"We recently brought you news of a new “Bandit” Trans Am based on the fifth-generation Chevrolet Camaro. <br /> <br />The car was developed by a company in Florida by the name of Trans Am Depot and even had some input from the Bandit himself, actor Burt Reynolds. <br /> <br />Trans Am Depot uses donor Camaros to create its own Trans Ams after licensing the name and logo from General Motors Company [NYSE:GM]. Contrary to popular belief, the conversion process is more than just a body kit installation. <br /> <br />As you’ll see in this video, a lot of work goes into these cars. On average, around 230 custom parts are used for each conversion. On top of this, the engineers at Trans Am Depot also install a new powertrain, typically a supercharged V-8 crate engine from GM. One of the more popular options has an 840-horsepower output! <br /> <br />The most complex part of the conversion is probably the t-top roof. This involves cutting away part of the roof and then installing a removable roof section composed of modern materials such as carbon fiber and high-strength steel. <br /> <br />The cost of one of these conversions starts at about $30k, not including the donor Camaro. And if you aren’t a Trans Am fan, there’s also a GTO variant complete with hideaway lights."
