Trans Am Immaculate, Only 1554 Original Miles, One Of One on 2040-cars
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2002 Pontiac Slingshot This car IS NOT a WS6, it is much, much faster, handles immensely better and is more luxurious! It IS NOT a Firehawk, it is much, much faster, handles better and is far more luxurious. It is not a Blackbird, it is much, much faster, handles better and is far more luxurious! This brand new Firebird Trans AM with
every factory option was transformed into a SUPERCAR. Literally, few nuts and bolts were left unturned making, the last production year,
the last “of the breed” into a true exotic supercar. There will never be another Pontiac Trans AM Slingshot! The goal of the transformation was fairly simple…use revised proprietary vehicle geometry, increased power output, reduced unsprung weight and reduced the drag coefficient to build a one-of-a-kind best of the best among Supercars of the era. All of the modifications were performed by master mechanics at Sheehan Pontiac, the largest Pontiac dealership in Florida in 2002. All of the modifications were approved by Pontiac, so as to not disrupt the factory warranty. Let’s walk through most of the modifications: SUSPENSION AND HANDLING · SLP Level I Heavy Duty Package, which included reinforced rear control arms, and the panhard bar was fully boxed with a 1/8th inch steel plate (black powdered coated). The lateral force rating was certified by SLP at .90 G’s. · Installation of special polyurethane bushings · Installation of heavy duty sway bars (32mm front and 21mm rear) · Installation of urethane high resistance performance suspension bushings · Installation of Eibach Progressive Rate Pro Performance Springs (suspension lowered 1.2 inches) · Installation of Bilstein Road Racing Ultra Suspension gas filled struts and shocks · Installation of SLP sub-frame connectors (black gloss black powder coated) · Connectors tied into SLP NHRA legal drive shaft loop constructed of a single piece of 1/4 ” steel (black powder coated with embossed SLP logo in stainless steel) · SLP Strut tower support was constructed of 11/4” inch steel tubing (black powder coated) WHEELS AND TIRES · The stock wheels were replaced with BBS Ferrari ALMS Challenge Motorsport Aluminum Wheels originally designed for Ferrari racing · The stock tires were replaced with offset Special Order Michelin Pilot Sport Tires…front 8.5 x 19 P245 35ZR, rear 9.5 x 19 P285 30ZR (stock were 16” or 17”) · Wheels were then ultra high speed balanced and infrared aligned AIR INDUCTION · The stock air induction system was replaced with the SLP Dual Cold Air Induction System (finish constructed of stainless steel with chrome SLP logo) · The upper induction was funneled over Glasuric non–metallic high flow finish and billet aluminum vents (finished in black satin) · The stock airbox lid was replaced with a SLP lightweight performance airbox lid · The stock air filter was replaced wit a K&N High Performance Air Filter Charger · The stock mass airflow sensor was replaced with a much larger SLP mass airflow sensor · A smooth high flow bellows replaced the stock bellows ENGINE · Special allocation SLP LS1 high ratio rocker arms replaced the stock rocker arms · Bosch Platinum+4 Ultra performance spark plugs replaced the stock spark plugs · Valve covers were repainted Sunset Yellow (to match car graphics found elsewhere on the car) · Intake manifold were repainted in Sebring Silver · Stock engine oil and oil filter were replaced with Redline Full Synthetic 20/50 racing oil and K&N Gold oil filter · Stock transmission fluid was replaced with full synthetic 75/90 Dextron III Racing fluid · Stock differential fluid was replaced with Redline full synthetic Super Heavy Duty Racing oil · Water Wetter coolant replaced the stock coolant convection heat limiter · A manual SLP fan override to permit the driver to control the dual fan operation was integrated into the console · An SLP LS1 160 degree thermostat replaced the stock thermostat · Functional slotted polished billet aluminum inner fender ventilators replaced the stock plastic honeycomb ventilators · A GM Performance Option power steering rack and pinion fluid cooler was installed TRANSMISSION and DRIVETRAIN · 6 speed Hurst Short-Throw Competition Linkage Shifter installed · SLP Skip Shift Eliminator was installed · Traction Control logic module was “reversed” to always be deactivated unless