What does am mean in Trans Am?

The ‘Trans-Am series’ is an automobile racing series that was created in 1966 by Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) President John Bishop. Originally known as the Trans-American Sedan Championship, the name was changed to the Trans-American Championship for 1967 and henceforth.

What is the bird on a Trans Am?

Ironically, thanks to nostalgia and the collector car market’s invigorated enthusiasm for second-generation Trans Ams, the big hood bird is today an enduring symbol of the defunct GM brand. Pontiac and the Firebird might be dead, but the Screaming Chicken’s flame flickers on.

Is a Pontiac the same as a Trans Am?

If you think about iconic sports cars, two examples usually come to mind — the Pontiac Trans Am and the Pontiac Firebird. These two muscle machines may have come from the same manufacturer, but they’re actually quite different. That being said, they’re similar enough that the names are often used interchangeably.

What does GTA stand for on a 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.

When did the Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Come Out?

Firebird Trans Am. The second generation was available from 1970 to 1981 and was featured in the 1977 movie Smokey and the Bandit, the 1978 movie Hooper, the 1979 movie Rocky II, and the 1980 movie Smokey and the Bandit II. The Firebird Trans Am was also selected as the Official Pace Car for the 1980 Indianapolis 500.

What was the hood decal on the Pontiac Trans Am called?

That bunch landed on “hood bird” four decades ago and refuse to budge. Others go with “Rising Phoenix” or simply “Firebird.” The ignorant usually refer to the massive flaming fowl as an Eagle or a Hawk. Pontiac officially called it the Trans Am Hood Decal and introduced it as option code WW7 on the 1973 Trans Am.

What was the option code for the Pontiac Trans Am?

The ignorant usually refer to the massive flaming fowl as an Eagle or a Hawk. Pontiac officially called it the Trans Am Hood Decal and introduced it as option code WW7 on the 1973 Trans Am. At $55 it was popular and would remain on the pony car’s option list, in one form or another and attached to many different option codes, for 11 years.

What kind of emblem does a Pontiac Firebird have?

GM LICENSED, 98-02 PONTIAC FIREBIRD FRONT BUMPER BIRD MIRROR STAINLESS STEEL!!! (Fits: Pontiac Firebird) Only 1 left! 93-02 PONTIAC FIREBIRD SAIL PANELS UNIQUE MIRROR STAINLESS STEEL NICE!!! (Fits: Pontiac Firebird) Pontiac Firebird Vintage Metal Emblem Badge Nameplate Logo. Fender Trunk