The 1979 Pontiac Firebird models below the Trans Am were primarily powered by V8 engines, although in some rare instances you could find a V6 under the hood ... for the '79 Trans Ams, came ...

That’s mainly because the ’79 ... Pontiac Trans Am came with a 400 cu-in V8 with 220 hp and 320 lb-ft of torque in top trim, this example has something a bit more potent under the hood.