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34 - Friday, December 9, 1988 - Nortk Shore News

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five square units, with fog lamps
incorporated into the bumper.
Taillamps utilize a unique optical
system which displays red, amber
or clear backup modes.

The distinct Pontiac dual
trumpeted exhaust is sculptured in-
to the rear fascia, adding an all-
around smooth-surfaced shape to
the Trans Sport. The concept vehi-
cle is powered by a unique pro-
totype 2.9 litre V-6 turbocharged
aluminum engine not currently of-
fered in any production models.
Special 17 by 8 inch wheels with
low aspect ratio tires complete the
package.

Large, smooth-flowing
doorhandles allow for easy and
convenient access to the interior.
Driver and front seat passenger
enter the conventional way,
through front doors which swing
wide and curve over the roof line
when closed. The gullwing door on
the right rear side opens upward
with ample ceiling clearance for
garage parking.

According to Pontiac Interior
Design studio chief, Bill Scott, the
interior of the Trans Sport carries
Pontiac technology and creativity
to new limits. ‘‘The first impres-
sion is of openness and space,’’
Scott said. ‘‘We were given the
opportunity to freely explore
utilizing any features we felt could
be appropriate for use in seats, in-
strument panel and trim. We think
we've set a standard for future in-
terior designs.’”

From the driver’s seat, the
steeply-raked windshield combines
the light rays of the light emitting
diode (LED) heads-up display,
which optically projects an image
of the speed and other selected
Griver information through the
windshield at a point approximate-
ly 12 feet ahead of the vehicle and
slightly to the right of the driver’s
vision centreline.

A cathode ray tube (CRT) is the
central focus of the instrument
cluster which is located above the
steering wheel for unobstructed
viewing. The panel displays 2
selected variety of functional in-
formation and is accessed by con-
trols in the fixed steering wheei
hub and control pod centered in
the steering wheel.

Functions include radio with cit-
izen’s band, heating and air condi-
tioning, front and rear window
defrost, celiular phone, trip com-
puter, navigational information,
lamps and horn.

A persona! computer is recessed
into the passenger side of the in-
strument panel. The drawer unit
with its pop-up screen and
keyboard accesses features such as
weather reports, accident reports
and detours, navigational direc-
tions, calculator functions and ca-
pabilities for scheduling air travel
and hotel reservations.

Another unique feature of the
Trans Sport interior is the seating.
With its low, long wheel base, in-
terior design personnel were able
to locate the six individual bucket
seats in a forward-facing mode
while maintaining a low cross-sec-
tion and profile.

“The seats themselves are a
demonstration of design func-
tionality,”’ Scott said. ‘‘We wanted
to make the Trans Sport another
expression of the Pontiac ‘driver’s
car’ experience.’ The driver’s seat

has electric transmission shift con-
trols on the right articulating ar-
mrest and power seat adjusters on
the left.

The driver's seat has recline and
swivel features which also are
found on the other five bucket
seats. Wind>w and door lock con-
trols are {ocated on the door
panels,

A windshield-mounted overhead
console contains a scanning screen
which replaces the conventional
rearview mirror. The television-like
display features a digital readout
measuring distances of ap-

plenty of curves

proaching traffic. A cassette player
and reading lamps are also located
in the console.

Middle and rear seat passengers
can view a small television
mcunted in an overhead console
centered behind the driver and
front passenger seats. They can
also access laser disc players from
side panel storage compartments.
Each seat has individual radio con-
trols and ear phones.

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