I recently purchased a very plain '87 Fiero notchback. When checking the vin. against a list of models it is shown as a "Sport Coupe", code "M". Can anyone tell me the exact differences that make this car a "Sport Coupe" It is a very plain car. 4 cylinder, auto, no power anything. Thanks, Kirk
I had a truck that was as plain as it could be. The truck carried "Custom Delux" all over it. The Fiero is listed by GM as "Sport Coupe" because it sells more cars thaty way than if they called it "Plain Jane"
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Monkeyman Member
Posts: 15833 From: N. Wilkesboro, NC, USA Registered: Nov 1999
Check the rest of the option codes... I beleive the SCs all have stiffer springs. Otherwise they aren't much different. all depends what the original owner ordered.
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Nov 8th, 2002
CAPT. KIRK Member
Posts: 313 From: Independence, Mo. USA Registered: Feb 2002
There must be more than just a name or springs to the difference. The major option list that I am using for reference says that a "Fiero Coupe" base list price was, $8,299. The "Sport Coupe" base list price was, $9,989. That is a lot of money for just springs. Every thing else on the "Major Fiero Specifications" list is the same between the two models. Anyone else have any ideas? Kirk
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Fformula88 Member
Posts: 7891 From: Buffalo, NY Registered: Mar 2000
I believe the differences changed every year a little bit, but mainly I think the Sport Coupe came standard with aluminum rims in 87, a better radio, a sportier suspension tuning (the aformetioned springs) and possibly steering wheel change (although by 87 I think all coupes had the 4 spoke). Don't quote me on any of it as I could be wrong (If I was home I could tell you for certain, but here at work I don't have any reference material!) Its nothing too major at any rate.
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Mike Smith Member
Posts: 172 From: MPLS, MN, USA Registered: Sep 2002
I have an '87 Coupe. It came with steel wheels and plastic covers, just an am/fm radio, no sunroof, no deck spoiler, and no power anything. Hope that helps a little.
Mike
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HummelHund Member
Posts: 1037 From: Niceville, FL, USA Registered: Apr 2001
The Sport Coupe designation really made a bigger difference in the early 4-speed Fieros. There was an "Econo Coupe" and a "Sport Coupe". The Sport Coupe came with the 4:10 4-spd. for performance while the Econo had a 4-spd geared toward fuel economy.
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Its nothing too major at any rate.
