Pontiac Trans Am’s fourth-generation facelift in 1998 brought pop-up headlights and a V8 engine to the road, painting the town in scarce “Bright Metallic Purple.” By 1999, the Firebird celebrated its 30th with more colors and a Hurst shift kit option. Safety features got fancy with Bosch brakes and a gadget-filled dashboard, while comforts like reclining seats and a rocking sound system made commutes jam-worthy. V8s, V6s, and Firehawks roared their presence, with horsepower climbing higher than a mountain goat on energy drinks.