• The GM Pontiac division's answer to the Chevrolet Camaro and Ford Mustang was the Trans Am. The first Trans Am was produced in 1967 in hardtop and convertible versions and various versions were produced until 2002. The car underwent four major body restylings. The WS6 option became available in 1978 and was an option for buyers wanting extra performance and better handling.
  
  

Performance and Power train

• The 1996 Pontiac Trans Am WS6 has a 5.7-liter, 305-horsepower V-8 engine providing 325 ft.-lbs. of torque at 3,200 rpm. The 4-inch bore with 3.5-inch stroke engine has a compression ratio of 9.9-to-1. The rear-drive car combines a six-speed manual transmission with a powerful motor to accomplish 0-to-60 acceleration in 5.4 seconds, the quarter-mile in 14 seconds and a top speed of 159 mph.
  
  

Size

• 1996 Trans Am WS6 is 197 inches long and 74.5 inches wide with a 101.1-inch wheelbase. Legroom includes 43 inches in front and 28.9 inches in the rear. Headroom is 37.2 inches in front and 35.3 inches in the rear. Hip room is 52.8 inches in the front and 44.4 inches in the rear. Maximum curb weight is 3,477 lbs.
  
  

Exterior Colors and Wheels

• The 1996 Pontiac Trans Am WS6 factory colors include black, bright blue metallic, bright purple metallic, bright silver metallic, dark green metallic, blue green chameleon, bright green metallic, bright red, bright white and red orange metallic. 17-inch alloy wheels require 275/40ZR17 tires.