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
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