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1967 Firebird The Pontiac Firebird was released five months after the Chevrolet Camaro. Pontiac was able to use that additional time to create a unique identity for the Firebird, despite having to use the Camaro chassis and some body panels. The Firebird's styled split front grille, beaked hood, and GTO-slitted taillights gave it a distinctly Pontiac appearance. The Firebird offered a range of Pontiac engines. Initially, five different Firebirds were available.
The Ram Air Engine included a hotter cam, stronger valve springs, and made use of the otherwise decorative hood scoops. With no publicized power increase and a hefty $600 price tag, the Ram Air option was rarely ordered. All V8s came with a standard heavy-duty three speed manual transmission; a four speed manual and two and three speed automatic transmissions were optional. Performance axle ratios up to 4.33:1 were available as well as front disk brakes. Firebird prices were roughly $200 more than comparable Camaros and the Camaro outsold it two to one. But Pontiac's pony car had arrived.
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