Trans Am Cars Third generation (1982–1992) Part 7

Trans Am Cars Third generation (1982–1992) Part 7

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In 1986, the Firebird received a new tail light design, featuring a smooth, rounded design with a large internal blackout grid and a matching center section featuring a Silver Firebird logo and "PONTIAC" script. Also new was a 3rd brake light mounted atop the rear hatch glass, (CHMSL), to comply with Federal legislation. Also in 1986, the 2.5L 4-cylinder engine was dropped and replaced by the multi-port fuel-injected 2.8L V6 as the standard engine. All Firebirds received an electric fan instead of the engine driven fan. Persistent overheating issues with the L69 caused GM to discontinue the engine early in the 1986 production run. The Trans Am Cars was also given a new tail light design, featuring a smaller internal blackout grid theme and utilized a different center section featuring a separate Firebird logo. The rubber/vinyl wrap-around rear spoiler now became standard on Trans Am Cars.

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1987 saw Pontiac's release of the new luxury Trans Am Cars. the GTA, and was designated Regular Production Option "Y84", (a return of Pontiac's famed Special Edition Trans Am RPO, but no longer as just a Black and Gold paint scheme. The GTA was available in a wide array of colors and options, featuring special seats with adjustable lumbar supports, a digital dash, monochromatic paint, and special badges among other top of the line options.