Trans Am Cars Third generation (1982–1992) Part 6

Trans Am Cars Third generation (1982–1992) Part 6

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For 1985, Firebird models underwent a significant facelift and a number of improvements were introduced. The standard Firebird received a restyled nose cone and rear bumper with wrap-around inserts, known as "bumperettes". The interior underwent a major redesign as well. The dash was changed to a more elegant rounded-edge look, losing the Torx head aircraft gauge theme. The gauges themselves now featured a grid pattern on their background and Red indicator needles lit-up. A new "Formula" steering wheel, introduced only on the 1984 15 Anniversary Trans Am Cars, was now optional on all Firebirds. A new, ergonomic center console was also introduced, featuring a soft rubberized surface, and offered much more support for the driver's right arm. The grid pattern theme was extended onto the radio/HVAC faceplate and console plate. With the loss of the Recaro T/A, Cloth Recaro seats were now made optional on all Firebirds. The carbureted 2.8L V6 was replaced with a new, multi-port fuel-injected 2.8L V6 making 135 hp (101 kW). The S/E lost its "S/E" script on the sail panels, replaced with color-coded Firebird logo medallions, similar to the version used on the 1983/'84 Recaro T/A. "Firebird S/E" decals were added to the front lower portion of the doors as well and a new flat hood, similar to the new Trans Am hood, featured only a pair of twin vents on the leading edge of the hood. For the Trans Am Cars, a new fuel-injected V8 appeared, the LB9 Tuned Port Injection (TPI) Chevy 305ci, producing 210 hp (160 kW). It garnered suitable attention from buyers, but was unavailable with the T-5 manual transmission, leaving the LG4 305ci and the L69 H.O. 5.OL 305ci as the only V8's available with the T-5. The Trans Am "Turbo Bulge" hood was discontinued and a new flat hood with twin louvered vents at the leading edge of the hood and extractor vents on the left and right sides of the rear of the hood. Trans Am Cars received a restyled nose with optional integral fog lights, a new rear bumper, smaller air extractors on the fenders, redesigned "W62" ground effects package, and an optional Black rubber wrap-around styled rear spoiler that increased rear downforce pressure. Also, the large "Screaming Chicken" hood bird decal option returned on the Trans Am's option list and reflected the new 3rd Gen design.