318 Pontiac (2nd Generation) Firebird Trans Am (1980) MDF 519 V by Robert Knight Via Flickr: Pontiac Firebird Trans Am (2nd Gen) (1970-81) Engine 301 cu in (4900cc) Pontiac V8 Registration Number MDF 519 V (Gloucester) PONTIAC SET www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/albums/72157623690516561/ The second generation debut for the 1970 model year was delayed due to tooling and engineering problems and the cars were finally released in February 1970. Replacing the Coke bottle styling was a more swoopy body style, a style that ran with regular updates until 1981., The models became increasingly strangled by ever tightening emission regulations but until the 1979 models, the performance of 400-equipped Firebirds could still be brought up to near pre-1970 levels by disabling emissions equipment- removing the catalytic converter and blocking off the exhaust gas recirculation system- and opening up the block off plate to make the hood scoop functional. Static compression ratios dropped in the early 70s which crippled horsepower and torque output. In 1980, due to ever-increasing emissions restrictions, Pontiac dropped all of its large displacement engines 1980 therefore saw the biggest engine changes for the Trans Am. The 301, offered in 1979 as a credit option, was now the standard engine. Options included a turbocharged 301 or the Chevrolet 305 small block Diolch am 95,616,215 o olygfeydd anhygoel, mae pob un yn cael ei werthfawrogi'n fawr. Thanks for 95,616,215 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated. Shot 10.07.2022, at Walsall Classic Car Show, Walsall Arboretum, Walsall REF 161-318