This is the third generation Trans Am, primarily known for being the first generation offered with the infamous "Iron-Duke" inline-four. While the second generation was an incredibly iconic model for the Firebirds, we're here to focus on another version of the flaming chicken we all know and love. The 1970s saw the first Turbocharged version of the car, making it one of the first forced-induction pony cars in America. The Turbo Trans Am is possibly one of the most iconic models to ever grace the Pontiac line up sheerly for its part in the concept of American forced induction experimentation. Although worse in many areas of interest, the Pontiac is – hands down – the cooler and much better-sounding vehicle of the two.This ultra-fast American pony car was the perfect racing choice for any 80’s car enthusiast. Alas, the Trans Am crossed the line in 30.78 seconds compared to 28.08 for the fuel-sipping Honda. Not surprising anyone, the more archaic suspension of the Firebird didn't help its cause. The Fast Lane also tested these unlikely contestants on an impromptu handling course that begins with a slalom section. In the emergency braking test, the F-body icon needed 130 feet (39 meters) to come to a complete stop as opposed to 104 (31) for the mid-size sedan. The rolling race concludes in favor of the Firebird, which is logical given the sheer torque of that 350-ci small block in combination with a manual transmission. Somewhat unexpected, the Pontiac finished second, clocking 16.19 seconds compared to 16.15 for the far more modern Honda. The higher the elevation, the less power these lumps actually make. Mentioning the elevation is pretty important in this scenario because both vehicles rock naturally-aspirated mills. The good folks at The Fast Lane are much obliged to answer that question with a good ol' drag race at a little over a mile above sea level. Can this fuel economy-minded sedan keep up or – dare I say – beat the 1995 Trans Am in the quarter mile, though? It also packs a punch, namely 204 horsepower and 247 pound-feet or 335 Nm at merely 2,000 revolutions per minute. Equipped with an eCVT rather than a belt- or chain-driven continuously variable transmission, the 2023 model year Honda Accord Hybrid returns up to 48 miles to the gallon (4.9 liters per 100 kilometers) on the EPA's combined test cycle. Said family sedan is the hybrid, which features the very same powertrain as the CR-V Hybrid. But nevertheless, 360 pound-feet or 488 Nm developed low down is pretty darn impressive for a powerplant from three decades ago.Ī modern classic that can be picked up for cheap nowadays, the Firebird Trans Am also happens to be a few hundred pounds lighter compared to the Accord on the other lane of the runway. It's not exactly powerful by modern standards (think 300 ponies compared to 455 for the 2023 model year Chevrolet Camaro SS). A very different animal from the LT1 of the 1970s, the predecessor of the LS1 premiered in the 1992 model year Chevrolet Corvette. Under the Ram Air hood, it hides a 5.7-liter small block that GM refers to as the LT1. Pictured in Silver Metallic, the 1995 Trans Am SLP Comp T/A in the clip below is one of circa 160 examples produced, which makes it quite a rare car. The final generation was offered with a selection of six- and eight-cylinder lumps in either liftback or convertible body styles.
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