When compared to the Mustang and Challenger, the Pontiac Firebird has a longer wheelbase.

Burt Reynolds would be proud of today’s iconic Camaro sports car with plenty of nostalgia.

When the first Pontiac Firebird appeared on the market in 1967, it was trying to compete with the highly successful Ford Mustang. Not only that, it also competes with GM’s muscle car cousin, the Chevrolet Camaro.

Despite its loyal fan base, the Pontiac Firebird never truly saw the success of the Mustang or other competing muscle cars until its final model year in 2002. However, in a new exclusive rendering, HotCars digital artist Timothy Adry Emmanuel resurrects the Pontiac Firebird as a modern muscle car that looks ready to take on the Ford Mustang and Dodge Challenger one last time.

Updated March 2023: We’ve updated this article to include information on a potential new Pontiac Firebird, if Pontiac and Firebird will return in an official capacity, and the value of all generations front of the Pontiac Firebird. Read on to find out along with this awesome exclusive digital concept rendering.

Modern Pontiac Firebird drawing

The Pontiac Firebird is one of the most famous cars of the Pontiac brand and was produced from the late 1960s until 2002. The Firebird as well as its sportier Trans Am variant are classic sports cars with The iconic has appeared in films such as Smokey And The Bandit and is a favorite of collectors, enthusiasts and race car drivers.

Often closely related to the Camaro, the Firebird and Trans Am continue to be among General Motors’ most highly regarded models.

When the Pontiac brand dissolved in the late 2010s, the Firebird was discontinued. However, Pontiac still produced sporty, performance-oriented cars aimed at customers who wanted more excitement in their driving experience.

Cars like the Pontiac G8, Solstice convertible, and G6 GXP continued Pontiac’s reputation as a brand for enthusiasts. Unfortunately, GM’s bankruptcy sent Pontiac to its grave.

Although it has been more than a decade since Pontiac entered service, the passion and enthusiasm for the brand is still strong. There have been previous attempts to create Pontiac-inspired designs on modern cars like the Camaro-based Firebreather that debuted in 2010.

Renderings from @adry53customs pay homage to Pontiac by staying true to many of Pontiac’s unique design elements. The black and yellow exterior with the famous Firebird emblem on the hood and yellow wheels makes this an instantly recognizable Pontiac Trans Am from the late ’70s and ’80s.

Emmanuel used the 1977 model’s front end as inspiration for other design elements such as headlights that appeared to come from the Corvette. The fenders and rocker panels at the front and rear are more pronounced than what the original Trans Am wore. In keeping with the Trans Am’s styling, this drawing features a T-roof, ducktail spoiler, and horizontal bars for the taillights. The overall appearance is very similar to GM’s muscle car cousin, the Chevrolet Camaro.

While this rendering isn’t based on reality, it does provide a look at what a modern version of the Firebird would look like as it will almost certainly share components with our current sports cars. Chevrolet. The most logical engine choice for this beast would also come from the Camaro ZL1: a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 that produces 650 horsepower and 650 pound-feet of torque.

However, until GM decides to revive Pontiac, this image will provide a nostalgic look at what could have been.

Are they still making the Pontiac Firebird? Pontiac Firebird black and yellow Trans Am from Trans Am Depot Source: Trans Am Depot

The Pontiac Firebird officially ended production in 2002 with the Pontiac brand accompanying it in 2010. However, if you want a new Pontiac Firebird, the closest you can get is from a company based located in Florida called Trans Am Depot. Back in 2013, they produced a limited number of special edition Firebird Trans Ams based on the 5th generation Chevrolet Camaro.

When talking about the value of the Pontiac Firebird, prices fluctuate widely depending on the year of manufacture and generation according to Classic.com. The first generation Firebird (1967-1969) had an average selling price of $56,721. Moving on to the second generation Firebird (1970-1981), the average selling price was $50,617.

Third generation Pontiac Firebirds (1982-1992) were significantly cheaper with an average selling price of $21,742. Finally, 4th generation Firebirds (1993-2002) are a bit more expensive with an average selling price of $27,779. However, you can find clean examples of Trans Ams with higher mileage for much less.

General Motors is unlikely to bring back the Pontiac brand in any form, especially when it comes to muscle cars. Emmanuel’s Trans Am Firebird concept is clearly inspired by the 5th and 6th generation Chevrolet Camaro. Bringing back the Pontiac brand in the form of a new Firebird based on the Camaro platform could make a lot of financial sense because There will be some shared parts (engine, transmission, suspension, etc.).

However, since Chevrolet recently announced the end of the Chevrolet Camaro as we know it, the return of the Firebird, Trans Am or Pontiac brands is just a pipe dream at this point.