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1996 Pontiac Trans Am Convertible Automatic Chrome Wheels Low Miles No Reserve on 2040-cars

Year:1996 Mileage:123022
Location:

Effingham, South Carolina, United States

Effingham, South Carolina, United States
Advertising:

Up for sale is a 1996 Pontiac Trans Am Convertibel that carfax and auto check show as

 123,002 actual miles.

Fourth generation (1993–2002)[edit]

Fourth generation
1993-97 Pontiac Firebird.jpg
Overview
Production1993–2002
AssemblySainte-Therese, Quebec
Body and chassis
Body style2-door coupe
2-door convertible
LayoutFR layout
PlatformF-body
RelatedChevrolet Camaro (fourth generation)
Powertrain
Engine3.4 L (207.5 cu in) L32 V6
3.8 L (231.9 cu in) Buick V6
5.7 L (347.8 cu in) LT1 V8
5.7 L (347.8 cu in) LS1 V8
TransmissionTHM 4L60 4-speed automatic(1993)
THM 4L60E 4-speed automatic (1994-2002)
Borg Warner T-5 5-speed manual(V6 engine)
Borg Warner T56 6-speed manual (V8 engine)
Dimensions
Wheelbase101.1 in (2,568 mm)
Length1993–1997 Firebird: 195.6 in (4,968 mm)
1998–2002 Firebird: 193.3 in (4,910 mm)
1993–1997 Trans Am: 197 in (5,004 mm)
1998–1999 Trans Am: 193.8 in (4,923 mm)
2000–2002 Trans Am: 193.7 in (4,920 mm)
Width1993–1997: 74.5 in (1,892 mm)
1998–2002: 74.4 in (1,890 mm)
Height1993–1999 Firebird 52 in (1,321 mm)
2000–2002 Firebird: 51.2 in (1,300 mm)
1993–1995 Trans Am: 51.7 in (1,313 mm)
1996–1999 Trans Am: 52 in (1,321 mm)
2000–2002 Trans Am: 51.8 in (1,316 mm)
1993-1999 Firebird Convertible: 52.7 in (1,339 mm)
2000–2002 Firebird Convertible 51.8 in (1,316 mm)
1994–1999 Trans Am Convertible: 52.4 in (1,331 mm)
Curb weight3,440 lb (1,560 kg) (5.7L LS1 Coupe)
3,284 lb (1,490 kg) (5.7L LT1 Coupe)

The fourth-generation F-body continued the aerodynamic formula initiated by the previous generation, but saw declining sales. As before, the Camaro kept the exposed headlights and the Firebird its pop-up units, with some minor changes. The overall styling of the Firebird more strongly reflected the "Banshee IV" concept car than the 1991 "face lift" received by the Third Generation model.

1993–1997 Trans Am Convertible
1996 Firebird Formula with functional "Ram Air" hood
The 1999 30th Anniversary Trans Am
Joe Aquilante on the front stretch of Pocono Raceway 1999, to become SCCA National Champ in T-1


1996[edit]

The mid-1995 and later models had a 200 hp 3.8 L V6 as the base engine, and the power rating of the LT1 had been raised to 285 in 1996, due to a new dual catalytic converter exhaust system. 1996 was also the first year of the OBD2 computer system.

1996 was the first year the WS6 Performance Package was made available on 4th generation (93-02) Firebirds. For 1996 (and 1997) The WS6 Package was available on both the Formula and Trans am. The WS6 package included a larger 32mm front swaybar (base V8's being 30mm), a functional ram-air hood (similar to that of the 93-97 Firehawk, but with slightly different styling in the hood, and smaller air filter than the Firehawk), 17"x9" Wheels with 275/40 tires, and a WS6 Badge. Optional Bilstein Shocks were available, but not standard on the WS6 package.


OPTIONS ON THIS 1996 Pontiac Trans AM Convertible include
  • Power Windows
  • Power Door
  • Power Top that function perfectly
  • Black Canvas Convertble top in excellent condittion
  • Electronic cruise control
  • Automatic door locks
  • Illuminated entry system
  • Power driver seat
  • Leather-trimmed steering wheel
  • Tilt steering wheel
  • Has no sun visors
  • Electronic-tuning seek/scan AM/FM stereo radio with cassette tape player
  • Leather seating area
  • Chrome Wheel
  • Traction Control


  • The transmission and engine do everything right with power and smoothness. I have enjoyed many drives in this TA gets all the looks and questions. This is a true sports car and a pleasure to drive.

The body is in very nice shape overall. (Please see pictures as they show the vehicle  very well) 

The interior is in very nice condition with only minimal signs of wear on the leather. The air blows very cold. All of the options appear to be functioning as they should. The tires and chrome touring wheels are new.

I own a small car dealership in Florence South Carolina. Any questions feel free to call or text me at 843-617-8077.

 This is a very nice and highly sought after Trans Am Concertible.  These are great cars and  becoming very hard to find. You really don’t see to many of these Trans Am Convertibles out there anymore and the low miles make this one worth pursuing.

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