The Pontiac Trans Am was an automobile produced by Pontiac, a division of General Motors (GM), to appeal to the growing muscle car population. Four distinct generations, based on Pontiac Firebird coupe body styles were produced between 1967 and 2002. These cars were built on the F-body platform, which was also shared by the Chevrolet Camaro. Image File history File links Merge-arrow. ... The Pontiac Firebird was a pony car built by the Pontiac division of General Motors between 1967 and 2002. ... Image File history File links Gen1TAs. ... Automakers, also known as carmakers, automobile manufacturers, motor manufacturers, or the automobile industry are companies that design and manufacture automobiles. ... General Motors Corporation, also known as GM, an American multinational corporation, is the worlds largest auto company by production volume for the first 9 months of 2007, and by sales volume for 76 consecutive years. ... Also: 1969 (number) 1969 (movie) 1969 (Stargate SG-1) episode. ... Also see: 2002 (number). ... Car classification is subjective since many vehicles fall into multiple categories. ... The Pontiac GTO is a classic example of the muscle car. ... Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. ... Saab 900 Convertible 1962 Rambler American 1981 AMC Eagle 4-WD convertible Convertible can also refer to a convertible security A convertible (sometimes called cabriolet in British English) is a car body style with a folding or retracting roof (aka soft top or top in USA, hood in UK). ... 1995 Buick Riviera coupe A coupé (from the French for cut) or coupe is a two or four-seater car with a fixed roof and two doors. ... A fastback liftback - Ford Mondeo Despite its three-box silhouette, the Daihatsu Applause is a notchback liftback A liftback is a car body style in which the cargo space (trunk or boot) is accessed through a tailgate that extends up to the higher end of the C-pillar and includes... An automobile platform is a shared set of components common to a number of different automobiles. ... The F platform, or F-body, was General Motors less-expensive rear wheel drive automobile platform from the 1967 until 2002. ... “Car” and “Cars” redirect here. ... This article is about Pontiac automobiles; for the Native American leader, see Chief Pontiac, for other uses see the Pontiac (disambiguation). ... General Motors Corporation (NYSE: GM), also known as GM, is an American automobile maker with worldwide operations and brands including Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Holden, Hummer, Opel, Pontiac, Saturn, Saab and Vauxhall. ... The Pontiac Firebird was a pony car built by the Pontiac division of General Motors between 1967 and 2002. ... Year 1967 (MCMLXVII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar) of the 1967 Gregorian calendar. ... Also see: 2002 (number). ... The F platform, or F-body, was General Motors less-expensive rear wheel drive automobile platform from the 1967 until 2002. ... Chevrolet (IPA: - French origin) (colloquially Chevy) is a brand of automobile, produced by General Motors (GM). ... The Chevrolet Camaro is a pony car made in North America by the Chevrolet Motor Division of General Motors. ...

The first generation was available only in 1969. The second generation was available from 1970 to 1981 and was featured in the 1977 movie Smokey and the Bandit and the 1974-1980 TV series The Rockford Files. The third generation, available from 1982 to 1992, was featured in the 1984 movie Alphabet City (film). KITT, the automotive star of the popular 1980s TV series Knight Rider, was a modified third generation Trans Am. The fourth generation Trans Am, available from model years 1993 to 1997, offered between 275 and 305 horsepower due to the LT1 Small block aluminum headed engine. Along with a facelift in 1998, the car boasted a more powerful 325hp engine. Also: 1969 (number) 1969 (movie) 1969 (Stargate SG-1) episode. ... Year 1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1981 (MCMLXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 Gregorian calendar). ... Also: 1977 (album) by Ash. ... Smokey and the Bandit is a 1977 movie starring Burt Reynolds, Sally Field, Jackie Gleason, Jerry Reed, Pat McCormick, Paul Williams, and Mike Henry. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Year 1982 (MCMLXXXII) was a common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar). ... This article is about the year. ... Directed by relatively unknown Amos Poe, this stylized 80s flick is a New Jack City type underworld crime thriller. ... KITT on display at Universal Studios. ... The 1980s refers to the years from 1980 to 1989. ... A television program is the content of television broadcasting. ... For the American media company, see Knight Ridder. ... Year 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar). ... For the band, see 1997 (band). ... This article is about a unit of measurement. ...

A modified 3rd generation Trans Am used as KITT.

The Trans-Am was discontinued with the Firebird in 2002, however the body is still used in the IROC Racing Series. Download high resolution version (900x425, 90 KB)Large version, by mdoege@compuserve. ... Download high resolution version (900x425, 90 KB)Large version, by mdoege@compuserve. ... KITT on display at Universal Studios. ... Sam Hornish, Jr. ...

