The racer is based on the 5.0-liter version of the SL sold internationally, but the engine is de-stroked to a 4.5-liter spec to fit Trans-Am specifications.

The 1982 Trans Am represented a major turning point for American sports cars, proving that performance could come from other advancements outside of raw power.

Mind you, this 1982 Pontiac Trans Am came with a 5.0-liter V8, a four-speed manual transmission, and had a sticker price of $9,658 when it was new.

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The SCCA Trans Am series achieved iconic status with grids of American muscle cars, but it's featured greater variety over the years, including this 1982 Mercedes-Benz 450 SL, one of the lots at ...

So, the Trans Am kicks off the proceeds with an 8.64s victory, and keep that in mind, because it’s the best result we see in the video embedded below.