What is a Firehawk?

Glad you asked! A Firehawk begins life on the regular assembly line in Quebec as a Firebird Formula with the Chevy LT1 350cid V-8 motor (275hp). From there, they are put on GM's transportation system and sent to the Street Legal Performance (SLP) factory just down the road. From there it is put back on the transportation system and delivered to your favorite Pontiac dealer. The base upgrade includes:

"Ram Air" cold air induction system (+25hp)
composite hood with functional scoops for Ram Air
upgraded suspension including
- thicker front sway bar and bushings
- panhard rod (track bar)
- jounce bumper spacers (for larger tires)
- rear lower control arms
specific Speedline aluminum wheels with Firestone Firehawk SZ P275 40R17 tires (P245 45R16 on convertible)
Firehawk decals
serialized dash plaque (+5hp!)
Mobil 1 synthetic engine oil and rear-axle lubricant

Available optional equipment includes:

Performance Exhaust
Suspension Option
Hurst shifter (manual only)
Firehawk logo floormats (+50hp!)

SLP claims 4.9sec 0-60 and 13.5@103mph in the 1/4 mile. Somehow I doubt my meager driving skills could make those numbers but I guess I'll never know until I go to the track...

Street Legal Performance is considered a low-volume manufacturer like Saleen of Mustang fame and not simply an aftermarket tuner. All Firehawk components have been crash-tested and are covered by SLP's warranty matching the usual GM 3/36. SLP also performs the Comp T/A, WS6 Formula and Trans Am, and Camaro SS conversions.