Trans Am 1979
1979 Trans Am Production
Model
| Engine
| RPO
| VIN
Code
| Manual
| Automatic
| Total
|
|---|
| Trans Am | 301 | L37 | W | 1,590 | 7,015 | 8,605 |
|---|
| Trans Am w/T-Top | 301 | L37 | W | 1,530 | 3,301
| 4,831 |
|---|
| Trans Am | 400 T/A 6.6 | W72 | Z | 2,485 | | 2,485 |
|---|
| Trans Am w/T-Top | 400 T/A
6.6 | W72 | Z | 2,917 | | 2,917 |
|---|
| Trans Am | 403 | L80 | K | | 48,488 | 48,488 |
|---|
| Trans Am w/T-Top | 403 | L80 | K | | 30,728 |
30,728 |
|---|
| Total Trans Am | | | | | | 98,054 |
|---|
| Trans Am SE | 301 | L37 | W | 213 | 360 | 573 |
|---|
| Trans Am SE | 400 | W72 | Z | 1,107 | | 1,107 |
|---|
| Trans Am SE | 403 | L80 | K | | 9,874 | 9,874 |
|---|
| Total Trans Am SE - | | | | | | 10,981 |
|---|
| Trans Am 10th
Anniv. | 400 | L78/W72 | Z | 1,817 | | 1,817 |
|---|
| Trans Am 10th Anniv. | 403 | L80 | K | | 5,683 | 5,
683 |
|---|
| Total Trans Am 10th Anniv -
| | | | | | 7,500 |
|---|
| Total Production | | | | | | 116,535 |
|---|
Color & Trim Codes
Exterior Colors
| Code
| | Interior Colors*
| Std
Trim
| Code
| Custom Trim
| Code
|
|---|
| Cameo White | 11 | | Oyster | Oxen | 12R | Doeskin Vinyl | 12N |
| Platinum | 15 | | Black | Oxen | 19R | Doeskin Vinyl | 19N |
| Starlite Black | 19 | | Black | | | Lombardy II & Hobnail Cloth | 19B |
| Atlantis Blue | 24 | | Lt. Blue | | | Doeskin Vinyl | 24N |
| Nocturn Blue | 29 | | Lt. Blue | | | Lombardy II & Hobnail Cloth | 24B |
| Solar Gold | 50 | | Dk. Camel | Oxen | 62R | Doeskin Vinyl | 62N |
| Sundance Yellow | 51 | | Dk. Camel | Oxen | | Lombardy II & Hobnail Cloth | 62B |
| Heritage Brown | 69 | | Dk.Carmine | Oxen | 74R | Doeskin Vinyl | 74N |
| Mayan Red | 75 | | Dk. Carmine | | | Lombardy II & Hobnail Cloth | 74B |
| | | Silver (10th only) | | | Leather (Vinyl Bolsters) | 152 |
10th Anniversary Models were painted 15 Platinum and accented with 16 Dark Charcoal
1979 Trans Am Engines
Engine - CID
| Code
| Vin Code
| HP @ RPM
| Torque Lb/Ft @ RPM
|
|---|
301
| NA, X4, X6
| W
| 150@4000
| 240@2400
|
|---|
403 (Olds)
| QE, QJ, QK, QL, Q6, TD, TE
| K
| 185@4800
| 320@2200
|
|---|
T/A 6.6
| WH
| Z
| 220@4000
| 320@2800
|
|---|
1979 Tranmissions
Transmission
| Code
| Usage
|
|---|
3-Speed Auto
| JC, JD, KX, LM, LP, LT, ME, MJ
| 301, 403 (Olds)
|
|---|
4-Speed Manual, Borg-Warner T-10
| UF, UH
| 301, T/A 6.6
|
|---|
Rear Axle Identification Codes
| | Axle Ratio | Code | | |
|---|
| | 2.41 | 2PS, 5PV | | |
| | 2.56 | 2PT | | |
| | 2.73 | 2PU | | |
| | 3.08 | 2PO, 2PW, 5PQ | | |
| | 3.23 | 2PX | | |
All ring gears are 8 1/2" and have positraction
Carburetor Usage
| Engine | Transmission | Carb # |
|---|
| 301 | Automatic | 17059272 |
|---|
| 301 | Manual | 17059271 |
|---|
| 400 | Manual | 17059263 |
|---|
| 403 w/Federal Emissions w/o AC | Automatic | 17059250 |
|---|
| 403 w/Federal Emissions w/AC | Automatic | 17059253 |
|---|
Standard Equipment: Dual
Body Color OSRV mirrors, LH remote; P225/70Rx15 BSW radial tires, 4-speed manual
transmission, Power assisted front disc brakes, Saf-T-Track differential, Power
steering, Front and rear stabilizer bars, Rally II wheels, Space saver spare
tire, Vinyl bucket seats, Rally gages with clock and tach, Formula steering
wheel, Front seat floor console, Rear air spoiler, Cigarette lighter, Shaker
hood and air cleaner, Front air dam