Engine profile

1980 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am engine family

Pontiac 301 V8 and California Chevrolet 305 V8 · 301 cubic inches · Pontiac

Engines and Induction summarized from reviewed factory and marque references. 1980 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am

Engine Summary

Manufacturer: Pontiac
Family: Pontiac 301 V8 and California Chevrolet 305 V8
Displacement: 301 cubic inches

Also Known As

1980 RPO L37 Pontiac 301 V81980 RPO W72 Pontiac 301 E/C V81980 RPO LU8 Turbo Pontiac 301 V81980 RPO LG4 Chevrolet 305 V8

Identification reference

Engine Details

Source-backed component numbers, codes, stampings, and application notes.

RPO LG4 Chevrolet 305 V8

Value: 305 cu in; 8.4:1; 150 net hp at 3,800 rpm and 230 lb-ft at 2,400 rpm
Application: California Trans Am with MX1 automatic, 3.42:1 axle, emissions equipment, and air conditioning
Type: carburetor / specification
Car pages: 1980 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am

Sources: 1980 Firebird engines and transmissions , 1980 Pontiac full-line factory brochure

RPO L37 Pontiac 301 V8

Value: 301 cu in; 8.1:1; 140 net hp at 4,000 rpm and 240 lb-ft at 1,800 rpm
Application: Federal Trans Am with MX1 automatic and 2.41:1 axle
Type: engine assembly / specification
Car pages: 1980 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am

Sources: 1980 Firebird engines and transmissions , 1980 Pontiac full-line factory brochure

RPO LU8 Turbo Pontiac 301 V8

Value: 301 cu in; 7.6:1; 210 net hp at 4,000 rpm and 345 lb-ft at 2,000 rpm
Application: Federal Trans Am with MX1 automatic, 3.08:1 axle, and required C60 air conditioning
Type: engine assembly / specification
Car pages: 1980 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am

Sources: 1980 Firebird engines and transmissions , 1980 Pontiac full-line factory brochure

RPO W72 Pontiac 301 E/C V8

Value: 301 cu in; 8.1:1; 155 net hp at 4,400 rpm and 240 lb-ft at 2,200 rpm
Application: Federal Trans Am with MX1 automatic and 3.08:1 axle
Type: engine assembly / specification
Car pages: 1980 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am

Sources: 1980 Firebird engines and transmissions , 1980 Pontiac full-line factory brochure

Cars Using This Engine

1 linked car page.

Two-door four-passenger sport coupe with fixed roof or removable hatch roof panels

1980 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am

Two-door four-passenger Trans Am W87 sport coupe

Source Trail

Pontiac Motor Division via Dezo's Garage 1980 Pontiac full-line factory brochure

Tran-Zam 1980 Firebird model equipment

Hitman's Pontiac Trans Am Site Second-generation Firebird production numbers

Tran-Zam 1980 Firebird engines and transmissions

Tran-Zam 1980 Firebird option and price schedule

Tran-Zam 1980 Firebird colors and graphics

Tran-Zam 1980 Firebird model-year facts

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