Car specifications

Pontiac Firebird Trans Am – 1988

A true drag racing machine built for speed and precision.

🛠 Chassis & Frame

• Chassis: Jerry Haas Race Cars tube frame

• Certification: 25.1G (6.0-second class)

• Weight: 1160 kg (with driver)

🔧 Engine

• Type: V8, 565 cubic inches (9.1 litres)

• Induction: Dual carburetors with direct injection

• Power Boost: Equipped with N₂O (nitrous oxide) system

• Power Output:

  • 900 HP on racing fuel (naturally aspirated)

  • 1500 HP with nitrous oxide

⚙️ Drivetrain

• Transmission: Powerglide 2-speed racing gearbox

• Rear Axle: Ford 9.0”

• Rear Tires: Hoosier 432/51-16″

🛑 Braking & Safety

• Braking System: Dual Simpson parachutes

🏁 Performance

• • Covers ¼ mile (402 m) in 7.5 seconds

  • Top speed: 290 km/h

Why Does Kristo Love to Drive?

Kristo Tihvan, Driver:

“I love winning — both individual races and the entire competition.

We compete in index classes, where victory doesn’t necessarily go to the most powerful or fastest car, but to the driver who knows their car best, maintains consistent results, and uses smart strategies to win.

Since 2016, we’ve been racing in the Outlaw class in Estonia and Pro Street in Finland, where drag racing becomes a true team sport. The power levels are extreme, and the technology demands professional attention after every run.

At any given moment during a race weekend, each team member may be called to act under tight time pressure — using their full range of skills to solve critical situations. In other words, the adrenaline rush is massive.

Every member of the team has a defined role, and fulfilling that role is essential to achieve the ultimate goal: crossing the finish line first — and making sure the car stops safely at the end of the strip.”