1989 Pontiac Turbo Pace Car
VIN:1G5FW2172KL2355105
VIN:1G5FW2172KL2355105
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You are viewing an exquisite example and 100% original 2,968 mile and pedigree documented 1989 Pontiac Turbo Trans Am Pace Car with the famous Grand National motor and GNX Intercooler. I am the third collector owner of the vehicle and have had the privilege of owning the vehicle for approximately 5 years. The car is located in CT in my climate controlled garage and has been exercise driven only.
For those of you whom are versed with these vehicles, you are aware of their rarity and high collectability status, especially now and especially in the future as Pontiac is now “no more”.
Just Out Of MY Private Collection in Original/Unrestored Condition, Never Modified a Museum/Time Capsule Quality Right Down To The Original Goodyear Gatorback Tires.
One Of Only 1324 20th Anniversary Turbo Trans Am's Produced In 1989 with Factory T-Tops And Leather Interior. A unique Opportunity to own a piece of Pontiac Trans Am History.
This One Is For The Serious Trans Am Enthusiast And Collector
The Right Options
Low Miles
Truly One Of A Kind
Originally purchased from Faulkner Pontiac GMC of Trevose PA on 3/16/89 (deposit was left on 5/18/88)
PEDIGREE and DOCUMENTATION
• Bill of Sale
• Pre-Delivery Inspection Report (PDI): Unopened in Wrapper
• Window Sticker ($31,223.00)
• Owners Manual; TTA Supplement Manual; Warranty Booklet; Maintenance Schedule Booklet; Goodyear Eagle Brochure; Goodyear Space Saver Spare Brochure; GM Wheel Lock ID Card;
• T-Top Shades still in box
• EVERY published article on the 1989 TTA correlated and laminated in a 3 ring binder
• TTA Owners Box: The Original Turbo TA owners were sent a special box containing the door and windshield stickers, a Turbo TA keychain, cassette tape in wrapper, letter of congratulations and a leather owners manual cover (the decals currently on the car were an extra OEM set purchased from GM)
• GM Key Blanks and extra TTA Keychain (original one still in owners box)
• PHS Documented # 175 of 1550
• Picture from day 1 coming off car trailer
1989 DEALER DOCUMENTATION
• 1989 Pontiac Dealer “Price Book”
• 1989 Dealer Pontiac “Colors and Interiors”
• 1989 TTA Sales Brochure
• 1989 Pontiac Full Line Sales Brochure
• 1989 TTA Factory Service Manual Supplement
COLLECTABLES
• Monogram TTA plastic model kit (1:24)
• AMT 20th Anniversary TTA plastic Model Kit (1:24)
• Greenlight 1:64 TTA matchbox car in package
• Original PF1218 A/C Delco Oil Filter (New in Box)
• “Framed and Matted” picture of vehicle with Window Sticker at first owners home day purchased.
1989 INDIANAPOLIS 500 COLLECTABLES (worth a minimum of $750)
• Rare TTA PRESS KIT
• Bronze Pit Badge#R663
• 1989 Official Indy 500 Program
• Official 1989 Indy 500 Official Plate used on the Festival Cars, issued from Indianapolis Motor Vehicle Department! EXTREMELY RARE!
Vehicle Description
1989 Pontiac 20th Anniversary Turbo Trans Am
Only 2968 (Yes, 2968) Actual Miles
Collector Owned Since New
White Exterior
Saddle (Tan) Leather Interior
Legendary 3.8L Turbocharged V-6 Engine With GNX Intercooler
Automatic Transmission
Only 2968 Actual Miles
Loaded Up With Every Available Factory Option
History/Background
1989 marked the 20th Anniversary of the Pontiac Trans Am and the second time the Trans Am had been selected to pace the Indy 500. 1550 specially equipped 20th Anniversary Turbo Trans Am coupes were built. Originally conceived by Bill Owen of Pontiac, the 20th Anniversary Turbo Trans Am project was outsourced to PAS, Inc., an engineering firm led by Jeff Beitzel. Beitzel and his team did most of the TTA development work. The V6 turbo engines were built by PAS at their 40,000 square foot City of Industry, CA plant. From there, they went to GM's plant in Van Nuys, CA to be installed into GTAs on the F-Body assembly line. The cars were then shipped back to PAS for final assembly, testing, and quality control. In all, a total of 1,555 Turbo TAs were manufactured.
