Who was the designer of the Pontiac Trans Am?
Who was the designer of the Pontiac Trans Am?
As former Pontiac styling chief Bill Porter told David Newhardt for Newhardt’s 2005 book, Firebird Trans Am, the designer of the Firebird III, Norm James, “had seen this stylized firebird, with its wings spread and sort of feathered” in the Phoenix airport and went on to apply a similar graphic to the nose of the concept car.
Where can I find a 1970 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am?
Classifieds for Classic Pontiac Firebird Trans Am. Set an alert to be notified of new listings. Now showing page 1 of 18. 15 results per page. 1970 PONTIAC “FIRE CHIEF” RESTOMOD (TRANS AM) I FOUND CAR STORED IN A W This car is a one owner, slightly modified Trans Am in immaculate condition. I bought it brand ne …
What kind of engine does a Pontiac Trans Am have?
1978 Pontiac Trans Am (numbers matching) 6.6 litre 403, 8 cylinder, Automatic transmission. I’ve got a 1979 Pontiac Trans Am, WS6 suspension and brake package, with the Pontiac 400 v8 1981 Pontiac Trans Am, Incredible condition with only 26,215 actual miles, Powered by its origina …
Classifieds for Classic Pontiac Firebird Trans Am. Set an alert to be notified of new listings. Now showing page 1 of 18. 15 results per page. 1970 PONTIAC “FIRE CHIEF” RESTOMOD (TRANS AM) I FOUND CAR STORED IN A W This car is a one owner, slightly modified Trans Am in immaculate condition. I bought it brand ne
What kind of engine did the Pontiac Trans Am have?
The cars were powered by the 190 hp 5.0 liter “corporate” V-8 and a 5 speed manual transmission. Pontiac built approximately 1500 15th Anniversary Trans Ams. 1984 marked the fifteenth (15th) anniversary for the T/A.
How did the Pontiac Firebird get its name?
Conceived to campaign in the SCCA’s road racing series (with a special 303 cubic inch V8 which was never offered in production cars), Pontiac paid a $5 license fee to SCCA for each Trans Am sold to use the name. Offered as a $725 option, only 689 Firebird coupes and 8 convertibles (talk about a collectible) were built.
What kind of horsepower does a Pontiac Firebird have?
400 V8 (Ram Air IV) 345 bhp @ 5400 rpm, 430 lb-ft @ 3700 rpm. Introduction: The second generation Firebird saw the Firebird becoming more like a Camaro, but Pontiac still had a few more tricks up its sleeve, especially under the hood. Nothing would rule the mid 1970s quite like the Firebird.
