Sleeker and swoopier, lighter and less bulky than before, Firebird benefited from what Pontiac expert John Gunnell described as "space-age engineering." Underneath, modified MacPherson struts replaced the old wishbone-style front suspension. Several automakers had revived convertibles in the works, but there would be no openįirebird until the end of this third generation. All were "glassback" coupes, with a rear hatch instead of a trunk lid. Some models wore full-width, smoked-lens taillamps, creating a blackout effect. Pontiac called attention to its "sabre-like nose and rakish tail." Once again, Firebird adopted a more rounded profile than Camaro, exemplified by the soft S-curves over each fender. Differences included a low-riding nose with shallow twin grilles within air slots, plus hidden headlamps-employed previously on Camaros, but a Firebird "first." Stylists under John Schinella again maintained Firebird's distinctive look, despite its continued tie to Camaro.
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