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1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula 2-Door Hardtop Coupe

The 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula (observed in production VINs).
Confidence 95%
2U87K9L199420
403 cu.in. V8 (K)
Engine
2-Door Hardtop Coupe
Body
Van Nuys, CA
Plant
Malaise Era
Era

Source: GM Passenger VIN System cards; Flory, American Cars.

No factory image on file
1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 2 Pontiac
Model Code U87 Firebird Formula
Engine Code K 403 cu.in. V8 (K)
Year Code 9 1979
Plant Code L Van Nuys, CA
Serial Number 199420 Unit #199420

Basic Information

MakePontiac
ModelFirebird Formula
Year1979
Body Style2-Door Hardtop Coupe
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMalaise Era

Engine & Details

Engine403 cu.in. V8 (K)
Cylinders8
Displacement403 cu.in. CID
ConfigurationV8
Carburetor4-barrel
Assembly PlantVan Nuys, CA
Plant CodeL
Pattern SourcePontiac