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A major visual change for this year was the introduction of the fastback-style GT. Earlier Fieros used the notchback rear body style, while the fastback GT introduced a different rear clip, sail panels, decklid, tail lights, and rear body appearance.
A major visual change for this year was the introduction of the fastback-style GT. Earlier Fieros used the notchback rear body style, while the fastback GT introduced a different rear clip, sail panels, decklid, tail lights, and rear body appearance.
The fastback 1986 GT is commonly, but not officially, referred to by enthusiasts as the '''86.5 GT'''. This informal name is used to distinguish it from the earlier 1986 GT notchback. In factory terms, both cars are part of the 1986 model year.


== Major features ==
== Major features ==
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* Availability of the 2.5L four-cylinder engine
* Availability of the 2.5L four-cylinder engine
* Availability of the 2.8L V6 engine
* Availability of the 2.8L V6 engine
* Introduction of the fastback GT body style
* Introduction of the fastback GT body style, commonly known among enthusiasts as the 86.5 GT
* Continued use of the early headlight system
* Continued use of the early headlight system



Revision as of 10:08, 6 July 2026

1986 Pontiac Fiero was the third model year of the Pontiac Fiero.

The 1986 model year is notable for the introduction of the fastback GT body style, which gave the Fiero GT a more distinctive rear design.

Overview

The 1986 Fiero continued the mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout used throughout Fiero production.

A major visual change for this year was the introduction of the fastback-style GT. Earlier Fieros used the notchback rear body style, while the fastback GT introduced a different rear clip, sail panels, decklid, tail lights, and rear body appearance.

The fastback 1986 GT is commonly, but not officially, referred to by enthusiasts as the 86.5 GT. This informal name is used to distinguish it from the earlier 1986 GT notchback. In factory terms, both cars are part of the 1986 model year.

Major features

  • Third production year of the Pontiac Fiero
  • Continued use of the steel space frame and composite body panels
  • Availability of the 2.5L four-cylinder engine
  • Availability of the 2.8L V6 engine
  • Introduction of the fastback GT body style, commonly known among enthusiasts as the 86.5 GT
  • Continued use of the early headlight system

Trims and variants

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Mechanical systems

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Common 1986-specific topics

See also