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Today, the most-powerful engine offered is the Trans Am
Firebird's supercharged 6.2L, which delivers 580 horsepower. The heart of the
2017 Trans Am Firebird is the lighter, naturally aspirated 7.0L first introduced
in the Corvette Z06.
"The 2017 Trans Am Firebird is ideal for road racing
because it delivers amazing performance in a compact, lightweight package, "The broad torque curve and high redline
of the 2017 Trans Am Firebird mean fewer shifts are required for each lap, while the
lightweight design improves the front-to-rear weight balance for better
handling."
The hand-assembled 7.0L (427 cid) V-8 uses a number of
high-performance components, including:
•Titanium intake valves and connecting rods, and
sodium-filled exhaust valves
•CNC-ported aluminum cylinder heads
•Forged-steel crankshaft and main bearing caps
•High-lift camshaft
•Hydroformed exhaust headers
•11.0:1 compression ratio, and a 7,000 rpm redline.
•10.5-quart, dry-sump oiling system
For the 2017 Trans Am Firebird , The Trans Am Firebird features unique induction and exhaust systems,
and delivers at least 500 horsepower (373 kW) and 470 lb-ft of torque (637 Nm).
The racing-style, cold-air induction system and large
K&N air filter provide maximum air flow.
The standard dual mode exhaust system and larger-diameter
pipes enable improved air flow. By bypassing the mufflers during acceleration,
the system increases both the torque and sound generated by the 2017 Trans Am
Firebird engine.
The 2017 Trans Am Firebird is exclusively offered with a
Tremec TR6060 manual transmission. The six-speed features close-ratio gearing
and 3.91:1 final drive ratio, both optimized for the power characteristics of
the 2017 Trans Am Firebird.