The availability of GM's traction control system was extended to V-8-powered Firebirds this year.
All Firebirds with a V-8 and some with a V-6 had a Torsen II slip-reduction rear axle.
An Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) system replaced the old hydraulic proportioning valve for improved brake performance.
Also new was a solenoid-based Bosch antilock braking system.
An enhanced sensing and a diagnostic module or SDM recorded vehicle speed, engine rpm, throttle position, and brake use in the last five seconds prior to airbag deployment.
Firebird coupe
Standard equipment for the Firebird coupe included
extensive acoustical insulation
dual front airbags
air conditioning
a black fixed-mast antenna at right rear
a brake/transmission shift interlock safety feature (with automatic transmission)
power four-wheel disc brakes with four-wheel ABS
the RPO L36 3800 Series II 200-hp SFI V-8 engine
cruise control
electric rear and side window defoggers
Solar-Ray tinted glass
instrumentation
electric analog speedometer
tachometer
odometer
coolant temperature indicator
oil pressure gauge
voltmeter
LED trip odometer
sport exterior mirrors (left-hand remote controlled
right-hand manual)
a day/night inside rearview mirror with reading lamps
left-hand and right-hand covered visor vanity mirrors
a Delco AM/FM stereo ETR radio and cassette
seven-band graphic equalizer
touch control
search-and-replay
Delco theft lock
clock
seek up/down
remote CD prewiring
four-speaker coaxial sound system
reclining front bucket seats
four-way driver and passenger front seat manual adjusters
a rear two-passenger folding seat
a four-spoke sport tilt steering wheel with adjustable column
the PASS-Key II theft-deterrent system
P215/60R16 touring tires with a high-pressure compact spare