The 1976 50th Anniversary Trans Am, finished in black and gold, was the direct styling inspiration for the Special Edition seen in Smokey and the Bandit the following year.
Median 149 hp across 198 similar cars
Lead trim: Trans Am Ram Air III 400
Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula2nd Gen · 1970–1981
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FactThe 1976 50th Anniversary Trans Am, finished in black and gold, was the direct styling inspiration for the Special Edition seen in Smokey and the Bandit the following year.
The long-running second-generation Firebird, unchanged in its basic shape for twelve model years and the car most people picture when they hear "Trans Am" — cemented by the black-and-gold Special Edition's role in Smokey and the Bandit. Ram Air performance packages topped the range through the early 1970s before emissions rules cut output sharply for the rest of the run.
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| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trans Am Ram Air III 400 | 1970–1970 | 6.6 L V8 | 335 hp | 430 lb-ft | — | RWD | manual | — |
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The 1995 Firebird was one of the last American cars sold with the old OBD-I diagnostic system — though most left the factory with OBD-II connectors already wired in underneath the dash.
The three Turbo Trans Ams that paced the Indy 500 were picked at random from the production run; only strobes and safety gear set them apart.
By 1985, this Trans Am was the most aerodynamic car GM had ever built — a 0.29 drag coefficient, with hidden wipers, pop-up headlights, and cone-shaped mirrors all sculpted by wind tunnels.
The 1976 50th Anniversary Trans Am, finished in black and gold, was the direct styling inspiration for the Special Edition seen in Smokey and the Bandit the following year.
The Firebird was Pontiac's consolation prize — GM blocked its two-seat Banshee sports car over fears it would steal Corvette sales, handing Pontiac a pony car instead.
Rivals
Same body, same money, other badges — tap any card to flip.
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