Pontiac Fiero Turbo:
Regarded as the Porsche Eater of its time, this Fiero
featured a turbocharged engine with a fully functional
intercooler located within its rear wing. This model was
also built on a 1988 chassis, which featured an updated
suspension system and brakes.
Pontiac Fiero Turbo:
Shown here is a fully functional ram-air roof scoop.
Pontiac Fiero Turbo
Pontiac Fiero Turbo:
Rear wing and intercooler.
Pontiac Fiero Turbo
Pontiac Fiero Convertible: Soft-top convertible sold at
Barrett-Jackson Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Pontiac Fiero Convertible:
Soft-top convertible with its
roof down. Introduced in 1986 - the same year the GT
fastback model was introduced - but never sold to the
public.
Pontiac Fiero Convertible:Rooftop
down.
Pontiac Fiero Convertible:Rear.
Pontiac Fiero Convertible:Interior.
Pontiac Fiero Convertible:Dash.
Pontiac Fiero Convertible
Pontiac Fiero Convertible:
Featuring a 2.5L Inline-4 engine; introduced in 1984 as a
concept model, but never sold to the public.
Pontiac Fiero Convertible
Pontiac Fiero 1989-1990:This infamous model is one that
is cherished by many Fiero enthusiasts. Owned by GM, this
vehicle was recently displayed at the 25th anniversary Fiero
car show in Michigan, Detroit. It features a 200+ HP DOHC
V-6 and resembles both the the fourth generation Chevrolet
Camaro and Pontiac Firebird. The styling on this model was a
further evolution of the top-line 1988 GT. Note the deep
body-side sculpture ending in an air scoop and sleek roof
sail panel.
Pontiac Fiero 1989-1990:
The 1989-90
model also featured a separate compartment for the engine
bay and one for the trunk, similar to the Toyota MR2.
Pontiac Fiero 1989-1990
Pontiac Fiero 1989-1990:Dual headlamps.
Pontiac Fiero 1989-1990:
3200 DOHC 24-valve V.6
with a 4-speed automatic transmission.
Pontiac Fiero 1989-1990
Pontiac Fiero 1989-1990:
Underneath the front hood.
Pontiac Fiero 1984 Indy Pace Car:
This vehicle was the first 4-cylinder Indy pace car since
1912 and also the first mid-engined pace car. It is the
prototype for a series of 2000 replica pace cars produced
and sold by Pontiac. Its 2.7L Super Duty 165 CID Pontiac engine
pumps 234 HP (at 6500 RPM) with a Holley 2-barrel carburetor
and makes speeds up to 136 MPH, which made it one of the
fastest pace cars ever to run at Indy up to that date.
Owned by GM, this model was
recently displayed in the 25th anniversary Fiero car show in
Michigan, Detroit.
Pontiac Fiero 1984 Indy Pace Car:
Modifications to the actual Indy pace car include: Special
roof ram-air intake for the 2.7L Super Duty 165 CID engine,
new side and rear skirts and a functional rear-deck wing to
add aerodynamic efficiency to the car, four tube headers and
low restriction resonation exhaust, 16-inch aluminum wheels
and Goodyear Eagle tires.
Pontiac Fiero 1984 Indy Pace Car: Centerline Rims.
Pontiac Fiero 1984 Indy Pace Car: Engine compartment.
Pontiac Fiero 1984 Indy Pace Car:Front compartment.
Pontiac Fiero 1985 Indy PPG:
The PPG Pace Car Program was created to showcase the
capabilities of the car manufacturers and suppliers. Each
PPG Pace Car is unique and has modified features that were
either prototype or concept to the original car.
Pontiac Fiero 1985 Indy PPG: Sold
at Barrett-Jackson Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Pontiac Fiero 1985 Indy PPG
Pontiac Fiero 1985 Indy PPG
Pontiac Fiero 1985
Indy PPG
Pontiac Fiero 1985 Indy PPG
Pontiac Fiero 1985 Indy PPG
Pontiac Fiero 1985 Indy PPG:
Brochure cover.
Goodwrench Pontiac Fiero IMSA GTU:Huffaker Engineering.
Recently sold at Barrett-Jackson Auction in Scottsdale,
Arizona.
Goodwrench Pontiac Fiero IMSA GTU
Goodwrench Pontiac Fiero IMSA GTU
Goodwrench Pontiac Fiero IMSA GTU:Interior.
Goodwrench Pontiac Fiero IMSA GTU
Pontiac Fiero 1986 2+2:As the name implies, this
specially designed Fiero holds four passengers. It was a
prototype designed to test the adaptability of space-frame
technology to larger vehicles. Originally, this car was
bodied as a non-GT with a notchback roofline.
