The pontiac firebird remained in production for 35 years and four generations. The magazine editors at the time recorded a 060 run of 8 seconds flat, but running issues always kept the turbocharged examples from returning consistent testing data. For 98, theres a new 305horsepower aluminum v8 to crank up the wick under the cars already. The sporty firebird was pontiacs answer to the ford mustang and chevrolet. Y85s were very special trans ams, they were built to make tribute and to pace the ongoing races of daytona and indianapolis, this beautiful trans ams were produced in limited amounts only. If theres any one car that looks like a dragon, its the pontiac firebird trans am ws6.
Before you buy a 19962002 pontiac trans am ws6, heres what to. At the dragstrip it hit 60 mph in five seconds flat a finished the quartermile in. You should add in any values though that may raise. Minor front end collision damage but i have fenders and a nose to go with it. Four years later motor trend tested an lspowered trans am ws6 with a sixspeed and it was significantly quicker. While straightline speed was the main attraction, the pontiac also put out very decent braking and handling numbers. For 98, theres a new 305horsepower aluminum v8 to crank up the wick. The 403ci oldsmobile engines were slotted inside these cars also.
To celebrate the trans ams 30th anniversary, pontiac offered special white and blue. See how style, options and other factors can impact pricing in your area. Trans am world 1st gen firebird the first generation pontiac firebirds were produced at the lordstown, ohio, assembly plant v. Classifieds for classic pontiac firebird trans am ws6. Get msrp, fair purchase price, resale value, and available inventory for the 2002 pontiac firebird trans am coupe 2d. Woodland hills, ca 964 903 miles from you 1979 pontiac firebird.
New exhaust systems new tires new breaks and stored in a climate controlled garage. Before you buy a 19962002 pontiac trans am ws6, heres what. Oct 18, 20 the cosmetics of the car are 100% original, they were designed by knudsen. Autozone says the turbo is the 1980 pontiac trans am 4. The 1980 turbo model was used for smokey and the bandit ii. It does have an engine and transmission, which i believe is a 350 olds. Jul 04, 20 read up on, and investigate, the interesting and rare 1980 1981 pontiac firebird trans am turbo. Before you buy a 19962002 pontiac trans am ws6, heres. Search preowned 1980 pontiac firebird trans am ws6 listings to find the best local deals. Displaying 4 total results for classic 1980 pontiac trans am vehicles for sale. Nov 04, 2010 autozone says the turbo is the 1980 pontiac trans am 4.
Assembled at gms van nuys ca manufacturing facility, this super clean, 1979 pontiac trans am its always nice to see a late model. You should add in any values though that may raise the value such as a 4 speed transmission or ac, etc. At the dragstrip it hit 60 mph in five seconds flat a. Classic industries offers a wide selection of 1980 pontiac firebird parts, including 1980 pontiac firebird interior parts and soft trim, 1980 pontiac firebird exterior sheet metal, 1980 pontiac.
It needs a few things and its not perfect but its a nice daily driver. Aug 08, 2016 this well cared for pontiac trans am can really keep its character. Nov, 2018 four years later motor trend tested an lspowered trans am ws6 with a sixspeed and it was significantly quicker. Under the hood, the ws6 raised performance with 305 hp and 335 lbft of torque, up from 325 lbft. Pontiac trans am for sale find or sell used cars, trucks. The firebird trans am ws6s performance capabilities were quite strong for its time. This car needs a total restoration and i prefer it go to someone that actually plans. I like this car but have ran out of steam working on it by myself. This 1980 turbo trans am official pace car is one of.
The bodys 1980s styling looks like the radical love child between the trans am and the fiero. Its influence can been seen on its rear trunk lid and rear tail lights. Not all great turbo cars from the early 80s were buicks after all. The ws6 became an increasingly popular options package, and by the end of the production run. Fortunately pontiac had anticipated this situation and reacted accordingly by offering as the 1980 trans ams top performance engine, a turbo version of the 301 called the. Pontiac came out with the firebird ws6 in 1998 and. The infamous 19801981 pontiac trans am turbo ate up with motor. Adding four wheel discs improved the performance factor by letting the driver go through tight corners at a better rate of speed. Hurst edition trans am proves the screaming chicken will rise from the ashes wed, 31 oct 2012 14. This car needs a total restoration and i would like it to go to someone that actually plans to get it back on the road and not just chop it for parts. The pontiac firebird was an american automobile built by pontiac from the 1967 to 2002 model years. Impressive, especially when you consider that pricing for the trans am.
