"If you’re searching for the ultimate Pontiac bruiser, you could do worse than choose the mighty Firebird Trans Am SD-455. SD stands for “Super Duty,” and in Pontiac-speak that means the 7.5-liter V8 has been prepped for competition work: forged internals, high-flow heads, and a hot cam made it the most powerful American engine offered by a manufacturer in 1973. Way underrated by Pontiac, the big motor made around 371 horsepower and an astonishing 480 ft-lbs. of torque. Just so you wouldn’t be confused about which Firebird you were looking at, Pontiac also loaded the SD-455 up with visual enhancements—the hood bulge shouted “SD-455” to onlookers, and the rear spoiler was likewise emblazoned with large “TRANS AM” script. Interestingly, 1973 was the first year for the soon-to-be-legendary Firebird hood decal, known affectionately as the “Screaming Chicken.” While the decals didn’t make the SD-455 go any faster, it didn’t need any help in that department, as it was capable of 14.5 second quarter-miles dead stock. The SD-455 package was very expensive, which means that not many were produced, making Forza one of the best places to experience this rare bird."—Official description[1]
The 1973 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am SD-455 - abbreviated as "Pontiac T/A '73" - is a rear-wheel drive muscle car by Pontiac.
It appears in Forza Motorsport 2 as part of the December Car Pack and as standard in all subsequent main series titles, as well as Forza Motorsport 6: Apex, although it does not appear in Forza Horizon.
It was rewarded in Forza Motorsport 7 for completing the Flock Together Forzathon event held in March 2018.
Statistics[]
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Speed 4.3 Acceleration 4.1
Braking 3.0
Handling 3.1
Base Rarity 6.8
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D 341 |
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Required DLC:
Requires December Car Pack | ||
Unlock Requirements
North America:
missing data
Rarity: ?
Europe:
missing data
Rarity: ?
Asia:
missing data
Rarity: ? | ||
Performance & Body Style
Body Style: missing data
Speed:
Top Speed: missing data
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): missing data
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): missing data
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): missing data 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): missing data
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): missing data
120 mph (193 km/h): missing data | ||
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Speed 5.3 Handling 4.1
Acceleration 4.9
Launch 4.4
Braking 3.8
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E 236 |
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Unlock Requirements
Car Dealer:
Purchase from the car dealer for 25,000 CR | ||
Performance & Body Style
Body Style: Coupé
Speed:
Top Speed: 151.7 mph (244.1 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 5.426 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 12.842 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 157.8 ft (48.1 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 444.0 ft (135.3 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.77 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.71 g | ||
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Speed 5.1 Handling 3.7
Acceleration 6.6
Launch 5.8
Braking 3.6
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D 305 |
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Unlock Requirements
Car Dealer:
Purchase from the car dealer for 24,000 CR | ||
Performance & Body Style
Body Style: Sports Car
Speed:
Top Speed: 153.1 mph (246.3 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 5.400 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 12.814 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 148.2 ft (45.2 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 408.3 ft (124.4 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.75 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.69 g | ||
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Speed 5.7 Handling 3.5
Acceleration 7.2
Launch 6.9
Braking 3.2
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D 360 |
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Unlock Requirements
Car Dealer:
Purchase from the car dealer for 26,000 CR | ||
Performance & Body Family
Body Family: American Motorsport
Speed:
Top Speed: 154.1 mph (247.9 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 5.400 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 12.800 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 119.0 ft (36.3 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 323.8 ft (98.7 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.97 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.90 g | ||
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Speed 5.7 Handling 3.8
Acceleration 7.1
Braking 3.5
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D 331 |
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Unlock Requirements
Car Dealer:
Purchase from the car dealer for 26,000 CR | ||
Performance & Division
Division: Historic American Muscle
Speed:
Top Speed: 154.4 mph (248.4 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 5.400 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 12.800 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 128.2 ft (39.1 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 332.3 ft (101.3 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.98 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.91 g | ||
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Speed 5.7 Handling 3.8
Acceleration 7.1
Launch 6.9
Braking 3.5
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C 460 |
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Unlock Requirements
Car Dealer:
Accumulate 4 medals to unlock | ||
Performance
Value: ? CR
Speed:
Top Speed: 154.4 mph (248.4 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 5.400 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 12.800 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 128.3 ft (39.1 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 332.4 ft (101.3 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.98 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.91 g | ||
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Speed 5.7 Handling 3.9
Acceleration 7.1
Braking 3.6
Common
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D 335 |
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Unlock Requirements
Forzathon:
Complete all challenges for Flock Together | ||
Performance & Division
Division: Historic Road Racing Value: 41,500 CR
Collection Tier:
Tier 1 - Common (+75)
Speed:
Top Speed: 154.3 mph (248.3 km/h)
1/4 Mile: missing data
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 5.400 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 12.800 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 137.0 ft (41.8 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 352.4 ft (107.4 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.99 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.93 g | ||
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Speed 2.7 Braking 1.1
Handling 1.3
Acceleration 2.8
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D 358 |
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Unlock Requirements
Car Dealer:
Can be purchased from the Car Dealer for 80,000 CR
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Performance & Division
Division: Vintage Muscle
Speed:
Top Speed: missing data
1/4 Mile: missing data
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): missing data
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): missing data
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): missing data 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): missing data
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): missing data
120 mph (193 km/h): missing data | ||
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Speed 5.7 Handling 5.0
Acceleration 7.1
Launch 6.2
Braking 5.8
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C 506 |
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Unlock Requirements
Autoshow:
Purchase from the Autoshow for 24,000 CR | ||
Performance & Championship
Championship: American Racers
Speed:
Top Speed: 153.1 mph (246.3 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 5.400 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 12.842 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 164.4 ft (50.1 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 408.2 ft (124.4 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.74 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.74 g | ||
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Speed 5.7 Handling 5.0
Acceleration 7.1
Launch 6.4
Braking 4.1
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C 528 |
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Unlock Requirements
Autoshow:
Purchase from the Autoshow for 61,000 CR
Auction House:
Can be purchased or bid on through an Auction House listing
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Performance & Championship
Championship: Classic Muscle
Speed:
Top Speed: missing data
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): missing data
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): missing data
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): missing data 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): missing data
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): missing data
120 mph (193 km/h): missing data | ||
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Speed 6.3 Handling 4.7
Acceleration 5.1
Launch 6.5
Braking 4.4
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C 536 |
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Unlock Requirements
This vehicle can not be purchased from the Autoshow, but can be rewarded from a Wheelspin or Super Wheelspin Auction House:
Can be purchased or bid on through an Auction House listing Seasonal:
This vehicle may appear as a listed item in the Forzathon Shop or as a Festival Playlist reward.
Forzathon Shop:
N/A Festival Playlist:
Series 6 (Winter) - "Break The Ice" The Trial Series 11 (Summer) - "Summer Games" Playground Games Series 16 (Spring) - "Spring Games" Playground Games Series 21 (Winter) - "Winter Games" Playground Games Series 31 (Summer) - "Summer Games" Playground Games Series 33 (Winter) - "Winter Games" Playground Games Series 36 (Winter) - "Tour De Force" championship Series 40 (Summer) - "Summer Games" Playground Games Series 46 (Spring) - "Spring Games" Playground Games Series 47 (Winter) - "Winter Games" Playground Games Series 48 (Winter) - "Tour De Force" championship Series 52 (Summer) - "Summer Games" Playground Games Series 58 (Summer) - "Summer Games" Playground Games Series 60 (Winter) - "Tour De Force" championship Series 67 (Summer) - "Summer Games" Playground Games Series 69 (Winter) - "Tour De Force" championship Series 76 (Summer) - "Summer Games" Playground Games | ||
Performance & Car Type
Car Type: Classic Muscle Value: 61,000 CR
Rarity:
Common
Speed:
Top Speed: 152.6 mph (245.5 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 5.400 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 12.787 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 208.3 ft (63.5 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 504.9 ft (153.9 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.74 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.73 g | ||
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Speed 5.5 Handling 3.5
Accel 3.4
Launch 3.3
Braking 2.4
Offroad 4.7 |
C 551 |
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Availability
A possible Festival Playlist or Forzathon Shop listing Wheelspin:
Can not be won from a Wheelspin or Super Wheelspin
Auction House:
Can be purchased or bid on through an Auction House listing
Seasonal:
This vehicle may appear as a listed item in the Forzathon Shop or as a Festival Playlist reward.
