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{{game|mw12 = y|nl = y|ed = y|pb = y|he = y|film = y|ub = y}}{{InfoboxCar
{{InfoboxCar2
 
|name=<small>Firebird Trans Am Special Edition</small>
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|name = <small>Firebird Trans Am Special Edition (Gen. 2)</small>
|image=NFSMW2012PontiacFirebirdTASE2.jpg
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|image = NFSMW2012PontiacFirebirdTASE2.jpg
 
|origin = usa
|production=1977 - 1978
 
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|manufacturer = pontiac
|origin=USA
 
 
|production = 1977
|engine=403 cu in (6.6L) V8
 
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|disp = 6.6
|bhp=180
 
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|eng = V8
|bhp2=3,600
 
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|extra = (403cu)
|torque=325
 
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|layout = fr
|torque2=2,200
 
 
|bhp = 180
|drivetrain=R
 
|accel=6.3
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|bhp2 = 3,600
 
|torque = 325
|weight=1,601
 
 
|torque2 = 2,200
|weight2=3,530
 
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|accel = 6.3
|top speed=
 
|top speed2=
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|top speed =
 
|top speed2 =
|transmission=4
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|transmission = 4
|transmission2=Manual|manufacturer = Pontiac}}
 
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|transmission2 = Manual
The '''1977 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Special Edition''' was an exterior option for the 1977 and 1978 model year Trans Am.
 
 
|weight = 1601
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}}The 1977 '''Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Special Edition''' (Gen. 2) is a coupé manufactured by [[Pontiac]] built between 1977 to 1978 for the second generation Firebird.
   
Also known as "Blackbird", the Special Edition was available with custom gold interior and exterior trims for the coupe and T-top models. It was priced higher than the simultaneously built [[Pontiac Firebird Formula|Formula model]].
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Also known as "Blackbird", it was available with custom gold interior and exterior trims for the coupe, and T-top models. It was priced higher than the simultaneously built [[Pontiac Firebird Formula|Formula model]].
   
The car gained popularity for its appearance in the 1977 action comedy film [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smokey_and_the_Bandit Smokey and the Bandit].<ref>[http://www.oldcarsweekly.com/car-of-the-week/car_of_the_week_1977_trans_am Car of the Week: 1977 Pontiac Trans Am Special Edition]</ref>
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It gained popularity for its appearance in the 1977 action-comedy film ''[[w:c:smokey:Smokey_and_the_Bandit|Smokey and the Bandit]]''.<ref>[http://www.oldcarsweekly.com/car-of-the-week/car_of_the_week_1977_trans_am Car of the Week: 1977 Pontiac Trans Am Special Edition]</ref>
   
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==Games==
==='''Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2012)'''===
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===''Need for Speed: Most Wanted'' (2012)===
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The 1977 Firebird Trans Am SE appears as a Muscle class car in the [[Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2012)/Movie Legends Pack|Movie Legends Pack DLC]] for the PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 releases of [[Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2012)|''Need for Speed: Most Wanted'' (2012)]].
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The Firebird Trans Am SE appears in [[Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2012)|''Need for Speed: Most Wanted'' (2012)]] as a muscle class car with the [[Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2012)/Downloadable Content|downloadable]] [[Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2012)/Movie Legends Pack|''Movie Legends'' pack]].
   
