Sales for the 1969 Firebird sales dropped to 87,709 units. The wheelbase remained 108 inches and the track 60 inches, though overall length increased slightly to 191.6 inches. The gas cap moved behind the rear license plate and front fenders were reshaped with wind-split edges.
There were flatter wheel openings, a lower roofline, sculptured body sides, and a new front end with twin square grilles and separate Endura pods for two headlights on each side. The 1969 Firebird underwent a similar redesign as the Chevrolet Camaro. The 1969 model was carried over into mid-1970 since the succeeding model was late, and surplus units had backed up. The big news for the 1969 Pontiac Firebird was the introduction of the limited-production, high-performance Trans Am model in March.
