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Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
8 generations · 11 engine options · data across all years of the Firebird Trans Am platform.
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5-Year Cost of Ownership · 1979 400ci V8
$16,556
~$3,311/yr maintenance labor at $150/hr. Other engines/years vary — pick a generation below to see its breakdown.
Generations & engine options
1979
2 engine options
400ci V8
RWD
403ci V8 (Olds)
RWD
1978
2 engine options
400ci V8
RWD
403ci V8 (Olds)
RWD
1977
2 engine options
400ci V8
RWD
403ci V8 (Olds)
RWD
1974
1 engine option
455ci V8 Super Duty
RWD
1973
1 engine option
455ci V8 Super Duty
RWD
1972
1 engine option
455ci V8
RWD
1971
1 engine option
455ci V8
RWD
1969
1 engine option
400ci V8 Ram Air III
RWD
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