Purchasing the Movie Legends Pack will immediately unlock the Firebird T/A within singleplayer. It is unlocked in multiplayer upon the player completing 6 [[Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2012)/SpeedList|SpeedList events]] in the [[Dodge Charger R/T (1970)|1970 Dodge Charger R/T]].
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Purchasing the ''Movie Legends'' pack will immediately unlock the Firebird Trans Am SE within single player. It is unlocked in multiplayer upon the player completing 6 [[Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2012)/SpeedList|SpeedList events]] in the [[Dodge Charger R/T (1970)|Dodge Charger R/T]].
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===''Need for Speed: No Limits''===
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The Firebird appears in ''[[Need for Speed: No Limits]]'' as part of the "Crew Trials: Pontiac Firebird" event that took place from January 31, 2022 at 01:00 UTC) to February 22, 2022 at 01:00 UTC. The starting performance rating is 308.
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<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><h4>Stock</h4><div class="mw-collapsible-content">
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The Firebird is a muscle class car that requires 40 rare blueprints to unlock. The blueprints required to unlock the vehicle can be found from various sources:
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*"Crew Trials: Pontiac Firebird" event
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{{NFSNLCarSpecs| |muscle|2|4|442|4100|2385|308|3200|7995|5877|654| | | | |r|40| | | | | }}
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</div></div>
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===''Need for Speed: Payback''===
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The Firebird appears in ''[[Need for Speed: Payback]]'' as a [[Need for Speed: Payback/Downloadable Content|downloadable add-on]] that was made available with the [[Need for Speed: Payback/March Update|March Update]] released on March 20, 2018.
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<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><h4>Stock</h4><div class="mw-collapsible-content">
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The stock Firebird is included with purchase of an associated [[Need for Speed: Payback/Downloadable Content|downloadable content]] pack from the online store.
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It is unlocked for purchase from the [[Need for Speed: Payback/Dealership/Drag|drag]], [[Need for Speed: Payback/Dealership/Drift|drift]], [[Need for Speed: Payback/Dealership/Race|race]], [[Need for Speed: Payback/Dealership/Off-Road|off-road]], [[Need for Speed: Payback/Dealership/Race|race]], and [[Need for Speed: Payback/Dealership/Runner|runner]] class [[Need for Speed: Payback/Dealership|dealerships]] for {{NFSPBBank|0}} upon completing the "Same Crew, New Wheels" mission in [[Need for Speed: Payback/Ignition|Chapter 1: "Ignition"]].
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{{NFSPB_Car2|PontiacFirebird|Pontiac_Firebird_Trans_Am_Special_Edition_(1977)|Pontiac Firebird|0|dlc|104|200|121|6.80|15.43|3.6|3.6|3.9|4.4|2.2|1.7|ra=y|o=y|dr=y|dg=y|ru=y}}
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</div></div>
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===''Need for Speed: Edge''===
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The Firebird Trans Am Special Edition 1977 appears in ''[[Need for Speed: Edge]]'' with an A class performance rating.
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{{NFSECarStats|Pontiac_FirebirdTransAmSpecialEdition_1977|Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Special Edition (1977)|Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Special Edition 1977|526|520|518|541|350|361}}
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===''Need for Speed: Heat''===
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The Firebird '77 appears in ''[[Need for Speed: Heat]]'' following an article published<ref>Article: ea.com (2019) ''Under the Hood: Need for Speed Heat Car List''. Available at: [https://www.ea.com/games/need-for-speed/need-for-speed-heat/news/nfs-heat-car-list https://www.ea.com/games/need-for-speed/need-for-speed-heat/news/nfs-heat-car-list]</ref><ref>Article: gtplanet.net (2019) ''Need for Speed Heat Full Car List Revealed''. Available at: [https://www.gtplanet.net/need-for-speed-heat-car-list/ https://www.gtplanet.net/need-for-speed-heat-car-list/]</ref> on August 19, 2019, revealing it to be part of the game's official car list, and appears in the ''[[NFS: Heat Studio]]'' app as a secret car that's part of container 3, which was released on September 3, 2019.
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<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><h4>Stock</h4><div class="mw-collapsible-content">
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The stock Firebird '77 is unlocked for purchase from the car dealer for {{NFSHE Bank|27,500}} upon reaching [[Need for Speed: Heat/Reputation|Reputation Level]] {{NFSHE Rep|12}}.
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It has a customisation rating of ten and can be equipped with performance parts.
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{{NFSHECar2|Pontiac_TransAm|103
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|27,500|rep|12
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|1.3|1.0|1.0|2.0
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|200|8.70|325|121
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|terrain = 40|grip = 0
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|cus2 = 10
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|per2 = 8
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|per =
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{{NFSHECar_Engine|200v8}}
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{{NFSHECar_Engine|385f12}}
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{{NFSHECar_Engine|460v8}}
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{{NFSHECar_Engine|600v12}}
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{{NFSHECar_Engine|640v10}}
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{{NFSHECar_Engine|710v8}}
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{{NFSHECar_Engine|730v12}}
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{{NFSHECar_Engine|721v6}}
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}}
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</div></div>
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===''Need for Speed: Unbound''===
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The Firebird (1977) appears in ''[[Need for Speed: Unbound]]'' as part of [[Need for Speed: Unbound/Volume 1|Volume 1]] following a car list article published on October 6, 2022 to the official ''Need for Speed'' website.<ref>Website: ea.com/games/need-for-speed (2022) ''Need for Speed Unbound Car List''. Available at: https://www.ea.com/games/need-for-speed/need-for-speed-unbound/about/car-list</ref><ref>Article: gamespot.com (2022) ''Need For Speed Unbound Has Over 140 Cars To Collect And Customize''. Available at: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/need-for-speed-unbound-has-over-140-cars-to-collect-and-customize/1100-6508106/</ref>
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<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><h4>Stock</h4><div class="mw-collapsible-content">
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The stock Firebird can be purchased from the "Buy Stock" section of the "Buy and Sell" menu in the [[Need for Speed: Unbound/Garage|garage]] for {{NFSUB Cash|27500}} and has a Tier B 101 [[Need for Speed: Unbound/Performance|performance rating]].
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=====Story=====
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It is unlocked for purchase in the [[Need for Speed: Unbound/Story|Story]] mode upon the player completing the "[[Need for Speed: Unbound/Story/Prologue|Prologue]]" and reaching Sunday, [[Need for Speed: Unbound/Story/Week 1|Week 1]].
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=====Lakeshore Online=====
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It is unlocked for purchase in [[Need for Speed: Unbound/Lakeshore Online|Lakeshore Online]] mode upon the player finishing 15 Tier B [[Need for Speed: Unbound/Playlist|playlists]] in any position and using any vehicle.
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</div></div>
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<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><h4>Custom</h4><div class="mw-collapsible-content">
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The custom Firebird can be purchased in the [[Need for Speed: Unbound/Garage|garage]] for {{NFSUB Cash|34120}} as a starter car and has a Tier B 121 [[Need for Speed: Unbound/Performance|performance rating]].
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=====Story=====
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It is available as a starter car option after the player has completed the "[[Need for Speed: Unbound/Story/Prologue|Prologue]]" but can not be purchased after one of the offered starter cars has been bought.
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</div></div>
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==Films==
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===''Need for Speed'' (Film)===
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The Firebird Trans Am is briefly featured in [[Need for Speed (Film)|''Need for Speed'']]. It appears as a traffic vehicle being overtaken during the race involving the three [[Koenigsegg Agera R (2013)|Koenigsegg Agera R]] cars.
   
