For Sale: 2002 Pontiac Firebird in Bradington, Florida

2002 Pontiac Trans Am WS6 �€" LS1 V8, 6-Speed Manual, T-Tops, Red Why This Car Is Special The 2002 Pontiac Trans Am WS6 holds a unique place in American automotive history for one simple reason: it was the last of its kind. Pontiac ended production of the Firebird and Trans Am after the 2002 model year, making every 2002 Trans Am a genuine end-of-an-era car. The nameplate had run continuously since 1969, and the fourth-generation body �€" introduced for 1993 �€" was sent out on a high note with the LS1 engine and WS6 performance package leading the charge. The WS6 package wasn't just a cosmetic upgrade. When Pontiac fitted the Ram Air induction system to the LS1 5.7-liter V8, the factory-rated output climbed to 325 horsepower and 350 lb-ft of torque. That's the same small-block aluminum V8 that powered the C5 Corvette, and it remains one of the most respected pushrod V8 engines ever built by General Motors. Car and Driver tested a WS6 Trans Am at 0-60 in under 5 seconds and through the quarter mile in the low 13-second range �€" performance figures that still hold up against many modern sports cars. Combined with the Tremec T56 6-speed manual transmission, this 2002 Pontiac Trans Am WS6 was built to be driven hard. The VIN on this car confirms it is a genuine Pontiac-built F-body, assembled in the Van Nuys, California facility �€" the same plant that produced Firebirds throughout the fourth generation's run. Production numbers for 2002 tell an important part of the story. Total Firebird production in 2002 dropped significantly from earlier years as GM wound down the platform, making well-optioned survivors like this one harder to find with each passing year. A red WS6 coupe with T-tops, the 6-speed manual, and a clean undercarriage is exactly the configuration that the collector market has been gravitating toward. Features - LS1 5.7L V8 with WS6 Ram Air Induction - Tremec T56 6-Speed Manual Transmission - T-Tops - Dual Quad-Tip Exhaust - Polished WS6 Wheels - Leather Bucket Seats - Center Console - Power Windows and Locks - Tachometer - Firebird Hood Graphic - Premium 15-Speaker Sound System - Clean Undercarriage Mechanical The heart of this 2002 Pontiac Trans Am WS6 is the LS1 5.7-liter V8, an all-aluminum, small-block engine that represented a complete departure from the old iron-block LT1 it replaced. The LS1 uses a cathedral-port cylinder head design, a lightweight block, and a displacement-on-demand-ready architecture that made it the foundation for GM's entire LS engine family going forward. In WS6 Ram Air trim, the engine draws cooler, denser outside air through functional hood scoops directly into the intake, which is where that factory bump to 325 horsepower comes from compared to the standard Trans Am's 310-horsepower rating. Behind the LS1 sits the Tremec T56 6-speed manual, a transmission shared with the Corvette and several other high-performance GM applications of the era. The T56 was known for its precise shift action and its ability to handle the torque output of the LS family without complaint. Sixth gear functions as a true overdrive, which keeps highway rpm down and makes this car more livable on long drives than the raw performance numbers might suggest. The dual quad-tip exhaust exits cleanly through the rear valance, and the undercarriage on this car has been inspected and confirmed to be in clean condition �€" a meaningful detail on any 20-plus-year-old vehicle and particularly important on an F-body, where the rear frame rails and floor pans are common rust targets on neglected examples. Interior The interior of this 2002 Pontiac Trans Am WS6 is finished in black leather throughout, which was the natural pairing for the red exterior. The bucket seats are upholstered in leather and remain in good condition. The center console houses the T56 shifter and provides a driver-focused layout that reinforces the cockpit feel of the fourth-generation body. Power windows and locks are standard, and