Trans Am 30th Anniversary Special Edition

PONTIAC, Mich. Pontiac's Trans Am turns 30 in 1999. That's a very impressive milestone for a high performance car. Much has happened in the automotive industry since the Trans Am first appeared in March of 1969. The original muscle car era came and went. Oil shortages, insurance surcharges, tough emissions standards, and seemingly unattainable fuel economy requirements never stopped the Trans Am. Competitors fell by the wayside, but throughout all the changes and challenges, Trans Ams kept getting better.

The culmination of all those great predecessors is the 30th Anniversary Trans Am. This is no mere show package; the Trans Am packs 320-horsepower and 335 ft-lb of Ram Air-equipped excitement. The four-speed automatic is standard and the wonderful six-speed manual transmission is available as a no-cost option. Power four-wheel disc brakes and ABS combine with the tuned suspension to make the '99 Trans Am stop and handle as well as it accelerates.

All this performance is combined with comfort and luxury levels unheard of in muscle cars 30 years ago. The 30th Anniversary Trans Am is loaded with power equipment from which to choose. Four radios, two transmissions, and whether you want open or closed motoring are the only decisions.

Convertible buyers will have to be quicker than coupe customers. Total production is slated at 1,065 coupes (65 for Canada) and 535 convertibles (35 for Canada) so they're sure to go in a hurry and garner strong collector interest.

Traditional white and blue colors are back once more for the 1999 30th Anniversary Trans Am. Twin blue stripes on the Ram Air hood and rear deck lid highlight the Arctic White body. Instead of the larger Firebirds on previous Anniversary Editions, the '99s feature two small blue Firebirds at the front of each WS6 Ram Air hood scoop. The stripes extend from the wings.

Highly polished cast aluminum 17 x 9-inch five-spoke wheels are topped with a medium-blue-tinted clearcoat. The unique wheels look like polished blue steel. Thirtieth Anniversary logo center caps and P275/40ZR17 tires complete the package.

Identification
White leather bucket seats carry embroidered 30th Anniversary logos on the headrests. The distinctive Trans Am 30th Anniversary logo appears on the floor mats and the cargo area mat of T-top models. Each car has an individually numbered plaque on the console. Thirtieth Anniversary logo cloisonné badges highlight each door. All convertibles feature Medium Navy Blue cloth tops.

Excitement is an integral part of the entire 1999 Firebird Trans Am product line. With the limited production 30th Anniversary Trans Am the difference, like past Anniversary Editions, is that the excitement will be a little more exclusive.

30th Anniversary Trans Am Powertrain

5.7 Liter OHV V8 (LS1)

Application Standard on Formula,

Trans Am Displacement 5.7 liters

346 cu-in

Bore x stroke 99 mm x 92 mm

3.90 in x 3.62 in

Compression ratio 10.5:1

Horsepower

(WS6 Ram Air) 320 bhp @ 5200 rpm Torque (WS6 Ram Air) 335 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm

Block material Aluminum

Cylinder head material Aluminum

Ignition system Coil-near-plug

Alternator 105 amps

Battery 12 volt

Maximum engine speed 6000 rpm

Fuel delivery Sequential-port fuel injection

Fuel requirement 91 octane recommended

Emission control system Dual catalytic converter/

EGR

4-Speed Electronic RWD
6-Speed Manual RWD

Application Optional on Formula/TA

1st gear 3.06

2nd gear 1.63

3rd gear 1.00

4th gear 0.70

Reverse 2.29

Final drive 2.73:1 (3.23:1 opt)

MPG (city/hwy) 18/24

Cruising range (city/hwy) 303/403
Application Standard Formula/TA

1st gear 2.66

2nd gear 1.78

3rd gear 1.30

4th gear 1.00

5th gear 0.74

6th gear 0.50

Reverse 2.90

Final drive 3.42:1

MPG estimated (city/hwy) 17/26

Cruising range (city/hwy) 285/437

All About the 30th Anniversary Edition Firebird Trans Am

Pontiac backs every 1999 Firebird with the following services:

Extensive 3-year/36,000-mile (whichever comes first) bumper-to-bumper

limited warranty 24-hour Roadside Assistance that provides in an emergency:

Free lockout assistance

Free dead-battery assistance

Free out-of-fuel assistance

Free flat-tire change

Free towing for warranty repairs

Courtesy transportation

Exterior Features

Performance and Handling Package: Includes Ram Air Induction System;

specifically tuned suspension; dual outlet polished exhaust; power steering cooler; and specific blue-tint 17" aluminum high-polished five-spoke 30th Anniversary wheels and P275/40ZR17 speed-rated tires Antenna, power

Fog lamps

Hatch roof with sunshade, removable, locking

Moldings, bodyside, body color

Spoiler, rear deck lid

Tires (steel-belted radial):* P275/40ZR17 speed-rated

Wheels: Medium blue-tinted clear coat over high-polished 17" x 9" five-spoke,

30th Anniversary, cast aluminum

Interior Features

Air Bags, Next Generation: Driver and front passenger**

Air-conditioning

Console, full-length

Cruise control

Defogger: Electric rear window

Side window

Hatch release, remote

*Vehicle top speed varies depending on tire selected.
**Always use safety belts and proper child restraints, even with Next Generation Air Bags.

Instrumentation:
Performance-style analog speedometer, odometer, tachometer, coolant temperature, oil pressure indicator, voltmeter and trip odometer

Mats, carpeted with 30th Anniversary logo (T-top models include rear area cargo mat with 30th Anniversary logo) Mirrors, day/night rearview with reading lamps

Power Group: Includes power antenna, power window with driver's "express-down" feature, automatic power door locks and dual sport power rearview mirrors

Protection Group: Includes remote keyless entry and audible theft-deterrent system

Radios:

X20: Monsoon Series ETR AM/FM stereo with compact disc player, 7-band graphic equalizer, clock, touch control, seek up/down, search and replay, TheftLock and 500-watt peak power "Monsoon" sound system. Hi-Performance 8-speaker includes 6" HS speakers and tweeters in doors, 6" subwoofers in sail panels; subwoofer amplifier as well as 4" speakers in rear quarter panels. Includes remote CD pre-wiring

W55: Same as X20 with the addition of tweeters in the rear quarter panels

W54: Same as X20 with an auto-reverse cassette instead of the compact disc player and the addition of tweeters in the rear quarter panels

X10: Same as X20 with an auto-reverse cassette instead of the compact disc player

Safety belts, driver and front passenger
Rear-seat lap and shoulder, all outboard positions

Seats: reclining front bucket, folding rear
White leather seating areas with embroidered

30th Anniversary logo and dark gray interior 6-way power front, driver

Steering wheel: Leather wrapped with radio controls

Tilt-wheel adjustable steering column

Theft-deterrent system, PASS-Key® II

Brakes: Antilock braking system (ABS), four-wheel

Power Four-wheel disc

Brake/transmission/shift interlock feature
(with automatic transmission)
5.7-liter V8 with sequential-port fuel injection and

Ram Air induction Power steering cooler

Steering, power rack-and-pinion

Suspension, short/long arm front, torque arm/track bar rear

Mechanical

Specifications

Engine/drive Front engine, rear-wheel drive

Curb weight 3,338 to 3,474 lb

Fuel tank capacity 16.8 gal

Engine

5.7-liter SFI V8 with Ram Air***

Trans Am Standard

Horsepower 320 @ 5200 rpm

Torque 335 ft-lb @ 4400 rpm

4-speed automatic Standard

6-speed manual Available

Dimensions
Interior

Head room, front/rear 37.2/35.3"

Leg room, front/rear 42.9/28.9"

Shoulder room, front/rear 57.4/55.8"

Hip room, front/rear 52.8/44.4"

Cargo w/rear seat up 12.9 cu ft

Cargo w/rear seat down 33.7 cu ft

Exterior

Wheelbase 101.1"

Overall length 193.8" Width 74.5" Overall height 52.0" Tread, front/rear 60.7/60.6"

Exterior
10 _ Arctic White with blue hood striping, convertible models feature

Color
Medium Navy Blue top color ***California/Northeast states emissions requirements MA/NY/CT/NJ/RI/DE/MD/NH/PA/VA/Wash.DC