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NOTE: The Quantities on this page are both Firebird & Formula USA+CAN Shipments only. 28 EXPORT Base Firebirds are not included, FORMULA Quantities are complete

 

Service Parts Identification
Service Parts Label Identification Label is located in the center console, below the console door. It includes the vehicle identification number, a listing of option codes, paint type, paint code,  and an interior trim code.

Example Option Codes:

AQ9 Adjustable Custom bucket Seats

AU3 Power Door Locks

CC1 Removable Glass Hatch Roof

 

Seats

 

Seat Option Code

AR9 Recliner Bucket 

AQ9 Johnson/Hoover Power Articulating Bucket (Driver & Passenger) "Ultima"

 

Trim Level
Seats

Deciphering the chart

Seats Seat or Door Doors

D - 

M - 

S - 

Deluxe

Custom

Standard

1 -

2 -

3 -

1st Design

2nd Design

3rd Design

C -

L -

 

Cloth

Leather

 

Seat RPO Codes

The first two numbers indicate the Basic Color

19-Black

66-Medium Beechwood

72-Dark Carmine

82-Medium Dark Gray

 

The Third Number or Letter Indicate the type and design as follows:

Cloth:         B, C, D, E

Leather:      2

 

FORMULA + Firebird Production USA+CAN - 28 EXPORT Cars not listed

Seat Option Code Trim Level Black Camel (Tan) Dk Carmine Red Med. / Dk. Gray Seat Material & Texture
Seats Trim
      RPO Formula Quantity RPO Formula Quantity RPO Formula Quanitty RPO Formula Quantity  
AR9 S1 2C 19B 3,331 62B 2,622 72B 2,565 82B 24,423 Ripple Cloth
AR9 M2 3C 19C 2,728 62C 1,707 72C 1,853 82C 16,320 Pallex Cloth
AQ9 M2A 3C

19D

 2

62D

 0

72D

 0

82D

 2

Pallex Cloth

AR9

M2A

3C

 19E 20 62E 19     82E 101 Cloth/Sierra Leather

*Note: Lear Siegler

 

S- Standard Seats are the most common

C- Custom seats are like Standard, but have a rear pocket.

D- Deluxe seats are the "Ultima" Articulating seats

 

Fact: The Plastic Sculptured door panels were standard with the Deluxe & Custom seats. 87-89

The Paint Code
The Paint Code indicates the exterior paint color. A two part paint code indicates the bottom and top colors. Vehicles using the letters L and U indicate which code represents the lower body and the upper body colors respectively. Included on this label is a four digit number indicating the exterior body color. This number has been noted along with the exterior GM code.
 

 

Color  WA Number Code Quantity
Silver Metallic (Formula only color) 7781 13U 807
Silver Metallic (Secondary Color)   13L 23,819
Bright Blue Metallic 8751  23U 9,907
Black Sapphire Metallic (NA on Formula) 8743  28U 3,019^
White  8554  40U 8,432
Black  8555  41U 8,812
Yellow Gold (Formula only Color) 8929  51U 970
Medium Russet Metallic (NA on Formula) 8757  68U 1,124^
Flame Red Metallic (NA on Formula) 8748  74U 3,816^
Bright Red 8774  81U 15,775
Gunmetal Metallic (Base FB color only) 7782  84U/87U 2,319^
Gunmetal Metallic (Secondary color) 7782  84L/87L 6,360
Note Color 87U & 87L were the same coloe as 84U & 84L from 1987 as per Car distritubion Bulletin 87-F-4

Color WA Number Code

Paint Types:
The Paint Type Code indicates what type of paint was used on the car.

DIS Lacquer Dispersion Lacquer

SOL Lacquer Solution Lacquer

BC CC Base Coat/Clear Coat

Water

Enamel

 

Paint Code

L8555 Lower Body Color Black

U8555 Upper Body Color Black

 

 

Regular Production Options (RPO)
Data is for Firebird + Formula,
28 Base Firebirds not included in numbers - FORMULA numbers are complete

 

Description   

RPO Code

1987 Quantity (TOTAL)

Price

 Weight
MSRP - Firebird   42,558 $11,413.00  
MSRP - Formula W66 13,164 $12,413.00  
MSRP - Trans Am WS4 11,640 $14,413.00  
MSRP - GTA Y84 11,102 $19,713.00  

Description   

RPO Code

1987
Firebird & Formula Quantity
USA+CAN ONLY
55,694

Price

 Weight

4 Way Manual Seat Adjuster

AH3

 5

$35.00

Color Keyed Seat Belts

AK1

 46,946

$26.00
Fold Down Rear Seat - Split AM9 22,752 -3.5

Articulating Bucket Seats

(Includes AH4)
Trans Am Option ONLY
No Charge on GTA

AQ9

 4

$623.00

CUSTOM RECLINING BUCKET:
'Pallex' Cloth Trim
(N/A Trans Am GTA)..

