1989 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Turbo Pace Car

Description

Collectors take note; What do you get when you add the game changing Buick turbo V6 to a chassis platform suited for spirited driving and limit its production to only 1,555 units? - An incredible muscle car with the quickest 0-to-60 times available in any U.S. production-car showroom—at any price, even faster than the beloved Corvette of its day! Oh, and an instant collectible!

Much as we enjoyed the Regals that debuted the new turbo powerplants, we couldn't help but won­der how the mighty Buick turbo V-6 would feel in a modern, sophisticat­ed car—a car with the taut handling and sleek aerodynamics to exploit the engine's heroic output fully. General Motors was apparently thinking the same thing, for now the Buick-turbo­-engined Trans Am is a reality. This limited-production 20th Anniversary TA was also selected as the pace car for the 1989 Indianapolis 500, running completely stock except for adding the pace car light pack.

As iconic as Grand Nationals and GNXs have become, they have the downfall of being based on a more touring style chassis, which limits their performance potential past the ¼ mile mark, thus requiring them to be speed limited at 124 mph.

No such precautions are needed with the turbo Trans Am. Thanks to its performance-oriented plat­form, the turbo TA can run without a speed limiter. Thus freed, the turbocharged 3.8-liter V-6 is able to push the Trans Am all the way up to 153 mph. At last: straight-line performance that delivers on the promise of both the Trans Am and the Buick V-6.

The example shown here, with only 9,579 on the odometer, is an unmolested time capsule, fully optioned with glass t-tops and leather interior. Largely untouched aside from routine service items, it will make a great addition to anyone's '80-'90s car collection. Call us today to make it yours!

Specs:
* Fully optioned, limited production Turbo Trans Am
* Only 9,579 miles - Mileage exempt on Title
* 1 of only 1,555 TTAs produced
* 1 of only 1,324 TTAs produced with optional T-tops and an optional leather interior
* 3.8 liter turbocharged V6
* Automatic transmission (Only transmission option available for Turbo cars) TH-200 4-speed
* Power steering
* Air Conditioning
* 1LE 4-wheel power disc brakes
* WS6 Special Performance Suspension
* Medium Beechwood leather interior with split rear seats
* White paint with correct T-tops and correct Trans Am GTA aero
* 16-inch Trans Am GTA diamond spoke wheels with Goodyear tires