Why is the Trans Am So Popular?

While there are many reasons to love the Tran Am, including its many special editions. From the pavement shredding performance of the early and later models to the sleek and sexy curves of the Burt Reynolds era cars, Trans Ams demand respect and get attention from horsepower fans of all stripes.

Are Pontiac Trans Am rare?

Trans Ams are very uncommon to start with. Only 697 total cars were produced, so they bring six-figures for any car in excellent condition.

Is a Trans Am a fast car?

Its average speed of 267.618 mph made the Trans Am the world’s fastest stock-bodied passenger car on gasoline.

What does GTA stand for on a Pontiac Trans Am?

Gran Turismo Americano
Trans Am GTA (Gran Turismo Americano) was introduced, available with the LB9 305 TPI engine (which was returned to 205 hp) or the L98 350 TPI.

What Pontiac is the fastest?

The 15 Fastest Cars Pontiac Ever Produced

  1. 1 2006 Pontiac GTO (175 mph)
  2. 2 2009 Pontiac G8 GXP (175 mph)
  3. 3 1998 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am (165 mph)
  4. 4 1963 Pontiac Tempest Super Duty (163 mph)
  5. 5 1973 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 455 Super Duty (130 mph)
  6. 6 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix GXP (143 mph)

What does GTA mean cars?

Grand theft auto
Grand theft auto, a type of crime. See motor vehicle theft. GTA Motor, a Spanish automobile designer and manufacturer.

Are Pontiac GTO rare?

Only 142 GTOs were built like this two-owner example. Over the course of its three-year lifespan (2004–06), production of the Australian-made Pontiac GTO was capped at just over 40,000 units, so that means just about every build combination is considered rare today.

Is a Pontiac a sports car?

Pontiac is an automaker that has produced some of the most fondly remembers sporty muscle cars in American automotive history. It earned a well-deserved reputation for branding some of the fastest cars from the 1960s forward.