Instantly recognizable by the iconic extractor side scoops and
massive spoilers on the chin and rear deck lid, this 2nd generation
Firebird Trans Am was easily the most radical. 1 of only 5,700
Turbo Indy Pace Cars produced in 1980, this particular bird proudly
displays Indianapolis 500 Pace Car decals over Cameo White (RPO
LU8) paint with gray accents. If that's not enough, under the
bulged hood emblazoned with a one-off variant of the "screaming
chicken" lies a turbocharged 4.9L (301cid) mill - one of the last
true Pontiac V8s - producing 210hp from the factory. The 301 Turbo
differed from other 301 blocks because the cylinder walls were
thicker and it was built for lower compression required by the
forced induction setup. Internally, these blocks featured forged
pistons, a mild cam, rolled fillet crankshaft, and baffled oil pan.
High pressure oil and fuel pumps were also fitted. The THM350
automatic transmission was standard on all turbo cars. White
painted "turbo" wheels (RPO N89), WS6 Performance Handling Package
which included four-wheel disc brakes and a stiffer suspension
setup were included options on the Pace Car replicas along with
T-Tops, air conditioning, and a 3.08 limited-slip differential. A
unique gimmick was the "boost indicator" lights on the trailing
edge of the hood (RPO UR4). Call us today at (630) 443-4582 or send
an email to
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and consign all types of vintage cars! We also finance at
competitive rates! Come visit Baltria Vintage Auto Gallery at 4200
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