Yeah whats the difference between these 2 cars? howcome the Firebird Trans-Am is so Expensive to Plate?
2007-02-10 04:39:33 · 7 answers · asked by allain e 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
Or more accurately, the difference between a Mustang and a Mustang GT.
The Trans Am was typically outfitted with more power and more desirable options, which makes them more likely to end up in an accident or a victim of theft, which in turn makes the insurance higher.
2007-02-10 04:45:59 · answer #1 · answered by Doug K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Trans Am is a Hotter and more collectaable engine/suspension combination. Engines were of a higher performance than the stock models. Extras were a real top of line models.
Often able to go faster quicker. Saw the 1969 TransAm Firebird's---0-145 mph on speedometers. 20 mpg tpp. 455 cu.in. engines if so ordered. Rear-ends were hot to. high speed ratios. Insurance is a real killer--had a 442Olds Cutlass with 455 bore to 501 cu in and 856 street horses; originally dinoed at 1400hp and had 4:11 rear end ratios. Put in Racing rear end from the Chevrolet Racing group at 2:43 and had a freeway mpg of 24-26 through mountains of western Oregon. Medford to Portland. Made one trip in time of leaving at 4:15 and arrivinng at 7:05pm. appx distance is 189 miles.
2007-02-10 04:48:41 · answer #2 · answered by gd2cook 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well...
It's like the difference between a plain Mustang and a Shelby Cobra.
the "Trans Am" series Firebird has a long and storied tradition of speed, power and handling. "Trans-Am(erica)" racing involved long-distance, curves and endurance.
The Firebird Trans Am was a premium version in the tradition of the GT Mustangs and SS Camaros, GTO (Tempest) and other muscle cars.
These were not just larger engines, but beefier transmissions, suspensions and tires.
Some more info:
http://www.firebirdfever.com/firebirdfever/historyta.html
2007-02-10 04:42:25 · answer #3 · answered by Geico Caveman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Trans Am was a muscle car.
2007-02-13 14:38:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
T/A Got it , No # 1 if it got those ugly rocker arm flares and front bumper flares it`s a t/a. T/a owner since 82 and that is the only year i dislike.
2016-05-25 02:03:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the difference is a fender scoop and a bad reputation.
2007-02-10 04:49:38 · answer #6 · answered by brian L 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the engines...Mark me best answer please and ill give u a thumbs up
2007-02-10 04:43:40 · answer #7 · answered by Mickirs 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