Let's face it: so many of us fell in love with the Pontiac Firebird because of the show Knight Rider. Though the legendary David Hasselhoff will always be beloved, for us car enthusiasts, K.I.T.T. was the real star of that show. One look at this 1985 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am GTA Tribute, and it should be easy to understand why we were so obsessed. With its sinister black-on-black motif, fiberglass cowl hood, raised rear deck spoiler, and clean lines, this third-generation T/A has Hollywood good looks and plenty of star power to make it stand out anywhere it goes.
Inside, the transparent T-tops allow a unique view for the cabin's occupants, while the old-school three-spoke steering wheel features a GTA center cap as it sits before two big analog gauges displaying speed and RPMs, which is all the driver truly needs to keep apprised of consistently. In place of the traditional radio head unit, we find three auxiliary AutoMeter gauges displaying oil pressure, system voltage, and water temperature. Move past the comfy bucket seats, and you'll find a plastic fuel cell located in the rear cargo area under the hatch.
That race-style fuel cell feeds the massive 406 cubic-inch stroker V-8 under the hood. Beginning with a built bottom end that includes an Eagle 4340 forged crank, four-bolt mains, Eagle forged H-beam connecting rods, and a six-inch stroke, this engine is not for the faint of heart. Dart Iron Eagle heads work in conjunction with an aftermarket cam, an electric fuel pump, and a single four-barrel Quick Fuel double-pumper carburetor. Dual electric cooling fans keep temperatures in check, while a trick aftermarket exhaust allows this Firebird to sound like a real mythological creature.
*GTA Tribute
*Fiberglass Cowl Hood
*406 CID Stroker
*Forged Eagle Crank
*Forged Eagle Rods
*Four Bolt Mains
*Six Inch Stroke
*Electric Cooling Fans
*Dart Iron Eagle Heads
*Quick Fuel Double Pumper
*Electric Fuel Pump
*Truck Mounted Fuel Cell
*Tremec Six Speed
*Tokiko Shocks
*1.5 Inch Lowering Springs
*BMR Tubular K Member
*Tubular Control Arms
*Subframe Connectors
*Torsion Bar
*18 Inch TSW Wheels
*Potenza Tires
*Wilwood Brakes
Power from that stroker small block is funneled through a Tremec six-speed manual transmission before being sent out to a nine-inch Ford rear end. Upgraded Tokiko shocks and struts are complemented by a set of 1.5-inch lowering springs to give this 1985 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am GTA Tribute an exotic-looking stance from any angle. A BMR tubular K-member, tubular control arms, weld-in subframe connectors, and a torsion bar combine to give this T/A as much tenacity around corners as it has for quarter-mile passes. Wilwood power disc brakes hide behind 18-inch TSW wheels shod in Bridgestone Potenza rubber, waiting to scrub off speed at a moment's notice. If your love for K.I.T.T still fuels your passion for a third-gen Firebird, this is your chance to own a car that even Michael Knight would envy. Don't wait, call today!
