I had a red 97 Trans Am WS6 with an automatic. My first TA and loved that car, but it was from the lot so sort of settled for what they had. I ordered my 01 navy blue Trans Am WS6 with manual in Oct 2000, got it 2 days before Christmas (what a gift!!). Still have it and recently had some upkeep done on it. I am in love with this car all over again!! So much fun to drive. Looks almost as good as new. Only 54K miles.
Can I buy it!!??😂😂😂 I’ve always wanted a WS6 ever since I was a kid I’ve always said I would consider trading my 71 nova plus cash for a clean all stock 6spd WS6
The WS6s are great, but yeah the WU6 Firehawks were more rare, and available with higher performance goodies. The last year WS6 had the Ram Air but the suspenstion had been reduced to only a different sway bar from the regular Trans Am. Too many customers complained about the stiffer '98 WS6s so Pontiac listened. And the thin steering wheel always annoyed me in all of them but that was due to females complaining about the wheel being too thick previously. Love them all though
@@PistonTrends Yeah man ... no problem. She's my daily driver and has been since 2002. The "upgrades" always make it faster, look better and ride better! I'm hoping to daily her until I croak or stop driving.
Great video; my 02 T/A WS6 convertible gets heads turned every where I go. I agree they are pretty rare and people don't know what they are. I always have people asking me when I hit the coffe-and-cars shows!
I had mine stolen. I am waiting to replace it when I do it will be a 01 or 02 black with sandalwood interior or black interior T/A WS6. The felt dashboard covers and T-Top inserts work great for protecting the interior.
99 white n blue and 02 yellow and black. Also 74 super duty blue, 3.8 turbo T/A which was just as fast as the grand national. 68 400 ram air black, had to weld a chain on one side kept breaking motor mounts= some serious torque.
I own a '02 Firehawk SLP (Street Legal Performance), it is rated as having 345 HP higher than a WS6 yet it is not mentioned in your video. I think it comparable to a WS6 but with more HP but gets little love.
@@PistonTrends Firehawks were GM RPO WU6 and were sent to SLP to receive a number of available mods. In 2002 all but the early ones came with the Donaldson Blackwing Ram Air setup and SLP Dual/dual exhaust rated at 345 hp vs the WS6 325 hp (which were Trans Ams sent to ASC for their conversion). The early 2002 Hawks didn't get the blackwing filter and were rated at 335hp. 2002 Firehawks could also get the Bilstein ultra performance suspension, Koni suspenion, Aubern differential, custom deck mat etc, different spoiler, chrome wheels...
I have a VERY luxurious 1989 GTA Trans Am that makes 1000hp at the wheels and is Built for road courses. It has heated leather racing seats, digital displays, and 6spd transmission. It sounds like a jet anywhere above 30mph, and most hot rodders don’t flex on it, but some have, and BOY is it fun breaking their hearts! It only gets 6mpg, but you can confidently smoke pretty much any street legal car. The other best part is that it looks like KITT’s roided up big brother lol.
I have a 2001 WS6 automatic car with 90k miles.....I'm definitely changing out the auto transmission when I get some money together. The automatic transmission is nowhere near as fun as a 6 speed. Totally different cars as far as the fun factor. Automatics are just too serene and not exciting
I 🤔 Truly loved My Pontiac 🏁👍 GTO 5.7L And G8 6.0L Cam. Also before those My first General Motors Pontiac was a Grand Prix I was On the 🤔 Hunt for 5.0 Ford Mustangs 🏁👑 Yes Please.
...1969 Pontiac Trans Am convertible is less collectible? Eight made? Eight total, four manual 4 automatic? Versus over 40 WS6 convertibles made in 1997, never mind any other year?
@@PistonTrends I understand. However your video title *literally* asks the question, "Is the FIREBIRD Trans-AM WS6 the RAREST Pontiac?". I was responding to the question you asked me, which references every Pontiac ever made.
not by a long shot. The ws6 got bastardized and over quoted. WS6 has been around for decades. I have had pontiacs for over 40 years. It was not until SLP was contracted to swap out the hoods and air intake box, that the hooded ws6 package became popular. There were many cars built on order with thw ws6 suspension only.
