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1979 Trans Am Featured in Movie

Death Race Comes to Movie Theaters
Posted June 10 2008 05:52 AM by HPPCHRIS 
Filed under: Pontiac News, Chris Phillip

Does anybody remember the David Carradine epic, Death Race 2000, in which futuristic racers in the year 2000 gained points by running over people in their quest for race victory?


Death Race returns to the silver screen on August 22, 2008, directed by Paul W.S. Anderson, and features a 1979 Trans Am.

Here's the details of the car:

Engine: 350HO V8 Crate motor
Transmission: Turbo 350 3-speed automatic
Suspension: Big block coil springs
KYB Gas Adjust shocks
Custom fabricated rear sway bar
Wheels: 17" American Racing wheels
Tires: Front/ Rear Goodyear 215/65R 17
Brakes: Stock braking system
Stunt Modifications: Roll cage
Kirkey Aluminum Racing Seats
RCI 5 point harnesses
RCI fuel cell
CNC hand brake
Wilwood secondary rear brake calipers
Battery moved to battery box in trunk

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