Apr 08, 2008 the little sticker under this 1980 pontiac firebird trans ams trans am decal says indianapolis motor speedway, identifying this as one of 5,700 replicas of the 1980 indy 500 pace car. The infamous 19801981 pontiac trans am turbo ate up. The little sticker under this 1980 pontiac firebird trans ams trans am decal says indianapolis motor speedway, identifying this as one of 5,700 replicas of the 1980 indy 500. Gateway classic cars of scottsdale is pleased to offer this alloriginal survivor 1980 pontiac trans am special edition for sale right now in our. Auto transmission this 1980 trans am is equipped with a 4.
Trans am parts for sale, trade or wanted public group. It could accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in five seconds flat. Find new and used 1980 pontiac trans am classics for sale by classic car dealers and private sellers near you. Search preowned 1980 pontiac firebird transam ws6 listings to find the best local deals. Trans am with the ws6 performance package the best handling car of 1979. The first ls1powered pontiac trans am was a monster. The ws6 became an increasingly popular options package, and by the end of the production run, pontiac was building more ws6 cars than standard trans ams. Used 2002 pontiac firebird trans am coupe 2d pricing.
Designed as a pony car to compete with the ford mustang and mercury cougar, it was. Read up on, and investigate, the interesting and rare 19801981 pontiac firebird trans am turbo. I am selling a beautiful 2002 pontiac firebird trans am ws6 convertible. Spectacular 2002 ws6 bright red trans am with ttops. Nov 07, 2015 pontiac installed a variety of engines in firebird and trans am models over their 11year production run. I will go over every thing it has and needs so you know exactly what you are getting. This is a 1980 ws6 pontiac firebird trans am ttop roller project car. Every one of them wore white paint and blue racing stripes. It was a stroke of genius, it was a way pontiac could provide large displacement. The split grille looks like the massive snout of a fire breathing dragon. In its run of final firebirds, pontiac used two versions of the. Floors and trunk seem pretty solid as is the rest of the car. Special edition info trans am specialties of florida. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car.
The ws6 package got power fourwheel disc brakes in 1979, an option that bumped the. Blue pontiac trans ams for sale used on oodle classifieds. The little sticker under this 1980 pontiac firebird trans am s trans am decal says indianapolis motor speedway, identifying this as one of 5,700 replicas of the 1980 indy 500 pace car. Find new and used 1978 pontiac firebird classics for sale by classic car dealers and private sellers near you. Current owner has had this car for 4 years and the only t. Kelley blue book reports that, as of 2014, a used 2002 ws6 coupe in. The magazine editors at the time recorded a 060 run. The 455 engine was available in the l75 325 hp 242 kw version and the ls5 335 hp ho version, which was the standard, and only engine option, for the trans am. The 455 engine was available in the l75 325 hp 242 kw.
For 1997, the ws6 option was extended to convertible models. This version of the pontiac firebird is a 4th fourth generation ls1 car model, spanning years 1998 to 2002. In 1979 trans am sales peaked with around 117,000 sold, and the ws6. Founded in 1926, pontiac cars have long been sought after for their performance and todays cars are no exception. Snap this up 19801981 pontiac firebird transam turbo.
The trans am has been meticulously cared for ever since. In the 10 years that followed, wayne registered only 17,000 miles on the odometer. From its sporty twoseater convertible to its performanceminded sedans, pontiac still understands that some consumers want their daily vehicle to be capable of. The tojans styling was actually heavily influenced by the ferrari 305.
Firebird 4th generation cars were produced starting in 1993 with lt1 engines, and continued with ls1 block in 98. Serious buyers only no tire kickers or test pilots. The 1980 firebird was only slightly modified in appearance, while the large change came in a drop of engine selections. Sell used 1980 pontiac trans am in bellaire, ohio, united. Pontiac firebird trans am how much is my 1980 pontiac trans. Engine, horsepower, torque, dimensions and mechanical details for the 1980 pontiac firebir. Pontiac high performance v8, original borg warner supert10 4 speed manual transmission, original hd 3. The magazine editors at the time recorded a 060 run of 8 seconds flat, but running issues always kept the turbocharged examples from returning. If you took the firebird emblem as a dragon instead of a bird, this is exactly the car you would imagine a firebird to be. Get the best deals on pontiac trans am cars when you shop the largest online selection at.
Adding four wheel discs improved the performance factor by letting. This is a 1980 ws6 pontiac firebird trans am ttop project car. Ws6 started out as a handling upgrade with urethane bushings, thicker sway bars, high performance steering box. I have gathered some information about the yellowbird edition esprit that replaced the redbird. The pontiac firebird was an american automobile built by pontiac from the 1967 to 2002 model. Engine rebuilding guide for pontiac trans am and firebird. Used car pricing for the 2002 pontiac firebird trans am coupe 2d. Ever since chevrolet was granted a retrofied camaro to compete with the ford mustang, pontiac lovers have lamented the loss of this 1970s icon. Used 2002 pontiac firebird trans am coupe 2d kelley blue book. My pontiac firebird trans am ram air ws6 muscle car.
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