Pontiac Trans Am

The Trans Am was a special edition of the Pontiac Firebird. Although named for the Trans Am Series, it was not entered in the series until the displacement limit was lifted in the late seventies. It is especially noted for the late seventies version, which featured a phoenix on the hood and a "T-top".

Motorsport
The Trans Am was limited to GT racing until Trans Am lifted the displacement limit. It also competed in IMSA GTO. Trans Am like vehicles have also competed in NASCAR and dirt racing.

Film
A Trans Am was used in the film Smokey and the Bandit.