What is Ram Air IV?

Pontiac’s Ram Air IV engine was the fourth evolution of an engine that had helped to create the muscle car as we know it. Premiering in the 1967 Pontiac GTO/Firebird, the 400 cubic-inch RA-I produced 360 horsepower using a large camshaft, a bespoke intake and cast-iron exhaust headers along with unique cylinder heads.

How fast is a 1969 Firebird?

1969 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am RA IV 0-60, quarter mile, specs

0-60 mph	4.6 seconds
Quarter mile	14.2 s @ 112 mph
Top speed	247 kph / 153 mph
Curb weight	1534 kilograms (3382 pounds)
Year introduced	1969

How many 1969 Pontiac Firebirds are left?

Pontiac pumped out 88,405 Firebirds in 1969, including 76,051 coupes and 11,657 convertibles.

What is air3 RAM?

In March of 1969, Pontiac quietly announced a new performance/trim option for its popular Firebird model, but it did not stay quiet for long. Dubbed the Ram Air III, it made 345 hp from 400 cubic inches and would push the Trans Am from a dead stop to 60 mph in 6.5 seconds. …

What is a Ram Air engine?

Ram air refers to the principle of using the airflow created by a moving object to increase ambient pressure. Often, the purpose of a ram air system is to increase an engine’s power. The term “ram air” may also refer to: Parafoils, also called ram air parachutes, non-rigid airfoils inflated by wind.

How much did a 1969 Firebird cost in 1969?

1969 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am

	Low	High
Coupe	$48,000	$181,000
Convertible	N/A (eight manufactured)

What kind of engine did a 1967 Pontiac GTO have?

While you could get a cold-air induction set up (Ram Air) on a 1967 GTO or Firebird, these optional engine packages were designated H.O. cars. The term “Ram Air” first showed up in Pontiac sales brochures in 1968 as the highest-optioned engine for GTOs and were essentially the same as the 400 H.O. engine from 1967.

When did the Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Come Out?

In 1969, Pontiac introduced the Trans Am, a race-bred version of the Firebird that used the “race on Sunday, sell on Monday” approach by competing in the Trans American Racing Series.

What kind of engine did the Pontiac ram air have?

In 1969, Pontiac introduced two updated versions of the Ram Air engines. The first was the Ram Air III, which was a 400 cid V-8 with big-valve D-port heads, cast iron intake, and high-flow exhaust manifolds.

What kind of engine was the ram air IV?

The Ram Air IV was a 400 cid V-8 that featured the round port heads with redesigned intake ports. Pontiac engineers had lifted the roof of the intake ports 1/8 inch to increase overall flow and push the engine to a high-winding 6000-rpm limit.