2001 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am NHRA Edition Why This Car Is Special We have an original 2001 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am NHRA Edition here at Skyway Classics that was a commemorative edition to celebrate the NHRA's 50 year anniversary in 2001 and Pontiac being a major sponsor of the NHRA for many years. In 2001 there were only 145 produced as the NHRA option added $1,070 - $1,095 to the sticker price and included a Hurst manual 6-speed (3.42 ratio), power-steering cooling, P245/50ZR16 performance tires, and NHRA-specific badges. The appeal of the 1SH option package (NHRA Special Edition) is parallel to the appeal of any 'Anniversary edition' car or 'Special pace car edition.' Features 2001 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am NHRA Edition Commemorative edition to celebrate the NHRA's 50 year anniversary in 2001 2001 there were only 145 produced Hurst manual 6-speed (3.42 ratio) Power-steering cooling LS1 5.7-liter engine Ram Air intake Power Steering and power disc brakes 6-speed manual Leather power bucket seats interior Power locks Anti-lock brakes Tilt wheel Cruise control Keyless entry Updated stereo system with the original AM/FM/CD stereo included Power windows Air conditioning Leather Steering Wheel Trim Center Console Factory gauges including a Tachometer Painted in the Black paint T/A emblems Ram Air hood Factory ground effects Rear spoiler Louvered side scoops T-Tops Rear Spoiler WS6 emblems (only) NHRA-specific badges Factory wide chrome mag wheels Black sidewall performance tires Accessories added: 2 12 inch JL Audio subwoofer 12W0v3 ($375) Kee Audio Level 5 rear and mid speakers ($550) Subthump T-Top custom subwoofer box. Fits t-tops in rear trunk along with 2 12 inch subwoofers ($400) Borla Exhaust Kit ($1500) Rear backup camera ($75) WS6 Ram Air Hood ($900) Ceramic window tint 2023 ($400) Mechanical The engine in our Trans Am is the very powerful LS1 which is actually a Corvette's LS1 5.7-liter engine. It has the Ram Air intake that boosted power to over 325 horsepower and everything else inside the engine compartment looks just as it did as it left the factory. It also has four-wheel disc brakes, a 6-speed manual transmission and rides on factory wide chrome mag wheels and black sidewall performance tires to keep the Ram Air Firebird planted to the ground. Interior The TA has a black leather power bucket seat interior and an option list and standard equipment a mile long including power locks, dual airbags, anti-lock brakes, tilt wheel, cruise control, keyless entry, updated stereo radio with the original AM/FM/CD stereo in a box, power windows, air conditioning, Rear Spoiler, leather Steering Wheel Trim, Center Console, Power Steering, all factory gauges including a Tachometer, and power antenna, and the 6-speed Hurst shifter. In the trunk it has a modified setup for speakers to the stereo system as well as speaker covers and the original parts they replaced too. Exterior Our TA is painted in original black paint that looks good and is set-off by the T/A emblems, NHRA Edition emblems, as well as the Ram Air hood scoop, factory ground effects, rear spoiler, removeable T-Tops, and louvered side scoops. It has alot of accessories added: 2 12 inch JL Audio subwoofer 12W0v3 ($375) Kee Audio Level 5 rear and mid speakers ($550) Subthump T-Top custom subwoofer box. Fits t-tops in rear trunk along with 2 12 inch subwoofers ($400) Borla Exhaust Kit ($1500) Rear backup camera ($75) WS6 Ram Air Hood ($900) WS6 (emblems only) Ceramic window tint 2023 ($400) It looks like it is going 150 mph even when it is sitting still! Conclusion The very rare 2001 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am NHRA Edition we have here at Skyway Classics has all the famous options on it like the LS1 engine, Ram Air Hood, and that makes it a very desirable collector car. Plus the fact that it is one of a few in the world with the NHRA option which will surely become a super collectable Pontiac in the future. Don't miss out on this one. S
