1981 PONTIAC FIREBIRD TRANS AM TURBO PACE CAR EDITION COUPE

OVERVIEW

This 1981 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am is powered by a T-code turbocharged 301ci V8 mated to a three-speed heavy-duty Turbo Hydra-matic 350 automatic transmission. Finished in Cameo White and Starlight Black with Daytona 500 decals over a black and red cloth interior, this limited-production Pace Car Edition Pontiac is now offered by the selling dealer with a window sticker, build sheet, manuals, a clean AutoCheck report, and clear title. 

Highlights

• One of 2,000 Y85 Indy Pace Car Edition Firebirds built by Pontiac for the 1981 model year 
• WS6 Special Performance Package 
• NASCAR-edition interior 

Ownership History                                                                            

• Offered by a dealer
• Current location: Oregon 

EXTERIOR

• Cameo White and Starlight Black paint 
• T-tops 
• Trans AM Phoenix hood graphic 
• Hood-mounted turbo boost gauge 
• Rear spoiler 
• Dual color-matched side mirrors 

WHEELS AND TIRES                                                                                   

• 15-inch Turbo Cast wheels 
• 235/70 BFGoodrich Radial T/A raised white letter radial tires 

INTERIOR

• Black and red cloth upholstery
  • NASCAR edition
• Recaro bucket seats
• Center console with automatic shifter 
• Factory air conditioning 
• Cruise control 
• Power locks
• Power windows
• Fast-ratio power steering
• Tilt steering column 
• Leather-wrapped Formula steering wheel 
• Factory stereo
  • AM/FM
  • Cassette player 

INSTRUMENTS

• Gauges
  • 85-mph speedometer
  • 6,000-rpm tachometer
  • Oil pressure
  • Temperature
  • Voltage
  • Fuel
• Hood-mounted turbo boost gauge 
• Odometer shows 24,219 miles
  • Most recent AutoCheck report: 23,897 miles in January 2025
  • Title reads mileage exempt

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Engine

• T-code turbocharged 301ci V8
  • 200 horsepower at 4,000 rpm 
  • 340 lb-ft of torque at 2,000 rpm
  • Four-barrel carburetor 

Transmission

• Three-speed heavy-duty Turbo Hydra-matic 350 automatic 

UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST                              

• Positraction rear differential
  • 3.08 gears 
• Power four-wheel disc brakes 
• Dual exhaust system 

TRIM TAG DECODER 

• DATE, 03B - Second week of March, 1981
• STYLE, 2FS87 - Pontiac Firebird two-door coupe 
• PLANT, N - Norwood, OH
• TRIM, 18C - Dark Charcoal cloth 
• PAINT, 11L 19U - Cameo White and Starlight Black 
• RPO CODES
  • AR9 - Recarro bucket seats
  • CC1 - Fisher T-top roof 
  • Y85 - Turbo Pace Car 
  • A31 - Power windows 
  • BL2 - Black secondary interior color 

KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS

• This Pontiac is said to be free from any substantial imperfections

ITEMS INCLUDED WITH THE VEHICLE 

• Window sticker
• Build sheet 
• Manuals 

ADDITIONAL NOTES 

• AutoCheck report 
  • Begins in 2002
  • Four owners 
  • Shows accident-free ownership in Pennsylvania, Georgia, Florida, Delaware, Maryland, and Washington 

DEALER NOTE 

• The selling dealer has posted the following disclaimer:
  • All advertised prices exclude government fees and taxes, any finance charges, any dealer document preparation fees, and any emissions testing charges. The price for listed vehicles as equipped does not include charges such as License, Title, Registration Fees, State or Local Taxes, Dealer Prep, Smog Fees, Credit Investigation, Optional Credit Insurance, Physical Damage of Liability insurance, or Delivery Fees. This dealer makes no representations, expressed or implied, to any actual or prospective purchaser or owner of this vehicle as to the existence, ownership, accuracy, description, or condition of the listed vehicle’s equipment, accessories, price, specials, or any warranties. Any and all differences must be addressed prior to the sale of this vehicle. Acquisition fees, destination charges, tag, title, and other fees and incentives are not included in this calculation. Oregon DA9679.