What makes a Trans Am A GTA?

What makes a Trans Am A GTA?

GTA, said one sales brochure, stands for “Good Times Ahead!” Pontiac Firebirds were proving less popular than Camaros, but they held a loyal following of buyers from different age groups, who relished its flashy styling and muscular performance.

How much horsepower does a 1987 Trans Am have?

210 horsepower
Rated at 210 horsepower at 4,000 rpm, the 5.7 delivered an impressive 315 pounds-feet of torque to the rear wheels.

How many 1987 Trans Am were made?

21,788
Production Pontiac produced 88,612 Firebirds for the 1987 model year. A total of 21,788 of these were Trans Ams.

What transmission is in a 1987 Firebird?

4) in 1987, the model with 3-door hatchback coupe body and V-8 5001 cm3 / 305.2 cui, 138 kW / 188 PS / 185 hp (SAE net) of power, 393 Nm / 290 lb-ft of torque, 4-speed automatic powertrain offered since September 1986 for North America .

How much does a 1987 Firebird weigh?

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What kind of car is the 1987 Trans Am in GTA?

1987 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am GTA. The 1987 Firebird Trans Am GTA had a slew of styling changes. See more sports car pictures. High-performance aficionados gained a new choice-a beastly, if not nasty, GTA rendition of the long-lived Trans Am.

What kind of engine does a Trans Am have?

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.

How much does a V-8 Trans Am cost?

Electing the big V-8 added $1,045 to the Formula or Trans Am price, including mandatory automatic and all-disc brakes. Standard Trans Am powertrain consisted of a 165-bhp four-barrel 5.0-liter V-8 with five-speed. Optional again: the TPI version, now available with either manual or automatic shift.