1982 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am | Retro Review

This Episode of MotorWeek Originally aired in November '82, just 2 months after the pilot episode of Knight Rider. Arguably KITT would have looked just as good in red.

[knytrydr]

In memory of Pontiac Motor Division. 84 Years of improving Chevrolet automobiles.

[chaseman]

I went with my Dad when he bought his 86 Firebird brand new with the 2.8 V6 and a manual shift. I miss both my Dad and that car very much.

[fil]

Always loved this generation of the firebird, I'm proud to own a 1988 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am that I just restored last July. It still turns heads everywhere I go! :)

[VAmericanMuscleCar]

For me one of the sexiest cars ever. It’s the first car I remember back when I was a little kid. Years later I bought one of these. I have had it for over 13 years now and I am still in love. :-)

[maclac]

I’ll never forget this show when I was a young boy. Brings back so many warm memories.

[Patrick]

This car is still one of the most beautiful ones ever made. Idc if it's slow, just give me a manual with it. So sad that Pontiac isn't with us anymore.

[ΔοσόπουλοςΒασίλειος]

One of the most iconic car's of the 80's !

[bwxmoto]

When I was a kid I'd watch Knight Rider, Dukes of Hazzard, and the Hulk... Man those were simpler times.

[robertc]

4:56. “The back seat is a disgrace” That young couple looked very frustrated. He’s not getting to third base back there .

[robertgolden]

I daily a 1984 Trans Am. Absolutely love that car. I purchased a 1982 Firebird V6 SE in 1985. Drove that car for 10 years. I sold it with 285k on the odometer a month before I went to basic training in the Army. Three years ago after retiring from the Army with 23 years in, I found the 84 on Offer Up. Man I love this car. Nothing like a 3rd Gen F-body.

[maxel]

I had an 83 TA in high school. Mine was a 5speed with the carbureted “HO” 5 liter Supposed to be 190hp. Ran good for back in 91.

[petersd]

0-60 in 8 seconds is not that bad considering the era it was conceived

[randyw]

Growing up in Lakewood Oh. I was 11 when this new style came out I would ride my Huffy or walk up to Jack Shaw Pontiac and stare at them I was in love with this car, One day their was a Whit and Gold TA after staring at it the sales manager came out let me sit in it and took me for a ride it was a great afternoon that I will always

[johnjones]

I've always preferred the looks of the 3rd Gen Firebird over the Camaro, even though I've owned examples of both. Nice review.

[britishsecretagent]

Quality, engineering and manufacturing issues aside by many car makers, the 80’s produced SOME good looking sports cars

[thecliffold]

Theres just something about 80s cars that i just miss and love.

[boss]

I always liked those wheel covers. You don’t see them so often except for KITT cosplays.

[johnroos]

I finished H.S. in 1983! What a look back!

[TBird]

Note - this is an 1982 model in this video, easily identified by the 82 specific PMD front seats and the straight shift knob. 83 went to a T-Handle shifter.

[wheelzwheela]

They were such cool cars. The styling is so iconic. It’s a shame they are disappearing.