1987 Pontiac Trans Am

Trans Am GTA 2 door hatch

V8 350 TPI

700r4 auto

1G2FW21F2HL230483

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High-performance aficionados gained a new choice-a beastly, if not nasty, GTA a 1 of 10000 here for sale, rendition of the long-lived Trans Am. In addition to such appearance items as a revised spoiler and rocker skirts, the $2,700 GTA option included the biggest V-8 to be found under Firebird hoods in years: 350-cid (5.7-liter), lifted from Corvette, with tuned-port injection. Rated at 210 horsepower at 4,000 rpm, the 5.7 delivered an impressive 315 pounds-feet of torque to the rear wheels. The engine received an oil cooler to ease its high-action strain, while the driver slipped into a fully articulating seat to ease the pain on long journeys. Also included: P245/50VR16 tires on gold diamond-spoke (cross-lace) wheels, the WS6 performance package, and four-wheel disc brakes. Offered only with four-speed automatic, the 5.7-liter engine also was available in regular Trans Ams and in the Formula Firebird-an option package revived this season. Priced at $1,070, the Formula option for base Firebirds otherwise included the carbureted V-8, P245/50VR 16 tires, sport suspension, and rear spoiler. Electing the big V-8 added $1,045 to the Formula or Trans Am price, including mandatory automatic and all-disc brakes The availability and cost of gasoline (two fuel crises had occurred by this time) meant the weight and the fuel consumption of the 3rd generation had to be considered in the design. In F-body development, both the third generation Firebird and Camaro were proposed as possible front wheel drive platforms, but the idea was scrapped. The state of the art of computerized engine management was in its infancy, and as long as saving fuel was the primary objective, it was not possible to have high horsepower and torque numbers. They did manage to cut enough weight from the design so that acceleration performance would be better than the 1981 models. They also succeeded in the fuel consumption department, offering a 4-cylinder Firebird that would provide 34 miles per gallon.[10] GM executives decided that engineering effort would best be spent on aerodynamics and chassis development. They created a modern platform, so that when engine technology advanced, they would have a well-balanced package with acceleration, braking, handling, and aerodynamics. For the time being, they would have world class aerodynamics and handling, and excellent fuel economy. (Little did they know that by 1989 the fastest American car on the market would be a Firebird.[11]) The Firebird and Camaro were completely redesigned for the 1982 model year, with the windshield slope set at 62 degrees, (about 3 degrees steeper than anything GM had ever tried before), and for the first time, a large, glass-dominated hatchback that required no metal structure to support it. Two concealed pop-up headlights, a first on the F-Body cars, were the primary characteristic that distinguished the 3rd Gen Firebird from its both its Camaro sibling and its prior form; (a styling characteristic carried into the 4th Gen's design). In addition to being about 500 lbs (227 kg) lighter than the previous 2nd Gen design, the 3rd Generation Firebird was the most aerodynamic product GM had ever released. Wind tunnels were used to form the new F-Body platform's shape, and Pontiac took full advantage of it. The aerodynamic developments extended to the finned aluminum wheels with smooth hubcaps and a functional rear spoiler. It is not perfect I am in no way trting to hide anything i will answer all emails and send more pictures of what ever you would like them of on the car I can help ship I will charge so aragement needs to be made before the end of the auction i can store for 10 days after auction ends Its a 26 year old car it does need some work here and their. If I decide to haul it myself to help you its $1.85 a mile IF its close enough for a weekend or 3 day trip . i will help load if you get another company Just adding this to help anyone interested in www.phs-online.com/ will get you info on the car 1-586-781-5167 is the number you can call with a vin to check it out and www.edmunds.com is another in http://www.nadaguides.com/Classic-Cars/1987/Pontiac/Firebird/Trans-Am-2-Door-Coupe/Values here is another site on just a trans am price and this is one for the gta model please do your searching I am trying to be as helpful as possible and by no means are hiding any thing