1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 2-Door Hardtop Coupe
The 1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am, series X = the 10th Anniversary Trans Am (card: 'W,X-Firebird Trans Am'; observed in production VINs).
Confidence
95%
2X87Z9L162617
400 cu.in. V8 (Z)
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 Trans Am
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | 2 | Pontiac |
| Model Code | X87 | Firebird Trans Am |
| Engine Code | Z | 400 cu.in. V8 (Z) |
| Year Code | 9 | 1979 |
| Plant Code | L | Van Nuys, CA |
| Serial Number | 162617 | Unit #162617 |
Basic Information
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird Trans Am
Year1979
Body Style2-Door Hardtop Coupe
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMalaise Era
Engine & Details
Engine400 cu.in. V8 (Z)
Cylinders8
Displacement400 cu.in. CID
ConfigurationV8
Carburetor4-barrel
Assembly PlantVan Nuys, CA
Plant CodeL
Pattern SourcePontiac