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The Pontiac Fiero is a rear mid-engine, light sports car manufactured and marketed by Pontiac for model years 1984 – 1988. Intended as an economical commuter car with modest performance aspirations, it was Pontiac 's first two-seater since their 1926 to 1938 coupes, and the first rear mid-engine mass-produced car by any American manufacturer.
Zimmer Motorcars Corporation was established in 1980 as a manufacturer of neo-classic automobiles. The idea for this automobile was initially drawn on a napkin at a private dinner between Paul Zimmer, chairman and President of Zimmer Corporation and Robert "Bob" Zimmer, Paul Zimmer's son, an employee and shareholder of the company. Paul Zimmer drew what was to become the Golden Spirit on a ...
1985 Pontiac Fiero Introduced for the 1984 model year, the Pontiac Fiero was an instant hit due to its styling and mid-engined layout. However, it eventually garnered a negative reputation due to its poor performance, many reliability issues and a highly publicized recall due to engine fires , in part due to also using GM's Iron Duke engine.
Pontiac Parisienne (1983–1986; 1958–1986, Canada) Pontiac Pathfinder (1955–1958, Canada) Pontiac Pursuit (later G5 Pursuit) (2005–2006, rebadged Chevrolet Cobalt, Canada) Pontiac Strato-Chief (1955–1970, Canada) Pontiac Sunburst (1985–1989, rebadged Chevrolet Spectrum/Isuzu Gemini, Canada) Pontiac Sunrunner (1994–1997, rebadged ...
Engine bay of a 1988 Pontiac Fiero Formula The L44 was produced from 1985 to 1988, replacing the LH7. It was the first transverse 2.8 L (2,837 cc) to use multiport fuel injection, and was a High Output ("9-code") engine option for the higher performance A-cars, X-cars, and Pontiac Fiero .
Pontiac imported the Canadian market Pontiac Parisienne, which featured the Bonneville's deluxe trim. This car, although a Pontiac in name, was no more than a slightly re-trimmed Caprice. The Parisienne sold in profitable numbers and this car continued in production until 1986 for the sedan, and 1989 for the Safari station wagon.
Also called the GM small corporate pattern and the S10 pattern. This pattern has a distinctive odd-sided hexagonal shape. Rear wheel drive applications have the starter mounted on the right side of the block (when viewed from the flywheel) and on the opposite side of the block compared to front wheel drive installations.
1978 – 1986 Pontiac Bonneville; 1978 – 1987 Pontiac Grand Prix; 1981 – 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo; Indirect successor to the A II platform. 2003 Pontiac Bonneville. G II: FWD: 1995: 2005: 1995 – 1999 Buick Riviera; 1995 – 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora; 1997 – 2005 Buick Park Avenue; 1998 – 2004 Cadillac Seville; 2000 – 2005 Buick LeSabre