The Second-generation Pontiac Firebird Trams Am features some of
the most beloved and iconic models produced including the rare 1970
� Ram Air III, the black & gold 1977 Smokey & the Bandit Special
Edition and the 1979 10th Anniversary Edition. During the last two
years of its run, Pontiac offered a special engine and appearance
package known as the "Turbo Trans Am". Due to the increasing
emissions restrictions, Pontiac dropped all its large displacement
engines, including the venerable 400cid V8 following the 1979 model
year. Along with a conventional 305 cid small-block V8, Pontiac
offered the first forced induction production engine, a turbo
charged 301 V8 in 1980-81. The 4.9L Turbo was unique in that it had
a stronger block with thicker cylinder walls and a lower
compression ratio given the increased pressure created by the turbo
system. Also included were newly developed internals including
forged pistons, high pressure oil pump, a roller fillet crankshaft
with 2 counterbalances, fully baffled oil pan and turbo specific
exhaust manifolds. The 301 Turbo was officially factory rated at
210hp and 345 lb.ft of torque and mated to a TH350 automatic
transmission and 3.08 posi rear end. In 1980, Johnny Rutherford won
his 3rd Indianapolis 500, a race that featured the 1980 Turbo Trans
Am as the Official Pace Car. This beautiful limited-edition model
shows its original White/Oyster exterior and interior finishes and
is documented as actual miles on the title with under 12k original
miles! This Trans Am also comes with the manufactures break down of
options from the factory. The numbers matching vehicle includes T
Tops, AM/FM Stereo Cassette, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power
Steering, Power Brakes and ice-cold AC. Do not let this super clean
Pace car pass you by! This piece of history is located at our
Milwaukee showroom. You can view it in greater detail including HD
pictures and an HD video of it running and driving at
Gatewayclassiccars.com. If you are interested in purchasing this
vehicle or have more questions regarding it, please call us at
(262) 891-4253 or email
[email protected].