@@PistonTrends Sadly! One of these years I’m gonna buy another black 2002 WS6. Unfortunately, mine got totaled. It’s still my all-time favorite car to this day.
1996 was the first year of the WS6 package for the 4th Gen cars. You could get it on the Firebird Formula and Trans Am. All of the V8 Firebirds could be optioned with either a 4spd automatic or 6spd manual transmission. All 1998-2002 Trans Ams came with T-Tops unless you opted for a convertible.
@rogerdavis2056 Yes. In this instance, I was referring to the 4th gen cars. The WS6 package was available in the 3rd Gen as well. I've been watching a lot of 4th Gen vids lately, and there a good number that don't have their facts straight.
The guy doesn't even know about ws6 0 to 60s are way off, quarter mile time is off by a full second, you tube should delete fake content and he forgot about the rare ws6 NHRA and there are a few others, Firehawk, 98 only had single exhaust, Jesus waste of time watching this video
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Saw it once on a drag race. Absolutely breathtaking car.
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I had a red 97 Trans Am WS6 with an automatic. My first TA and loved that car, but it was from the lot so sort of settled for what they had. I ordered my 01 navy blue Trans Am WS6 with manual in Oct 2000, got it 2 days before Christmas (what a gift!!). Still have it and recently had some upkeep done on it. I am in love with this car all over again!! So much fun to drive. Looks almost as good as new. Only 54K miles.
That’s awesome. Hope you keep this one!
Can I buy it!!??😂😂😂
I’ve always wanted a WS6 ever since I was a kid
I’ve always said I would consider trading my 71 nova plus cash for a clean all stock 6spd WS6
The 2002 firehawk was one of the best looking cars I've ever seen. Yellow and black. Very slick.
Also the most rare
For that era, I agree!
Agree, I've had a lot of high end cars and still lust after one of these
The WS6s are great, but yeah the WU6 Firehawks were more rare, and available with higher performance goodies. The last year WS6 had the Ram Air but the suspenstion had been reduced to only a different sway bar from the regular Trans Am. Too many customers complained about the stiffer '98 WS6s so Pontiac listened. And the thin steering wheel always annoyed me in all of them but that was due to females complaining about the wheel being too thick previously. Love them all though
....except you couldn't get a 2002 Firehawk in yellow... The '02 Collector Edition WS6 was yellow
Great car. Mine is a base `99 Trans Am. It has 404,000 miles on it. Every repair that I've ever made resulted in an upgrade!
Wow that’s incredible! Thanks for sharing
I had 327k miles on my 98 ta...
@@PistonTrends Yeah man ... no problem. She's my daily driver and has been since 2002. The "upgrades" always make it faster, look better and ride better! I'm hoping to daily her until I croak or stop driving.
Beautiful cars! I have a 1999 TA and I'm the original owner of a 2002 Formula.
You still have them both??
@@PistonTrends yes I do. I have daily driven a Firebird for over 20 years.
Loved that car. Almost got my hands on a FireHawk that a guy preordered and was late to pick up, but he showed up on the last day. 😥
Dang!
have a 2000 WS6 with the 6speed. The only thing not stock is the exhaust. I love this car.
Lucky. Hope you keep it forever. Hand it down.
@@PistonTrends ooo... I have told the family that I am to be buried in this car when the time comes. lol
Wish I had my black 2001 Firehawk back!!!! And a few other T/A’s I’ve had as well!!
I bet!
Great video; my 02 T/A WS6 convertible gets heads turned every where I go. I agree they are pretty rare and people don't know what they are. I always have people asking me when I hit the coffe-and-cars shows!
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I have a 84 Trans Am original owner 42,803 MI Royal metallic blue
Nice car!
The 98+ Trans Am looks so much better than the 97 and earlier version, especially with the Ram Air hood.
