How Rare Are Hardtop WS6's?

[Bigrus]

nice looking cars

[ScrapMaker]

im guessing the hardtop WS6 is a regular trans am with the added parts... it could have been done at a dealer though...

[Josh2002WS6]

It could be a Formula WS6. Another difference is the bumper cover on these. Look at the pictures Black Bird 99 put up, and then look at Waynestep's icon near his name of the 02 WS6 TA. The formula has the 2 circular fog and park lights. The WS6 TA is different.

[ScrapMaker]

if the formula had the trans am spoiler, I'd like it much more

[Flash1996]

YES they did make t/a's and formula's that had ws6 package , there were 55 red formula ws6 made in 96 35 of which were T-tops. I have a 96formula ws6 hardtop , 55k mile showroom condition. I take it to car shows all the time and have never seen another hardtop 96 form. ws6. Ive looked all over the net and cant find one anywhere so seems I have a needle in a haystack so to speak. general maintanace under the hood , water pump distributer ,and coil 10.5 wiring harness, mass air flow and tb, pacesetter headers and dual all the way back to flowmasters. I have kept every receipt and original parts came with 3.23 gears went to 4.10. Fast and fun I do have the production numbers for all 96 firebirds ! I can post if anyone is interested.

[pajeff02]

Welcome to the site! I agree - needle in a haystack.

[Whamhammer]

YES they did make t/a's and formula's that had ws6 package , there were 55 red formula ws6 made in 96 35 of which were T-tops. I have a 96formula ws6 hardtop , 55k mile showroom condition. I take it to car shows all the time and have never seen another hardtop 96 form. ws6. Ive looked all over the net and cant find one anywhere so seems I have a needle in a haystack so to speak. general maintanace under the hood , water pump distributer ,and coil 10.5 wiring harness, mass air flow and tb, pacesetter headers and dual all the way back to flowmasters. I have kept every receipt and original parts came with 3.23 gears went to 4.10. Fast and fun I do have the production numbers for all 96 firebirds ! I can post if anyone is interested.

Have you put in a throttle body air foil? Those twin throttle bodies wake right up with one installed. Inexpensive and easy to do too.

[DarrenWS6]

Years ago I believe I was studying a build sheet of 1998 cars and I recall it claimed there were only 5 or 6 hard top WS6s in the first production line of the 1998s, as if it was an accident or something. Wish I could find it now, this was back in 2008 or so. But I do remember seeing something on a webpage claiming the only hard top WS6 in the LS1 era cars was 1998.

[JohnnyBs98WS6Rag]

Years ago I believe I was studying a build sheet of 1998 cars and I recall it claimed there were only 5 or 6 hard top WS6s in the first production line of the 1998s, as if it was an accident or something. Wish I could find it now, this was back in 2008 or so. But I do remember seeing something on a webpage claiming the only hard top WS6 in the LS1 era cars was 1998.

You may be thinking of the two '98 T/A WS6 H/Ts that were most likely pre-production mules and not generally available to the public since T-Tops were STANDARD on all T/A coupes in '98+. However, don't forget T-Tops were NOT standard on Formulas until after WS6 was no longer an option on Formulas.

Here's the production numbers of WS6 HARDTOPS (detail breakdowns at links in my sig):

1996:
Formula WS6 H/T: 171
T/A WS6 H/T: 268

1997:
Formula WS6 H/T: 178
T/A WS6 H/T: 310

1998:
Formula WS6 H/T: 39
T/A WS6 H/T: 2

1999:
Formula WS6 H/T: 65
T/A WS6 H/T: 0 (no T/A HTs after those 2 prototype / mules in '98)

2000:
Formula WS6 H/T: 91

No Formula WS6 production after 2000, thus no way to get a WS6 w/ H/T after 2000.

[DarrenWS6]

You may be thinking of the two '98 T/A WS6 H/Ts that were most likely pre-production mules and not generally available to the public since T-Tops were STANDARD on all T/A coupes in '98+. However, don't forget T-Tops were NOT standard on Formulas until after WS6 was no longer an option on Formulas.

Here's the production numbers of WS6 HARDTOPS (detail breakdowns at links in my sig):

1996:
Formula WS6 H/T: 171
T/A WS6 H/T: 268

1997:
Formula WS6 H/T: 178
T/A WS6 H/T: 310

1998:
Formula WS6 H/T: 39
T/A WS6 H/T: 2

1999:
Formula WS6 H/T: 65
T/A WS6 H/T: 0 (no T/A HTs after those 2 prototype / mules in '98)

2000:
Formula WS6 H/T: 91

No Formula WS6 production after 2000, thus no way to get a WS6 w/ H/T after 2000.

That sounds right. Thanks.

[Mecinoid]

I know this is a old thread. But, I was also searching for other Firebird Formulas with hardtops. I have never seen another besides mine. I bought it because it was a hardtop with V8 and six speed. My plan was to race it so that is why I bought it for the extra strength. I built the car but, never raced it. Did some test runs before S/C installed. 13 flat 107.5 1/4 mile. Then built a 67 Camaro on cheap. That was a 10sec car.
I expect my Bird will do low 11's or High 10's now.... But, haven't taken it to the track.

Car is for sale, see For Sale Forum.

1998 Formula Firebird Hardtop 6spd. Very Rare. Built to be raced but decided to build 67 Camaro for 1/4 mile instead. $32,500 OBO

I have enjoyed cruising and short burst of speed in this car. Never raced or beaten. Orignal Owner.... 65K miles.

Excellent condition - Much better than new.


1. Supercharged - ProCharger Dual Intercoolers 10 Rib Belt set up Polish Intake. 525 Crank HP 465RWHP 443 RWTQ. Legally smogged (EO)at 7.5 lbs. Expect over 600HP with pully change. Built to be reliable.

2. Hardened Crank, Input shaft and SuperCharger designed cam.

3. Ported and polished thottle body

4. Centerfore DFX (Dual Force Extreme) Clutch and Aluminum Race approved flywheel.

5. McLeod Adjustable Master Clutch Cylinder.

6. B&M short shifter.

7. 65K miles

8. Power Leather Seats. Plus center console leather wrapped as well. Stock is Cloth for Formula

9. No door card cracks

10. Global West 1g suspension - LCR, TB, Welded Sub Frame Connectors, Adj Pan Hard Rod, 1LE sway bars. Traclink, Drive Shaft loop, Koni Sports, Lowered..... etc

11. American Racing Torq Thrust M Anthracite with Machined Lip Wheels Plus huge tires ... will repost with sizes later. Car comes with factory wheel as well.

12. 3.5 alum driveshaft with polimer center for vibration free 6th gear. Auburn Rearene with 3.73 gears. Has rear end girdle to strengthen rear member.

13. Line lock - lockng and momentary switch in ash tray. Car never smoked in.

14. Upgraded brakes - Slotted / Drilled with low dust pads. Street and Strip Green stuff.

15. Hooker Aero Chamber Muffler with manual cut-out.

16. Flat screen stereo with upgraded speakers Kickers. Plus rear view camera.

17. Built to be steathy.

18. Center Brake light Custom Firebird with lightning. Green LED's in nostrils or intake openings.

19. Redline Oil & K&N filters used throughout its life. 3000 mile oil changes...

20. High Beam Floor Switch with Sylvania Silverstar headlights.

21. All original parts to change back to stock if you like.

22. One owner .... me... bought Sept 1998 new on showroom floor. Fremont, Ca.

23. Garage Kept it's whole life.

24. All Reciepts and Docs included.

24. Everything works




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