Drivetrain
Chassis
Body
9,579 mile Trans Am Turbo 3.8L V6 Turbo Automatic Leather A/C 1 of 1,555
9,579 mile Trans Am Turbo 3.8L V6 Turbo Automatic Leather A/C 1 of 1,555 ///
Collectors take note; What do you get when you add the game changing Buick turbo V6 to a chassis platform suited for spirited driving and limit its production to only 1,555 units? - An incredible muscle car with the quickest 0-to-60 times available in any U.S. production-car showroom—at any price, even faster than the beloved Corvette of its day! Oh, and an instant collectible!
Much as we enjoyed the Regals that debuted the new turbo powerplants, we couldn't help but wonder how the mighty Buick turbo V-6 would feel in a modern, sophisticated car—a car with the taut handling and sleek aerodynamics to exploit the engine's heroic output fully. General Motors was apparently thinking the same thing, for now the Buick-turbo-engined Trans Am is a reality. This limited-production 20th Anniversary TA was also selected as the pace car for the 1989 Indianapolis 500, running completely stock except for adding the pace car light pack.
As iconic as Grand Nationals and GNXs have become, they have the downfall of being based on a more touring style chassis, which limits their performance potential past the ¼ mile mark, thus requiring them to be speed limited at 124 mph.
No such precautions are needed with the turbo Trans Am. Thanks to its performance-oriented platform, the turbo TA can run without a speed limiter. Thus freed, the turbocharged 3.8-liter V-6 is able to push the Trans Am all the way up to 153 mph. At last: straight-line performance that delivers on the promise of both the Trans Am and the Buick V-6.
The example shown here, with only 9,579 on the odometer, is an unmolested time capsule, fully optioned with glass t-tops and leather interior. Largely untouched aside from routine service items, it will make a great addition to anyone's '80-'90s car collection. Call us today to make it yours!
Price
$53,900
1989 Pontiac
Firebird Trans Am Turbo Pace Car
Description
9,579 mile Trans Am Turbo 3.8L V6 Turbo Automatic Leather A/C 1 of 1,555 ///
Collectors take note; What do you get when you add the game changing Buick turbo V6 to a chassis platform suited for spirited driving and limit its production to only 1,555 units? - An incredible muscle car with the quickest 0-to-60 times available in any U.S. production-car showroom—at any price, even faster than the beloved Corvette of its day! Oh, and an instant collectible!
Much as we enjoyed the Regals that debuted the new turbo powerplants, we couldn't help but wonder how the mighty Buick turbo V-6 would feel in a modern, sophisticated car—a car with the taut handling and sleek aerodynamics to exploit the engine's heroic output fully. General Motors was apparently thinking the same thing, for now the Buick-turbo-engined Trans Am is a reality. This limited-production 20th Anniversary TA was also selected as the pace car for the 1989 Indianapolis 500, running completely stock except for adding the pace car light pack.
As iconic as Grand Nationals and GNXs have become, they have the downfall of being based on a more touring style chassis, which limits their performance potential past the ¼ mile mark, thus requiring them to be speed limited at 124 mph.
No such precautions are needed with the turbo Trans Am. Thanks to its performance-oriented platform, the turbo TA can run without a speed limiter. Thus freed, the turbocharged 3.8-liter V-6 is able to push the Trans Am all the way up to 153 mph. At last: straight-line performance that delivers on the promise of both the Trans Am and the Buick V-6.
The example shown here, with only 9,579 on the odometer, is an unmolested time capsule, fully optioned with glass t-tops and leather interior. Largely untouched aside from routine service items, it will make a great addition to anyone's '80-'90s car collection. Call us today to make it yours!
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Specs
- Year
- 1989
- Make
- Pontiac
- Model
- Firebird
- Sub Model
- Trans Am Turbo Pace Car
- Miles
- 9,557
- Vin
- 1G5FW2171KL241476
- Stock
- 137838
Basic
- Engine Size
- 3.8L V6 Turbo
- Engine Type
- Gasoline
- Transmission Type
- 4 Speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- RWD
Engine
- Body Color
- White
- Body Style
- Hardtop
- Doors
- 2
Body
- Interior Color
- Camel
- Seating Type
- Bucket
- Seat Material
- Leather
- Shifter Type
- Floor
Interior
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