A set of aerodynamically profiled door mirrors and a wing on the trunk completed the car's aggressive look. Last but not least, the headlights featured two lamps on each side instead of one as on the rest of the Firebirds.
Another major improvement was the V-shaped bumper, which incorporated a pair of foglights mounted closer to the car's center, not on the outer sides. Moreover, it removed the exhaust vents, and that led to a better airflow into the engine compartment and especially to the air filter installed on top of the engine. Unlike the blue-oval contender, Pontiac bragged about its pop-up headlights, even though those were outdated for almost two decades.įor the last refresh, the carmaker installed a revised hood with two bulges that opened at the front with a pair of nostrils-looking air-intakes. Its main competitor from outside GM was the Mustang. It was considered a sports car, and while it lacked the same performances as a Corvette, it was lower priced than it.
While it was still a competitive car on the market, it was overshadowed by its Camaro sibling. In 2000, Pontiac released the last sequel o its Firebird, and, even though it wasn't a new vehicle, it was an important refresh.