AR9

 55,689

Power Door Locks 
Firebird, Formula & Trans Am
No Charge on GTA
Note 2023 AU3 Were Orderd a' la cart

AU3

 23,523

$145.00

 3.1

Tinted Glass (Required w/C60 Air Conditioning)

A01

 53,980

$120.00

 3.9

Power Windows: Includes Door Map Pockets
Firebird, Formula & Trans Am
No Charge on GTA
Note 3288 A31 Were Orderd a' la cart

A31

 29,497

$240.00

 3.9

Power Hatch Release

A90

 14,955

$50.00

Engine, 5.7L, V-8, BC, HO, TPI 

(Requires MXO, KC4, WS6, J65, G80)

(Can Not include CC1 in 1987) (None shipped to CAN)

 B2L (L98) 2,382 $1045.00

LUXURY INTERIOR TRIM:
Consists of Luxury Front & Rear Seats and Door Panels,
AM9 - Split Folding Rear Seat, and Carpeted Cowl Kick Panel
Most Likely Pre Production vehicles.

 B20 22,752 $293.00
Carpeted Front Floor Mats B34 29,129 $35.00
Carpeted Rear Floor Mats
 B35 29,128 $35.00
Power Lock  Delete B6V 7,542    
Power Window Delete B6W 5,356    
Moldings, Vinyl Body side  B84 50,633   1.3
Hatch Roof, Locking: Removable Glass Panels, Includes Sunshades
(N/A w/LB9 Engine & MXO Automatic Transmission & J65 Four Wheel Disc Brakes on Firebird Formula, N/A w/B2L Engine)		 CC1 17,331 $920.00 29.5
Controlled-cycle Windshield Wipers  CD4 33,468 $55.00
Electric Rear Window Defrost 
(Note: Standard No charge on GTA)		 C49 36,861 $145.00 0.9
Air Conditioning 
Note: Total cost was $895.00, with C60 ($775.00), you were required to include A01 Tinted Glass ($120.00)		 C60 50,640 $775.00 42.6 with 305 TPI & 700R4
46.3 with 305 TBI & 700R4
42.7 with L98
Air Conditioning Electronic C67 2  

Electronic Day/Night Mirror  DD8 109  

Sport Electric Power Mirrors  DG7 2,227 $91.00

Large Hood Bird Decal DX1 8  

Mirror, Visor Vanity, RH  D34 4,386 $7.00 0.4
Standard Mirrors (remote cable Driver side) D35 53,467

Screen, Cargo Security:
(N/A w/B2L Engine on Trans Am)
No Charge on GTA

 D42 15,769 $69.00

Color and Trim Override

 D60 5,397  

Spoiler, Rear Deck (NA on Formula)

 D80 42,529  

Aero Spoiler (Wrap Around), Rear Deck 

 D81 13,164  

Paint, Two-Tone Deluxe:
Cost option Firebird ONLY

 D86 34,299 $150.00

Suspension Firm Ride
Base Firebird Only

F41

 5,308

 

 -6.6
Axle Ratio 2.77 Borg & Warner (9 Bolt)
 GH3 176
Axle Ratio 3.45 Borg & Warner (9 Bolt) (LB9+MM5)
Included with LB9/MM5 on Formula		 GM3 379
Axle Ratio 2.73 Saginaw (10 Bolt) GU2 12,975  
Axle Ratio 3.08 Saginaw (10 Bolt) GU4 607
Axle Ratio 3.23 Saginaw (10 Bolt) GU5 3,794  
Axle Ratio 3.27 Borg & Warner (9 Bolt) GW6 2,871  

