1967 · Pontiac · United States
1967 Pontiac Firebird: Five Drivetrains, One New Nose
Pontiac's late entry into the pony-car field: a Camaro body with a Pontiac nose, five engine-defined models, and 82,560 built in a short first season.
United States · researched through 2026-09-22
The Firebird arrived for 1967 as Pontiac's answer to the pony-car market that Ford's Mustang had opened three years earlier, built on the General Motors F-body platform it shared with the new Chevrolet Camaro but carrying its own nose, grille and division-specific detailing. Car and Driver's March 1967 road test describes a lineup of five models distinguished entirely by drivetrain rather than trim level: the overhead-cam Firebird Six as the base car, a four-barrel Sprint six above it, the Firebird 326 and 326 HO V-8 models in the middle, and the Firebird 400 at the top of the range, tested by the magazine in convertible form with Ram Air hood scoops.1
Two compiled production tables agree closely on first-year volume. A table drawn from Over-Drive Magazine's Pontiac records credits the model year with 82,560 Firebirds built, split as 67,032 hardtop coupes and 15,528 convertibles, and MuscleCarClub's production history repeats the same body-style split for 1967. A separate, uncited table hosted by The Pontiac Trans Am Page divides that identical 82,560 total eight ways, by six-cylinder or V-8 power, standard or deluxe trim, and manual or automatic transmission, and its eight rows sum exactly to the reported total, a level of internal consistency that keeps the rows in this record even though no single named source stands behind them.2,3,4
Pontiac's own body-style numbers identify the two Firebird shells: 22337 for the hardtop coupe and 22367 for the convertible, both carried under series 223 as printed for the six-cylinder cars. The compiled factory-price data pairs a base hardtop with the six-cylinder engine at $2,666 and a base convertible at $2,903, figures drawn from the same production table that supplies the body-style numbers and shipping weights, with no stated compilation date beyond the model year itself.2
Six engines are documented for the model year. The standard 230-cubic-inch overhead-cam six made 165 hp at 4,700 rpm and 216 lb-ft on a single barrel, while the four-barrel Sprint version of the same block raised output to 215 hp at 5,200 rpm. The 326-cubic-inch V-8 came in two-barrel form at 250 hp and in HO four-barrel form at 285 hp, and the top-line 400-cubic-inch V-8 with its Rochester Quadrajet four-barrel made 325 hp at 4,800 rpm and 410 lb-ft, a figure repeated for the Ram Air version of the same 400 that added functional hood scoops and moved its power peak to 5,200 rpm.5,3,1
Car and Driver's test car, a Firebird 400 convertible, paired the 400 V-8 with a close-ratio Muncie four-speed manual carrying a 2.20 low gear and a 3.90 rear axle; the same 400 was also offered with a three-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic. The record's specifications carry a 108.1-inch wheelbase across all bodies, an overall length of 188.8 inches as printed for the test car, a base-six hardtop shipping weight of 2,955 lb against 3,247 lb for the convertible, and an 18.5-US-gallon fuel tank; the test car itself, fully equipped, weighed 3,598 lb with a 57.0/43.0 front-to-rear weight split.1,2
On the strip, Car and Driver's Firebird 400 convertible ran 0-60 mph in 5.8 seconds and covered the standing quarter mile in 14.4 seconds at 100 mph, with four recorded runs spanning 5.7 to 6.1 seconds at a chilly 29-degree test-day temperature; the same car needed 299 ft to stop from 80 mph on its drum brakes and was estimated by the magazine at 114 mph flat out in fourth gear at 6,000 rpm. Buyers choosing among those five drivetrains could also pick from fifteen exterior colors Pontiac listed for the year, from Starlight Black and Cameo Ivory through Regimental Red and Champagne.1,5
Fact sheet · 1967 · United States
The numbers
1967 Pontiac Firebird — Pontiac's late entry into the pony-car field: a Camaro body with a Pontiac nose, five engine-defined models, and 82,560 built in a short first season.
Coverage: Partial — researched sections are shown; missing ones are not yet sourced. Researched through 2026-09-22.
Every figure is labeled with how sure we are. Reported means a manufacturer, registry, or reference figure we cite but have not reconciled against factory records ourselves. Disputed means credible sources disagree and both are shown. Rows are separately scoped; don't add them together unless the note says they make up a total.
