Pontiac Firebird - 2nd Gen (1970 to 1981)

The second generation Pontiac Firebird was scheduled for debut for the 1970 model year, but it was delayed until February 1970 because of tooling and engineering problems; thus, its popular designation as a 1970½ model, while leftover 1969s were listed in early Pontiac literature without a model-year identification. This generation of Firebirds were available in coupe form only; after the 1969 model year, convertibles were not available until 1989. Power was provided by a raft of different engines, some of the most notable were the 350ci, 400ci, 403ci, 455ci, and even a 301ci Turbocharged V8. The most notable variant was the Trans Am.