For the thirtieth anniversary of the hit movie Smokey and the Bandit, Year One Muscle Cars and Burt Reynolds reinvented the 2nd Generation Trans Am. The revitalized classic is offered in three options: “Ban One”, “Ban Two”, and “Ban Three”. They are restored 1977 and 1978 Trans Ams but with a twist.

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The Ban 1 a 462 cubic inch traditional Pontiac V8 with aluminum heads, 9.5:1 compression and a hydraulic roller camshaft. The engine made 496 horsepower (370 kW) on the dyno. The transmission is a five-speed manual, and the suspension system features upper and lower tubular control arms with coil springs up front, and performance leaf springs in the rear, with sub frame connectors keeping everything properly located. Wheels are 18” x 9” billet aluminum snowflakes all the way around.

The Ban 2 has a 461 cubic inch, 430 horsepower (320 kW) traditional Pontiac V8, while optional power plants include a 500 horsepower (370 kW) LS2 based fuel-injected engine, a 550 horsepower (410 kW) Pontiac V8 or a 600 horsepower (450 kW) supercharged LS2. A 5-speed manual overdrive with short throw shifter is the standard transmission, and a 4-speed automatic overdrive is optional. The suspension system is completely redesigned on Ban II-level cars, and features a tubular front subframe, rack-and-pinion steering, four-link rear suspension, with adjustable coil-over shocks all the way around. The chassis is reinforced with integrated subframe connectors and is mini-tubbed in the rear for additional wheel and tire clearance. Wheels are 18” x 10” billet aluminum snowflakes on all four corners, with 285-35-18 BFG tires. Brakes are from Baer Racing, with 13” two-piece front rotors.

The Ban 3 has a 515 horsepower (384 kW) dry-sump LS7 7.0 liter engine, and upgrades include a 605 horsepower (451 kW) dry-sump LS7, or a monster 8.8 liter (540 cubic inch) Pontiac V8 making over 650 horsepower (480 kW). A 5-speed manual is the only transmission offered on the Ban III. Suspension consists of the Ban II’s tubular front subframe, rack-and-pinion steering, and four-link rear with adjustable coil-overs on each corner. Chassis reinforcements include integrated subframe connectors and a four-point roll bar with safety harnesses. Brakes are huge Baer Racing six-piston calipers with 14-inch (360 mm) two-piece rotors front and rear. The Ban 3 offers a level of performance rarely seen in a street-legal vehicle.