How much HP did the bandit have?
Under the hood of the incredible Trans Ams used for the film sat a 400 ci V8 engine, which pushed out somewhere in the realm of 200 horsepower. Torque numbers were a lot higher at around 320 ft/lbs. Unlike many iconic muscle cars that we’ve all come to know and love, the Trans Am was not that fast.
How much is the bandit car worth?
The 1977 Pontiac TransAm, made popular by Reynolds’ cult classic film, recently went up for auction.
What year car was used in Smokey and the Bandit 2?
1980 Pontiac Firebird Turbo
The car used in the movie was a 1980 Pontiac Firebird Turbo Trans-Am.
Did the bandit drive a Firebird?
It must be remembered that the legend of Bandit and his Trans Am continued with two sequels following. Smokey and the Bandit II features a 1980 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Turbo. While Smokey and the Bandit 3 showcases a 1983 Pontiac Trans Am.
How many police cars were wrecked in Smokey and the Bandit 2?
During a Q&A session on Saturday, filmed by ComicBook.com, a fan asked how many Trans Ams they burned through during production. Reynolds replied: We went through 12. I’m afraid I was responsible for a good few of those.
Who owns the bandit car?
The Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction in Arizona, which ended last weekend, saw a number of records.
How many cars did Burt Reynolds use in Smokey and the Bandit?
Three Trans-Am
Three Trans-Am cars were used in this movie. Director Hal Needham claims in the DVD documentary that they could barely run towards the end of the film’s production. This movie made the Pontiac Trans Am a superstar. Trans Am sales jumped from 68,745 in 1977 to 93,341 in 1978.
Did Jerry Reed really drive the truck?
For many of his driving scenes, Jerry Reed wasn’t actually driving the big rig. The truck was loaded on a low-boy flatbed trailer and towed around by another 18-wheeler. Fred, the Snowman’s Basset Hound, was picked by Burt Reynolds because he did not obey commands very well.