Pontiac celebrates 35 years of Firebird the 2002 Firebird Trans Am Collector Edition high-performance specialty vehicle. Elements unique to the Collector Edition include a special paint scheme, detailed interior appointments, special edition emblems and the raw power of Trans Am’s WS6 performance and handling package. Just under 2,000 Collector Editions will be offered to enthusiasts during this special milestone year for the storied American musclecar.

Outfitted in its exclusive Pontiac Collector Yellow paint scheme, the Collector Edition features a special screaming chicken graphic package that puts a contemporary spin on the eye-catching hood designs of the ’70s and ’80s Firebird and Trans Am models. Two black racing stripe designs adorn the hood of the vehicle and continue on to wrap themselves around the car’s doors and rear quarter panels. The rear fascia also gets special attention with a two-tone Collector Yellow and black treatment while both Collector Edition and Trans Am nameplates accent the lower doors.

The Collector Edition will be offered in Trans Am Coup with hatch tops and a black roof halo or Convertible with a black top.

Staying true to the tradition of the WS6 performance and handling package’s exterior appointments, the Collector Edition includes black painted WS6 wheels with a machined face surface, black anodized front and rear brake calipers and black painted axles. Goodyear Eagle F1 performance tires are standard.

Inside the 2002 Collector Edition, owners will find exclusive interior trim appointments that highlight the now famous design cues of Firebird and Trans Am through the years. Seats are wrapped in ebony leather with headrests featuring embroidered Collector Edition logos. Also sporting the Collector Edition logo are front floor mats and a trophy/shelf mat. A special issue Collector Edition owner’s portfolio provides the finishing touch to the vehicle’s interior.

The Ram Air WS6 performance and handling package is standard on the Collector Edition. Highlighting the features is the LS1 5.7L V8 churning out 325 horsepower at 350 lb-ft. of torque (with WS6 package refinements).

Standard equipment on the Collector Edition includes: -Power antenna -Power windows -Power door locks -Remote keyless entry -Theft-deterrent alarm system -Driver 6-way power seat -Monsoon Series AM/FM radio with CD player -Hatch roof (T-Tops) on coupe model

Optional equipment on the Collector Edition includes: -Traction control -Trunk-mounted 12-CD changer -Hurst Short-Throw shifter