The TURBO TRANS AM
The 20th Anniversary Turbo Trans Am was offered as a complete package. Each was white with saddle (tan) interior, with T-tops and leather interior the only available options. Although other TAs were available with a CD player, the Turbo TA was available only with a Delco ETR AM/FM cassette with graphic EQ and redundant steering wheel controls.
Externally, the TTA closely resembles a GTA. The primary visual clues are Indy "Winged Tire" emblems on the ground effects panel just aft of the front wheel wells, and dual twin stainless-steel exhaust tips. Closer inspection reveals "Turbo" emblems on the front fenders, "20th Anniversary" emblems on the nose and B-pillar, and a "Turbo" insignia between the taillights. Inside, a turbo boost gauge is incorporated into the tachometer face, and there is a "20th Anniversary" logo on the leather map pocket. Special Indy Pace Car stickers were supplied for the windshield and doors. The cars were delivered without the stickers attached. It was up to the individual owner to apply them if desired.
Original Turbo TA owners were sent a special box containing the door and windshield stickers, a Turbo TA keychain, cassette tape, letter of congratulations and a leather owner’s manual cover.
Records
1st Pace Car without any performance modifications, only seatbelts and lights
1st Pace Car with an in-car camera
Interesting Facts
Only V6 Trans Am
Side skirts create more down force
36mm front sway bar 24mm rear sway bar
Baffled fuel cell
Cross drilled crank
8:1 Compression due to dished pistons
3.0L FWD GM heads – flow better than stock GN heads
Quick change brake pads – can be changed in under 15 seconds
12” front rotors and 11.7” rear rotors
GNX Intercooler – 12 fins/inch compared to 10 fins/inch on GN
2 options – Leather and T-tops
Rated at 250 hp and 340 tq to keep the stats lower than the 1989 L98 Corvette (rated at 255 hp), actually dynoed around 280 rwhp 340 rwtq
Pace Car Performance
The official PMD media release on the '89 Turbo Trans Am lists the following statistics:
Test Result
0-60 5.5 sec.
1/4-mile 13.5 sec.
Braking 60 to 0 139 ft.
Lateral acceleration 0.86 g
Weight to horsepower ratio 13.4:1
Specifications
Engine: 3.8L SFI V6 Intercooled Turbo
rated 250 bhp @ 4400 rpm, 340 lb-ft torque @ 2800 rpm
bore x stroke: 3.800 in. x 3.400 in.
valves: 1.710 in. intake, 1.490 in. exhaust
crankshaft: nodular iron with 4 cross-drilled
main bearings and 6 counterweights
rods: cast Armasteel, 151mm long
pistons: special design, 8.0:1 cr,
46.4mm compression height
maximum boost: 16.5 psi
recommended fuel: pump octane of 91 or greater
Trans: 200-4R 4 speed automatic with lockup torque converter
Brakes: power 4-wheel disc, dual piston aluminum calipers
vented 12" front, 11.7" rear rotors
Chassis: front McPherson strut
rear live axle, 3.27:1 Borg-Warner "Australian"
limited slip with torque arm
sway bars 36mm front, 24mm rear
wheelbase 101.0"
length 191.6"
width 72.4"
height 50.0"
track f/r 60.7"/61.6"
curb weight: 3346 lbs.
weight dist, f/r: 57.0/43.0
Performance: 0-60: 5.5 sec
1/4 mile: 13.5 sec
60-0: 139'
roadholding: 0.86g
weight/hp: 13.4:1
