| INTRODUCTION The Firebird remains basically unchanged for the 1988 production year. The170hp LG4 carburated 5.0L dropped in favor of new 170hp L03 throttle body injected 5.0L. All of the V8's received serpentine belt systems and the A/C compressors were moved to the passenger side of the engine compartment de-cluttering the tight under hood area. Firebird Formula gets new high tech 16x8" aluminum wheels with silver WS6 centercaps. GTA wheels are slightly restyled. Convex 16" wheels dropped as all Trans Am's get the 16x8" diamond spoke aluminum wheels available in different colors such as white, red, charcoal, and black, in addition to the GTA's gold. The GTA received a new steering wheel with integrated radio controls. The Trans Am were made available with body colored ground effects like the GTA. Optional on the GTA was a new "notchback" hatch. Rather than glass, the new "notchback" consisted of a fiberglass trunk lid with a flat vertical glass window. The notchback also incorporated redesigned rear seatbacks with an integral headrest. |
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