1982 Trans Am

The third generation Firebird was introduced in 1982 featuring all new sheet metal. The front end sported hidden headlights and sleak styling. The model lineup was simplified to Base, luxury-oriented S/E and Trans Am. Base cars started with the obnoxiously loud, rough, and underpowered "Iron Duke" 2.5 liter OHV inline four cylinder Engine rated at a truly pathetic 90 bhp. Most buyers wisely opted for either the S/E's standard 2.8 liter OHV V6 rated at a still-pathetic 105 bhp or one of the V8s. Optional in the Base and S/E models and standard in the Trans Am was a 5.0 liter (305 cid) V8 with four barrel carb rated at 145 bhp and which could be matched up to either a four-speed manual transmission or three-speed automatic. Optional in the Trans Am was the trouble-plagued "Cross-Fire Injection" version of the Engine which used Throttle Body Injection to crank out 165 bhp, but it was only available with the automatic transmission. But the big news for Firebird fans was the debut of "Kitt", a talking Black Trans Am that co-stared with actor David Hasselhoff on the hit TV show "Kight Rider", which further increased the Firebird's popularity. Production: Trans Am: 52,960

1982 Trans Am 5.0 SE
1982 Trans Am 5.0 SE
1982 Trans Am 5.0 Knight Rider
1982 Trans Am 5.0 Knight Rider
1982 Trans Am 5.0 Knight Rider
1982 Trans Am MSE Motor Sports Edition By Mecham Racing
1982 Trans Am 5.0
1982 Trans Am 5.0 SE
1982 Trans Am 5.0
1982 Trans Am 5.0
1982 Trans Am 5.0
1982 Firebird Autoforms Convertible
1982 Firebird Convertible