Production chronology1981–1992
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Pontiac / Model record
PontiacFirebird (3rd generation)
Production1981–1992
Recorded originUnited States
Background
The third generation Pontiac Firebird was introduced in late 1981 by Pontiac alongside its corporate cousin, the Chevrolet Camaro for the 1982 model year. These were also the first Firebirds with factory fuel injection, four-speed automatic transmissions, five-speed manual transmissions, four-cylinder engines, 16-inch wheels, and hatchback bodies.
Text adapted from “Pontiac Firebird (third generation)” on Wikipedia ↗ · CC BY-SA 4.0 ↗ · retrieved 2026-07
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