In 1997, Lingenfelter teamed up with Hurst to offer a limited edition production run of the Lingenfelter Hurst Pontiac Trans Am. The Hurst Pontiacs were produced for the 1997 LT1 and the 1998 LS1 model years, with 11 produced in 1997 and nine in 1998.To begin, the customer supplied a Firebird Formula with the WS6/Ram Air package. Lingenfelter then added a 58mm throttle body, LPE intake manifold, LPE CNC ported LT4 heads with hardened pushrods and guideplates, Competition Cams 1.6:1 roller rocker arms and heavy duty dual valve springs with titanium retainers, aluminum driveshaft, Hurst shifter, shorty headers and Borla cat-back exhaust. Power was advertised at 350 HP. The exterior was painted a special black and gold paint scheme with Lingenfelter Hurst/Firebird emblems and ground effects package. The interior head rests and floor mats are embroidered and the car comes with a dash plaque, alarm, and custom car cover. The price tag was $44,458.
By Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2011
By Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2011
The Pontiac Firebird
The Pontiac Firebird
Through good times and bad, the Pontiac Firebird was at the forefront of Americas muscle car generation. Introduced in 1967 and following through to 2002 shows just how successful its reign was.1st Generation (1967-69)Some refer to this as the coke bottle years, due to its body style. The bumpers were designed into the front end and the rear had slit taillights. Until 1969,....
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The Pontiac Firebird
Pontiac was tired of viewing from the sidelines, while Ford introduced the Mustang, and Chevy brought out the Camaro, so in midst of 1967 Pontiac finally jumped in the ring with the all new Firebird. Available with either six or eight cylinder engines, the Firebird was based heavily on the Camaro chassis, though Pontiac did attempt to make it their own. The Camaro featured a styled split front grille,....
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