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
<gallery columns="4" spacing="small" orientation="landscape" widths="148">
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<gallery spacing="small" widths="155" orientation="square" hideaddbutton="true">
MW2012FirebirdTransAmSE.jpg|Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2012)
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MW2012FirebirdTransAmSE.jpg|''Need for Speed: Most Wanted'' (2012)
NFSMW2012PontiacFirebirdTASE.jpg|Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2012)
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NFSMW2012PontiacFirebirdTASE.jpg|''Need for Speed: Most Wanted'' (2012)<br><small>(Promotional Image)</small>
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NFSPB_PontiacFirebird_Garage.jpg|''Need for Speed: Payback''
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NFSE_Pontiac_FirebirdTransAmSpecialEdition_1977.jpg|''Need for Speed: Edge''
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NFSE_Pontiac_Firebird_Trans_Am_Special_Edition.jpg|''Need for Speed: Edge''<br><small>(Promotional Image)</small>
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NFSHE PontiacFirebirdTransAm77 Stock.jpg|''Need for Speed: Heat''
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NFSHE_App_Pontiac_Firebird.jpg|''NFS: Heat Studio''
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NFSUB Garage Pontiac TransAm1977.jpg|''Need for Speed: Unbound''
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NFSUB Garage Pontiac TransAm1977 Starter.jpg|''Need for Speed: Unbound''<br><small>(Custom)</small>
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NFSF PontiacFirebird.jpg|''Need for Speed'' (Film)
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
   
