Pontiac Firebird Trans Am (1st generation)
The birth of a legend: Pontiac's race-bred F-body flagship.
- Power
- 335 bhp
- 0–60 mph
- 6.5 s
- Top speed
- 130 mph
- Est. value
- $71k–$449k
About the Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
Introduced mid-year in 1969, the Trans Am was a $725 performance package that transformed the Firebird into a serious road-course contender. Named after the SCCA racing series, it featured a functional Ram Air hood, a distinctive rear spoiler, and heavy-duty suspension tuned for handling rather than just straight-line speed. Every 1969 example was finished in Cameo White with Tyrol Blue stripes, a nod to American racing colours. While it was a sales disappointment at launch with only 697 units built, its rarity and status as the first of the Trans Am lineage make it one of the most coveted muscle cars today.
Pontiac Firebird Trans Am specs
The Pontiac Firebird Trans Am produces 335 bhp (250 kW) and 583 Nm (430 lb-ft) of torque. It reaches 60 mph in 6.5 seconds and has a top speed of 130 mph (209 km/h).
| Make | Pontiac |
|---|---|
| Model | Firebird Trans Am |
| Generation | First Generation (1st generation) |
| Trim | 6.6 V8 |
| Years | 1969 |
| Type | Muscle |
| Body style | Coupé |
| Country | United States |
| Production | About 697 built |
| Original price | About $3,600 when new |
| Engine | 6.6-litre V8 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 6,555 cc (6.6 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 335 bhp (250 kW) at 5,000 rpm |
| Torque | 583 Nm (430 lb-ft) |
| Redline | 5,500 rpm |
| 0–60 mph | 6.5 s |
| Top speed | 130 mph (209 km/h) |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 1,678 kg (3,699 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 200 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
How much is a Pontiac Firebird Trans Am worth?
A typical Pontiac Firebird Trans Am is estimated to be worth $71,000 – $449,000 (about £53,000 – £335,000).
Its original price when new was about $3,600.
Values are directional estimates for a typical example, not appraisals. Condition, mileage, history and specification all change what a real car is worth. Pound figures use the exchange rate of 3 November 2026. How values are estimated
Pontiac Firebird Trans Am rarity in CarSpot
The Pontiac Firebird Trans Am is a Unicorn card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 100 out of 100. The rarest tier: hypercars, one-offs and cars built in tiny numbers, typically fewer than about 500. A Unicorn card is worth 320 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Pontiac Firebird Trans Am fun facts
- Pontiac had to pay the SCCA a $5 royalty for every car sold to use the 'Trans Am' name, an agreement that lasted until the model was discontinued in 2002.
- Despite the name, the 400 cubic-inch V8 was actually too large for the SCCA Trans-Am series' 5.0-litre engine limit at the time.
- Only eight convertibles were ever produced for the 1969 model year, making them some of the rarest and most valuable Pontiacs in existence.