Key facts
Production
| What was counted | Count | Basis | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firebird total, all bodies2,3 not stated by source Both tables are secondary; MuscleCarClub credits the Firebird Red Book. | 82,560 | built, model-year | Reported |
| What was counted | Count | Basis | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firebird two-door hardtop coupe2,3 2-door hardtop coupe · not stated by source | 67,032 | built, model-year | Reported |
| Firebird convertible2,3 convertible · not stated by source | 15,528 | built, model-year | Reported |
| What was counted | Count | Basis | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard six, manual4 standard · six · manual · not stated by source Uncited source; see production notes. | 5,258 | built, model-year | Reported |
| Standard six, automatic4 standard · six · automatic · not stated by source | 5,597 | built, model-year | Reported |
| Standard V-8, manual4 standard · V-8 · manual · not stated by source | 8,224 | built, model-year | Reported |
| Standard V-8, automatic4 standard · V-8 · automatic · not stated by source | 15,301 | built, model-year | Reported |
| Deluxe six, manual4 deluxe · six · manual · not stated by source | 2,963 | built, model-year | Reported |
| Deluxe six, automatic4 deluxe · six · automatic · not stated by source | 3,846 | built, model-year | Reported |
| Deluxe V-8, manual4 deluxe · V-8 · manual · not stated by source | 11,526 | built, model-year | Reported |
| Deluxe V-8, automatic4 deluxe · V-8 · automatic · not stated by source | 29,845 | built, model-year | Reported |
Hardtop and convertible rows partition the 82,560 total in the Over-Drive Magazine table.
The eight engine/trim/transmission rows come from one uncited site; they sum exactly to 82,560, consistent with Over-Drive Magazine's statement that Pontiac recorded production by six/V-8 and standard/deluxe rather than by option package. They are kept as reported, single-source rows.
No counts by engine package (Sprint, 326 HO, 400, Ram Air), paint, or trim were found.
Prices when new
| Model | Price | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Factory price, Firebird hardtop coupe (base six)2 | $2,666 | factory price as compiled (no stated date), 1967 |
| Factory price, Firebird convertible (base six)2 | $2,903 | factory price as compiled (no stated date), 1967 |
Prices are the nominal dollars of the day, not adjusted for inflation.
Engines
| Engine | Factory rating | Availability | Built |
|---|---|---|---|
| 230 OHC six, one-barrel5,3 230 cu in · 1-barrel | 165 hp @ 4,700, 216 lb-ft @ 2,600 (SAE gross (advertised)) | standard, Firebird | 10,4546 Reported |
| 230 OHC six, four-barrel (Sprint)5,1 230 cu in · 4-barrel | 215 hp @ 5,200, 240 lb-ft @ 3,800 (SAE gross (advertised)) | Sprint | 7,2106 Reported |
| 326 V-8, two-barrel5,3 326 cu in · 2-barrel | 250 hp @ 4,600, 333 lb-ft @ 2,800 (SAE gross (advertised)) | Firebird 326 | 40,1216 Reported |
| 326 HO V-8, four-barrel5,3 326 cu in · 4-barrel | 285 hp @ 5,000 (SAE gross (advertised)) | Firebird 326 HO | 6,0786 Reported |
| 400 V-8, four-barrel1 400 cu in · Rochester Quadrajet 4-barrel | 325 hp @ 4,800, 410 lb-ft @ 3,400 (SAE gross (advertised)) | Firebird 400 | 18,6326 Reported |
| 400 Ram Air V-85,3 400 cu in · 4-barrel, functional hood scoops | 325 hp @ 5,200, 410 lb-ft @ 3,600 (SAE gross (advertised)) | Firebird 400 option | 656 Reported |
Ratings are the manufacturer's advertised figures under the standard shown (SAE gross before 1972, SAE net after). They are not dyno results, and gross and net ratings can't be compared directly.
Transmissions
| Transmission | Availability | Built |
|---|---|---|
| Muncie close-ratio 4-speed manual (2.20/1.64/1.28/1.00)1 | optional (as tested on the Firebird 400) | Not yet sourced |
| 3-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic1 | optional, Firebird 400 | Not yet sourced |
Paint
| Code | Color | Built |
|---|---|---|
A |
Starlight Black5 | Not yet sourced |
C |
Cameo Ivory5 | Not yet sourced |
D |
Montreux Blue5 | Not yet sourced |
E |
Fathom Blue5 | Not yet sourced |
F |
Tyrol Blue5 | Not yet sourced |
G |
Signet Gold5 | Not yet sourced |
H |
Linden Green5 | Not yet sourced |
K |
Gulf Turquoise5 | Not yet sourced |
L |
Mariner Turquoise5 | Not yet sourced |
M |
Plum Mist5 | Not yet sourced |
N |
Burgundy5 | Not yet sourced |
P |
Silverglaze5 | Not yet sourced |
R |
Regimental Red5 | Not yet sourced |
S |
Champagne5 | Not yet sourced |
T |
Montego Cream5 | Not yet sourced |
Color names are the factory's. We don't show color swatches, because a screen color is no guide for a restoration.
