A big-power 4th Gen. F-Body still brings a smile to my face, especially if the car in question is a 1700hp Firebird Formula that’s pulling the wheels through half track and running 7.60s @ 186 mph when it keeps the front-end down. Despite a hefty race weight of 3650 pounds with the driver, the 425 cubic inch LS motor with twin PT7675 cast turbos set at 37psi, an air-to-water intercooler and a Powerglide transmission add up to 8.09 @ 183 mph on the back wheels and mid 7s when the front doesn’t start flying.