Trans Am engines

First generation

1969: Ram Air III 400 (Pontiac), Ram Air IV 400 (Pontiac) 345hp, Ram Air V 400 (Pontiac) 500hp

Second generation

• 1970: Ram Air III 400 (Pontiac), Ram Air IV 400 (Pontiac), Ram Air V 400 (Pontiac, rare dealer-installed option)
• 1972: Base 455 (Pontiac), 455 H.O. (Pontiac)
• 1973: Base 455 (Pontiac), Super Duty 455 (Pontiac)
• 1974: 400 (Pontiac), Base 455 (Pontiac), Super Duty 455 (Pontiac)
• 1975: 400 (Pontiac), 455 (Pontiac)
• 1976: 400 (Pontiac), 455 (Pontiac)
• 1977: 403 (Oldsmobile), 400 (Pontiac), W72 400 (Pontiac)
• 1978: 403 (Oldsmobile), 400 (Pontiac), W72 400 (Pontiac)
• 1979: 301 (Pontiac), 403 Oldsmobile, W72 400 (Pontiac)
• 1980: 301 (Pontiac), 305 (4 speed only) (Chevrolet), 301 Turbo (Pontiac)
• 1981: 301 (Pontiac), 305 (4 speed only) (Chevrolet), 301 Turbo (Pontiac)

The Pontiac 301 turbo engine was an engine that Pontiac put in 1980 and 1981 Trans Ams and Formula Firebirds. ... The Pontiac 301 turbo engine was an engine that Pontiac put in 1980 and 1981 Trans Ams and Formula Firebirds. ...

Third generation

From 1982 on all engines are Chevrolets unless stated otherwise.

• 1982: 305 4 barrel, 305 Cross-Fire Injection (First year for fuel injection in Trans Am)
• 1983: 305 4 barrel, 305 Cross-Fire Injection, 305 4 barrel H.O. (Only 662 were made all 5-speeds.)
• 1984: 305 4 barrel, 305 4 barrel H.O.(1500 anniversary editions, 500 of them 5 speed)
• 1985: 305 4 barrel, 305 Tuned Port Injection, 305 4 barrel H.O. (5 speed only)
• 1986: 305 4 barrel, 305 Tuned Port Injection, 305 4 barrel H.O. (5 speed only)
• 1987: 305 4 barrel, 305 Tuned Port Injection, 350 Tuned Port Injection
• 1988: 305 Throttle Body Injection, 305 Tuned Port Injection, 350 Tuned Port Injection
• 1989: 305 Throttle Body Injection, 305 Tuned Port Injection, 350 Tuned Port Injection, 231 Turbo (Buick)
• 1990: 305 Tuned Port Injection, 350 Tuned Port Injection

1991-1992 Models

• 1991: 305 Tuned Port Injection, 350 Tuned Port Injection (Different Body Style from 1990 models).
• 1992: 305 Tuned Port Injection, 350 Tuned Port Injection (Different Body Style from the 1990 models).

Fourth generation

• 1993: LT1 350
• 1994: LT1 350
• 1995: LT1 350
• 1996: LT1 350
• 1997: LT1 350
• 1998: LS1 346
• 1999: LS1 346
• 2000: LS1 346
• 2001: LS1 346
• 2002: LS1 346

Emblem

The Trans Am is noted for its large hood emblem, depicting a phoenix that since the seventies has been prominent on all Trans Am hoods. GMC, also a General Motors brand, had a similar hood emblem for their Caballero model. Look up Phoenix in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... The initialism GMC can mean either: GMC, a division of General Motors formerly named GMC Truck Game Maker Community, a game making utility forum. ... General Motors Corporation, also known as GM, an American multinational corporation, is the worlds largest auto company by production volume for the first 9 months of 2007, and by sales volume for 76 consecutive years. ... The Chevrolet El Camino, a car-based small pickup truck built by Chevrolet in the United States, was produced in response to the success of the rival Ford Ranchero. ...

External links

• Board Dedicated to The Turbo Trans Am and Turbo Buick Cars
• thirdgenTECH.com- Thirdgen technical information and community. Visit our dedicated Turbo Trans Am forum!
• [1]www.my89turbotransam.com a website about the 1989 turbo trans am Indy 500 pace car. 20th anniversary. 3.8 turbo. Photos, videos and modification page.
• Eastern Fbody Association- A site dedicated to East Coast Fbody enthusiast site and message board
• The World Wide Fbody Hideout- A World Wide Fbody enthusiast site and forum
• FirebirdNation.com — a site dedicated solely to the Pontiac Firebird, all models and years.
• ThirdGen.org — Third generation F-body website
• TransAmCountry.com — The ultimate 70-81 Firebird resource
• FirebirdGallery.com — Pictures of 67-02 Firebirds
• GTASourcePage.com — Website dedicated to the sought after 1987 - 1992 Trans Am GTA
• GTANotchback.com — Website dedicated to the 1988 Pontiac GTA Notchback edition
• TransAm.free.fr — A Website dedicated a 1991 Trans Am GTA
• TransAmAction.de — Solely dedicated to the rare 1983 Daytona 500 Trans Am
• Pontiac Firebird and Trans Am @ Muscle Car Facts — A year-by-year account of Pontiac Firebird and Trans Am history.
• Ls1Tech.com - a site dedicated to aftermarket modfication and high performance driving of GM vehicles, including Trans Am