Road Test Video of the 1987 Pontiac Formula and Trans Am

by **69_RAG_TOP** Mon Nov 14, 2011 10:51 pm

The Firebird was completely redesigned for the 1982 model year, with the windshield slope set at 62 degrees, (about 3 degrees steeper than anything GM had ever tried before), and for the first time, a large, glass-dominated hatchback that required no metal structure to support it. Two concealed pop-up headlights, a first on the F-Body cars, were the primary characteristic that distinguished the 3rd Gen Firebird from its both its Camaro sibling and its prior form; (a styling characteristic carried into the 4th Gen's design). In addition to being about 500 lbs (227 kg) lighter than the previous 2nd Gen design, the 3rd Generation Firebird was the most aerodynamic product GM had ever released. Wind tunnels were used to form the new F-Body platform's shape, and Pontiac took full advantage of it. The aerodynamic developments extended to the finned aluminum wheels with smooth hubcaps and a functional rear spoiler.

Thi video was the original Road Test for the third generation 1980's Firebird. This road test video for the 1987 Pontiac Firebird Formula and the Pontiac Trans Am GTA shows the options available in 1987 and describes the performance and handling of the car.