Recently sold at Barrett-Jackson Auction in Scottsdale,
Arizona.
Pontiac Fiero 1986 2+2
Pontiac Fiero 1986 2+2:
Front Interior.
Pontiac Fiero 1986 2+2:
Rear Interior.
Pontiac Fiero 1986 2+2
Pontiac Fiero 1986 2+2
Pontiac Fiero 1987 "BumbleBee" Formula:
This vehicle was rumored to produce 270+ HP (at 7000 RPM) with its 16-valve
Super Duty engine and made 240
lb-ft of torque @ 5500 RPM. More specifically, the BumbleBee ran 13.37 at 102.11 and
had a 0-to-60 time of 5.39 seconds. Prior to being auctioned
off at
the Barrett-Jackson Auction in Scottsdale,
Arizona, in 2009, the Super Duty engine was taken out by GM
and replaced with the stock 2.8 L V.6 motor, with all the
drag racing chassis parts still left in it.
Pontiac Fiero 1987 Formula
Pontiac Fiero 1987 Formula:
Front Headlights.
Pontiac Fiero 1987 Formula
Pontiac Fiero 1987 Formula
Pontiac Fiero 1987 Formula
Pontiac Fiero 1984 Convertible
Pontiac Fiero 1984 Convertible
Pontiac Fiero 1984 Convertible
Pontiac Fiero 1984 Convertible
Pontiac Fiero 1983 Prototype:This model lacks the spare tire
and is furnished with a carpeted front trunk compartment.
Pontiac Fiero 2+2
Pontiac Fiero 2+2: Interior.
Pontiac Fiero 1986 GT:
Although this model looks like a fastback, it was made out
of an earlier 4-speed SE. When the top is down, it is stored
under the lift-up hatch. It was designed and built by
Pontiac Engineering to test the side-opening rear deck. The
red leather interior also complements the design. The car
also has a fully operational manual top, uses production
doors and door skins, including the Fiero's standard roll-up
windows.
Pontiac Fiero 1986 GT: The rear
compartment opens from the side, you manually fold the top
down, close the decklid, and put the boot on.
Pontiac Fiero 1989:
Extremely rare photos of the late 1989 notchback model.
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Mid-Engine Concept
Chevrolet Corvette 1990 CERV III
Mid-Engine Concept
Chevrolet Corvette 1990 CERV III
Mid-Engine Concept
Mid-Engine Chevrolet Corvette Concept
Mid-Engine Chevrolet Corvette Concept
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Concept
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Concept
Purple Chevrolet Corvette Concept
Chevrolet Corvette Race Car
Chevrolet Corvette 1963 Prototype
Chevrolet Corvette 1963 Prototype
Chevrolet Corvette 1976 Aerovette: The 1976 Chevrolet Aerovette concept
car used a conventional V-8 in place of earlier concepts'
rotary engines. The Aerovette's gullwing doors were
engineered to allow for opening in tight parking spots. The
interior was more fully engineered than that of most concept
cars.
Pontiac Banshee Concept
Pontiac Banshee Concept
Pontiac Firebird 1980's Trans Am
Hatchback Prototype
Chevy Tandem 2000:
This vehicle is mid-engine 2.0 L and seats two passengers. It was developed with
many Fiero, Corvette, and Camaro parts. GM has had this car for
over 20 years, occasionally updating and modernizing it.
Chevy Tandem 2000
Chevy Tandem 2000:
The concepts' dash resembles the Fiero's.
2000 Chevy Tandem:
Rear.
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Decklid Gas Strut:
After installing the factory spoiler, the decklid
torsion bars were too weak to support the additional weight.
Grab
yourself a gas strut bar from an automotive shop (i.e. Canadian Tire)
This
code should give you a strut that is 16 inches long when fully extended
Remove the first of the three bolts on the bracket connected to the
decklid; shown here is the passenger side bolt
Since
the original Fiero bolt is too short, purchase one where the
upper portion is threadless
Remove the bolt closest to you; if you do not remove it, space
will be limited
Drill
a hole (15/64') about an inch and a half away from the bolt you removed
in the previous step; recall that this is the bracket holding the
grill vent
Grab
yourself another bolt about 3.5 inches in length; sleeved 2 cm's and threaded
1 cm
This
is how is should appear from the inside of the bracket
Some additional photos
Recall Decklid Weather-strip:
This rubber gasket runs along the
outer edge of the
decklid to prevent excessive water from seeping into the engine
bay. It was recalled by Pontiac dealerships, as it was
assumed that the engine compartment gets too hot in its presence.
