1979 Pontiac Trans Am
1979 Pontiac Trans AM

1979 Pontiac Trans Am

The 1979 Firebird was re-designed with new graphics and a front nose with quad rectangular headlamps that stood in seperate bezels with a new grille below them. The rear end also got a make-over and featured blackout panels that disguised the taillights on Formula and Trans Am models. Note: Another record setting year for the Trans Am and it's sales and a special silver 10th Anniversary edition Trans Am was sold in what would be the last year for the Pontiac 400 engine.  

1979 Pontiac Trans Am Engine Options

V6 231, "A" Code - 105hp V8 301, "Y" Code - 140 hp V8 301, "W" Code - 150 hp V8 305, "H" Code - 133 hp V8 350, "L" Code - 160 hp V8 350, "X" Code - 155 hp V8 350, "R" Code - 160 hp V8 400, "X" Code - 220 hp V8 403, "K" Code - 185 hp  

1979 Pontiac Trans Am Production

 Trans Am  base price $6,299 117,108 produced
 
 
   
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