Limited Slip Differential Axle 
Required with LB9 & B2L Engines
No Charge on GTA

 G80 7,124 $100.00

Performance Axle Ratio

 G92 0
Power Brakes Disc Front Drum Aluminum Rear J42 1,273    
Power Brakes Disc Front Drum Rear J50 52,264    
Four Wheel Power Disk Brakes
N/A Firebird
Required w/B2L Engine or w/LB9 Engine & MM5
Manual Transmission on Firebird Formula
No Charge on GTA		 J65 3,429 $179.00 2.6
Oil Cooler (L98 Only) KC4 2,384 $110.00

Cruise Control w/Resume Feature 

 K34 31,631 $175.00 5.3

Engine, 2.8L, V6 (Base Firebird Only)

 LB8 34,891

Engine, 5.0L V8, 4BBL

 LG4 15,666 $400.00

Engine, 5.0L, V-8, TPI 

 LB9 2,752 $745 ($300 credit GTA only)

Engine, 5.7L, V-8, TPI 
(N/A Firebird; Requires
MXO Automatic Transmission,
KC4 Engine Oil Cooler,
QDZ Tires w/Special Performance Package,
J65 4-Wheel Disc Brakes,
G80 Limited Slip Axle

L98

(B2L)

 2,384 $1045.00

Transmission, 5-Speed Manual (V6 Firebird)

 MB1 2,888

Transmission, Automatic Transmission, 4 Speed 

 MD8 47,627  

Transmission, 5-Speed Manual (Borg & Warner)

 MK6 6

Transmission, 5-Speed Manual Provisions

 MM5 8,066 No Charge ($490 Credit in GTA)

Transmission, Automatic, 4Spd

 MXO 47,627 $490.00 101.9 

Transmission, 5-Speed Manual

 M39 2,888
California Emmissions NB2 3,257 $99.00

Steering Wheel, Leather wrapped 

 NP5 2,118  

3 spoke Leather Steering Wheel 

 NK3 53,576  

Norwood OH Factory 

 NOD 33,304  

15" DEEP DISH HI-TECH TURBO ALUMINUM:
With Locking Package (N/A Formula)

 N24 16,744 No charge

Steering Wheel - Tilt 

 N33 52,758 $125.00

15" DIAMOND-SPOKE ALUMINUM:
With Locking Package (N/A Formula)

 N90 7,371 $215.00

16" HI·TECH TURBO ALUMINUM:
With Locking Package (Formula ONLY)

 N96 13,164  
Aluminum Wheel Locking Package PB4 37,277    
16" DEEP DISH HI-TECH TURBO ALUMINUM:
With Locking Package (88 Firebird Formula Only)		 PE0 0    

16" DIAMOND-SPOKE ALUMINUM WHEEL:

PW7 0  

Tires, P245/50VR16 Steel Belted Black walls 

 QDZ 13,164 No Charge

Tires, P215/65R15 Steel Belted White Letters 
(N/A Formula)

 QYH 14,913 No Charge

Tires, P215/65R15 Steel Belted Black walls 
(N/A Formula)

 QYZ 27,617 No Charge

Lamp group 
Consists of
U29 - I/P Courtesy Lamp
U25 - Luggage Compartment Lamp
UF6 - Console Lamp
UT1 - Tone Generator Warning (Set Belts, Keys & Headlamps)

 TR9 33,411 $34.00
Fog Lamps T96 0 4.4

Heavy Duty Battery

 UA1 5,268 $26.00 0.4
Center Console Courtesy Lamp UF6 33,410    
AM/FM STEREO RADIO - DELETE
(N/A w/Option Groups or Trans Am GTA)
Consists of the Following Deletes:
Delco AM/FM ETR Stereo Radio Integral Digital Clock		 UL5 550 $56.00 Credit -5.7

AM/FM ETR STEREO W/CASSETTE and CLOCK
Consists of Delco AM/FM ETR Stereo Radio & Cassette w/Automatic Reverse, Electronic Seek & Scan Tuning, Integral Digital Clock, and Dual Front & Rear Acoustically Matched Response Speakers
(N/A Trans Am GTA)

 UM6 30,498 $122.00

AM/FM ETR STEREO and CLOCK:
Consists of Delco AM/FM ETR Stereo Radio, Electronic Seek & Scan Tuning, Integral Digital Clock, and Dual Front & Rear Acoustically Matched Response Speakers
(N/A Trans Am GTA)

 UM7 18,429 No Charge

Radio Provisions for Stereo Radio

 UQ1 54,004  

SPEAKER SYSTEM, SUBWOOFER:
(Available with Stereo Radios Only)
Consists of Dual Front & Rear Coaxial Speakers, and Dual Rear Low Frequency Subwoofer Speakers. (N/A w/B2 L Engine on Firebird Formula or Trans Am)