However, not only does it serve its purpose as a water
barrier, it makes the engine compartment look
complete. It can be installed with the decklid intact, but it is
recommended that the decklid be removed.
Oil
Pressure Sensor Switch:
The original would transmit faulty readings, especially
after long trips; installing this corrects the problem.
Stock OEM
Passenger Side Rocker Panel:
Painted to match the car's original metallic silver,
side-skirt colour (M Code 14; WA-8924).
Stock OEM Pontiac Fiero GT
Spoiler:
Painted to
match the car's original metallic gold colour (M Code 56; WA-8962).
Low Temperature Fan Switch:
This allows
the engine to run cooler by automatically switching on the radiator fan
when
the engine reaches a temperature of 210 F (99 Celsius). Once the engine has cooled to 200
F (93 Celsius), the radiator fan switches off allowing for a continuous
cycle. It is
recommended that a 180 F thermostat be used in conjugation with this
switch. Purchased
from Rodney Dickman's Fiero
Accessories.
HELP Striker Bolt (Part #
38421):This prevents the door from rattling when driving
over bumpy roads.
Rear
Sway Bar:
Added a stock front sway bar
to the rear engine cradle. Adding this sway bar prevents the
vehicle from oversteer (fish-tailing) to its suspension
system. The car now turns more neutrally (See illustration below). If you
plan on driving your Fiero in the winter, this is not an upgrade you
want to pursue because you tend to lose traction.
[Before]
[After]
Maremont
Muffler:
Stock
OEM muffler.
Dual Steering Damper/Stabilizer:
A second steering damper induces greater stability while driving on city roads.
These heavy-duty adapters were designed to bolt two steering
dampers together.
Catco Catalytic Converter:
This
catalytic converter simply bolts on to the original Fiero pipes using 2-1/4
inch u-clamps. However, rather than bolting it on, it was welded instead.
Purchased from Rodney Dickman's Fiero
Accessories.
Delorean
(DMC) Horns: High tone and low tone horns.
Installation is very simple. Jack the front end, remove a
single bolt holding the old Fiero horn and install the new
one; repeat for the other side.
New Headliner Fabric: Used a full aerosol spray can of Super 90 3M Adhesive.
Painted engine bay grills:
Mar-Hyde black satin
paint and clear coated with engine enamel using ceramic (Duplicolor DE1636).
The photo taken of the engine bay vent (shown below) does
contain clear coat.
Tail
lights (P O N T I A C)
and brake lights:
Brighter
rear lighting. Purchased from Rodney Dickman's Fiero
Accessories
Power door lock system: Installed
door lock actuators by mounting them onto two solid
brackets. Bolt them onto the frame of your door and make sure the motor
perfectly aligns with the metal rod. Also, make sure the motor does not
interfere with the window.
Alarm System:
Scytek Astra 4000.
Sound deadener (E-dead): Sound deadened side B
pillars, doors, and the roof. This deadener is heat resistant to 400 degrees. It is
made out of butyl rubber and has a self adhesive backing.
Speaker conversion:
Pyle X-gear (4 x 10) at
the front and (4 x 6) at the back. Installing
the rear 4 x 6 speakers requires cutting through the frame to fit the large
magnet. The front 4 x 10's, however, are plug and play.
Cross-member braces:
Removed the old braces
and installed brand new stock braces for added support.
Transmission and engine
mounts:
Added new transmission
mounts to the front and the back.
Torque strut (dog bone):
Removed the old rubber
bushing and installed new polyurethane bushings.
Painted stock calipers:
Used a caliper paint kit (Duplicolor).
Sony CDX GT500 CD Player:Options
include:
CD player
with built-in amplifier (17 watts RMS/52 peak x 4 channels)
Plays CDs,
CD-Rs, and CD-RWs (including discs loaded with MP3, WMA, and ATRAC3plus
music files)
Dot-matrix
fluorescent display
EQ3 (seven
preset tone curves and a 3-band parametric equalizer)
Dynamic
Soundstage Organizer
24-bit
digital to analog converter
Aux Lite
auxiliary input
CD changer
controls
Satellite
radio-ready (XM or SIRIUS)
CD Text
compatible
Detachable
face
Clock
AM/FM
tuner
18 FM/12
AM presets
Seek
tuning
Remote
control
17 Inch MSR Gun Metal Gray Rims and Nexen High
Performance Tires
Chrome Muffler Tips
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