1981

 

  Few innovations for 1981. The T/A now has five two-color combinations for hood sticker. The two-tone paint becomes an option on Formula and many interior trim was available like Skai silver. The standard engine for Formula V8 was 265ci 120hp of the 301 turbo as an option. However, the 265ci was abandoned very early and thus very few were equipped with firebird.

                    

              

                 

        

  The plant releases its latest PONTIAC engines as from 1982 there will be more than GM or Chevrolet engines in Pontiac. 1981 is also the last year before the complete overhaul of the Firebird to 82, but that's another story ......