The Pontiac Firebird Trans Am is a high-performance variant of the Firebird manufactured by the Pontiac division of General Motors from 1969 to 2002. Introduced for the 1969 model year, the Trans Am was a specialty package for the Firebird, mainly upgrading the handling, suspension and horsepower. The 1969 Trans Am was powered by a 400 ci (6.6L) Pontiac V8 engine producing 335 bhp. It features a Ram-Air hood scoop, bucket seats, dual exhaust pipes, special wing and stripes. 689 Trans Am coupes were made in 1969