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Pontiac TRANS AM

128 registered in New Zealand · 1970–1987 · 70% from United States

The Pontiac TRANS AM is a recognisable name on New Zealand roads, with 128 registered across model years 1970 to 1987. Most are petrol-powered sports cars with a 5.0L engine.

Below you'll find a complete breakdown of fuel types, body styles, drivetrain options, regional distribution, and estimated running costs. Select a specific model year to see detailed specs, buyer insights, and variant-level data for that generation of the TRANS AM.

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128 On NZ Roads
5.0L Engine

Fuel Types

Pontiac TRANS AM fuel type breakdown: PETROL 100%.

PETROL 100%

Fleet Age Profile

How many Pontiac TRANS AM vehicles from each manufacture year are still registered in NZ. Taller bars mean more of that year on the road — better parts availability and more mechanics who know it.

Pontiac TRANS AM fleet age profile: 1978: 17, 1979: 20, 1982: 14, 1983: 16, 1984: 12.

Drivetrain

Engine Size

Pontiac TRANS AM engine sizes: 5.0L 34%, 6.6L 30%, 5.8L 4%, 4.9L 3%, 5.7L 2%.

Imported From

Pontiac TRANS AM imported from: United States 70%, Not Known 30%, Other 1%.

Colours

BLACK 39 (30%)
WHITE 26 (20%)
RED 23 (18%)
BLUE 12 (9%)
SILVER 10 (8%)
YELLOW 4 (3%)
GREEN 4 (3%)
GOLD 4 (3%)

Colours shown are approximate representations of NZTA basic colour categories, not exact manufacturer paint codes.

Where They Are in NZ

Pontiac TRANS AM regional distribution: AUCKLAND: 28, CHRISTCHURCH: 10, TASMAN: 8, HAMILTON: 7, INVERCARGILL: 6.

Body Types

SPORTS CAR 61%
SALOON 35%
HATCHBACK 4%

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many Pontiac TRANS AM are there in New Zealand?

There are 128 Pontiac TRANS AM vehicles registered in New Zealand as of March 2026, making up 0% of the total passenger fleet. Model years range from 1970 to 1987.

What body type is the Pontiac TRANS AM?

The Pontiac TRANS AM is primarily classified as a sports car in the NZTA fleet register. It is also available in other body configurations: saloon, hatchback. The most common fuel type is petrol.

Are Pontiac TRANS AM cars imported or NZ-new?

70% of Pontiac TRANS AM vehicles in New Zealand originated from United States. A mix of NZ-new and imported vehicles make up the fleet. Check the import status and origin country for the specific year you're considering on the individual year pages.

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