1979 Pontiac Firebird |
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 hp1979 Pontiac Firebird Production
Firebird | base price $4,825 | 38,642 produced |
Firebird Esprit | 30,853 produced | |
Firebird Formula | 24,851 produced |
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