2002 Pontiac Firebird
Fourth generation · LT1/LS1 F-body 1993–2002
The final Firebird — rounded composite-panel styling, the LT1 (1993–1997) then LS1 (1998–2002) V8 in the Trans Am and Formula, and the WS6 Ram Air package. Production ended August 30, 2002.
Photo: “2002 Pontiac Firebird 3.8L V6” by Calreyn88 / Wikimedia Commons , licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 . Cropped to 16:9.
The 2002 model year
Overview
2002 was the Firebird's final model year; production ended on August 30, 2002, retiring the nameplate after 35 years alongside its Chevrolet Camaro F-body sibling. The send-off centered on the LS1-powered Trans Am and a 35th-anniversary Collector Edition — finished in exclusive Pontiac Collector Yellow with a modern 'screaming chicken' graphics package — with the optional WS6 Ram Air package the most coveted setup.
Specifications
- Engines
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- LS1 5.7L V8 310 hp
- Body styles
- Coupe, Convertible
Year over year
What changed
- Final model year of the Firebird; production ended August 30, 2002.
- A 35th-anniversary Collector Edition in exclusive Pontiac Collector Yellow marked the end of the line. // UNCONFIRMED: 2002 Collector Edition total production — sources disagree (supercars.net cites 2,390 = 1,349 coupes + 1,041 convertibles; others say ~2,000), so NO firm number is published here.
Living with it
Reliability & ownership notes
- LS1-era F-body; the LS1 V8 is robust, but check for hard use given the car's performance reputation.
Worth knowing
Notable
- The last Firebird; the F-body platform was retired after 2002.
- WS6 Ram Air cars are the most sought-after fourth-generation Trans Ams.
Famous variants this year
Sources
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