Pontiac's theme for its Firebird 1994 lineup could have been the "return of the ragtop."
Each of its series--Firebird, Formula, and Trans Am--had its 1993 coupe-only offering bolstered with the addition of a convertible.
The Trans Am convertible was part of its GT series, while the coupe version was offered both as a Trans Am and a GT.
New features for the overall Firebird line included
a new Dark Aqua Metallic exterior color
flood-lit interior door switches
visor straps
a Delco 2001 Series radio
a compact disc player (without graphic equalizer)
a 5.7-liter SFI V-8
a Mass Air Flow Control System
a four-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission
driver-selectable automatic transmission controls
a six-speed manual transmission with a 1-4 gear skip shift feature
a 3.42:1 axle ratio
a traction-control system (V-8 automatic only) and two-component clearcoat paint
Standard equipment for all Firebirds included:
four-wheel antilock brakes
a stainless steel exhaust system
GM's Computer Command Control system
a low-oil-level monitor and warning
a front air dam
a black fixed-mast antenna
one-piece resilient body color bumpers and fascias
tinted glass
a rear deck lid spoiler
controlled-cycle windshield wipers
dual front airbags
side window defoggers
a Metrix Cloth fabric interior
a locking glove box
reclining front bucket seats and folding rear seats
a tilt-wheel adjustable steering column
GM's Pass-Key theft deterrent system
SLP Engineering, Inc., of Toms River, N.J. created 250 Firebird-based performance cars called Fire-hawks.
They were built from 1994 Pontiac Formula coupes.
The Firehawks were sold through Pontiac dealers with GMAC financing offered to buyers of the road racers.
The Firehawk was offered with a six-speed manual transmission or a four-speed automatic transmission in hardtop or T-top versions.
Beyond the distinctive Firehawk graphics on the car, the other giveaway feature was twin hood scoops that the SLP engineers called functional cold-air induction.
The air channeled into the engine bay fed a 5.7-liter, 300-hp V-8 with a compression ratio of 10.25:1.
This combination produced 0-to-60 mph in 4.9 seconds.
The Firehawk rode on a 17-in. tire-and-wheel combination and the manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) was $24,244
