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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 Carmine82-
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 |
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) |
AQ9 |
4 |
$623.00 |
|
CUSTOM RECLINING BUCKET: |
AR9 |
55,689 | ||
Power Door
Locks |
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 |
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: |
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: |
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: |
D86 | 34,299 | $150.00 | |
Suspension Firm
Ride |
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 |
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 |
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: |
N24 | 16,744 | No charge | |
Steering Wheel - Tilt |
N33 | 52,758 | $125.00 | |
15"
DIAMOND-SPOKE ALUMINUM: |
N90 | 7,371 | $215.00 | |
16"
HI·TECH TURBO ALUMINUM: |
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 |
QYH | 14,913 | No Charge | |
Tires,
P215/65R15 Steel Belted Black walls |
QYZ | 27,617 | No Charge | |
Lamp
group |
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 |
UM6 | 30,498 | $122.00 | |
AM/FM ETR
STEREO and CLOCK: |
UM7 | 18,429 | No Charge | |
Radio Provisions for Stereo Radio |
UQ1 | 54,004 | ||
SPEAKER
SYSTEM, SUBWOOFER: |
UQ7 | 3,131 | $150.00 | |
Warning Tone Generator |
UT1 | 33,410 | ||
AM/FM
ETR STEREO w/CASSETTE, GRAPHIC |
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 |
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 |
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: |
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 |
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