Pontiac Firebird
The Pontiac Firebird is maybe one of the most classic cars ever made, thanks to various pop culture references connected to it. It was first made in 1967 by Yank automaker General Motors, through their Pontiac division. The firebird was introduced along with its cousin in the GM family, the Chevrolet Camaro, with which it shared a platform. As with its rivals, it was introduced head-on with the Mercury Cougar of Ford. The engines powering the Firebird from the start and for almost all of its existence until its last year in 2002 were V8 engines. First, Pontiac engines powered it up to 1982 when GM engines were used. Since its last appearance in 2002, no efforts have been made to revive the line. The chance of a Firebird revival has further been made not possible by the discontinuation of the Pontiac brand after 2010. This is in spite of the announcement that the Chevrolet Camaro will make a comeback for the 2010 model year.
The first generation of Firebirds was available from 1967 till 1969 and was assembled in Pontiac facilities in wagon Nuys, California and Norwood, Ohio. It was available in 2-door coupes and convertibles. In 1969, a Trans-Am package for the Firebird was introduced, which only furthered the approval for the ar. A Trans-Am package featured upgraded suspension, handling, and hp. Cultured differences with the Trans-Am package include mist lights, wheels, hoods, and spoilers. The second generation of Firebirds and Trans-Ams from 1970 to 1981 was in charge of cementing the brand in Yank popular culture. The 2-door convertible was dropped. The second generation automobile was seen in the films Smokey and the Bandit, Hooper and Smokey and the Bandit II. The 3rd generation, which was available from 1982 until 1992, was featured in the movies Alphabet City and Smokey and the Bandit Part three. The TV show Knight Rider featured a speaking automobile, KITT, which was basically an altered Trans-am of the third generation. Unfortunately, declining sales made General Motors discontinue the brand, with the Pontiac GTO replacing it.
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