What is a Pontiac Firebird?
What is a Pontiac Firebird?
The Pontiac Firebird is an American automobile that was built and produced by Pontiac from the 1967 to 2002 model years. Designed as a pony car to compete with the Ford Mustang, it was introduced on February 23, 1967, five months after GM’s Chevrolet division’s platform-sharing Camaro.
What does Pontiac Trans Am mean?
The ‘Trans-Am series’ is an automobile racing series that was created in 1966 by Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) President John Bishop. Originally known as the Trans-American Sedan Championship, the name was changed to the Trans-American Championship for 1967 and henceforth.
What makes a Trans Am car?
Trans-Am production cars were factory-built pony cars based on vehicles raced in the Sports Car Club of America Trans-Am Series. These cars were used largely for homologation purposes, but also as promotional tools for the series. By 1970 six makes were producing street cars based on their racing vehicles.
When did the Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Come Out?
1982 – 1992 Pontiac introduced the Firebird Trans-Am in 1982 as a 1983 model and shared most of its components with the Chevrolet Camaro but styled differently. It was the car from the Night Rider movie, and that “KITT” made it famous worldwide.
What kind of wheels did the Pontiac Firebird have?
The Firebird Trans Am was selected as the Official Pace Car for the 1980 Indianapolis 500. The Trans Am GTA (Gran Turismo Americano) was an options package available on the Firebird Trans Am which added gold 16-inch diamond-spoke alloy wheels, a monochromatic paint scheme, and special cloisonné GTA badges.
What’s the difference between a 1990 Firebird and a 1991 Firebird?
The 1990 Pontiac Firebird is a new edition of the car which comes with numerous improvements concerning the safety and the interior of the vehicle. The driver side airbag is now available as standard while the interior was refreshed with radio controls mounted on the steering wheel, a new shift indicator and several other accessories.
When was the 50th anniversary of the Pontiac Firebird?
Pontiac celebrated its 50th anniversary year in 1976. To commemorate this event, Pontiac unveiled a special Trans Am option at the 1976 Chicago Auto Show. Painted in black with gold accents, this was the first “anniversary” Trans Am package and the first production black and gold special edition.
Is the Pontiac Trans Am Still in production?
The Pontiac Firebird Trans Am, in particular, became a cultural icon and was one of the best classic muscle cars from the factory. Today, a company run by Pontiac Firebird enthusiasts have resolved to revive the legendary car, and this article will show you what we know about the new 2021 Pontiac Trans Am Firebird.
What was the name of the Pontiac Firebird Trans Am?
Firebird Trans Am. The GTA (along with the Formula model that was intended to fill the gap between the base model Firebird and mid-level Trans Am) was the brainchild of former Pontiac marketing manager Lou Wassel. It was intended to be the “ultimate”. Trans Am and was the most expensive Firebird available.
What was the inspiration for the Pontiac Trans?
Their anniversary edition is inspired by the 1969 Pontiac Firebird, while the Outlaw Edition is inspired by the 1979 Pontiac Firebird. For passionate fans of the Pontiac Firebird, Burt Reynolds’ Pontiac Firebird in the “Smokey and the Bandit” movie will be forever etched in memory.
What kind of engine does a 1978 Pontiac Firebird have?
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