Pontiac Firebird

The Firebird was a sports car markted by Pontiac from 1968 to 2002.

First Generation
The Firebird was introduced as a twin of the Chevrolet Camaro. It competed successfully in the Trans Am Series.

Second Generation
The Firebird became more of a sports car. The Pontiac Trans Am was introduced, but could not compete in the Trans Am Series because of its larger engine. Regardless the Firebird continued to compete in SCCA and later IMSA racing.

Third Generation
Due to the Oil Crisis, the Firebird was given a "slant-nosed" design to copy the Camaro. This model also became less powerful. Regardless the Trans Am continued to be used in SCCA and IMSA racing.

Fourth Generation
As the Oil Crisis ended, the Firebird became edgier and more powerful. It adopted a "T-Top" design and recessed headlights. This generation was used in the film Smokey and the Bandit.

Fifth Generation
The Firebird became more like an exotic sports car and adopted popup headlights with the other lights resembling air vents.The T-Top was dropped.

Sixth Generation
The Firebird became more curved.

Seventh Generation
The Firebird became larger and the high performance "Firehawk" edition was offered. This was the final edition for the Firebird.