Vehicle Description
1994 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Coupe
Big news to the second year of the fourth generation Trans Ams was
the Delco 2001 series stereo system which featured a 7 band
equalizer. 1994 was also the first year of the fourth generation
convertible which came with glass rear windows and defogger. It
also received a detuned Corvette LT1 engine with more flow
restrictions on intake and exhaust.
For consignment, a 1994 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am coupe with a
title verified 51,747 actual miles, newer tires on aftermarket
wheels, and a monochromatic coat of Arctic White paint.
Exterior
A jet-fighter like pointed noses is the trademark of Trans Ams in
this era, bolstered by deeply set fog lights that almost appear as
intake tunnels and hood mounted vents terminate at the bottom of
sculpted coves in the hood. The profile also screams aircraft with
a forward canted B-pillar that gives way to a round rear window
complete the canopy and a wing like spoiler that sends wind behind
the car and at speed, is intended to keep the tail planted. Sport
mirrors fit in the corner of a steeply raked front windshield and
17-inch 5 spoke black wheels contrast well with the white paint
that covers the car uninterrupted, and wear tires with a late 2021
and late 2022 date code. A Trans Am would not be a Trans Am with
the light bar in back, this one grated with black panes and
hovering over the rear valance which makes room for twin dual
tailpipes at each side. Overall, the paint and body are in great
shape, and we could not find any imperfections except for the nose
being a slightly different shade of white.
Interior
The attractive interior starts with tan door panels framed in vinyl
and plastic with a cloth insert and charcoal hardware. About eight
out of ten F-bodies come to us with a fully black interior, so this
is a welcome change! Cloth sport buckets seats with Pontiac's
distinctive accordion cushioning are covered in velour like tan
cloth in great shape and providing robust bolstering. The rear
section of the car houses perfect 2+2 seats and sidewalls that may
have never hosted a human. An ergonomic steering wheel puts radio
controls at your thumbs which otherwise wrap around the contoured
wheel in comfort. Ahead of it, a simple gauge cluster on a single
panel behind plexiglass, and providing all pertinent information in
analog configuration. In the center stack, that new radio for '94
and by now familiar gray buttons over the basic A/C controls. The
center console, like the dash pad, is contrasting charcoal and
houses the T-shaped shifter in a clean base while low pile tan
carpet fills the floor under a formed foam, cloth covered tan
headliner, all in great shape.
Drivetrain
A relatively clean engine bay in this pampered poncho where we find
the 5.7 liter LT1 V8, fuel injected and rated at 275 horsepower.
It's backed by a 4L60E 4-speed automatic transmission that sends
power to the 10 bolt rear axle with 3.42 gears. Naturally, for a
sports car of this caliber, power disc brakes are found front and
rear.
Undercarriage
Driver quality underneath with plenty of surface rust to go round
found in the usual spots. Exhaust, fuel lines, and of course, the
driveshaft stick close to the center tunnel leaving the sides
relatively flat and aerodynamic. That exhaust is a single pipe that
enters a stock style muffler which dumps two tailpipes that end
with twin tips. Suspension consists of coil springs in front and
torque arm with coil springs in back. We note a drop of oil on the
rear diff, but all front pans are bone dry.
Drive-Ability
1994 marked the 25thyear for the Trans Am and in all that time,
they never ceased to be fun. The somewhat laid back driving
position and ergonomic interior has a race car feel and that's
aided by the powerful LT1 under the hood, providing a blast of fun
that is complemented by astounding handling, good braking, and fine
visibility. All functions worked as they should on our short circle
around the test loop. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these
functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot
guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your
purchase.
Dressed in white, this car is good, clean fun and carries on the
Trans Am tradition of being a super road car quick city blasts or
long highway hauls. Its fresh tan interior and shiny black wheels
are icing on the cake for this vanilla speedster. If you're looking
to get into an LT1 powered T/A, or perhaps back into one, put this
one on your list for Firebird follow up.
2G2FV22P6R2231051
2-Canada
G-General Motors
2-Pontiac
F-Firebird
V-Trans Am
2-2 Door Hatchback
2-Manual Belts, Front Airbags
P-350ci V8 LT1
6-Check Digit
R-1994
2-St Therese Assy Plant
231051-Sequential Unit Number
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