Totally agree. I remember my neighbor had one and I always loved seeing that ram air hood coming down the street.
neighbor has the firehawk version, he has great taste
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Would say the firehawk , the 88 notch back , or the 89 turbo trans am gta I have seen tons of the ws6
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I had mine stolen. I am waiting to replace it when I do it will be a 01 or 02 black with sandalwood interior or black interior T/A WS6. The felt dashboard covers and T-Top inserts work great for protecting the interior.
Dang that stinks but glad you’re able to replace it with a new one.
99 white n blue and 02 yellow and black. Also 74 super duty blue, 3.8 turbo T/A which was just as fast as the grand national. 68 400 ram air black, had to weld a chain on one side kept breaking motor mounts= some serious torque.
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I own a '02 Firehawk SLP (Street Legal Performance), it is rated as having 345 HP higher than a WS6 yet it is not mentioned in your video. I think it comparable to a WS6 but with more HP but gets little love.
I’m not familiar with that trim package. Was it offered as a factory option from Pontiac?
@@PistonTrends Pontiac sent the cars to SLP where they were modified and then sent to the dealers.
@@PistonTrends Firehawks were GM RPO WU6 and were sent to SLP to receive a number of available mods. In 2002 all but the early ones came with the Donaldson Blackwing Ram Air setup and SLP Dual/dual exhaust rated at 345 hp vs the WS6 325 hp (which were Trans Ams sent to ASC for their conversion). The early 2002 Hawks didn't get the blackwing filter and were rated at 335hp.
2002 Firehawks could also get the Bilstein ultra performance suspension, Koni suspenion, Aubern differential, custom deck mat etc, different spoiler, chrome wheels...
how do I know? I ordered one ;) And educated the dealer so they ended up ordering another one after mine.
They sold about 12,000 WS6s in 2002 vs about 1503 Firehawks. Much higher sales than normal for both due to people wanting the final year
I have a VERY luxurious 1989 GTA Trans Am that makes 1000hp at the wheels and is Built for road courses. It has heated leather racing seats, digital displays, and 6spd transmission. It sounds like a jet anywhere above 30mph, and most hot rodders don’t flex on it, but some have, and BOY is it fun breaking their hearts! It only gets 6mpg, but you can confidently smoke pretty much any street legal car. The other best part is that it looks like KITT’s roided up big brother lol.
Sounds like a lot of fun!!
This is for gen 4 boys why do we want to hear about a Gen 3 ego lover my car is better then yours, small balls you have
Why is the Tran Am so underrated tho?😢
For real! I think the Camaro has always took the spotlight between the two.
@ What’s the difference between a Trans Am and a Trans Am WS6?
@@Karaokeentertainment_has a performance and suspension upgrade
What about the fire hawk?
Also a sweet ride.
NHRA one
my 2002 WS6 is my favorite but I'm a little biased 😎
Gotta love having an 02, coming to my grave with me I’ve had it since I was 16
Wow that’s awesome. I’d love to find my first car. It was an old Chevy Silverado half ton!
I have a 97 title says Pontiac Firebird formula Trans Am
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I have a 2001 WS6 automatic car with 90k miles.....I'm definitely changing out the auto transmission when I get some money together. The automatic transmission is nowhere near as fun as a 6 speed. Totally different cars as far as the fun factor. Automatics are just too serene and not exciting
I have a 2002 ws6 manual ... I want a automatic one we can trade if you like
Put a high stall in it...
We are just talking about majority on the road at 145 Miles per Hour.😊
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Pontiac FIREBIRD Trans Am WS6
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I 🤔 Truly loved My Pontiac 🏁👍 GTO 5.7L And G8 6.0L Cam. Also before those My first General Motors Pontiac was a Grand Prix I was On the 🤔 Hunt for 5.0 Ford Mustangs 🏁👑 Yes Please.
Love it!
Just a sleeper.😊
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Hi Chamren Phon. 😊
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What’s the name of this car?
Which one? In the thumbnail? It’s a WS6 with some kind of body kit.
My 01 SOM is the most beautiful car ever made.... fight me!!
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The som ta looks alot meaner than the catfish haha , I have both but pontiac for the win, plus more rare and ram air actually works
lol. You know what they say…. A Camaro looks like it can kick your ass buy a WS6 looks like it’s coming over to do it!!!