Specifications
| Measure | Value | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase1 | 108.1 in | all bodies |
| Overall length1 | 188.8 in | as printed for the test car |
| Shipping weight, hardtop (base six)2 | 2,955 lb | hardtop |
| Shipping weight, convertible (base six)2 | 3,247 lb | convertible |
| Curb weight, Firebird 400 convertible test car1 | 3,598 lb | Car and Driver test car |
| Weight distribution F/R, test car1 | 57.0/43.0 % | Car and Driver test car |
| Fuel capacity1 | 18.5 US gal | all |
Period road tests
| Test | Car tested | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Car and Driver, 1967-0310-60 mph | Firebird 400 convertible with Ram Air scoops, 400 4-bbl, Muncie close-ratio 4-speed, 3.90:1, E70-14, drum brakes29 F, 450 ft altitude; four runs varied 5.7-6.1 s | 5.8 s |
| Car and Driver, 1967-031Standing quarter mile | Firebird 400 convertible with Ram Air scoops, 400 4-bbl, Muncie close-ratio 4-speed, 3.90:129 F | 14.4 s at 100 mph |
| Car and Driver, 1967-031Braking 80-0 mph | Firebird 400 convertible, 4-speed, 3.90:10.72 g, drum brakes on test car | 299 ft |
| Car and Driver, 1967-031Top speed (estimated by magazine) | Firebird 400 convertible, 4-speed, 3.90:1magazine estimate at 6000 rpm in fourth | 114 mph |
A road test result belongs to the one car that was tested, with its engine, gearing, tires, and conditions. It is not a figure for every car of the year.
Identification
- Body style numbers
- Hardtop coupe 22337, convertible 22367 (series 223 as printed for six-cylinder cars).2
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Also in 1967
- AMC Rebel and Rebel Machine The Rebel name returned on AMC's new intermediate, offered with a 280-hp 343 four-barrel V8. This is host-car context for the later Machine.
- Buick Riviera A new 430 V-8 (360 hp, 475 lb-ft) replaced the Nailhead; 4,837 cars had the GS handling option.
- Buick Skylark Gran Sport, GS and GSX A new 400 cu in V-8 made the Gran Sport the GS 400, joined by a 340 cu in GS 340 and a California GS coupe.
- Buick Wildcat The new 430 V-8 (360 hp, 475 lb-ft) replaced the Nailhead.
- Chevrolet Chevelle and Malibu SS Second year of the SS 396 series: 59,685 sport coupes and 3,321 convertibles, front disc brakes newly listed, and a late, barely documented L78.
- Chevrolet Chevy II and Nova Super Sport production fell to 10,069 in the source table. Enthusiast-compiled production: 106,430 cars; Super Sport 10,069.
- Chevrolet El Camino SS No factory Super Sport El Camino is documented for this year; the record carries the host El Camino production as context.
- Chevrolet Impala SS The SS427 (RPO Z24) arrives: 2,124 of about 76,000 Impala Super Sports.
- Dodge Charger The first-generation fastback's second and last year: the 440 Magnum joined the options, and production fell to 15,788.
- Dodge Coronet R/T and Super Bee Dodge's first R/T: a Coronet hardtop or convertible with the 440 Magnum standard and the 426 Hemi as a special-order option; its production total is published two ways.
- Dodge Dart GTS, Swinger and Demon The restyled 1967 Dart GT offered a 235 hp 273 four-barrel and, for the first time, a 280 hp 383; Over-Drive counts 437 383-engined cars within 38,200 GT hardtops and convertibles.
- Ford Fairlane A facelifted second year for the big-block Fairlane: GT and GTA continued as Fairlane 500 hardtops and convertibles, and a 427 was offered in small numbers for drag racing.
- Ford Galaxie The last year of the approved Galaxie performance range: the 7-Litre quietly disappeared, while the 428 and a 425-hp 427 remained on the order form.
- Ford Thunderbird A new, larger fifth-generation Thunderbird added a four-door Landau; the 428 was the performance option.
- Mercury Comet and Cyclone The Cyclone and Cyclone GT continued as hardtop and convertible, and a handful of Comets were built with the 427 side-oiler.
- Mercury Cougar Mercury's first pony car arrived as a single hardtop body, added the XR-7 at mid-year, and built 150,893 in its first season.
- Mercury Marauder and S-55 The S-55's last year: 570 hardtops and 145 convertibles with the 428 four-barrel, per Wikipedia's table.
- Oldsmobile Cutlass, 4-4-2 and Hurst/Olds Multiple carburetors were gone, the 4-4-2 was trimmed as a Cutlass Supreme, and the W-30 cold-air package became a regular factory option on about 500 cars.
- Plymouth Barracuda and 'Cuda The redesigned second-generation Barracuda added a notchback hardtop and a convertible to the fastback, and the Formula S could now carry a 383.
- Plymouth GTX, Belvedere and Satellite Plymouth's first GTX put a 375-hp 440 Super Commando in a dressed-up Belvedere hardtop and convertible, with the 426 Hemi as the only engine option.
- Pontiac Catalina 2+2 and Super Duty The 2+2 returned to option status with a standard 360 hp 428, and only 1,768 were built.
- Pontiac GTO Tri-Power gone, the 389 grown to 400, and a Ram Air option that Car Life ran to a 14.5-second quarter mile.
- Pontiac Grand Prix Concealed headlamps, a standard 350 hp 400, and the only Grand Prix convertible: 5,856 built.
- Pontiac Tempest and LeMans The Sprint six grows to 215 hp and the 326 HO continues; 109,413 LeMans built.
- Rambler and AMC Marlin The last Marlin moved to a 118-inch wheelbase with 290 and 343 V8s listed, the top one a 280-hp 343. Only 2,545 were built.