Its bold character and detailed execution are the stuff dreams are made of. We expect there will be plenty of new GTO posters adorning the walls of enthusiasts of all ages. By December , the GTO started appearing on showroom floors, ready to cruise the streets and hit the open road.
Several modifications to the GTO were needed to conform to North American standards, including converting to left-hand drive, revising exterior lighting and moving the gas tank inside the trunk.
Additional adjustments, such as sealing electrical connectors that could be affected by the North American climate and recalibrating the traction control for U. At first glance, the exterior looks somewhat like a Grand Am coupe with a bit of European flair mixed in. A true Pontiac would have pipes exiting from each rear corner, not just from the left side.
The good news is that the GTO comes with a long list of standard equipment. Amenities such as eight-way power adjustable driver and passenger leather seats, Blaupunkt watt 10 speaker sound system with six-disc CD changer, and driver information system with three LCD display windows keep the driver comfortable and entertained while cruising down the boulevard. Performance equipment such as Bosch 3-channel traction control, direct-acting stabilizer bars, and McPherson strut front suspension with a fully independent rear suspension are also standard equipment on the GTO.
Underneath the hood of the Pontiac GTO is a 5. Buyers have a choice between a Hydra-Matic 4LE four-speed automatic or a Tremec close-ratio six-speed manual transmission. For , the only option available was a Tremec six-speed manual transmission. A sunroof, larger wheels, or any performance upgrades were not available from Pontiac.
Sales were also much less than the 18, units Pontiac hoped it would sell in What a difference a year makes! For , the GTO got a host of cosmetic and mechanical changes. Yes, those are dual scoops on the hood and out back, the GTO got a true dual exhaust system with separated chrome tips exiting on each side of the rear.
This package includes a front fascia with a lower valance and recessed grille inserts, rocker extensions, custom rear spoiler, and rear fascia extension. For , the GTO got a new, more powerful 6. And man, does it pack quite a punch!
The new LS2 comes out swinging with horsepower and foot-pounds of torque. I must say that once again I am impressed how a stock 05 GTO was able to run with an very strong car. The final experience I will talk about is against a modded 03 cobra. I believe he was putting out atleast hp. I would love to see what an 05 GTO would do against a stock 03 cobra?
It has been very difficult to find one that is stock. In my race against the cobra we first went from a 20mph roll. He easily pulled away and I would estimate that he won by car lengths.
Next we went from a dig and again he easily pulled on me. He was driving on drag radials and I was driving on all season's. So I was pulled on hard, but I walk with pride. In the stock form I believe the 05GTO is a force. In closing, feedback would be great.
Please share your experiences! Share Share this post on Digg Del. I didn't know that they trap higher? I guess it makes sense that a good driver can drive the manual to faster speeds. I have heard that the stick is very hard to work with. I have noticed as well that my car has no wheel hop? I don't know if this is just a problem that comes with the manual transmission or what?
Please post some experiences about your cars out there? I think that we recieve a lot of negative press, but really these GTO's are absolutely awesome cars!
The whole package! Originally Posted by moat To answer your question, I have not noticed any wheel hop from my car? Maybe you can tell me more about that? So it has something to do with the back suspension? I have a probelm with wheel hop. It happens from a dig and then when I shift into 2nd under hard throttle conditions.
Sounds like the rear end is about to come out of the car. Has anybody fixed the problem or looked into it? I am about pull the my Vehicle Dynamics book from college off of the shelf and design a set of traction bars.
Might as well use some of that knowledge for good. Doesn't the auto and the manual have different rear end gear ratios? The GTO was produced from model years, with the first generation of the GTO being the first muscle car produced in the 60s and 70s. The GTO is widely considered to have started this trend with the domestic automakers, offering a variety of models that can compete with differing car production companies. The GTO model was revived from to , after a year hiatus in production, being used as a captive important for Pontiac, meaning that it was foreign-built and sold under the name of an importer.
The GTO was used as a left-hand drive version of the Holden Monaro, a rear-wheeled drive coupe produced by the Australian brand of GM Holden from and Since the model marked the end of the GTO production, maybe you should just check out restored old Pontiac GTOs for your next car instead. Keep reading to see how the ranks in terms of the Pontiac GTO model year , and why it has obtained that specific number. Let's dive a little deeper into the specs and details of the Pontiac GTO - and why no one bought it For the model , two more colors were added to the GTO lineup, featuring bright red and orange metallic, while blue metallic and yellow were dropped from production.
Other changes included blacked-out tail lamps, light-up wheel radio controls, improved power seat motors, and an interior power lock switch.
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