![]() Some owners have claimed quite reasonable performance numbers with the modern fuels.Ī 1980 turbo Trans Am was featured in the movie Smokey and the Bandit II, but was fitted with nitrous oxide tanks by Marvin Miller Systems to get the desired performance. The 301T equipped T/A's were restricted to an automatic transmission and a 3.08 rear differential ratio, but were seen as a disappointment contrasted to the venerable W72 400 available just a year prior. The 301T set up was relatively primitive new technology at the time of its development and could not properly maximise the efficiency of the turbocharged set-up. The hood of the 301T equipped Firebirds had a large offset bulge to accommodate for the mounting position of the carburettor on the motor as the turbocharger exhaust occupied a large amount of space in the engine bay. Browse the best June 2023 deals on 1980 Pontiac Firebird Trans-Am WS6 vehicles for sale in Los Angeles, CA. Hemmings Motor News has been serving the classic car hobby since 1954. The turbocharged 301 used a Garrett TB305 turbo attached to a single Rochester Quadrajet four-barrel carburettor and featured a hood mounted "boost" gauge that would light up as the TB305 accumulated boost. Classic cars for sale in the most trusted collector car marketplace in the world. Engine options included a turbocharged 301 or the Chevrolet 305 small block. No manual transmission was available for the Formula or Trans Am in 1980, all received the 3-speed automatic Turbo Hydramatic 350. The 301, offered in 1979 as a credit option, was now the standard engine. 1980 therefore saw the biggest engine changes for the Trans Am. In 1980, ever-increasing emissions restrictions led Pontiac to drop all of its large-displacement engines. This generation of Firebirds were available in coupe form only after the 1969 model year, convertibles were not available until 1989. The second-generation debut for the 1970 model year was delayed until February 26, 1970, because of tooling and engineering problems thus, its popular designation as a 1970½ model, while leftover 1969s were listed in early Pontiac literature without a model-year identification. Turbochargers are a sign of the times, attempting to prop up performance while adhering to new, stricter emissions regulations. The name "Firebird" was also previously used by GM for the General Motors Firebird in the 1950s and early 1960s concept cars. 1980 Pontiac Firebird Turbo Trans Am exterior and interior photos. This also coincided with the release of the 1967 Mercury Cougar, Ford's upscale, platform-sharing version of the Mustang. Designed as a pony car to compete with the Ford Mustang and Mercury Cougar, it was introduced on February 23, 1967, simultaneous with GM's Chevrolet division platform-sharing Camaro. The Pontiac Firebird is an American automobile that was built and produced by Pontiac from the 1967 to 2002 model years. 1980 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Turbo 4.9L in Starlight Black with Golden Eagle Hood. Check out a full listing of the best new and used 1980 Pontiac Trans Am cars for sale by trusted owners and dealers on Canadas largest autos marketplace. This is a step forward in model cars, offered to all collectors as part of the “Cars Legacy Collection” with pride and enthusiasm.THIS 1980 PONTIAC TRANS AM SPORT COUPE IS LOCATED IN: BLAINE, MN 55434 We have worked hard to faithfully reproduce every detail, without neglecting any facet of its now mythical perfection. With its unmistakable, intricately-decorated livery, its distinctive removable roof panels and unrivalled toughness, the Pontiac remains a timeless car, one of those automobiles that spans generations and retains its untarnished beauty, hallmarked by its universal appeal. The undisputed queen of beauty and power, it has been the star of very many films and TV series. The Longest Yard, Deliverance, The Cannonball Run, and the 1977 blockbuster Smokey and the Bandit are just some of his many successful performances.Īmong American muscle cars, the Pontiac Trans-Am undoubtedly remains the most iconic, coveted and best-loved of them all. ![]() A tough and witty sex symbol, he triumphed on the big screen in the 1970s and ‘80s with films that marked an era in Hollywood cinema and beyond. File:1980 Pontiac Trans Am (26275763883).jpg. With a successful film and TV career spanning over 60 years, Reynolds played a wide variety of roles, switching with great skill and talent from westerns to adventure, from comedy to action. Handsome, powerful and athletic, with a friendly smile and an assortment of ironic expressions, Burt Reynolds is remembered as one of the most popular and best-loved American actors.
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