The third generation of the Pontiac Firebird went on sale in 1982 and brought some major changes. It was light, sculpted ... A new sloped roof and pop-up headlights were both functional additions ...

The most famous third-gen is the 1982 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am. A modified version of this model was featured in David Hasselhoff's beloved "Knight Rider" television series. The high-performance ...