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1979 Trans Am KwikSpecs
Production
Model
Engine
Code
Vin Code
RPO
4-Spd
Auto
Total
Base
301
NA, X4, X6
W
L37
1,590
7,015
Base w/T-Top
301
NA, X4, X6
W
L37
1,530
3,301
Base
400 T/A 6.6
WH
Z
L78/W72
2,485
Base w/T-Top
400 T/A 6.6
WH
Z
L78/W72
2,917
Base
403
QE, QJ, QK, QL, Q6, TD, TE
K
L80
48,488
Base w/T-Top
403
QE, QJ, QK, QL, Q6, TD, TE
K
L80
30,728
Total Base
98,054
Trans Am SE
301
NA, X4, X6
W
L37
213
360
Trans Am SE
400 T/A 6.6
WH
Z
L78/W72
1,107
Trans Am SE
403
U2, U3, VA, VB
K
L80
9,874
Total Trans Am SE
11,341
Trans Am 10th Anniv
400
WH
Z
L78/W72
1,817
Trans Am 10th Anniv
403
U2, U3, VA, VB
K
L80
5,683
Total Trans Am 10th Anniv
7,500
Total Trans Am
116,895

Dimensions
Wheelbase
108.1"
Curb Weight
3700 lbs
Length
197.1"
Height
49.3"
Track
Front
61.3"
Rear
60.0"
Legroom
Front
43.9"
Rear
28.4"
Headroom
Front
37.2"
Rear
35.9"
Shoulder Room
Front
57.4"
Rear
54.4"
Hiproom
Front
52.4"
Rear
46.3
Fuel Capacity

21 gal
Tires Size
Std (Req WS6)
P225/70-15
Wheels
Rally II
Std
15"x7"
Snoflake Aluminum
Opt
15"x7"
Snoflake Aluminum
Opt(Req WS6)
15"x8"
Turbo Aluminum
Opt 10th Anniv.
15"x8"
Brakes
Front
Disc
11" Dia
Rear
Std
Drums
9.5"x2"
Rear
Opt
Disc
11.1"
Transmissions
Code
Speeds
Usage
UF, UH
4-Manual
Std
JC, JD, KX, LM, LP, LT, ME, MJ
3-Auto
Opt
Engines
CID-Version
Code
Trans
HP@RPM
Torque @RPM
301
NA, X4, X6
??
150@4000
240@2400
400 - T/A 6.6
WH
4M
220@4000
320@2800
403 (Olds)
QE, QJ, QK, QL, Q6, TD, TE
3A
185@4800
320@2200
Performance
Acceleration
0-60 mph
6.7 sec.
0-80 mph
10.8 sec.
0-100 mph
16.9 sec.
1/4 Mile
15.3 sec.
96.6 mph
Top Speed
132 @5400 mph
Braking
60-0
146 ft.
70-0
179 ft.
Road Holding
Skid Pad
.83g