For 1976, the Pontiac Firebird was available as four models including the base, Esprit, Formula and Trans Am. The base engine was a 250 cubic-inch six-cylinder engine while the Trans Am could be fitted with a 455 cubic-inch V8. 
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View info and historyAll Firebirds had body-colored urethane bumpers and new options this year included a canopy top, fuel economy indicator, and a new appearance package for the Formula model. The Firebirds were available in only five colors including Firethorn Red, Sterling Silver, Carousel Red, Goldenrod Yellow and Cameo White. The Trans Am model had an air dam, rear decklid spoiler, shaker hood, Rally II wheels with trim rings, 400 cubic-inch four-barrel V8, GR70 x 15 tires, and rally gauges. Pricing for the Trans Am was just under $5000 and a total of 46,701 examples were made.The base model sold for $3,900. These models came with the 250 cid six mated to a three-speed manual gearbox, dual horns, power steering, and radial-tuned suspension.The Esprit models had sport mirrors and deluxe wheel covers.
by Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2013
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by Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2013
Related Reading : Pontiac Trans Am History
Produced by Pontiac, a division of General Motors, the Pontiac Trans Am was based on the Firebird coupe body style and built on the F-body platform. The last high-performance muscle motor from the original muscle car generation was the Firebird Trans Am with the 455 motor. In 1971 appearing first as the 455-HO, the 455 motor was introduced. The SD-455, a unique version of the 455 was offered....
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$3,770 - $5,060
$3,900 - $4,985
$4,800 - $5,220
Trans Am Series II Specification Comparison by Year
Year
Production
Wheelbase
Engine
Prices
4,802
108.00 in.
8 cyl., 350.00 CID., 150.00hp
8 cyl., 455.00 CID., 250.00hp
8 cyl., 455.00 CID., 290.00hp
8 cyl., 455.00 CID., 310.00hp
8 cyl., 455.00 CID., 250.00hp
8 cyl., 455.00 CID., 290.00hp
8 cyl., 455.00 CID., 310.00hp
$4,200 - $4,200
46,313
108.00 in.
6 cyl., 250.00 CID., 100.00hp
8 cyl., 350.00 CID., 150.00hp
8 cyl., 400.00 CID., 170.00hp
8 cyl., 455.00 CID., 310.00hp
8 cyl., 350.00 CID., 150.00hp
8 cyl., 400.00 CID., 170.00hp
8 cyl., 455.00 CID., 310.00hp
$200 - $3,280
27,274
108.10 in.
8 cyl., 400.00 CID., 185.00hp
8 cyl., 455.00 CID., 200.00hp
8 cyl., 455.00 CID., 200.00hp
$4,735 - $4,735
46,701
108.10 in.
8 cyl., 350.00 CID., 160.00hp
8 cyl., 400.00 CID., 185.00hp
8 cyl., 455.00 CID., 200.00hp
8 cyl., 400.00 CID., 185.00hp
8 cyl., 455.00 CID., 200.00hp
$4,985 - $4,985
68,745
108.10 in.
8 cyl., 403.00 CID., 185.00hp
8 cyl., 400.00 CID., 200.00hp
8 cyl., 400.00 CID., 200.00hp
$5,450 - $5,450
211,454
108.20 in.
8 cyl., 301.00 CID., 140.00hp
8 cyl., 403.00 CID., 185.00hp
8 cyl., 400.00 CID., 220.00hp
8 cyl., 403.00 CID., 185.00hp
8 cyl., 400.00 CID., 220.00hp
$4,830 - $10,625
108.20 in.
8 cyl., 301.00 CID., 140.00hp
8 cyl., 301.00 CID., 155.00hp
8 cyl., 301.00 CID., 210.00hp
8 cyl., 301.00 CID., 155.00hp
8 cyl., 301.00 CID., 210.00hp
$7,180 - $7,180
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