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Trans Am III specs

Pontiac Trans Am III 3.8 V6 turbo Coupe

186 kW253 PS249 hp461 Nm1989

petrol · Coupe

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Pontiac Trans Am III
Photo: Rutger van der Maar / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
Power
186 kW 253 PS · 249 hp
Torque
461 Nm 340 lb-ft
Top speed
246 km/h
Length
4,872 mm

Built 1989, the Pontiac Trans Am III 3.8 V6 turbo coupe develops 186 kW (253 PS) and 461 Nm of torque from a 3.8-litre six-cylinder petrol engine. The Trans Am III 3.8 V6 turbo has rear-wheel drive.

In figures, it tops out at 246 km/h.

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    Engine

    FuelPetrol
    Displacement3,791 cm³ 3.8 l · 231 cu in
    Cylinders6
    Power186 kW 253 PS · 249 hp
    Torque461 Nm 340 lb-ft
    DriveRear-wheel drive

    Performance

    Top speed246 km/h 153 mph

    Dimensions and weight

    Length4,872 mm 191.8 in
    Width1,839 mm 72.4 in
    Height1,262 mm 49.7 in
    Wheelbase2,565 mm 101.0 in

    Production

    Body typeCoupe
    Years1989
    GenerationTrans Am III (1982–1992)

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