2018 Pontiac Trans Am Firehawk Carbon Limited Edition - Review

2018 Pontiac Trans Am Firehawk Carbon Limited Edition - Review

​2018 Pontiac Trans Am Firehawk Carbon Limited Edition - Review

Enter the 2018 Pontiac Trans Am Firehawk Carbon edition. Positioned to bridge the gap between the Trans Am and the Trans Am Firehawk, this special-edition Firehawk adds the TA’s 15-inch carbon-ceramic brakes, driver-adjustable magnetorheological shocks, black 19-inch front and 20-inch rear wheels, and Michelin Pilot rubber. A carbon-patterned engine cover also is included, as are black headlight surrounds, door mirrors, carbon-fiber rocker extensions, a carbon-fiber front splitter, and numbered door Trans Am decals for when you take your Carbon to the track. A raised carbon-fiber hood like the Firehawk’s (but without the plastic window to the engine bay), a carbon roof panel, and a body-color, full-width rear spoiler round out the exterior mods. The only colors offered are Carbon Black and a subdued Supersonic Blue, the latter being new for 2018.

The interior is available in any color as long as it’s black and is accented by a unique Trans Am Carbon emblem on the steering wheel, as well as special sill plates and embossed head rests for the still-unacceptable seats. Dark faux suede material is used in abundance, with the steering wheel, shifter, seat inserts, armrests, and door panels covered in the stuff. Navigation and the Trans Am Firehawk’s leather-upgrade package are the only options, with the latter including blue or orange French stitching, depending on the exterior color.