1989 Pontiac TTA Firebird /Grand National 3.8L, Indy Pace Car, 1of 1550

Buick Grand National 1989 Description

1989 20th Anniversary Turbo Trans Am (TTA) 3.8L V6 with a turbocharger White with tan Leather interior. These replicas are as close to the actual pace car as any replica offered up to this time. Total production approx. 1550 in 1989.Very rare and one of only a limited number produced. This particular car is original with minor modifications. The car comes with Nitto tires. Turbo Trans Ams received the famous Buick Grand National turbo charged 3.8 V6 engines. It was assembled by Production Automotive Services (PAS) who was located close to the Van Nuys GM assembly plant. This car has NO rust on body The power antenna does not work Indy door graphics not on the doors but come with the car. Outside driverside seat bolister shows little ware. Mods to the car include Alum. Raditor K&N air filter Fuel PSI regulator 32 lb. injectors A/C blows cold Cat converter has been removed and new exhaust system installed. All other options are functional. Shop manual & owners manual included. List price was $31000 when new.Stock 3.8L motor with 8.0:1 compression ratio. To make the TTA especially potent the larger GNX intercooler was added along with more boost totaling 16.5psi. Stainless steel three to one headers and exhaust along with a Bosch fuel pressure regulator and recalibrated ECM were also used by PAS to squeeze a little more juice out the 231cid LC2. Rated 245hp at flywheel the motor reportedly made 301hp on the PAS engine Dyno.Torque was also reportedly 10 to 16 ft/lbs higher than the advertised 340. PAS installed the 1LE race braking package which included vented 12" front and 11.7" rear rotors to ensure fade free performance. Aluminum dual piston front and single piston rear calipers were borrowed from the Corvette. The rest of the '89 Turbo Trans Am is nearly identical to the GTA on which it was based. Aluminum 16x8 wheels along with a good set of Goodyear rubber were standard equipment. The Australian BorgWarner 9-bolt with Limited-Slip differential and 3.27 gears as well as the Sport suspension was also shared equipment with the GTA.The 20th Anniversary Turbo Trans Am had the honor of being selected as the Official Pace Car of the 73rd Indianapolis 500 held on May 28 1989.The vehicle is described very fairly but it is the buyer’s responsibility to determine their opinion of the vehicle’s condition prior to submitting an offer. It is recommended possible buyers inspect the vehicle in person prior to bidding but extensive details and pictures have been provided as I understand in person inspection is not always possible. Remaining funds must be received no later than two weeks from auction end. Negative feedback will be given to non-paying buyers and a case via Ebay will be opened. Vehicle will not leave nor title signed off until all funds have been received/verified. Wire transfer bank check or cashier’s check accepted. Once auction is over the vehicle will be kept in appropriate general care by the owner. Buyer is responsible for insurance once auction has ended. No warranty is expressed or implied. Vehicle is sold as is. Transportation of the vehicle is the buyer's responsibility. If special circumstances are needed for anything including time Questions please contact me 602-228-3086. Reserve has been Lowered on this Car. Ray