Pontiac Firebird Trans Am: The Rebirth of an American Icon
The Firebird Trans Am of the 1980s represented a triumphant resurgence for the Pontiac brand. The car shared a platform with the Camaro once again, but there were a lot of differences. The interior was vastly more modern than the Camaro, and the outward styling was a lot smoother as well. Under the hood, the Trans Am came packing a turbocharged engine, something the Camaro didn’t (via Driving Line).
The car was a lot different than the Mustang and the Camaro and GM wanted it that way. The Trans-Am always had its own dedicated fanbase. The turbocharged Trans-Am is one of the rarest models on the road, and the price is still quite expensive. You won’t find one of these easily today because the car marked a truly revolutionary time for GM performance.