 
==References==
 
==References==
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{{Make Pontiac}}
 
{{Need for Speed - Most Wanted (2012) Vehicles}}
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{{Need for Speed - Most Wanted (2012) Vehicles|class = muscle|dlc = movie}}
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{{Need for Speed - No Limits Vehicles}}
[[Category:Muscle Cars]]
 
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{{NFSPB Vehicles}}
[[Category:Cars in Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2012)]]
 
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[[Category:Movie Legends Pack Cars]]
 
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{{NFSHE Vehicles}}
[[Category:V8 powered Cars]]
 
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{{NFSUB Vehicles|b}}
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{{Need for Speed (Film) Vehicles}}

Latest revision as of 14:16, 16 July 2023

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The 1977 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Special Edition (Gen. 2) is a coupé manufactured by Pontiac built between 1977 to 1978 for the second generation Firebird.

Also known as "Blackbird", it was available with custom gold interior and exterior trims for the coupe, and T-top models. It was priced higher than the simultaneously built Formula model.

It gained popularity for its appearance in the 1977 action-comedy film Smokey and the Bandit.[1]

Games

Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2012)

The Firebird Trans Am SE appears in Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2012) as a muscle class car with the downloadable Movie Legends pack.

Purchasing the Movie Legends pack will immediately unlock the Firebird Trans Am SE within single player. It is unlocked in multiplayer upon the player completing 6 SpeedList events in the Dodge Charger R/T.

Need for Speed: No Limits

The Firebird appears in Need for Speed: No Limits as part of the "Crew Trials: Pontiac Firebird" event that took place from January 31, 2022 at 01:00 UTC) to February 22, 2022 at 01:00 UTC. The starting performance rating is 308.

Stock

The Firebird is a muscle class car that requires 40 rare blueprints to unlock. The blueprints required to unlock the vehicle can be found from various sources:

  • "Crew Trials: Pontiac Firebird" event
NFSNL GaragePlaceholder Muscle Class Muscle Stock 442 4100 2385 308 Performance Rating
NFSNL GoldStar 2NFSNL GreyStar 4 x40 Rare Blueprints Max 3200 7995 5877 654 Performance Rating
Stage Upgrades

Need for Speed: Payback

The Firebird appears in Need for Speed: Payback as a downloadable add-on that was made available with the March Update released on March 20, 2018.

Stock

The stock Firebird is included with purchase of an associated downloadable content pack from the online store.

It is unlocked for purchase from the drag, drift, race, off-road, race, and runner class dealerships for NFSPB BankYellow Icon0 upon completing the "Same Crew, New Wheels" mission in Chapter 1: "Ignition".

NFSPB PontiacFirebird Garage
Complete the "Same Crew, New Wheels" mission in Chapter 1: "Ignition"
Requires a DLC pack
Stock: LV 104
Max: LV 399
Speed
Horsepower: 200 bhp
Top Speed: 121 mph (195 km/h)
Acceleration
0 - 60: 6.80 secs.
1/4 Mile: 15.43 secs.
Nitrous
N2O Capacity: 3.6
N2O Power: 3.6
Air
Airtime: 3.9
Landing: 4.4
Brakes
Braking Response: 2.2
Braking Power: 1.7

Need for Speed: Edge

The Firebird Trans Am Special Edition 1977 appears in Need for Speed: Edge with an A class performance rating.

NFSE Pontiac FirebirdTransAmSpecialEdition 1977
A 526
Requires 100 blueprints to produce
Top Speed 520
Acceleration 518
Nitro Capacity 541
Strength 350
Durability 361

Need for Speed: Heat

The Firebird '77 appears in Need for Speed: Heat following an article published[2][3] on August 19, 2019, revealing it to be part of the game's official car list, and appears in the NFS: Heat Studio app as a secret car that's part of container 3, which was released on September 3, 2019.

