What is pontiac firebird trans am?

The Pontiac Firebird Trans Am was a high-performance version of the Firebird muscle car that was produced by the Pontiac division of General Motors from 1969 to 2002. It was named after the Trans-Am Series, a popular racing series that was popular in the late 1960s and early 1970s. The first-generation Firebird Trans Am was introduced in 1969 and was powered by a Ram Air III 400-cubic-inch V8 engine that produced 335 horsepower.

The second-generation Firebird Trans Am (1970-1981) is perhaps the most iconic version of the vehicle known for its distinctive "screaming chicken" decal on the hood. The Trans Am was also equipped with a 5.7-liter V8 engine and four-speed manual transmission. In 1977 the engine was downsized to a 6.6-liter V8 with a rating of 200 hp, however, later models regained horsepower up to 305 hp.

From 1982-1992, the third-generation Firebird Trans Am was offered with either a 305-cubic-inch or 350-cubic-inch V8 engine. The later fourth-generation models, produced from 1993 to 2002, had similar engine options but also featured updated styling and improved performance with a standard 305 hp V8 engine.

The Firebird Trans Am remains a popular and revered car among collectors and enthusiasts. It has also cemented its place in popular culture, thanks to its appearance in many movies and TV shows — notably, as a central figure of the "Smokey and the Bandit" movies.