manually activated · The stock driveshaft was replaced with the SLP high performance steel driveshaft · The stock differential cover was replaced with a Performance Products cast aluminum differential cover, which provides a fill and drain plug (not included on stock Firebird or WS6) EXHAUST · The stock headers were replaced with SLP Jet Coated In and Out Polished Long Tube Tuned Headers (with SLP logo and hand fitted and machined) · The stock catalytic converters were replaced with Random Technology Street Legal-Street Lethal ultra low restriction catalytic converters · The stock mufflers were replaced with hand built SLP SS Performance Exhaust System (with bellows eliminated) · The stock exhaust outlets were replaced with hand made stainless steel (jet coated ceramic interior) exhaust outlets that were cantered, tapered and flared BRAKING · The stock rotors were replaced with Baer Claw Eradispeed Cross-Drilled and Slotted rotors · Calipers were painted Sunset Yellow (powder coated) · The stock disc pads were replaced with VGX Stealth Metallic molded carbon heat transfer calipers with built in silencer HEADLIGHT SYSTEM · The stock headlight system was replaced with a Lemans Style headlight system with aircraft aluminum ABS headlight tubs and PETG acrylic UV coated molded lens covers · The stock headlight balance system was replaced with a DOT approved bubble alignment system and high performance CATS High Beam Wattage (280 Watts) bulbs COCKPIT AND CABIN · The stock seat coverings were replaced with French style hand sewn diagonally stitched Grade A imported Italian leather in yellow and black · The stick shifter boot was replaced with a French stitched imported Italian leather boot in yellow · The stock rear seats were redesigned and covered in the matching imported Italian leather of the front buckets (including seat cushion bolsters and center console) · Door panels were redesigned to accommodate the yellow interior theme · The stock shifter knob was replaced with a yellow-lined inlay CNC cut and grooved billet shifter knob · Windshield frame installation of engine vitals gauges SPECIAL BADGING · Hand painted yellow shadowed “S” logo on front fascia · Removed the hatch lock assembly and replaced with hand painted Slingshot shadowed yellow trademark · Hand painted trademark “disappearing” stretch “S” in charcoal on sail panel · Hand painted Pontiac Logo on front fenders above billets vents · Special billet aluminum badging recessed in interior niche and lower body panels to establish the “bloodline and model”. The end product of all these modifications results in a ONE-OF-KIND exotic American Supercar capable of absolutely extraordinary thrust off the line and through the lower gears, freight train-like pull even in 5th and 6th gears, and slalom capability that outperforms any Ferrari of the time. At over 400 HP, the Slingshot is a truly high performance car that was designed as a drag racing or circuit track vehicle, though it never has been raced. The car has resided in a private collection since its original build. It is believed that no other Slingshot was produced, so this is the only one in existence. The original sticker price of a Trans AM optioned like this one was approximately $30,000 in 2002. This build added approximately another $40,000 to the sticker price at the time. The Slingshot was a $70,000 Supercar in 2002. During the years in a private collection, the Slingshot was maintained in immaculate condition, and at 1,554 original miles the car is essentially new. It can be enjoyed as a driver, preserved as an investment, or shown as a rare example of a now gone breed. Be prepared to be stunned. This beautiful, extraordinarily powerful exceptional handling, rare one-of-a-kind driving machine is yours for the bidding! You have seen other 2002 Trans AM's for sale for $40,000 and $35,000. The Slingshot is much more rare, can run rings around any stock Trans AM, and most importantly is priced to sell at a lower reserve. Good Luck and thanks for looking! All
Bidders/Perspective Buyers are strongly encouraged to have the
Slingshot third-party inspected BEFORE bidding not after you are the
winning bid. A $500.00 deposit is required within 48 hours of a winning bid. Full payment is required within seven (7) working days. The Slingshot is offered as is and where is. Financing available for qualified buyers. |
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