...1969 Pontiac Trans Am convertible is less collectible? Eight made? Eight total, four manual 4 automatic? Versus over 40 WS6 convertibles made in 1997, never mind any other year?
Thanks for watching. For the video we were just referencing the WS6
@@PistonTrends I understand. However your video title *literally* asks the question, "Is the FIREBIRD Trans-AM WS6 the RAREST Pontiac?". I was responding to the question you asked me, which references every Pontiac ever made.
firehawk formula is rarest
3rd gen Firehawk Formula is one of the baddest F bodies ever made, and definitely cooler than the 4th gen Firehawk.
Actual the 1988 , notch back is the rarest
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not by a long shot. The ws6 got bastardized and over quoted. WS6 has been around for decades. I have had pontiacs for over 40 years. It was not until SLP was contracted to swap out the hoods and air intake box, that the hooded ws6 package became popular. There were many cars built on order with thw ws6 suspension only.
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I'd assume the rarest is the 2002 anniversary edition.
I’d have to agree. Last year of production.
@@PistonTrends Sadly! One of these years I’m gonna buy another black 2002 WS6. Unfortunately, mine got totaled. It’s still my all-time favorite car to this day.
I have a Firehawk I think it’s more rare. That’s after owning 2 WS6 cars
What year?
1999 6 speed trans am black #36 they made less trans am Firehawks than formulas
No, the Pontiac Firebird Formula WS-6 Ram Air is the rarest and I wish I had not got rid of mine.
I can’t even remember the last time I saw one. It’s been a while!
I bought my '98 Formula WS6 new in June of '98. Still have it, 101k miles of smiles.
iv looked for the ground effects on the ta in the header photo for ever for mine lmao ill only ever collect pontiacs
I want them for my 500hp '95!! Any idea where to get them???
that looks like the Wings West kit. possibly Vader but my guess is W-type.
Love the firebird!
1996 was the first year of the WS6 package for the 4th Gen cars. You could get it on the Firebird Formula and Trans Am. All of the V8 Firebirds could be optioned with either a 4spd automatic or 6spd manual transmission. All 1998-2002 Trans Ams came with T-Tops unless you opted for a convertible.
I had a 1978 ws-6 Trans am! Solar gold.
@rogerdavis2056 Yes. In this instance, I was referring to the 4th gen cars. The WS6 package was available in the 3rd Gen as well. I've been watching a lot of 4th Gen vids lately, and there a good number that don't have their facts straight.
Right on. Thanks for watching!
The answer is no. That'd be the Firehawk or 89 Turbo Trans Am.
Both good picks! Thanks for sharing
This is about 1997 to 02 ws6 why do people keep talking about gen 3
Gen 2 and gen 1
No its not. The 89 turbo trans-am or the firehawk probably are.
Both excellent picks
The guy doesn't even know about ws6 0 to 60s are way off, quarter mile time is off by a full second, you tube should delete fake content and he forgot about the rare ws6 NHRA and there are a few others, Firehawk, 98 only had single exhaust, Jesus waste of time watching this video
Well thanks for watching anyway. We are always working on making better content
I got a 2001 WS6 for $6k in 2016 and I will NEVER sell it is such a fun, easy to work on, cheap to make fast car ever
That’s a steal
@@PistonTrends had 160k though lol
This video feels AI generated.
What about it feels AI? It’s not by the way. Happy to answer any questions you have, I’m just a car guy making these videos for fun!
it looks legit tbh. why would any part of it need to be AI 🙄
The Trans Am WS6 wouldn’t be the “rarest”
Try finding a Formula WS6, that would be rare.
I don’t see many either these days
Looks like a Japanese inspired build
Not even close.
@@fedupgamer9075 Wanna bet
Little bit. Thanks for watching!
How cares about ws6 it a trans am there better aftermarket parts to beat a ws6 out there
It’s the collectibility of the factory built WS6 though
@Ballen1182 the ws6 is more rare and just looks alot meaner than the catfish
The first few years of that thing were the ugliest design ever.
Later years were the best looking
this vid will double the current cost of these. (youre not wrong about it
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