Trans Am Cars Third generation (1982–1992) Part 1

Trans Am Cars Third generation (1982–1992) Part 1

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Because of the climate in the US with regard to the availability and cost of gasoline (both fuel crises had occurred by this time), the weight and the fuel consumption of the 3rd generation had to be considered in the design. In f-body development, both the third generation Firebird and Camaro were proposed as possible front wheel drive platforms, but the idea was scrapped. The state of the art of computerized engine management was in its infancy, and as long as saving fuel was the primary objective, it was not possible to have high horsepower and torque numbers. They did manage to cut enough weight from the design so that acceleration performance would be significantly better than the 1981 models. They also succeeded brilliantly in the fuel consumption department, offering a Firebird that would provide 34 miles per gallon. GM executives decided that engineering effort would best be spent on aerodynamics and chassis development. They created a modern platform, so that when engine technology advanced, they would have a well balanced package with acceleration, braking, handling, and aerodynamics. For the time being, they would have world class aerodynamics and handling, and excellent fuel economy. (Little did they know that by 1989 the fastest American car on the market would be a Firebird.)