1977 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am

The Pontiac Firebird received new styling to the front end for the 1977 model year. They now had quad rectangular headlamps and a more aggressive looking grille. The Firebird was available as the base, Esprit, Formula, and Trans Am. The base version with a V6 engine sold for $4,270 while the top-of-the-line version had a price tag of $5,450. The 90-degree overhead valve V6 powerplant offered just over 100 horsepower. An optional overhead-valve V8 brought horsepower to 145 bhp. A 350 CID V8 was also available, with 170 horsepower. The Firebird Trans Am versions received a 400 CID V8 that had 200 horsepower.

The Firebird's had a new hood with simulated air scoops. In the back was a spoiler. In the front was a recessed grille that was positioned in-line with the quad rectangular headlamps. The name 'Pontiac' could be found on the driver's side of the grille.

Esprit versions could be purchased with the new blue 'Sky Bird' appearance package with blue velour seating, two-tone blue body, and blue cast-aluminum wheels.

Firebird Formula models had blacked-out trim, dual hood scoops, and large 'Formula' graphics on the door. The Trans Am models had a new shaker hood. They came standard with a 400- or 403-CID V8. An optional 'T/A 6.6' powerplant was also available.

The Firebird came standard with a three-speed manual gearbox. The Firebird Formula came with a four-speed manual. The other models had a three-speed Turbo-Hydra-Matic.

by Daniel Vaughan | May 2013