Single-Owner 1998 Pontiac Firebird Formula WS6 Coupe

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

The fourth generation of Firebird introduced in 1993 sadly was the last one for this iconic pony car. The famous Trans Am and Formula models returned and the WS6 performance package, which included a “Ram Air” hood, different tailpipes, tighter suspension, and available Bilstein shocks, was much sought after. The most significant visual update came in 1998, which included a facelift that gave the car a new hood and front fascia, and the aluminum LS1 V8 engine from the C5 Corvette, which was lighter and more powerful than the LT-series engines it replaced. As Pontiac explained in its 1998 brochure, “The Ram Air system does what its name implies, force-feeding the LS1 the oxygen it needs to produce 320 horsepower at 5,200 гpm.” A 2000 Motor Trend test of a WS6 found that the car could go from zero to 60 mph in five seconds flat, the quarter mile in 13.5 seconds, and pull 0.84 g on the skid pad. 

The 2002 model year would be the last for the Firebird, and this highly original, single-owner, 48,585-mile 1998 Formula WS6 Coupe shows us what we’ve been missing ever since. 

Highlights 

• Single-owner Firebird WS6 showing just 48,585 miles 

• LS1 346 cu-in (5.7-liter) V8 producing 320 hp 

• Desirably equipped with a six-speed manual transmission 

• Finished in Bright Silver Metallic (13) over an Ebony leather interior 

• CC1 removable glass “T-Top” roof panels 

• The chassis number (2G2FV22G9W2227071) decodes as: 

  • 2 – Canada country of origin 

  • G – General Motors 

  • 2 – Pontiac 

  • F – F-Body Platform 

  • V – Formula / Trans Am 

  • 2 – T-Top Coupe 

  • 2 – Manual belts with built-in safety 

  • G – 346 cu-in 5.7-liter V8 MFI 

  • 9 – Check digit 

  • W – 1998 model year 

  • 2 – St. Therese, Quebec, Canada 

  • 227071 – Sequential build number starting at 100001 

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report 

Features 

• W55 Pontiac Monsoon AM/FM/CD sound system 

• Air conditioning 

• Power rack and pinion steering 

• Theft-deterrent PASS-Key system 

• Leather-wrapped steering wheel 

• Six-way power adjustable driver’s seat 

• Power windows 

• Cruise control 

• Electric rear window defogger 

• Tilt-wheel adjustable steering column 

• Solar Ray tinted glass 

• Dual sport mirrors 

• Fully carpeted interior and trunk  

Known Imperfections 

• Power antenna inoperable 

• Speaker needs replacing 

• Passenger window rolls up slowly and sometimes requires more than one try 

• Power door locks don't always work from the switch; however, they always work with remote and manually 

• Crack in driver’s seat (approximately 2 inches) 

• Small tear in fabric on the passenger side of the T-top divider 

• Rock chips on hood and headlight cover 

Included 

• Original window sticker 

• Owner’s manual 

• Pontiac CD holder with key ring (came with the car) 

• Front license plate cover for states that don't require a front license plate 

Ownership History

The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report places this single-owner 1998 Pontiac Firebird Formula WS6 Coupe in New Jersey since new. It currently shows 48,585 miles, averaging 2,140 miles per year.