Stock

The stock Firebird '77 is unlocked for purchase from the car dealer for NFSHE Icon Bank27,500 upon reaching Reputation Level 12NFSHE Icon Rep.

It has a customisation rating of ten and can be equipped with performance parts.

NFSHE Pontiac TransAm Dealership
Unlocked at NFSHE Icon Reputation LVL 12
Infobox 2017White Car 103
NFSHE Icon Bank27,500
POWER 1.3
HIGH SPEED 1.0
ACCELERATION 1.0
NITROUS 2.0
HORSEPOWER [bhp] 200
0-60 MPH [s] 8.70
MAX TORQUE [ft-lb] 325
TOP SPEED [mph] 121
NFSHE HandlingCartesianGraph
Customisation (Rating: 10/10)
Engine Swaps (8 Available)
200 bhp 6.6L V8
NFSHE Icon Bank79,000, REP LVL 27
[bhp] 200 / 1,239
385 bhp 4.9L F12
NFSHE Icon Bank185,500, REP LVL 27
[bhp] 385 / 1,204
460 bhp 6.2L V8
NFSHE Icon Bank243,500, REP LVL 31
[bhp] 460 / 1,239
600 bhp 5.2L V12
NFSHE Icon Bank348,000, REP LVL 35
[bhp] 600 / 1,239
640 bhp 8.4L V10
NFSHE Icon Bank380,500, REP LVL 39
[bhp] 640 / 1,239
710 bhp 3.9L V8
NFSHE Icon Bank438,000, REP LVL 39
[bhp] 710 / 1,234
730 bhp 6.5L V12
NFSHE Icon Bank454,500, REP LVL 39
[bhp] 730 / 1,239
721 bhp Forged 3.8L V6
NFSHE Icon Bank610,000, REP LVL 47
[bhp] 721 / 1,430

Need for Speed: Unbound

The Firebird (1977) appears in Need for Speed: Unbound as part of Volume 1 following a car list article published on October 6, 2022 to the official Need for Speed website.[4][5]

Stock

The stock Firebird can be purchased from the "Buy Stock" section of the "Buy and Sell" menu in the garage for $27,500 and has a Tier B 101 performance rating.

Story

It is unlocked for purchase in the Story mode upon the player completing the "Prologue" and reaching Sunday, Week 1.

Lakeshore Online

It is unlocked for purchase in Lakeshore Online mode upon the player finishing 15 Tier B playlists in any position and using any vehicle.

Custom

The custom Firebird can be purchased in the garage for $34,120 as a starter car and has a Tier B 121 performance rating.

Story

It is available as a starter car option after the player has completed the "Prologue" but can not be purchased after one of the offered starter cars has been bought.

Films

Need for Speed (Film)

The Firebird Trans Am is briefly featured in Need for Speed. It appears as a traffic vehicle being overtaken during the race involving the three Koenigsegg Agera R cars.

Gallery

References

  1. Car of the Week: 1977 Pontiac Trans Am Special Edition
  2. Article: ea.com (2019) Under the Hood: Need for Speed Heat Car List. Available at: https://www.ea.com/games/need-for-speed/need-for-speed-heat/news/nfs-heat-car-list
  3. Article: gtplanet.net (2019) Need for Speed Heat Full Car List Revealed. Available at: https://www.gtplanet.net/need-for-speed-heat-car-list/
  4. Website: ea.com/games/need-for-speed (2022) Need for Speed Unbound Car List. Available at: https://www.ea.com/games/need-for-speed/need-for-speed-unbound/about/car-list
  5. Article: gamespot.com (2022) Need For Speed Unbound Has Over 140 Cars To Collect And Customize. Available at: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/need-for-speed-unbound-has-over-140-cars-to-collect-and-customize/1100-6508106/