How much horsepower does a 1980 Trans Am have?
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How much horsepower does a 1980 Trans Am have?
210 hp @ 4,000 rpm
The Trans Am Turbo: What might have been?
| 1980 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Turbo | |
|---|---|
| PRICE | $8,094 |
| ENGINE | 4.9L OHV 16-valve V-8/210 hp @ 4,000 rpm, 345 lb-ft @ 2,000 rpm |
| TRANSMISSION | 3-speed automatic |
| LAYOUT | 2-door, 4-passenger, front-engine, RWD coupe |
What is the best year Pontiac Trans Am?
Ranking The Best Trans Am Models Pontiac Ever Made
- 8 1970 Trans Am.
- 7 1980 Trans Am Turbo.
- 6 1978 Trans Am Special Edition.
- 5 2000 Trans Am WS6.
- 4 2002 Trans Am WS6.
- 3 1982 Trans Am.
- 2 1989 Trans Am Turbo.
- 1 1977 “Bandit” Trans Am.
How fast is a 1980 Trans Am?
According to ProfessCars™ estimation this Pontiac is capable of accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in 8 sec, from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.4 sec, from 0 to 160 km/h (100 mph) in 22.2 sec and the quarter mile drag time is 16.1 sec.
What engine did the Smokey and the Bandit car have?
Engine. Under the hood of the incredible Trans Ams used for the film sat a 400 ci V8 engine, which pushed out somewhere in the realm of 200 horsepower. Torque numbers were a lot higher at around 320 ft/lbs. Unlike many iconic muscle cars that we’ve all come to know and love, the Trans Am was not that fast.
Is a Pontiac 389 a big block?
By varying bore, stroke, journal size and deck height, Pontiac offered their sole V8 Uniblock in displacements ranging from 265 to 455 cubic inches, the most renowned being the 326, 389, 400, 421, 428 and 455. Bear in mind that a big block is not necessarily a one-size-fits-all holy grail.
Did Burt Reynolds do all his own driving in Smokey and the Bandit?
Burt Reynolds was a big force for actors performing their own stunts, which adds an element of excitement to his films – for example, knowing he’s the one behind the wheel of the car in Smokey and the Bandit makes the film somewhat more watchable.
What was the fastest transam?
The 15 Fastest Cars Pontiac Ever Produced
- 1 2006 Pontiac GTO (175 mph)
- 2 2009 Pontiac G8 GXP (175 mph)
- 3 1998 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am (165 mph)
- 4 1963 Pontiac Tempest Super Duty (163 mph)
- 5 1973 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 455 Super Duty (130 mph)
- 6 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix GXP (143 mph)