Forzathon Shop:
N/A Festival Playlist:
Series 23 (Spring) - Earn 20 PTS (season milestone) | ||
Performance & Car Type
Car Type: Classic Muscle Value: 250,000 CR
Rarity:
Common
Speed:
Top Speed: 152.1 mph (244.7 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 5.375 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 12.770 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 172.2 ft (52.5 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 429.5 ft (130.9 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.78 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.78 g | ||
Upgrade Preset
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Speed 8.3 Handling 4.8
Accel 6.3
Launch 6.9
Braking 6.6
Offroad 4.3 |
S1 867 |
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Availability
A possible Festival Playlist or Forzathon Shop listing Wheelspin:
Can not be won from a Wheelspin or Super Wheelspin
Auction House:
Can be purchased or bid on through an Auction House listing
Seasonal:
This vehicle may appear as a listed item in the Forzathon Shop or as a Festival Playlist reward.
Forzathon Shop:
N/A Festival Playlist:
Series 23 (Spring) - Earn 20 PTS (season milestone) | ||
Performance & Car Type
Car Type: Classic Muscle Value: 250,000 CR
Rarity:
Common
Speed:
Top Speed: 219.4 mph (353 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 3.052 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 6.521 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 83.9 ft (25.6 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 206.6 ft (63 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 1.23 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 1.21 g | ||
Conversions[]
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Conversion - Engine |
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LS7 (7.0L V8) - 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, C5.R 427 (7.0L V8) - 2004 Chevrolet #3 Corvette Racing C5.R |
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6.2L V8 (G8 GXP) |
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5.7L V8, 5.9L V8 - Racing |
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5.7L V8, 5.9L V8 - Racing |
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6.2L V8 |
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6.2L V8, 8.4L V10, 6.5L V12 |
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6.2L V8, 8.4L V10, 6.5L V12 |
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6.2L V8, 6.7L V8T Diesel, 8.4L V10, 7.0L V8, 7.7L V12, Racing 7.2L V8, 8.9L V8 DSC |
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Conversion - Drivetrain |
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AWD |
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AWD |
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AWD Drivetrain |
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AWD Drivetrain |
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AWD Drivetrain |
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AWD Drivetrain |
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Conversion - Aspiration |
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Twin-Screw Supercharger |
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Twin-Screw Supercharger |
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Positive-Displacement Supercharger |
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Positive-Displacement Supercharger |
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Positive-Displacement Supercharger |
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Positive-Displacement Supercharger |
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Positive-Displacement Supercharger |
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Positive-Displacement Supercharger |
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Conversion - Preset |
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'73 Trans Am |
Gallery[]
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Promotional[]
Forza Horizon 5
References[]
- ↑ "Forza Motorsport 4 - Cars" . forzamotorsport.net (Archived) . Retrieved 09-13-2024.
| Pontiac | |
|---|---|
| 1960s | Firebird '68 · Firebird Trans Am '69 · GTO '65 · GTO Judge · GTO Hardtop |
| 1970s | Firebird Trans Am '77 · Firebird Trans Am Custom HW · Firebird Trans Am SD-455 |
| 1980s | Fiero GT · Firebird Trans Am GTA (Forza Edition) |
| 2000s | Aztek · G8 GXP · GTO '04 · GTO '06 · Firebird Trans Am Ram Air · Solstice · Solstice GXP |
| Related | Hot Wheels Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Custom |