How fast is a 1982 Pontiac Trans Am?
1982 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
| What body style? | 2 door fixed-head coupé with 2+2 seats |
|---|---|
| How many cylinders? | 8, V |
| How much power? | 152 PS / 150 bhp / 112 kW @ 4200 rpm |
| How much torque? | 324 Nm / 239 ft.lb / 33 kgm @ 2200 rpm |
| How fast? | 201 km/h , 125 mph |
How much horsepower does a 1982 Pontiac Trans Am have?
145 horsepower
The 5.0-liter LG4 produced 145 horsepower and 240 pound-feet of torque, and came with the buyer’s choice of a four-speed manual transmission or a three-speed automatic; with the automatic, the Trans Am hit 60 MPH in a disappointing 10.8 seconds. The LU5, which came only with the automatic, wasn’t much faster.
How much is a 1982 Trans Am worth?
Data based on 17 auction sales. note: The images shown are representations of the 1982 Pontiac Firebird and not necessarily vehicles that have been bought or sold at auction….Pontiac Models.
| Bodystyles | Median Sale |
|---|---|
| Trans Am Coupe | $23,650 |
How fast is Pontiac Firebird?
around 120 mph
The Firebird Trans Am had a top speed of around 120 mph (193 km/h) and could go from 0-60 mph (97 km/h) in 7.8 seconds.
What was the drag coefficient of the Pontiac Trans Am?
The new Trans Am took things a bit further, with a coefficient of.32. The Trans Am body would continue to improve aerodynamically over the years, and by 1985 would be the most aerodynamic vehicle to ever be released from General Motors with a 0.29 coefficient of drag.
When was the first Pontiac Trans Am convertible made?
1989 20th Anniversary Turbo Trans Am Convertible (TTA) Oddly, Pontiac Motor Division had this first TTA convertible built on spec by influencing a Pontiac dealer to order it. Two were reportedly built, one with Leather, one with cloth.
What kind of wheels does a Pontiac Trans Am have?
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. Gold 16-inch, flat-mesh, diamond-spoke wheels were standard on GTA, with 16-inch, 20-slot wheels standard on Trans Am.
What kind of transmission does a Pontiac Firebird have?
The well worn Borg-Warner four-speed manual transmission came mated only to the weak 145 bhp LG4 305ci, while the Crossfire-injected LU5 305ci rated at 165 hp came with the TH-200c automatic 3-speed transmission. A black Pontiac Firebird Trans Am built to mimic KITT from the TV series Knight Rider.
The new Trans Am took things a bit further, with a coefficient of.32. The Trans Am body would continue to improve aerodynamically over the years, and by 1985 would be the most aerodynamic vehicle to ever be released from General Motors with a 0.29 coefficient of drag.
1989 20th Anniversary Turbo Trans Am Convertible (TTA) Oddly, Pontiac Motor Division had this first TTA convertible built on spec by influencing a Pontiac dealer to order it. Two were reportedly built, one with Leather, one with cloth.
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. Gold 16-inch, flat-mesh, diamond-spoke wheels were standard on GTA, with 16-inch, 20-slot wheels standard on Trans Am.
The well worn Borg-Warner four-speed manual transmission came mated only to the weak 145 bhp LG4 305ci, while the Crossfire-injected LU5 305ci rated at 165 hp came with the TH-200c automatic 3-speed transmission. A black Pontiac Firebird Trans Am built to mimic KITT from the TV series Knight Rider.