SEMA Preview: Pontiac Trans Am Concept Based on 2010 Camaro

You didn't think that 'Trans Am Depot' was the only tuner trying to make a screaming chicken out of the new Chevy Camaro Coupe, did you? Get ready to give a big warm mullet welcome to Lingenfelter's Pontiac Trans Am concept model at next month's SEMA gathering in Las Vegas. Based on the 2010 Camaro, the 455 TA is stylistically inspired by the 1971 Pontiac Trans Am and comes equipped with a 455 cubic inch (that's 7.5-liters) V8 pushing out a hefty 655 horsepower and 610 lb-ft of peak torque.

The teaser renderings provide us with our first look at the 455 TA's appearance that adds a newly styled fascia and rear end along with 20-inch custom honeycomb style wheels shod in beefy tires, a hood scoop, side air vents and a sweet duck-tail spoiler to the 2010 Camaro.

Lingenfelter says that 455 TA will also feature a custom interior, which we gather will hark back to the original Pontiac Trans Am.

Although the vehicle is billed as a concept for now, we're pretty sure that if there's enough interest in the car, Lingenfelter will go ahead and offer the Camaro-based 455 TA for sale.

Via: Camaro5

2011 Pontiac Firebird Trans AM by ASC: New Camaro-Based Proposal

Pontiac's days may be numbered as General Motors plans to phase out the historic brand by the end of 2010, but that hasn't dampened ASC Creative Services' attempts to make a Trans Am version out of the all-new Chevy Camaro coupe. ASC has worked many times with General Motors in the past helping out in the creation and design development of cars like the 1987 Buick GNX, various Chevy SS models such as the HHR SS and Malibu SS, as well as the Cadillac STS-V and XLR-V sport cars just to mention a few.

The design and development firm's proposal for a Camaro-based Pontiac Trans Am is a fairly simply conversion that could easily lead to a custom-order production model. The changes include a new front fascia complete with unique head lights, twin-kidney grill inserts and restyled apron, a rear-facing hood shaker, new side skirts and alloy wheel designs plus rear-fender air vents. At the back the design proposes a new rear fascia with distinctive tail lights, boot spoiler and a specific apron housing new exhaust pipes.

While we don't have any photos of the interior, we gather that ASC would most likely limit the changes to the trim and seat options along with a revised instrument panel.

There's no information ASC's actual intentions on the car, but if you're really interested, you can send a mail to dave.byron (at) ascglobal.com for more information.

Via: DUB & eGMcartech

1964 Pontiac Bunshee Coupe Concept for Sale on e-Bay for $1.5 Million

This truly beautiful and one-of-a-kind Pontiac concept car is up for sale on e-Bay with the “Buy it Now” price set at a whopping $1.5 million. Designed by GM Executive John Delorean to compete against the Ford Mustang, the 1964 Banshee Coupe prototype used parts from the Pontiac Tempest. Unfortunately, GM’s product planners viewed the Banshee as a threat towards the more upscale Corvette and pulled the plug. As you can see however, the Banshee’s swoopy styling influenced several GM products including the… Corvette.

Story has it that GM wanted to scrap the car but an employee convinced GM’s execs to sell him the car. According to the seller, the 1964 Banshee car has been driven less than 1500 miles and only brought to car shows. As unique as it may be, we kinda think that $1.5 million is a lot of money… -Image gallery after the jump

Link: e-Bay , Thanks for the tip Stu!

SEMA: Pontiac Solstice SD 290 Race Concept

Pontiac is attempting to evoke memories from the past with the Solstice SD 290 concept that draws its inspiration from vintage racecars. The single-seater showcar that features a passenger cockpit tonneau cover and a driver windscreen, is equipped with GM’s 290 Hp 2.0L turbocharged Ecotec unit matted to a five-speed manual gearbox. -Continued

The Solstice SD 290 promises to offer imporved aerodynamics and reduced weight with the removal of the windshield, side glass, window regulator, convertible top, climate system and windshield wiper system. Complementing the race-theme is the available Club Sport Z0K suspension package and an all-business cockpit filled with auxiliary gauges, a roll bar and racing.

Vehicle highlights:

• Pontiac Solstice SD-290 race concept
• 2.0L Ecotec direct-injected and turbocharged generating 290 horsepower
• Five-speed manual transmission
• Weight reduction through installation of driver-side only windscreen and elimination of door glass/hardware, convertible top/hardware, HVAC system and wiper system
• Solo Performance cat-back exhaust system with center-mounted outlet
• KW Automotive coil-over suspension package
• Three-piston aluminum calipers with 13-inch rotors from Stainless Steel Brake Company
• Forged 19-inch wheels with Hoosier R6 racing tires
• New front fascia, grille inserts, hood and front fenders, leading to better aerodynamics
• Passenger-side hard tonneau cover
• Competition red exterior color
• Rear spoiler
• Tinted headlamp lenses
• Removable racing-style steering wheel
• Racing seat with four-point safety harness
• Chrome fire extinguisher
• Pegasus center console gauge package
• Driver's roll bar