87GTA
10-03-2008, 02:47 PM
A prototype of the never-produced 1990 Fiero was displayed at the 20th Anniversary show in July 2003, at Fierorama 2005, at the Michigan show in 2006 and most recently at the 25th Anniversary Show in Pontiac, Michigan in 2008. Fiero enthusiasts consider themselves both lucky and thrilled to have an opportunity to see such a historic vehicle with such regularity. Continued showing of the prototype may no longer be an option in the near future, as GM has taken to cutting funding to relieve the pressure of its financial woes. Therefore, the viewing of prototypes may not be such a regular occurrence in the future.
Much of its design influence is apparent in the Fourth Generation Firebird. New engines were proposed for the 1990 model year, from the then new DOHC 190 bhp (142 kW) "Quad 4" 4 cylinder as a base engine to replace the 2.5 Iron Duke to a new 200+ bhp DOHC V-6 for the GT models. Even a factory installed V8 is rumored to have been seen at a test track. The single 1990 Fiero GT prototype had an early version of the upcoming DOHC V-6 that would be put into production in the Grand Prix and Lumina Z34 in the early 90's. This engine developed more than 200 bhp (150 kW).
Critics of the axing of the Fiero model claim this new and improved model would have been faster, quicker, better handling, and cheaper than the Corvette. GM cited slumping and unprofitable sales of the Fiero as the reason for its demise following its 5th model year.
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj108/knight2000_2008/1990fiaro.jpg
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj108/knight2000_2008/1990Fiero2.jpg
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj108/knight2000_2008/1990Fiero3.jpg
Much of its design influence is apparent in the Fourth Generation Firebird. New engines were proposed for the 1990 model year, from the then new DOHC 190 bhp (142 kW) "Quad 4" 4 cylinder as a base engine to replace the 2.5 Iron Duke to a new 200+ bhp DOHC V-6 for the GT models. Even a factory installed V8 is rumored to have been seen at a test track. The single 1990 Fiero GT prototype had an early version of the upcoming DOHC V-6 that would be put into production in the Grand Prix and Lumina Z34 in the early 90's. This engine developed more than 200 bhp (150 kW).
Critics of the axing of the Fiero model claim this new and improved model would have been faster, quicker, better handling, and cheaper than the Corvette. GM cited slumping and unprofitable sales of the Fiero as the reason for its demise following its 5th model year.
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj108/knight2000_2008/1990fiaro.jpg
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj108/knight2000_2008/1990Fiero2.jpg
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj108/knight2000_2008/1990Fiero3.jpg