Vehicle Description
Cruisin Classics is pleased to present to you today this 1989
Pontiac 20th Anniversary Turbo Trans Am Pace Car. The 20th
Anniversary Trans Am is significant because it was the last
"anniversary" model to feature more than a custom interior and
special exterior paint trim, and it is the first Indy 500 Pace Car
that did not require an engine, suspension, or other performance
upgrade to handle pace car duties at Indianapolis. Pontiac set out
to make this Trans Am a special car, and a huge part of that goal
was a potent powerplant. Pontiac chose the 3.8-liter LC2 V-6
turbocharged Buick engine used in the 1987 GNX with 2
modifications: re-engineered cylinder heads (because the F-body had
less engine room than the G-body) with 8:1 instead of 9:1
compression, and upgraded turbocharger components that provided
extra boost (16psi vs 14psi for the GNX). Though officially rated
at 250 hp and 340 lb/ft of torque, dyno-testing regularly recorded
over 300 hp. Hagerty has reported that the Turbo Trans Am was .1
second faster than the GNX in both 0-60mph and � mile tests.
Pontiac didn't just stop at the engine, though; this car is
equipped with WS6 high-performance suspension, Chevrolet's
high-performance "Police Camaro" 1LE 4-wheel power disc brakes, and
a high-capacity transmission cooler. Pontiac produced 1,555 of
these commemorative anniversary cars in 1989, and this is one of
those special cars with just 9,638 Actual Miles!
This 89 Turbo Trans Am comes to us in its original white paint with
Indianapolis 500 livery still in very good driver condition. Its
vented hood sits above an aero kit lower fascia with integrated fog
lights, separated by pop-up headlights and a gold 20th Anniversary
badge in the center. The headlights operate quickly and in unison,
and they feature new aftermarket LED lights. A Pontiac Indy 500
Banner at the top of the windshield lets you know it's a pace car
from the front view. When you look down the sides of the car, it's
clear that Pontiac wanted to differentiate this Pace Car from the
herd. Pace Car decals adorn the doors, the fenders wear "TURBO
Trans Am" badges, the lower aero kit rockers have
spectacular-looking "Indianapolis Speedway" badges, and the
B-pillars share "20th Anniversary" cloisonne emblems. Color-keyed
dual-sport mirrors and door handle insets enhance the white body.
Tinted glass locking T-tops sit above the doors, and there is a
like-new storage bag for them in the hatchback. This Trans Am still
retains its original attention-grabbing gold diamond-spoke aluminum
wheels with "WS6 Pontiac Performance Suspension " centercaps. Tires
are Goodyear Eagle ZR50s on all four corners - an excellent
performance tire. The long rear hatchback glass leads down to a
very cool Aero-Deck rear spoiler. Grid-pattern taillights stretch
across the rear of the car, separated in the center by a Gold
Firebird cloisonne badge above a "TURBO" decal. Beneath the rear
aero bumper are 2 sets of dual polished stainless steel exhaust
tips.
Lift the hood to reveal the aforementioned 3.8-liter turbocharged
V-6 housed in a clean, stock-appearing engine bay. Finned valve
covers and the turbo intake draw attention while power steering and
A/C components reside below. The powerful V-6 is mated up to a
200-4R 4-speed automatic overdrive transmission that puts down the
power via a 9-bolt rear end with a 3.27:1 limited slip rear
differential.
When you open the driver's door, courtesy lights come on to
illuminate a stock Camel leather interior in very good condition.
The 2-tone tan door panels look great and offer power locks and map
pockets. The manually-adjustable leather front bucket seats are in
excellent condition (save for some very light bolster wear on the
driver's side), and so are the high-back rear folding seats. Both
of the front buckets also feature power lumbar support. Separating
the front buckets is a center console with an armrest/storage box,
controls for power windows and mirrors, a leather-wrapped shifter
for the automatic transmission, the emergency brake lever, and an
ashtray. The driver is treated to a 4-spoke leather-wrapped
steering wheel (complete with quick-touch stereo controls) mounted
on a tilt column with a stalk for cruise control and the
intermittent wipers. A flat,crack-free black vinyl dash is home to
a 140mph speedometer, a 6K tachometer with integrated turbo psi
gauge, and working gauges for battery, fuel, oil, and temperature.
The odometer reads a mere 9,638 miles, and the "actual miles" title
backs that up! A Scan Master 2.1 box is mounted under the dash to
the driver's right, and it offers the ability to tune your boost
levels & fuel pressure as well as a host of other cool functions to
monitor and increase performance. Between the dash and the center
console is where you'll find the climate controls that offer cold
factory A/C, hot heat, a rear defogger, and a strong fan. Beneath
the HVAC controls is a factory Delco AM/FM/Cassette stereo with
5-band EQ. The stereo sounds great, and the power antenna works as
it should. Directly ahead of the passenger is a group of storage
pouches for small items. Underfoot is nice tan factory carpet with
carpeted floormats, and overhead is a tight tan cloth headliner.
Back in the hatchback is a retractable cargo security screen and
the aforementioned black vinyl storage bag for the t-tops.
If you're a Trans Am aficionado or just a fan of fast cars, you're
going to love this Turbocharged Pace Car! With roughly 300 hp in a
low-slung lightweight car, this Pontiac is sure to provide the
exhilarating driving experience you're looking for! This Pace Car
was ahead of its time in 1989, and with so few produced, it is sure
to be sought after by collectors for many years to come. Give us a
call today before someone else snatches up this awesome,
low-mileage example!
ENGINE
3.8liter LC2 V-6 with Turbocharger (8.0:1 Compression)(16psi
Boost)
High Performance Fuel System
Engine Oil Cooler
Power Steering
Factory A/C
Finned Valve Covers
Scan Master 2.1 (for Buick Turbo V6 and 89 Turbo Trans Am)
TRANSMISSION
200- 4R 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive
High-Capacity Transmission Cooler
9-Bolt Rear End
Limited Slip Rear Differential with 3.27:1 Gears
BRAKES
High Performance "Police Camaro" 1LE Brakes
4-Wheel Power Discs
SUSPENSION
WS6 High Performance Suspension
EXTERIOR
Original White Paint with Indianapolis 500 Decals and Badging
Aero Body Kit and Aero-Deck Rear Spoiler
Vented Hood
Fog Lights
Pop-up Headlights
20th Anniversary Cloisonne Badging
Locking Tinted Glass T-Tops with Vinyl Storage Bag
Body-Color Dual Sport Mirrors
Gold Diamond-Spoke Aluminum Factory Wheels
Goodyear Eagle ZR50 Tires Front and Back
INTERIOR
Camel Leather Interior
Manually-Adjustable Front Bucket Seats with Power Lumbar
Support
High-Back Folding Rear Seats
Factory Tan Carpet with Carpeted Floor Mats
Working Courtesy Lights
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel with Stereo Controls
Tilt Wheel
Cruise Control
Intermittent Wipers
Power Locks, Windows, and Mirrors
Interior Hatchback Release
Center Console with Leather-Wrapped Shifter
AM/FM/Cassette Stereo with EQ
Cold A/C, Hot Heat, and Strong Fan
Working Gauges
If you have any additional questions, please call one of our
friendly sales staff. We will be glad to help in any way with
questions on financing, shipping the vehicle, or perhaps an
interest in our sell-your-car brokerage program. We've been in
business since 1996...for more information please contact the
seller.
