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Basic Specifications
Vehicle Color: BLACKEngine Type: 8 Cylinder
Transmission: Manual
Est. Horsepower: 405 HP
Est. Curb Weight: 3,750 lbs.
Mileage: 78,000 miles
At the Track
Best 60': 1.7Best R/T: .456
Best 1/8 Mile ET:
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On the Dyno
Max Power: 341 RWHPMax Torque: 354 RWTQ
Showing Off
Awards Won: Best of Show - Charles Potter Racing Show in Columbia. Spring 07. Thanks to a nice bunch of F-body loving people.Class runner -up (Stock 98-02) at The Gathering- G11, May 07.
Class runner -up (Stock 98-02) at The Gathering- G12, May 08.
2009 G13 Varsity Cruise top 10
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Get your forum exposure. Click here and join for FREE!68_RS_SS_Ragtop's 2002 Pontiac Trans Am Black Bird
2002 GMMG Carl Black Black Bird Convertible (1 of 2 produced)
About this Current Vehicle:
BE SURE TO CHECK OUT & RATE ALL THE CARS IN MY GARAGE. THANKS.
IT'S A COPO (Central Office Purchase Order) CAR not an aftermarket modification.
I found this car somewhat neglected in a used car lot here in Columbia. I negotiated for the car for more than 6 weeks. All the while I was documenting it's authenticity, history and rarity.
50 Black Birds were produced. (2001 + 2002 total)
7 Black Birds were convertibles.(1 -2001, 6 -2002)
2 Black Bird convertibles were Black. (2002)
The car is signed by Scott Settlemire, F-body VP at GM, and Matt Murphy, owner of GMMG who did the upgrade.
Currently has BF Goodrich's but I'm going back to the Goodyear Eagle F-1's next set I install.
Of course I would like it to be more powerful and faster, but considering this car is pretty much the way it rolled off the showroom floor, I feel bad about modding up a collector car.
Did I mention, I REALLY LOVE THIS CAR!
HEY! Help me out, How would YOU classify this car? When I show it, it is the way it rolled off the showroom floor- With full factory warranty- and window sticker showing the build. I call it stock, but when I've entered shows, they say modified. I have nothing polished under the hood- all stock patina-finish. There's no way to compete with a true modified car that polishes everything under the hood and has nice fuel rail covers and just-MODS in general, whereas my car has no changes from the day it left the dealer. It's a COPO car.
What do you think?
A Camaro looks like it can kick your ass, a Trans Am looks like it's coming over to do it
Vehicle Journal:
Oct 29
Black Bird witha Black Bird
While in Mobile, AL I visited the Battleship display. The nice folks at the museum opened up their display of their A12/SR-71 Blackbird aircraft and I was able to have some nice shots taken. Thanks to all who helped.
Factory Options:
When I had the dealer pull a build sheet for me I thought they had just printed all the options available, turns out the only option my car does not have is traction control :lol: makes sense though.
WS-6 option
Formula option
Trans Am option
6-speed w/ Hurst Short throw linkage and 3.42 rear axle
17" Goodyear Eagle F1 tires
4 wheel anti-lock disc brakes
Power Group Option-antenna, dual sport mirrors, windows
Monsoon 500 watt AM/FM CD w/ 7 band equalizer
Leather Seating
4 Spoke leather wrapped tilt steering wheel w/ Radio controls
Convertible Boot Cover
(Factory COPO 9380W package). Black Bird package- includes:
380hp/400tq Engine upgrade
Cat Back Chambered Exhaust
High Flow Air Box Lid w/Black Bird Decal
Progressive Rate Eibach Lowering Springs
Torq-Thrust II 17" ARE Wheels
Dimpled Front & Rear Rotors
Dual Hood Accent Stripes - 380hp
Black Hurst Shift Ball
Short Throw Shift Stick
Metallic Silver Rear Lower Panel
Black Bird Numbered Key Fobs
Car Cover with Black Bird Logo
Black Bird Cloisonné Fender Badging
All New Silver Face Gauges
Black Bird Floor Mats
Car Number on Windshield and Rearview Mirror
Rearview Mirror with Compass and Auto-Dimmer
Mobil 1 Oil Fill Cap & Decal
Convertibles get Rollbar
GMMG Rear badge
Exterior Modifications:
Stock - as delivered from dealer.
Interior Modifications:
Stock - as delivered from dealer
Chim Chim theTrunk Monkey! Mach a Go Go!
Performance:
pulled 341 rwhp/ 355ftptq at G11.
Suspension/Chassis:
Eibach performance springs- stock
I also added a UMI strut tower brace, It made an immediate difference in the handling. The best $80 I could spend.
Drivetrain:
While it's got a powerful engine, it looked a little bare. I put carbon fiber: fuelrail covers, brake resevoir cover, and battery cover in the engine bay to match the carbon fiber airbox. It gives it a nice finished look.
Electronics:
N/A
To-Do List:
Get some more good pictures to post.
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127 Comments on 68_RS_SS_Ragtop's Trans Am Black Bird
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I NEVER heard of this car before now. I didn't know they made a few of these Trans-Am's. I know they made a few ZL1 Camaro's for the last of the LS1's but this is just as nice as those. It's considered stock if you've left the car unmolested from th
beautiful car man. am sure jelous!!haha
Sweet ride... i would say it qualifies as "stock". In that respect it really it isnt much different than a Firehawk that SLP builds AFTER it leaves the GM plant... It seems the same way on the build sheet/option package anyway.
(I know its di
Man you got quite a few beauties of your own. Jealous lol..
your trans am is lookin great
Sweet cars. Very nice collection going.
holy crap....that is a great looking car.. i give you props on a great purchase..
bad ass ride man
Very sweet bird man !!!
Looks Awesome!
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