 UQ7 3,131 $150.00

Warning Tone Generator

 UT1 33,410  

AM/FM ETR STEREO w/CASSETTE, GRAPHIC
EQUALIZER, CLOCK and' TOUCH CONTROL
Consists of Delco AM Stereo/FM ETR Stereo Radio & Cassette w/Automatic Reverse and Search & Replay, Electronic Seek & Scan Tuning, Integral 5-Band Graphic Equalizer, Integral Digital Clock, 'Touch Control' for Volume, Tone, Balance & Fade Features on Steering Wheel, and Dual Front & Rear Acoustically Matched Response Speakers
(N/A Firebird, Firebird Formula, or Trans Am)

 UT4 1,609 $529.00

Onboard Diagnostics (Digital Dash)

 UW1 2 $272.00

Radio, ETD AM Stereo/FM Stereo w/Auto Reverse Casset & 5 Band EQ (Includes Clock Seek & Scan Seach and Reply

 UX1 3,468  

Speedometer, Instrument, KM (Export)

 U18    

Rally and Instrument Panel with Tach, Gauges, Trip Odometer in Base Firebird

 U21 38,396
(13,164 Formula)		 $150.00

Courtesy Lamp, Interior, Rear Compartment

 U25 33,410

Interior Instrument Panel Courtesy IP Lamp

 U29 33,410

Electronic Gauge Cluster 

 U52 2 $275.00

Radio - Delco AM/FM

 U63 1,139 $275.00

Power Antenna 
Firebird, Formula and Trans Am Only
No Charge on GTA

 U75 7,898 $70.00 2.6

Van Nuys, CA Factory

 VAN 122  

Substitution of Deletion Authorization

 VC8 122  

Front License Plate Mounting 

 VK3 44,302  
Firebird Performance value package #1 Includes
CC1 - Hatch Roof (T-tops)
A31 - Power Windows (Includes Door map Pockets)
AU3 - Power Door Locks		 WS1 12,609 -$375.00
Firebird Performance value package #2 WS3 3,998 $709.00

Pontiac Premium Package

 WS5 5

($385.00 T/A only)

Special Performance Package 
N/A Firebird
Standard No Charge for Formula & GTA,
Optional on Trans Am Only

WS6 13,164

($385.00 T/A only)

Price Order Acknowledgement

 WS8 18,780

($385.00 T/A only)
Two Tone Lower accent Paint Delete WX1 21,394 $150.00 Credit

Formula Includes:
L03 - TBI 5.0L V8
QDZ - 245-50R-16
PE0 - 16x8 Formula Wheel
WS6 - Performance Suspension
2 Tone Paint was Standard

 W66 13,164 $1,070.00
Package Option Group 01 Includes: on Formula
C60 - Air Conditioning
N33 - Tilt Steering
AK1 - Color Keyed Seat Belts
B84 - Body Side Molding
UM7 - Radio ETR AM/FM Inc Clock and Seek & Scan		 W61 18,677 -$75.00
Package Option Group 02 Includes:
Includes Items from Option Package 1 PLUS
CD4 - Windshield Wipers, Controled Cycle
K34 - Cruise Control
A31 - Power Windows (B6W to Delete)
AU3 - Power Locks (B6V to Delete)
A90 - Remote Deck Lid Release		 W63 28,638 -$100.00

Suspension, Rally Tuned:  Requires QYZ Tires
(N/A Formula)

 Y99 4708 $50.00

Canadian Base Equipment

 Z49 5,012 $50.00

 

FOR COLOR information please see The color Charts Page

 

Resources:
Amos Press Inc. Catalog of FIREBIRD ID Numbers 1967-1993

Base information: Scala, George W. 2000. "Pontiac Firebird 1967-2000". Iconografics pp 61-85.

 

Consumer Guide. 1989. "50 Years of American Automobiles". Publications International, Ltd. Lincolonwood, IL. pp. 684-687.

 

Flammang, James M. & Kowalke, Ron. 1999. "Standard catalog of American cars 1976-1999". Krause Publications, pp 863-893

 

Holder, Bill & Kunz, Phillip.1993. "Muscle Car Color History Firebird & Trans Am 1967-1994, MBI Publishing Company, Osceola, WI. pp. 93-106