - 150 hp
• V8 305, "H" Code - 133 hp
• V8 350, "L" Code - 160 hp
• V8 350, "X" Code - 155 hp
• V8 350, "R" Code - 160 hp
• V8 400, "X" Code - 220 hp
• V8 403, "K" Code - 185 hp

 

1979 Pontiac Firebird Production

Firebird	base price $4,825	38,642 produced
Firebird Esprit		30,853 produced
Firebird Formula		24,851 produced

 

Some interesting reading about the Firebird Esprit Appearance Packages and the "Redbirds" built in the 1978 & 1979 can be found here: 1979 Redbird